One of the most celebrated and durable offensive linemen of the past 20 years is leaving the game, as Tampa Bay left guard Randall McDaniel announced Monday night that he is retiring, bringing to an end a 14-year career that could eventually earn him a Hall of Fame berth.

McDaniel, 37, played the past two seasons with the Bucs but is most remembered for his dozen campaigns with the Minnesota Vikings. He signed with Tampa Bay in 2000 after being released by Minnesota for salary cap reasons.

The former Arizona State star was selected as a starter for a league-record 12 consecutive Pro Bowl games and his 202 straight starts were the most ever by an active player in 2001. Although he was viewed by many in the league as being in decline when he departed the Vikings, he still played well at Tampa Bay during his tenure there.

His retirement is not unexpected and he told friends late in 2001 that he probably would not be back for the 2002 season.

"My NFL experience has far exceeded anything I ever could have imagined," McDaniel said. "It has been an incredible journey. Now, it's time to end this chapter of my life."

Known for his quickness, McDaniel could at times be a powerful in-line force and he certainly rates among the top 10 guards in league history. He blocked for five different 1,000-yard rushers and four 3,000-yard passers in his career.

"He was unique," said Seattle defensive tackle John Randle, a former Minnesota teammate who used to battle with McDaniel in practice. "He had that crazy stance, with the one leg way back, but he was able to get results with it. Great results."

Said general manager Rich McKay: "He epitomizes greatness with his superior play, leadership, and his off the field community contributions."

In Bucs coaching news, the team announced that offensive line assistant Bill Muir, who was hired even before the team brought aboard new head coach Jon Gruden, will also serve as the offensive coordinator, a move that was anticipated.

Also added to Gruden's staff were seven new assistants: Jeremy Bates (offensive quality control), Michael Christianson (assistant offensive line), Richard Mann (wide receivers), Raheem Morris (defensive quality control), Stan Parrish (quarterbacks), Art Valero (tight ends), and Kirby Wilson (running backs).

Len Pasquarelli is a senior writer for ESPN.com.