First, athletically, I think the difference between good and bad for NFL Corners is no more that 5%-10%, so we will have to disagree about the exaggeration part. Now, there is more to being a top Corner than just the athletic part, but if a guy doesn't have top level physical tools at that particular position, the rest is meaningless. I have actually supported Jones in the past when ppl were bitching about his contract, but there's a big difference between supporting a high paid guy in which one has a high level of confidence on an every game basis and supporting a guy that has had a serious injury, creating big question marks about his abilities going forward.I think this is an exaggeration and maybe my statement wasn’t correct but I figured you knew what I meant… if he goes from top20 to top40-50 you want to cut him? That was my point.
As to your question, there are a few factors at play here, but I would have to definitely consider it. If he were in the 40-50 area, it would mean he is in the bottom of starting NFL corners, and it appears to me, Kohou would be substantially better, and get the starting nod. Now you are paying top $ for a guy that isn't even a starter? Or a guy that is basically low tier insurance?
None of know the specifics here, and nobody, including the coaches know if he has lost too much to be a top third corner again, or lost anything at all if he can't even get on the practice field. As fans, we can only speculate, but I guarantee the Dolphin powers that be are considering all their options and ramifications. To do otherwise is incompetence.
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