The Joe Rose Show

Friday’s show includes full reaction to the NFL schedule release as the guys break down the most intriguing Dolphins matchups, including a brutal opening stretch in Las Vegas and Denver before the home opener against the Chiefs, along with discussion on the league’s viral schedule release videos and Miami featuring Rick Ross in their own rollout. The conversation also covers the Dolphins not landing a nationally televised game, the perception of a transition year, and what expectations should look like for a roster still trying to find its identity. Mike Florio joins to break down how NFL leaks built anticipation ahead of the release, the league’s dominance over the sports calendar, team video reactions, and the latest buzz around contracts and draft trends, including the Dolphins passing on Rueben Bain for Kadyn Proctor. The show also dives into Dolphins roster questions moving forward, NBA Playoff Game 6 matchups, and whether Miami can take a step forward in a wide-open AFC landscape

Hour 1 opens with reaction to the NFL schedule release and the viral parody videos teams used to unveil their schedules, including a highly praised Dallas Cowboys production and another team trolling the Dolphins by portraying them driving a tank because of their rebuild. The guys break down Miami’s challenging schedule, which features difficult opening road games in Las Vegas and San Francisco before a home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, along with five cold-weather road games and zero nationally televised standalone matchups this season. The conversation also includes stories about the coldest games the crew has attended, criticism of Tropicana Field ahead of the Rays-Marlins matchup, and predictions for how many games Miami can realistically win during this transition year. The hour wraps with discussion surrounding the sports card market and NBA Playoff action as multiple Game 6 matchups loom, including Cavaliers vs. Pistons and Spurs vs. Timberwolves.

Hour 2 opens with Omar Kelly and Hollywood reacting to the newly released Miami Dolphins schedule and debating realistic expectations for the season, including major concerns surrounding the team’s edge rushers and ability to stop the run. The conversation also centers around Malik Willis being the complete opposite stylistically from Tua Tagovailoa, with debate over Tua’s arm strength, injuries, and Omar revealing that Troy Aikman was already working with the Dolphins organization while publicly criticizing Tua last season. Bonnie Bernstein then joins the show to discuss the continued rise of women’s sports, the impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, and her new ABC project “Champions Edge,” while also sharing insight into why girls often drop out of sports at higher rates than boys. The hour wraps with Larry Blustein breaking down the current state of Florida high school and college football recruiting, including the rise of Carol City, continued dominance from St. Thomas, momentum at West Boca, and how programs like University of Miami, UCF, USF, FIU, FAU, University of Florida, and Florida State University are navigating the evolving NIL era.

Hour 3 opens with reaction to the NFL schedule release as the guys break down the most intriguing Miami Dolphins matchups, including a season-opening trip to Las Vegas and a tough road test in Denver against the Broncos. They also react to some of the creative schedule release videos across the league, with Hollywood highlighting the Dallas Cowboys’ production and the Eagles’ player-driven version, while noting how different this season feels compared to last year’s disappointing Dolphins campaign and the renewed sense of hope and uncertainty surrounding the team. The hour then shifts to NBA talk as Anthony Chiang joins to discuss the Miami Heat’s offseason outlook, including whether they have enough assets to land a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo and why any major move may ultimately depend on what other teams offer. Chiang also weighs in on the Heat’s stance on Bam Adebayo, Miami’s reported lack of interest in Ja Morant at the trade deadline, and why he expects LeBron James to remain with the Lakers. The segment wraps with a spirited Heat debate as the guys discuss whether Miami should take a swing on Ja Morant despite his off-court concerns, with Omar Kelly intrigued by the value potential while Hollywood questions the long-term fit and culture risk.

Hour 4 opens with reaction to Jon Rahm accidentally hitting a fan with a divot, leading to a lighthearted conversation about golfers and their personalities before the guys shift into how the NFL continues to completely dominate the sports calendar, even turning the schedule release into a full-blown media event with creative and sometimes over-the-top team videos. They debate which teams pulled off the best schedule release content, including the Cowboys’ well-produced video and other social media jabs across the league, while also touching on Omar’s unexpected dislike of Step Brothers. Mike Florio then joins to break down the NFL schedule release, including how leaks built anticipation throughout the day and why the league’s news cycle moves faster than ever. Florio also reacts to team video reactions, discusses the Chargers poking fun at Mike Vrabel amid cheating rumors involving Diana Russini, and weighs in on how NFL information spreads so quickly around the league, along with running back contracts trending upward and the Dolphins passing on Rueben Bain for Kadyn Proctor. The hour wraps with a look at the Dolphins’ difficult upcoming schedule, early odds for matchups like Raiders-Dolphins, and discussion about Cam Ward’s expected development this season