Dallas To Experiment with new LB position "The OTTO"

[darthseinfeld]

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...xperiment-with-new-hybrid-linebacker-sean-lee

Interesting

 

[RS12]

Shaq Thompson and Eric Kendricks sound like perfect fits for this.

 

[Vinnie2u]

They should change the name to the VINNIE linebacker...

 

[Fletch]

They should change the name to the VINNIE linebacker...

I like FLETCH better.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Shaq Thompson and Eric Kendricks sound like perfect fits for this.

You think so?

from the article:

saw the OTTO as a hybrid position that combines the attributes of a traditional 4-3 SAM linebacker, a 3-4 OLB and a 4-3 DE.

is kind of going to be on the edge, we'd like [him] to have some pass rush ability

The key difference is that, because the OTTO candidate has some defensive end traits

Kyle Wilber has some of these traits, although I do not feel he's an impact player.

 

[darthseinfeld]

You think so?

from the article:

saw the OTTO as a hybrid position that combines the attributes of a traditional 4-3 SAM linebacker, a 3-4 OLB and a 4-3 DE.
is kind of going to be on the edge, we'd like [him] to have some pass rush ability

The key difference is that, because the OTTO candidate has some defensive end traits

Kyle Wilber has some of these traits, although I do not feel he's an impact player.

I dont think we have one on the roster to be honestly.

Beasley sounds like a perfect fit, but he is a pipe dream

 

[KingintheNorth]

Yeah, the descriptions seem more like a Vic Beasley, Dante Fowler, possibly Bud Dupree.


Von Miller types.

 

[CyberB0b]

This is the most misleading title to a blog post I've ever seen. This is pure fantasy.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I like FLETCH better.

Yes but I'm quick on my feet...

 

[reddyuta]

Shaq Thompson and Eric Kendricks sound like perfect fits for this.

i dont think so.

 

[Alexander]

Interesting

It would be if there were an actual quote from Marinelli or any Dallas defensive coach that they were adopting the Seattle model using Leo and Otto LB profiles.

We have heard that "we are going to be like Seattle" nonsense since Kiffin was hired and it has never developed fully.

 

[jrumann59]

Now I can see why they were willing to let Carter go. No way in hell he learns all that in one off season. He would get so confused he would grow roots and be stuck on the field.

 

[Corso]

Yes but I'm quick on my feet...

 

[mitchell2254]

The experiment won't last long if it's Sean Lee

 

[tm1119]

Definitely interesting and I like it if true. Although I will say that I don't think the "Otto" player is currently on the roster. That would have to be addressed in the draft, but I don't see that as being too much of a problem.

 

[Plankton]

Could explain the reported interest in Bernardrick McKinney.

 

[jobberone]

This is not a new position. This is a Jack or whatever hybrid terminology you want to call it although the OTTO will move around more. This is nothing new although you may see an increase in snaps outside the 'base' defense of the traditional 4-3. Some colleges have used a hybrid LB/SS/DE player for years.

What you want is someone who can cover, rush and tackle and I mention Watson earlier this week for a role like that in addition to the Nickel. This is what they wanted Carter for although the use of hybrids has increased.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Shaq Thompson and Eric Kendricks sound like perfect fits for this.

Kendricks!!!!!

 

[Vintage]

Reminds me of the time they were creating the Star position for Scandrick. Good times.

 

[DoctorChicken]

This is the most misleading title to a blog post I've ever seen. This is pure fantasy.

rabblerousr, the well-respected author of the article, claims to have been told by multiple individuals inside the Cowboys organization on multiple occasions that they will indeed experiment with the OTTO position.