1979 NFL season

With the first pick, the Buffalo Bills selected linebacker Tom Cousineau from the Ohio State University.

Seeman served as a crew chief for 12 seasons, working Super Bowl XXIII and Super Bowl XXV before leaving the field to succeed Art McNally as NFL Vice President of Officiating from 1991 to 2001.

Fran Tarkenton began serving as a fill-in color commentator for ABC, while Bryant Gumbel became the sole host of NBC's pregame show NFL '79.

[4] Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen replaced Curt Gowdy and John Brodie as NBC's lead commentary team.

[5] John Madden, who retired as Oakland Raiders coach following the previous season, was hired by CBS.

The Steelers playing the Rams in Super Bowl XIV.
The Buccaneers playing against the Eagles in 1979 NFC Divisional Playoff Game.