Think Tank: New perspectives, added depth could aid '17 A&M defense

Billy Liucci continues his look at some of the most pressing questions facing the 2017 Aggies as Kevin Sumlin and Co. tackle SEC Media Days in Hoover. This is the fifth piece of the multi-part cover story. You can check out parts one, two, three and four here: Texas A&M's expectations in a crowded SEC, Aggies in the trenches, Impact newcomers & Team Strengths

Is it possible for a defense to improve after losing its best player and No. 1 overall draft pick?

Like many of you, my knee-jerk reaction here would be to say, “Is it possible for a defense to be much worse?” There were games against Tennessee, Mississippi State, the fourth quarter versus Ole Miss, and then the Ags closed the season out by making both LSU and Kansas State look like explosive offensive juggernauts.