I agree. As I’ve said before I think the success of the 2013 team depends on the defense. There might be moments early on where the offense sputters, but ultimately I think they’ll be fine. Maybe not as dominant with their no huddle as they were last year, but perhaps more explosive and unpredictable.
There are no more excuses for the defense. They are loaded with high-round draft picks, have a core that is just entering its prime and has played together for the better part of the last three seasons.