Let’s first start with TJ McDonald. Things were supposed to be different this season. TJ was going to have a full camp and there is was no element of an 8 game suspension hovering over this training camp. Add in the element that the Dolphins drafted Minkah Fitzpatrick, the motivation was there for TJ to stand out and earn his starting position.
Additionally, Matt Burke, the Dolphins second year defensive coordinator stated that TJ was his starting Free Safety, even with the presence of a first round draft pick in the waiting room. Re-watching the Panthers game this past weekend, TJ sucked.