They once again fielded one of the NFL's top pass defenses, actually stepping up in rank from 5th to 4th in the NFL. When starting cornerback Gary Baxter went down with a knee injury that ended his career, Leigh Bodden emerged as a solid playmaker.
The team had a top-ranked pass defense, improving their position from 5th to 4th in the NFL. When starting cornerback Gary Baxter suffered a knee injury that ended his career, Leigh Bodden stepped up as a key player on the defensive unit.