Though the player and dynamics are not the same, this is sort of how we handled JA's RFA negotiations. Rather than nickel and dime him by asking him to find an offer sheet for us to match, we made him a good-faith offer and he accepted. And JA seems to really enjoy being a part of this organization now.but the team needs to make a fair one first to send the message the team wants him back. the agent can then counter with whatever other teams are offering. if the cavs don't come up with an offer first, it's basically saying "we don't want our best scorer back", and i don't think you want that message.
the team needs collin back on a reasonable deal, you don't start that process by sending the wrong message.
Keeping players happy and gaining the good will of agents is far from the main objective, but it counts for something. I wouldn't mind if the Cavs left the same offer from before the season started on the table. Even if Collin thinks he deserves more, this at least lets him know that the Cavs are not slapping him in the face by trying to take advantage of his injury.
And for all the talk here about how Sexton would consider playing on the QO because he is the type to bet on himself, I'd be surprised if this injury didn't spook him in that regard. Even if he has complete faith in his abilities in the court, this has to be a sobering reminder that shit happens outside of his control and that securing his first real bag is something worth strongly considering. If the Cavs do indeed keep the same offer on the table and Collin ends up accepting it, then he could convince himself that the meniscus tear didn't cost him any money at the end of the day.