The Continuing Saga of Tampa Bay Buccaneer Fan!

The Bucs signed 49er cut Andrew Williams off waivers on Tuesday. Although we can't say for certain who would have made the team had the team not claimed Williams, the smart money is on Bryant McNeal, since McNeal was the only defense end cut, and he was considered to be *right* on the bubble.

Williams is a former Miami Hurricane standout and former 3rd round draft choice. He was ineffectual with the Niners as an end. When new coach Mike Nolan decided to try the 3-4 defense, he was converted to OLB, but obviously he wasn't up for the transition.

Physically, at 6'3 270, he's very similar to Greg Spires, another scrap heap guy who made good in Tampa. Logically, he will return to end here, in Tampa's undersized, speed oriented 4-3. There's little reason to believe the light will go on, based on his play with the Niners. That said, he couldn't ask to land in a better place. He'll have the defensive coaching the Niners have lacked during his tenure, and a system that fits his skills.