Why so much preseason love for Bama?

I questioned the legitimacy of their preseason rankings and offense coming into 2013 HERE, but was shunned by Bama fans. I simply stated that their offense would struggle against above average defenses because they had a lot of talent to replace on the OL, McCarron was overrated, and they did not have the best WRs in the conference. I proceeded to tell my buddy there is no way they escape 2013 w/ less than 2 losses.

Some choice responses from Bama fans:

"There are no words for the shite you just posted"

"Holy shite at your post"

"...terrible analysis and understanding of Bama's team"

"Alabama will have the best wide receiver core in the country, a stable of talented running backs and a veteran QB who's won back-to-back national championships -- they'll be terrible."

Well, as we know, Bama's offense opened the year with a miserable performance against Virginia Tech, an above average defense. They finished with 2 losses. McCarron and the "best WR core in the country" finished 7th in passing offense in the conference. 6th in total offense. 4th in scoring offense, but they had WAY more defense/special teams scores than anybody else in the conference. At best, the highly touted offense was average for the conference.
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As for 2014, I've seen numerous predictions on TV or other sites claiming Bama as a favorite to contend not only for the conference title, but also the national title. But why?

--The schedule does not set up like 2013. There were 4 games they could have lost last year that wouldn't have been a crazy upset: aTm, LSU, AU and OU. They had a bye week prior to the two they won.

--They're relying on a transfer at QB that nobody knows anything about besides some quotes from the FSU coaching staff/Bama insider fapping.

--They hired Lane Kiffin to coach the offense. There is no concrete evidence that Lane Kiffin is a competent OC. This has been discussed ad nauseam.

--There are no more starting OL remaining from the last national title team. Even last year with Cyrus and Steen, they couldn't handle an above average pass rush.

--Yeldon is good, but struggles with fumblitis...but Henry is there as well, so I think they're fine at RB.

--Cooper is the only WR that strikes fear into the opposition and we don't even know if Coker/Kiffin can get him the rock.

--Their DBs looked pretty average at times last year.

--Their pass rush hasn't been a concern in 2-3 years.
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I conclude that there is no way Bama escapes the regular season with less than 2 losses and anywhere from 3-4 wouldn't surprise me. Concur? Dissent?