Quotes from Jim Otto


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


You have to stay one level above everyone else.


We have always had great and loyal fans in Oakland.


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


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


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


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


It was a very exciting time for me to play professional football, finally.


I work here at the Raiders. My position is basically what I make it.


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


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


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


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


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


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


I've been a Raider all my life.


I think the tougher the challenge the better.


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


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


If something is said about the Raiders, I'm ready to go to war.