Ok, then lets consider we had a top ten defense last with overrated nfl talent. Jason Allen was hurt half the year, and the rest of the vols that got drafted from that defense all went late in the draft.
Considering how many starters we lost from last year and with the injuries to starters this year, I think our defense is near where I expected it to be. Unless you really think other teams would have done better in the same situation...the only one I can think of is Ohio State, but they definately have more talent then us and their offense puts lots of pressure on opposing teams to score.