So, I will agree that the Dolphins cannot let X hold them hostage. Hope, it does not get to that point, because they will move on for sure. You say he signed a contract and should play it out. How many teams honor the whole contract for players? Come on man. Teams cut players all the time long before their contracts are up. He is a big part of the defense. We all know they started clicking when Jones got healthy and they had two corners that could play man. The D flowed from them. This is a tough situation. I say the Dolphins should come up with a number. If X says no, then they should trade him. I'm more worried about aging and injuries.
If he has exceeded expectations he should revisit his contract through his agent IMO ... players airing their attitudes toward the money they think they deserve is a slap in the face to the organization ... meeting the FO through his agent would be the approach I would expect ...
If the 2 sides can't come to an agreement then put him on the trade block ...
Nothing wrong with "asking for a raise" ... it's not the business of the general population ... once it becomes nationwide news then it's a distraction ... teammates watch, listen ... it's a bad situation ... based on what I've seen since Flo became coach allowing that kind of division (power play) doesn't end well ...
Yes he signed a contract and should play it out unless he is unhappy with the team he plays for ... negotiating a raise behind closed doors doesn't put the FO/coaching staff in a bad light in front of the other team members ...
I haven't read that he is demanding top CB pay or else BUT IF that is his stance he can pound sand