I would disagree. Not only has the team been improved, but this defense will be that much more interesting and entertaining to watch this fall. High level college football has been improved as more of the higher end talent assemble at the better programs.
As noted in my analysis...somebody was probably going to go with all the current defensive line talent, and considering the four new DT/NT recruits brought in. It is the nature of college football now, that whoever is not poised to play anytime soon will probably transfer.
Look at the bright side....we'll probably see him again when we play Washington. While he will improve, I like the upside of what we are left with better.