I get what you're saying about the hype, but being the "worst" in this division is not being bad or even mediocre. In fact, the defense was still one of the best in the league. Per Football Outsiders, they were the 9th in defensive efficiency ratings.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef
Still, it is time for the defense to step up and become the best in this division and the league. There is way too much talent there.
