The Facts: Mare said Sunday he is so unhappy with his current status with the Dolphins, he has offered to return to the team a $250,000 bonus he was paid earlier this month in exchange for being cut or traded immediately. "If they want to get rid of me so bad, and people are asking for me, then do it," Mare said.

Diehards Line:The Dolphins, who already signed Jay Feely to replace him, are trying to trade Mare but have not allowed his agent Drew Rosenhaus to initiate any talks with other teams for his client. Meanwhile, interested parties are in no hurry to trade for a player all but certain to be released.