The 20 Best NFL Defensive Player Seasons in the Last 25 Years

11. Simeon Rice, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002)

Speaking of great Tampa Bay pass rushers, Simeon Rice is one you can't forget. He was a defensive force for the team in five-plus years, but his best was his second in Tampa, when he boasted a career-high 15.5 sacks along with 41 tackles, a safety and an interception. His explosiveness off the edge made for an AV of 21 at season's end.