TCR Roundtable Discussion: Will the Illinois defense take a step back in 2016?

Each week, members of the TCR staff will convene for weekly roundtable discussions on topics related to Illinois athletics. This post will feature Eliot Sill, Jim Vainisi, and Austin Jabs discussing Fighting Illini football's defense; this is a continuation of last week's post on the Illinois offense.

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1. The Fighting Illini had one of the top defenses in the country last year, but the unit has been hit hard with coaching changes and player departures this offseason.