As we all know he has already blown out a knee and was most likely traumatized by the experience.
Here is an interesting AND GREAT point that slowly becomes a double edged sword for Wale.
He can, and most likely will, sign the one year tender and just go ahead and buy himself an insurance policy in case he gets injured and therefore loses a ton of money on the 2005 free market (done all the time).
(HI CK!) And here is the sobering alternative.
I'm reminded of the saying, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
While Rosey wants to line his pockets with a big fat commission, I think Wale's better judgement will remind him he is lucky to be playing in the NFL and vying for such a huge contract.
No matter how we all feel about how much WE think he is worth, Wale has to consider that this IS his BIG Contract. More importantly, he may feel he is lucky enough to command such money and not want to risk injury while HOPING for a bigger contract.
I think eventually, Wale will give in and both the Dolphins and Wale will come to a more manageable common ground.
I know I've taken various sides to this issue in many posts. However, I simply wants best for the Dolphins. If Wale has too many $$$$ in his eyes, I vote for a trade and get the Dolphins all the compensation they can get.
However, if he wants to be more reasonable about the numbers and be more team-oriented.... PLEASE COME BACK!
My opinion on bonuses and contracts.... if players want the MONEY, ask for the big signing bonus BUT accept lower gauranteed salaries. Example:
Wale gets his $15M bonus, but settles for $1M - $2M yearly salaries. I think if more guys did this, we'd have less restructuring and more cohesion in the league. Not too mention, in 1 year (initial bonus and 1 year roster bonus), the player gets what they are really after.... the signing bonus.
PHINZ RULE!