How does Matt Moore impact the Dolphins’ offense?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne has opted for season-ending shoulder surgery, which means fifth-year quarterback Matt Moore will be given the chance to lead the 'Phins the rest of the way.

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Veteran backup Sage Rosenfels was signed this week but, in my opinion, will not see the starting lineup unless Moore falters miserably. Rosenfels has to learn the offense and build chemistry with his new teammates.

Moore may not necessarily be any worse of an option than Chad Henne and realistically stand a decent chance of being better. Both quarterbacks had to learn the same new offense this summer. The only major advantage Henne had over the former Carolina Panther: the ability to practice all training camp, preseason and regular season with the first-team offense.

It may take some time for Moore form a rapport with Brandon Marshall, because it isn't likely they have spent much time together in practice. That's not to say Moore won't throw at Marshall early and often. Moore's completion percentage of throws to Marshall may not be up to snuff right away.

In seven games (five starts) with the Panthers in 2009, Moore completed 61.6 percent of his passes, threw for 1,053 yards (7.6 per attempt), eight touchdowns and two interceptions. The Oregon State product completed 65.4 percent of his throws in Week 4 relief of Henne, but he averaged a pedestrian 6.4 yards per attempt. He was sacked three times (Henne was taken down 11 times in just more than three games). The Dolphins' line needs to do a better job at protecting the passer, and Moore will have to get the ball out of his hand quickly to aid them.

Marshall should remain a No. 2 fantasy receiver in point-per-reception leagues. He was targeted nine times by Moore and caught six balls. Davone Bess and Brian Hartline were looked to four times each, both catching half of them. Moore targeted tight end Anthony Fasano three times (one completion). The rest of his passes - all completions - went to Reggie Bush, Steve Slaton, tight end Jeron Mastrud, fullback/H-back Charles Clay, wide receiver Clyde Gates and running back Lex Hilliard, each of whom was thrown to once.

Bess and Hartline may be interchangeable most weeks, depending on the matchup. They should be considered flex plays most weeks, with Bess being a much better choice in PPR setups.

Moore will go to the players he is most comfortable with, but his history indicates checkdown options will be involved quite often. He understands his progressions but isn't always as proficient as he should be when going through them. That will improve with practice reps and game experience.

Fasano could be involved more going forward, but he will also be called on to block at times. The tight end position is often a safety blanket for inexperienced quarterbacks. He, too, is a matchup play during bye weeks.

I don't think the running game will be any worse with Moore under center. Defenses rarely respected Henne anyway.

Moore, himself, shouldn't be relied on for fantasy purposes just yet. He will have the bye week to help build a firm stepping stone toward success. That may not come in his first game back (at New York Jets), but Moore will have the opportunity to exploit the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs in the three subsequent weeks.

In leagues of at least 18-player rosters, look for Moore on the waiver wire to stash him in case you have bye week concerns in the next month. He is going to be a cheaper add if you can justify the roster spot now rather than wait until he has a big game, especially if he surprises and does well against the Jets. Do not automatically dismiss his potential.