I'll say again. i believe you can't accurately predict what a "strong" or "weak" schedule will before next season's FA period & the draft..
i certainly tried to be very clear that's how i felt..
for instance, after FA & the draft i'm on record more than a handful of times (right here at JFU) that if fitzpatrick was the week one starter we could be a 10+ win team that could make noise in the playoffs..
& again, the "experts" had us being slightly better than last season's 4-12..
maybe they didn't get the memo??
or maybe they did & believed the hype??
With all due respect, you play with the cards that your dealt. How many teams haven gotten to 14-2, with a 1st round bye and lose to an 9-7 squad. It happens many times. The principle of the matter is to win games and have a shot at the Superbowl.
Trust me, if by some chance we make it into the playoffs, no one will be having this discussion. As many eluded to it earlier, we have taken care of bushiness. Something we were not able to do since 2011.
Plus, there is always a perpetual mantra with the Jets from fans and outsiders trying to seek answers when and why they are winning as it is such a shock when not dwelling in the cellar.
1st, they got lucky in 2009 as the Colts sat down their players, Jets backed into the playoffs.
2nd, the 2010 team had a weak division and conference.
now third its because we have a weak schedule.
Also, many pundits have their bullets well cocked within their guns tomorrow after we beat the Pats today placing an emphasis that the reason why we won is because "Brady had no weapons".
My question is this, "Why not just enjoy the ride?" We might not see the Jets make it to the playoffs this year if the games dont fall onto our favor. Meaning we wont have the luxury of watching our beloved team for another 10 months.
But if they do make it, screw every one else my man. Just look at the 2011 Giants. Wild card at 9-7. Won the Lombardi trophy, they're not complaining one bit that their respective schedule was soft, hard or lucky as hell to squeak into the playoffs as a 6th.
As they say, once your in, all that was done in the regular season means nothing. LETS GET THIS WIN TODAY AND MAY THE PIECES FALL WHERE THEY MAY!! GO JETS BROTHER!!!