During his first season, he played as a reserve Tight end behind Russ Francis, and as a specialist while the team went 18-1 as they defeated the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX.
During his first season, he played as a reserve Tight end behind Russ Francis, and as a specialist while the team went 16-1 and experienced the most successful winning season in NFL history. They defeated the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX.