Bob Otto
Robert E. Otto (born December 12, 1962) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. He played college football at Idaho State University. Early years Otto attended Foothill High School, where he played tight end. He accepted a football scholarship from Idaho State University, where he was converted into a defensive end. He started a few games as a sophomore. He became a regular starter as a junior. He registered 45 tackles (6 for loss) as a senior. He finished his college career with 145 tackles (21 for loss). Professional career Seattle Seahawks (first stint) Otto was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the ninth round (248th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. Dallas Cowboys In 1986, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on September 1, 1986. He was signed on September 23, to replace defensive end Jesse Baker (American football), Jesse Baker. He wasn't re-signed ...
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Defensive End
Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formation (American football), formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is played. History Early formations, with six- and seven-man line defense, seven-man lines, used the end as a containment player, whose job was first to prevent an "end run" around his position, then secondarily to force plays inside. When most teams adopted a five-man line, two different styles of end play developed: "crashing" ends, who rushed into the backfield to disrupt plays, and "stand-up" or "waiting" ends, who played the more traditional containment style. Some teams would use both styles of end play, depending on game situations. Traditionally, defensive ends are in a three-point stance, with their free hand cocked back ready to "punch" an offensive lineman, or in a two-point stance like a strong safety ...
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