I'm hoping the influx of some of our walking wounded will springboard this defense into better respectability than it's had lately. I'm not saying they will be especially impressive, by any means, but a decent showing tonight would likely be an outstanding surprise for them as well as us.
I think your being a bit more hopeless about this defense than what might be justified. They should improve with a better understanding of what the heck that they're doing in the weeks to come. If not, we'll clearly be even more disappointed than what we have been so far. Yes, they've been awful but there are good reasons why and also reason's not to give up on 'em just yet, as well.
Let's see what happens tonight before giving up on them forever, OK? An average performance by them might make a win a real possibility, rather than just a hopeful happening. I think this OL will likely improve as this season continues. The youngsters will likely discover better ways to cope with their competition.