The Miami Dolphins have a lot of big free agent decisions to make this offseason, and while names like Jake Long, Reggie Bush and Brian Hartline get all the press, one once-prominent name jumps out: quarterback Matt Moore.

It seems so long ago Moore took the reins of an 0-4 Dolphins team and led them to a 6-6 finish, but all that transpired just a year ago. What has taken place since then—a regime change in the coaching staff and the selection of quarterback Ryan Tannehill with the eighth overall pick in the 2012 draft—has likely spelled the end for Moore's tenure in Miami.

His performance in 2011 made him ProFootballFocus' top choice among free-agent quarterbacks.

Moore also ranked third in accuracy percentage (completions + drops / attempts) on throws while under pressure, behind only Drew Brees and Eli Manning.

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If you're not getting better, you're getting worse.

It's an adage many NFL franchises live by, including the New England Patriots. It's also an adage that may help the Patriots get closer to an answer with regards to Wes Welker's future with the team.

Welker was described by Tom Brady as the "heart and soul" of the Patriots (per WEEI.com). Is it possible to replace a heartbeat? He was certainly that important, as the No. 1 target in the No. 1 offense in the NFL over the past three years. 

Is it possible for an offense to get better while moving on from a receiver who leads the NFL in receptions (672) and ranks fourth in receiving yards (7,459) since joining the team?

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The Buffalo Bills can't afford to sit on their hands if they're going to improve from their performance in 2012, where they ranked 26th in total defense. The season officially ended about one week ago, and they're already making moves. 

Linebacker Nick Barnett announced (via his official Twitter account) that he will be released by the Bills.

The announcement was made official by the team less than an hour later, along with word that the Bills had released safety George Wilson, and the effects of the moves can already be felt.

Not only does it clear $6.4 million off the Bills' salary cap, it also will either create an opportunity for someone to step up at safety and linebacker, or will create a need to add talent at one or both of those positions.

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One of the Miami Dolphins' most highly productive offensive playmakers has been one of their lowest priorities this offseason.

According to Ben Volin of The Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins "haven't even made an offer" to free-agent-to-be running back Reggie Bush.

This doesn't come as much of a surprise from this perspective. I wrote almost two weeks ago that investing top dollar in an aging running back would probably not be at the top of the offseason agenda. 

Bush has had unquestionably the two best seasons of his career since joining the Dolphins. Despite that, the Dolphins are just 13-19.

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Would the New England Patriots really spend another first-round pick on a cornerback?

That's exactly what Bleacher Report's Matt Miller thinks will happen, as he projected them to take Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant with the 29th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

I can hear the collective sighing in New England already, but if the Patriots are unable to bring back free-agent cornerback Aqib Talib, another early pick on a cornerback wouldn't be the worst thing that could possibly happen.

Here's what Miller had to say about the pick:

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In winning the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Ravens showed the world how valuable an athletic, speedy group of wide receivers can be. 

Right now, the Miami Dolphins could only dream of an offense as explosive as that of the Ravens, but they could get a little bit closer to that dream by bringing in wide receiver Mike Wallace.

At his best, Wallace is exactly what the Dolphins offense is missing: a speedy threat on the outside that can attract double coverage. Opposing defenses must account for his speed and that would open things up underneath for wide receivers Davone Bess and (if retained) Brian Hartline.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joined the Joe Rose Show on WQAM 560-AM on Friday morning and expressed why he feels the Dolphins will come away with Wallace in free agency:

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The New York Jets have used their last three first-round picks on defensive players.

Even still, the argument could be made for the Jets to target another defensive player with the ninth overall pick.

In his most recent mock draft on ESPN.com (Insider content), Mel Kiper Jr. predicts the Jets will select Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan. 

The selection of Jordan would provide a shot of youth and a boost in athleticism to the outside linebacker spot.

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Wide receiver has been a need for the Buffalo Bills for years. While the rich may sometimes get richer, the needy just got needier.

The Buffalo Bills announced they will not make a contract offer to restricted free agent wide receiver Donald Jones, meaning he will hit the open market on March 12.

General manager Buddy Nix said in a statement (via BuffaloBills.com):

He missed eight games due to injury in 2011 and missed the final three games of the 2012 season with a calf injury, which he says he has since fully recovered from.

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