In addition to the defense being unable to get off the field last season, Cincinnati had some issues turnover-wise on the offensive side of the ball. The Bearcats finished with 29 turnovers in 2010, with quarterback Zach Collaros being picked off 14 times.
Eleven returning starters on defense could mean an improvement there, but those are the same 11 who struggled last season. That puts more on the offense, which should be more productive in 2011.