The Joe Rose Show

104.3 WQAM presents a collection of reactions from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana to the Dolphins cutting Tua Tagovailoa, who reportedly agreed to a deal with the Falcons. Plus, Joe's reaction to Minkah Fitzpatrick getting traded within the division to the New York Jets

Today’s show is packed with breaking news from the Miami Dolphins as the team officially cuts Tua Tagovailoa and trades Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets. The crew revisits key moments from Tua’s career, including being benched by Mike McDaniel and the controversial contract extension signed under Chris Grier, while discussing how GM Jon-Eric Sullivan’s roster rebuild factored into these decisions. Marc Ross joins to weigh in on whether Tua could land another starting job and breaks down the NFL quarterback market, including Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins, and Geno Smith. Plus, the show covers the Miami Heat winning five straight, the World Baseball Classic, and NFL offseason buzz like Maxx Crosby being traded to the Ravens.

Hour 1 begins with the crew reacting to the Miami Heat winning their fifth straight game and Bam Adebayo reaching the 10,000-point milestone. The guys also discuss the electric crowds at the World Baseball Classic, debating the tournament’s mercy rule and the spending gap in Major League Baseball, while also touching on the attendance struggles of the Miami Marlins. In the NFL, they react to the Baltimore Ravens trading two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby and preview the chaos of free agency as teams prepare to make big roster moves. The conversation also turns to the uncertain future of Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins, plus a quick look at Lionel Messi and the massive value of Inter Miami.

Hour 2 dives into the quarterback situation for the Miami Dolphins as NFL free agency gets underway. Joe explains why having the right veteran QB to mentor younger players can be a game-changer, sparking a debate over potential options like Malik Willis and Geno Smith, and whether Willis could reignite excitement for the fanbase despite Miami’s tight salary cap. Omar Kelly joins to break down the Dolphins’ QB strategy, saying the team is likely out on Willis and pushing the idea that keeping Tua Tagovailoa could be the simplest move, while also weighing the broader QB market including Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, and Kirk Cousins. The hour wraps with Hollywood’s Headlines, covering Auburn’s NCAA Tournament plea, Dak Prescott calling off his wedding, and a woman being removed from a plane for playing videos too loudly.

Hour 3 starts with breaking news as the Dolphins officially release Tua Tagovailoa, ending his era in Miami. Joe shares his initial reaction, noting the move was expected, and highlights how both Tua and the Dolphins publicly thanked each other on Instagram. Marc Ross joins to weigh in on whether Tua could land another starting job and breaks down the quarterback market, including Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins, and Geno Smith, calling Murray the most intriguing option available. They also discuss the possibility of the Dolphins signing Malik Willis and react to the Ravens’ blockbuster trade, giving up two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby.