1.  Defensive line coach Earl Leggett also stayed in bed.

2.  Defensive measures are also part of the answer.

3.  Defensive midfielder Brian Maisonneuve, who has played solidly in recent weeks, was also scratched against Scotland because of a wrenched ankle.

4.  Defensive stocks, which do well regardless of the economy, also gained.

5.  Defensive tackle Aaron Williams also missed practice to rest his sore Achilles' tendon.

6.  Defensive tackle Bernard Riley and defensive back Darrell Rideaux are also guaranteed playing time.

7.  Defensive tackle Bryant Young, who has missed four games with an ankle injury, also expects to return soon.

8.  Defensive tackle Christian Peter also left the team as a free agent, but he was expected to be replaced by the second-year tackle Cornelius Griffin.

9.  Defensive tackle Eric Swann, also recovering from knee surgery, will remain on crutches for at least another month.

10.  Defensive tackle Jerry Ball and offensive tackles Gerald Perry and Greg Skrepenak are also eligible for free agency.