 With the 1980 San Diego Chargers, Audick started at the right tackle position in the game versus the Oakland Raiders where he protected Dan Fouts' frontside in the "Air Coryell" offense.In 1981, Audick was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.Though he was considered to be "undersized" for the left tackle position, he was tasked with the responsibility of protecting Joe Montana's "blindside."