Quote:Oesher makes it sound like they're creating a separate position, as in a LOTTO alongside the OTTO, which really should reat an OTTO alongside a SAM. Thinking aloud here, perhaps Skuta and Davis are heading up this LOTTO role with Jack taking over a part-time starting role as the "OTTO," as in really a SAM. A potential issue here if they are doing this is that it takes an element of surprised away from the defense because you kind of know that if Jack isn't in there, we're probably blitzing strongside.

It's not a new position. Your own quote says as much:

Quote:One personnel change? The implementation of the “Lotto,” which is perhaps best described as the team’s old “Otto” position with an increased emphasis on the pass-rushing duties typically performed by the team’s “Leo” pass rushers.

I wouldn't say it takes away an element of surprise. It only adds to it. The position is a wildcard where on one play he could be blitzing but on the next he could be dropped back in coverage. Ryan Davis had an interception in the last OTA which tells me there is an element of surprise. That will only increase when you add someone like Jack to the mix.

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