ch forward Daniel Kilgore Jersey , with the Pro Bowl taking place tomorrow and the Super Bowl on the horizon. That also means free agency - which begins on March 13 - is inching closer as well. Teams are in the midst of an evolution period, trying to decide what direction they want to take in free agency and the NFL Draft for the 2019 league year. Part of those discussions include the fate of the soon-to-be free agents for each team.Our esteemed managing editor Kevin Nogle and I have been putting together our annual “Retain, Tag, or Walk” series of articles, given you a closer look at Miami Dolphins players with expiring contracts and giving you a chance to vote on what you would do with that player. Today, we take a look at enigmatic quarterback Brock Osweiler.Thus far, we’ve completed reviews of Frank Gore, Travis Swanson, MarQueis Gray, William Hayes, and Brandon Bolden. To find those Youth Andrew Van Ginkel Jersey , and other Miami Dolphins free agency news, click here.Fact CheckPosition: QBAge: 28Experience: Entering 8th seasonHeight/Weight: 6’7”, 240lbsCollege: Arizona StateExpiring Contract: 1-year, $880,0002018 ReviewThe Dolphins brought Osweiler on board last offseaon to compete for the backup job behind Ryan Tannehill. During training camp and the offseason, Osweiler managed to beat out David Fales for the second spot on the depth chart, and due to a shoulder injury sustained by Tannehill, Osweiler was called upon to play significant time during the course of the regular season.Following Miami’s loss to Cincinnati in Week 5, Tannehill was diagnosed with a capsule injury in his throwing shoulder that would sideline him for several weeks. Osweiler was forced into action against one of the best defenses in the NFL the very next Sunday in a home contest against the Chicago Bears. The gangly backup performed admirably, completing 28 of 44 pass attempts for 380 yards, three touchdowns Josh Sitton Jersey , two interceptions, and a 94.9 passer rating and lead Miami to victory.Osweiler went on to start in four more games, but a combination of poor awareness on the part of the quarterback, horrid offensive line play, and questionable play calling limited his success as he complied a 1-3 record. The losses came at the hands of the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Green Bay Packers, with the win taking place at Hard Rock Stadium over the New York Jets.2019 OutlookOsweiler proved this season that he can be a capable backup quarterback in the NFL for years to come. He’s nowhere near franchise quarterback material, nor do I think he’s going to lead any team to the postseason as a starter, but a passer that can be ready in a pinch and win a few games is valuable in today’s league. I believe Osweiler’s performance over his five-game stretch as a starter will earn him a look from numerous teams this offseason as a second-string option, albeit an unexciting one.VerdictDespite the fact that Osweiler should be a backup quarterback somewhere in the NFL Andrew Van Ginkel white jersey , I do not believe Miami will be that place. The former Denver Bronco was brought in likely because of the connection he already had with former Dolphins head coach Adam Gase. With Gase now in New York, there is little reason to believe anyone in Miami will implore Chris Grier to keep the veteran around. The last thing Miami needs is a known commodity with a very limited ceiling and no star potential in the quarterback room. The Dolphins are rebuilding, which means young, high-potential players should be taking meaningful snaps in practice and on game day. With youngsters Jake Rudock and Luke Falk under contract, and with Miami sure to bring another quarterback in via the NFL Draft in April, I don’t see room for Osweiler on the roster.My vote: Let walk The Miami Dolphins could be without starting linebacker Kiko Alonso for their Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Alsono has played every defensive snap this season, but has been dealing with knee and hamstring issues. He could simply have been given a rest day on Thursday, but there is concern about his availability for Sunday’s game.Alonso leads the team with 120 tackles and has three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and three interceptions this season. He has been the most consistent of the team’s linebackers this year, especially when playing against the run. Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said after Thursday’s practice that Alonso “is hurting Andrew Van Ginkel Miami Dolphins Jerseys , but the longer the week goes, the better he will feel.”The Dolphins could also be without safety T.J. McDonald this week, with Gase describing him as “day-to-day.” Losing both Alsono and McDonald would add to the adjustments the team already has to make as they play for their slim playoff chances against Jacksonville. Miami must win both this week and next week against the Buffalo Bills to have any hopes of making it to the postseason this year.Defensive tackle Ziggy Hood and wide receiver Danny Amendola, dealing with hamstring and knee issues respectively, both returned to practice on Thursday after missing it on Wednesday. Also practicing is cornerback Xavien Howard, selected to his first Pro Bowl this week, after missing the last two weeks with a knee injury. Howard practiced for his second day in a row and denied reports that he had surgery on the knee.