The Joe Rose Show

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The show opens with a discussion on the Dolphins’ quarterback situation after Mike McDaniel admitted “everything is on the table” regarding Tua Tagovailoa. Joe and Dave Hyde break down Tua’s struggles, his lack of urgency, and whether he’s done in Miami, while exploring how the team got here, including past draft decisions and the long-running Tua controversy. The conversation shifts to the bigger picture, examining potential backup options like Zach Wilson or Quinn Ewers, the organization’s efforts to support Tua, and Mike McDaniel’s leadership style. Chris Perkins joins to weigh in on roster talent, the “Big 3” of Grier, McDaniel, and Tua, and the front office’s role in shaping the team’s future. The show wraps with lighter moments, including Joe teasing Jamie about his dating life, high school football highlights, the Miami Hurricanes preparing for Texas A&M, and the Dolphins’ looming major decision at quarterback.

Hour 1 opens with a discussion about the Dolphins’ quarterback situation after Mike McDaniel admitted “everything is on the table” regarding Tua Tagovailoa. Joe questions the massive contract decision, arguing the franchise boxed itself into building around Tua’s limitations while protecting a huge financial investment. Dave Hyde joins and doesn’t mince words, saying he believes Tua is done in Miami and criticizing the lack of accountability and self-awareness at the position. The discussion also revisits how the Dolphins got here in the first place, from past draft decisions to the long-running controversy surrounding Tua’s future, with the takeaway clear: once you open the door to a benching, you can’t pretend it isn’t real.

Hour 2 dives into the Dolphins’ quarterback dilemma, exploring what the team would do if they move on from Tua Tagovailoa. Dave Hyde argues Zach Wilson should get the first shot, while Joe emphasizes how much the organization has done to support Tua, praising Mike McDaniel’s creativity and leadership in maintaining locker-room accountability. Hyde also questions whether Tua’s approach—protecting his health over pushing in key moments—fits the NFL mold, summing up his tenure in Miami as “a rough six years.” The segment also touches on high school football highlights, including state titles for Palm Beach County and American Heritage Plantation, and previews the Miami Hurricanes’ playoff matchup at Texas A&M.

Hour 3 features Chris Perkins joining to break down the Dolphins’ ongoing struggles and the big decisions facing the franchise. Perkins questions whether Stephen Ross has given Mike McDaniel assurance about returning next season, critiques McDaniel’s inability to develop a reliable backup, and highlights roster talent issues while debating the “Big 3” of Grier, McDaniel, and Tua. Joe and Hyde weigh in on responsibility for Tua’s contract and the front office’s influence, including Brandon Shore’s role, stressing that Ross needs to trust his GM. The hour also includes Joe sharing humorous college dating stories before turning to Tua’s regression this season, with Hyde noting he never believed Tua was the long-term solution. The conversation underscores the love for the Dolphins while acknowledging differing opinions on the team’s future.