You know everything you say is true but here's what I feel. We all know what happened at the end of last year and the Jets found themselves in some, for a lack of a better word, "lucky" situations. But they still had to play well to take advantage of them, and they did.
Also the SD game was no gimme and the Jets played very well, even though it could have gone the other way. It was a big step for the whole franchise.
Totally agree that they need to get off to a fast start next year. The 1st 3-4 games can make or break them.
PS And anyway you look at it .... Without Fanaca, without TJ ....whatever ....the Jets have a very good football team. Doesn't mean they will BE good or win, but they have a good team.
Personally I think its alot on Sanchez (Sanchise). If he's good, they will be good. If he's aweful or gets hurt, they have a problem.