The pressing need for pass rush is evident for this buccaneer team and that was reinforced yesterday by Jason Licht stating that this draft will be heavy on the defensive side of the ball. Before the draft gets here, Licht will have to decide on options in free agency. By the looks of it there will soon be another veteran defensive end looking for a new job soon. Per Tim Graham, sports reporter for the Buffalo news
Former first overall pick Mario Williams has had many issues with Rex Ryans 3-4 defensive scheme and wants to commit to being a pure edge rusher again. He is the prototypical 4-3 defensive end standing 6'6 weighing 292 and athletic enough to speed past offensive linemen. Though 31 years old Williams still has plenty left in the tank as he's one year removed from a 14.5 sack season. Last year Rex Ryan installed his 3-4 offense which made Williams turn into a standing linebacker which he is not made for. Williams will without a doubt be the best defensive end in free agency, given that he is cut. Jason Licht should give him a call if that time comes.Source tells me "Mario Williams just waiting to be cut, and the sooner the better" for him.— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) February 25, 2016
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