The Miami Dolphins have a top-tier slot cornerback in Bobby McCain. They recognized that last year, signing him to a contract extension that moved him to the top of the position group. Signed through 2022, McCain appeared to be set as the team’s nickel cornerback, asked to cover the slot receiver, a player who is becoming more and more important to offensive success.
Then, the Dolphins were forced to move McCain outside and play him opposite Xavien Howard. It worked, but it was not what the team had envisioned when they signed him to the four-year, $27 million extension.