first of all, not only did we not score 17, but nobody scored 17 in the game. We beat them 21-14 with our starting QB, RB, WR, S, and OL out. and it was 21-7 until a minute left in the game.
Second of all, I watched Tennessee get abused on the ground game after game. I hope you aren't relying on your defense to play defense.
Lastly, your passing attack last year was in the bottom 15 in the country. Read that again. Your quarterback and your wide receivers are ranked behind 110 teams. Not only that, but it isn't clear that you have anybody better to step up this year. So why are you worried about our DBs? Do they even have to play?