What Ross did here was calculated. Set the bar to either scare other teams, or see what others are willing to give up.
The thing is, if you want the guy, go get him. Coulda tanked for him, but have to deal with the situation they are in.
The phins need to jettison some of those first round picks. Imagine the cap dollars If all 5 of those players hit, assuming one of them is a QB.