... signing left guard and former Pittsburgh Steeler, Alan Faneca, plus one of the league’s best linebackers in Calvin Pace.

Then, things got even more interesting.

In a surprise turn of events, NFL’s iron man, Brett Favre returned from retirement, albeit a very short retirement, and landed in the lap of gang green. Instantaneously, some experts were touting the Jets as an instant playoff team. And, at times during the season, it seemed the label fit.

After a series of wins and losses to start the season, the Jets appeared to have turned the corner in week eight as they began a five-game winning streak that included a victory over their long time rival, the N...

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