his true feelings public, I am worried that he really does believe what he is saying about Nick Howell, and that Bronco will not actually take over the defense and get this righted.

On the plus side, he said he inserted himself in the play-calling on defense against Houston. More on the plus side is the change of many more blitzes since the Houston and Virginia games.

On the negative side, the countless defenses of Nick Howell's play calling and effort.

UCF was at least debatable in terms of the D improving post-injury. The UNR game removed all doubt that there is a total collapse and meltdown happening on defense. I have concerns Bronco really won't do anything about it.