It makes sense to me, but I think your point about sloppiness is the most relevant. It's early days of course, but sloppiness seems like like the biggest threat to this team.
What I think is the reality:
Go get that ring right now, and god it hurts that we didn't waltz to it last year.
What I suspect: we'll always have a shot with Allen, Beane and McD.
My concern (again, not what I think): the Seahawks story.
Losing both Hyde and Poyer dramatically reduces the quality of this defense. Johnson doesn't look good enough. Hamlin looks just good enough currently to succeed with Poyer next to him.
I am, lord help me...concerned.