Name No. Pos Seasons played Games Starts Norris Thomas 41 CB 1980-84 66 25 College Height Weight Date of birth Southern Mississippi 6-0 180 3-May-54 How acquired How left Trade - Miami - 1980 Released after the 1984 season Click here for a gallery of pictures of his Buccaneer career Profile Played five seasons with the Bucs, primarily as a nickel back, but still found time to start 25 games over that time at cornerback and safety. Was originally a 9th round pick of the Dolphins in 1976 and having walked out of camp as a rookie, returned in 1977 and started every game for three seasons in Miami. Was traded to the Bucs in 1980 for a 1982 2nd round pick. 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts 16 1 16 15 9 9 10 0 15 1 Interceptions Season No. Yards Avg LG TD 1980 1 0 0.0 0 0 1982 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total 2 0 0.0 0 0 Tackles Season Solo Asst Total 1980 16 1981 81 1982 38 1983 5 1984 4 Total 144 Special Teams' Tackles Season Solo Asst Total 1980 10 1981 2 1983 7 1984 6 Total 25 Passes Defensed Season No 1980 3 1981 6 1982 7 1983 3 1984 1 Total 20