Quotes from Jim Otto

Everyday I walked on to the field I was the best center.

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

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

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

You must also give mental and physical fitness priority.

You must also give mental and physical fitness priority.

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

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

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

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

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

I've been a Raider all my life.

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

I think the tougher the challenge the better.

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

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

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

And as a true athlete, mistakes haunt you forever.

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

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

We have always had great and loyal fans in Oakland.

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

You come out hurting all over, and what didn't hurt, didn't work.

You have to stay one level above everyone else.