The Big 12 is going to baptize Baylor’s new staff and defense. Expect a steep decline from Baylor’s 11-3 Big 12 champion runner-up team as they battle for a winning season. We preview their deep losses on defense and the myriad uncertainties on offense. Former Baylor coach Matt Rhule went to Carolina while former Panther Cam Newton is now a Patriot. How can the Pats get production from a former NFL MVP in seeming decline? Finally, the new Texas defensive staff will have to do some teaching on the fly. Does the Longhorn season set up favorably for that to happen?