 In 1970, he played a key part in winning 6-2 in the thirteen game against the Cleveland Rams and 5-0 in the divisional playoff against the Detroit Lions.In 1971, he was passed on the depth chart by Toni Fritsch and sent to the taxi squad for two games, before Fritsch pulled a hamstring and he regained the starting job.He also set a franchise record with 99 consecutive extra points made.