TAMPA — On a map, in the standings, there weren't many teams farther apart this past year than the Bucs, coming off a 2-14 season, and the Seahawks, coming off back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.
Tony McDaniel hopes to bring the two a little closer.
The 30-year-old defensive tackle, cut by Seattle nine days ago in a salary-cap move, said he had about 12 NFL teams calling him as a free agent. But he liked his opportunity with the Bucs, where he can earn up to $2.5 million on a one-year deal.
"I like the chance to go to a place and change things, instead of going to a team that's already there," said McDaniel, who at 6 feet 7, 315 pounds brings the versatility to play at nose tackle, three-technique and some defensive end.