The Facts: Matthews, who seems positioned to command more than what Miami might be able to offer, nevertheless says he's interested in the Dolphins. But he's awaiting an offer. Appearing today on WQAM, Matthews was asked if he is interested in coming back to the Dolphins. Yes," he said. "I voiced that to them a number of times. We've been in talks. They said they want me back. Now it's the wait game, waiting for them."

Diehards Line: What is he looking for in free agency, besides money? “Opportunity,” Matthews said. “Wherever I go, I'm competing to get on the field right away. I don't want to be looked at as anything less than a 2.” According to Herald staffer Barry Jackson, that'll be an issue. The Dolphins aren’t in position to pay him as a No. 2 when they have DeVante Parker and Jarvis Landry as likely long-term starters. But his return can’t be ruled out, either, even though Matthews said at the end of the season that he was more likely to be elsewhere next season.