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**DaKCMan AP** · 03-03-2005, 09:52 AM

Surtain might end up staying

By Alex Marvez
and Harvey Fialkov Staff writers
Posted March 3 2005

Dolphins fans might not have to discard their No. 23 jerseys after all.

Agent Gary Uberstine acknowledged Wednesday that Patrick Surtain may be returning if a trade cannot be worked out.The Dolphins had allowed Surtain to seek a trade last month after the two sides weren't close to ironing out a contract extension that would provide salary-cap relief while also giving the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback the pay increase he is seeking.

"I think that if they don't find something they feel is good value for the team that they're content to let Pat play his last year out," Uberstine said on WAXY (790-AM).

Uberstine said the way the free-agent market unfolds will largely determine Surtain's fate.

For example, Kansas City had expressed interest but is now courting free agent cornerbacks like Samari Rolle to avoid having to provide draft-pick compensation to the Dolphins.

The Kansas City Star also reported the Chiefs were unhappy with Surtain's financial requests.

The fate of other free-agent cornerbacks like Fred Smoot (Washington), Ken Lucas (Seattle) and Ty Law (ex-New England) will influence the market for Surtain as well.

Surtain, who has a year left on his contract, is to earn $6.17 million in salary with a salary-cap number of $8.38 million.

The Dolphins are believed interested in extending Surtain's contract but have a different opinion of his value at this stage in his eight-year career.

Uberstine said Kansas City is a potential suitor but Indianapolis isn't, which should end speculation about a trade of Surtain for Colts tailback Edgerrin James.

Uberstine said the Dolphins were interested in trading Surtain for draft picks.

"He's one of the few players on the team where [a trade] makes sense," Uberstine said.

"They could get good value opposed to renting him for a year."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...dolphins-front

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DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5594952	Surtain might end up staying By Alex Marvez and Harvey Fialkov Staff writers Posted March 3 2005 Dolphins fans might not have to discard their No. 23 jerseys after all. Agent Gary Uberstine acknowledged Wednesday that Patrick Surtain may be returning if a trade cannot be worked out.The Dolphins had allowed Surtain to seek a trade last month after the two sides weren't close to ironing out a contract extension that would provide salary-cap relief while also giving the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback the pay increase he is seeking. "I think that if they don't find something they feel is good value for the team that they're content to let Pat play his last year out," Uberstine said on WAXY (790-AM). Uberstine said the way the free-agent market unfolds will largely determine Surtain's fate. For example, Kansas City had expressed interest but is now courting free agent cornerbacks like Samari Rolle to avoid having to provide draft-pick compensation to the Dolphins. The Kansas City Star also reported the Chiefs were unhappy with Surtain's financial requests. The fate of other free-agent cornerbacks like Fred Smoot (Washington), Ken Lucas (Seattle) and Ty Law (ex-New England) will influence the market for Surtain as well. Surtain, who has a year left on his contract, is to earn $6.17 million in salary with a salary-cap number of $8.38 million. The Dolphins are believed interested in extending Surtain's contract but have a different opinion of his value at this stage in his eight-year career. Uberstine said Kansas City is a potential suitor but Indianapolis isn't, which should end speculation about a trade of Surtain for Colts tailback Edgerrin James. Uberstine said the Dolphins were interested in trading Surtain for draft picks. "He's one of the few players on the team where [a trade] makes sense," Uberstine said. "They could get good value opposed to renting him for a year." http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...dolphins-front __________________
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