NameNo.PosSeasons playedGamesStarts
Rik Bonness 53 LB 1977-79 45 42
CollegeHeightWeightDate of birth
Nebraska 6-3 215 20-Mar-54
How acquiredHow left
Trade - Oakland - 1977 Camp cut 1980
Played three seasons with the Bucs having been obtained in a trade with the Raiders and missed only one game in that time. Saw limited action as a back-up linebacker but played extensively on special teams. Had been a center in college but was moved to the linebacker position by Oakland during his rookie season. Was originally a 3rd round pick of the Raiders in the 1976 draft.
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1977 1978 1979
GamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStarts
13 0 16 2 16 0

Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
1977 3
1978 18
1979 3
Total 24
Special Teams' Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
1978 14
1979 14
Total 28
SacksPasses Defensed
Season No. Season No
19781.0 19781
Total1.0 Total1