Injuries force some roster moves, and some views on defending Tom Brady.

DE Jonathan Woodard, who did some good things in the pre-season and who probably would have made the team if we didn’t have a strong D Line already, was promoted from the practice squad.  He’ll take the place of Andre Branch, who is out for a month or so.   That leaves us still down a D lineman, because William Hayes was placed on IR.

Here’s my take on this stupid rule that got Hayes hurt.  I feel it is very easy for a ref to tell if a defender intentionally and forcefully throws his entire body weight onto a QB.  If it’s on purpose, then throw the flag.   If a defender simply lands on a QB, that should be fine and legal.  Only when there is clear intent should it be called a penalty.  I’m no fan of the Packers, but seeing Clay Matthews get called for penalties when there was no ill-intent was ridiculous.

Reshad Jones might not play again Sunday.   He’s missed practice and says his shoulder feels better, but he said he honestly doesn’t know if he can go or not.  It always baffles me how a guy can get hurt in a game and still finish the game.   But a week later her can’t go?    Even 2 weeks later?  Just his presence in the secondary will force Tom Brady to think twice.   I don’t think TJ McDonald commands that kind of respect.

Remember, last season when the Dolphins beat the Patriots, Xavien Howard intercepted Brady twice.   That will be in Brady’s head, so I feel he’s going to look Bobby McCain’s way a lot.