The year was 1998. That was the last time the Dallas Cowboys had a truly great secondary.
Cornerback Deion Sanders was still in his prime. Even at age 31, Sanders was a First-Team All-Pro with five interceptions, returning one for touchdown. Safety Darren Woodson earned a Pro-Bowl selection with 78 tackles, three sacks and an interception.
Alongside those two greats, were another complimentary player that filled his role perfectly.
Kevin Mathis was a turnover magnet producing two interceptions, forcing two fumbles and recovering four other fumbles.
As a result, the defense put the team in position to win their last division title of the Nineties.