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

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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.