Originally posted by SofaKing:Originally posted by thl408:The OTTO linebacker?
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015/3/26/8294983/dallas-cowboys-2015-offseason-dallas-to-experiment-with-new-hybrid-linebacker-sean-lee
Initially, the OTTO linebacker's assignments sound like those for a traditional SAM 'backer: help in run support; provide pass rush assistance when needed; play in coverage. The key difference is that, because the OTTO candidate has some defensive end traits, he allows a defense to be more multiple in its looks without radically changing the personnel.
Jaguars linebackers coach Robert Saleh calls the OTTO, "a pretty cool position," largely because it allows a defensive staff to "line him up in a bunch of different places, and it's a unique position because of the things we'll ask him to do." To gain the clearest understanding of what those myriad things might be, its important to understand that the OTTO functions much like the JACK linebacker in the old Buddy Ryan 46 defense.
Thats interesting stuff. I believe the OTTO linebacker in Jacksonville was our old friend Dan Skuta, who was a 3-4 OLB here. Played from a 3 point stance at times. He's listed at 6-2 265 lbs, so a bigger body type. Definitely some defensive end traits. Brooks and Lynch sound like that they'd fit that role.
Its just his terminology. I prefer to call it the elephant because its the same thing and a part of our history.
