Quotes by Jim Otto

About Jim Otto:

James Edwin Otto is a former Professional Football center for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League.
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Everyday I walked on to the field I was the best center.

Jim Otto

You must also give mental and physical fitness priority.

Jim Otto

We have always had great and loyal fans in Oakland.

Jim Otto

I've been a Raider all my life.

Jim Otto

I think Ray Guy and John Madden for sure should be in the Hall of Fame and Cliff Branch should be as well.

Jim Otto

The plays I remember are the plays I made a mistake.

Jim Otto

I was told in high school that the last game during your senior year stays with you forever, which is true.

Jim Otto

And as a true athlete, mistakes haunt you forever.

Jim Otto

I think the tougher the challenge the better.

Jim Otto

It's not that difficult to win. It's more difficult to win consistently and stay on top.

Jim Otto

Everyone wants to beat us. So you can never take a single game lightly.

Jim Otto

You have to stay one level above everyone else.

Jim Otto

If the entire team can feel the same way about these things, you can consistently remain a winner.

Jim Otto

The NFL offensive blocking is played differently; they use their hands instead of their head and shoulders.

Jim Otto

There is hard hitting, but the hitting is not nearly as hard as it used to be.

Jim Otto

But now there are more concussions due to not being used to the hard hitting.

Jim Otto

I think the officials and NFL owners are playing to the type of game that people want to see.

Jim Otto

When I hear anything derogatory towards the Raiders, I am definitely hurt.

Jim Otto

I have seen the Raiders develop into what they are today.

Jim Otto

I have been a part of this development, so I am very proud of it.

Jim Otto

Author Bio

  • NameJim Otto
  • DescriptionAmerican football player
  • BornJanuary 5, 1938
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson