The Joe Rose Show

On today’s show, Joe and Dave cover everything from the hardwood to the gridiron, starting with the Panthers and Heat grabbing big wins, Nikola Jokic’s injury, and Matthew Tkachuk’s potential return. They break down the Dolphins’ struggles, post-Tua direction, and Quinn Ewers’ progress, while previewing Miami’s high-stakes matchup against Ohio State and the Hurricanes’ opportunity to shine against a loaded Buckeyes roster. The show dives deeper with Kyle Crabbs on the Dolphins’ QB situation, roster moves, and GM hiring process, followed by Ben Volin’s take on the Patriots, Drake Maye, and the Belichick-Patriots saga. Hour 4 looks ahead to Miami’s offseason, draft prospects, and quarterback mobility in today’s NFL, with Mike Florio weighing in on the “Rest vs. Rust” debate, Steelers’ stability, Joe Burrow’s future, and Christian McCaffrey’s impact. It’s a full slate of analysis, previews, and expert insights across college and pro football and beyond.

Hour 1 opens with a rapid-fire sports check, including the Heat getting a win as Nikola Jokic goes down with an injury, the Panthers heating up, and whether Matthew Tkachuk could be on his way back, plus some lighter banter along the way. The focus then shifts to football, as Joe and Dave assess how far the Dolphins have fallen behind AFC rivals and why Miami still hasn’t produced true stars through the draft. They break down why blockbuster QB trades involving Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow are unrealistic, leading into a blunt evaluation of the Dolphins’ post-Tua future and Quinn Ewers’ solid showing, with Joe urging fans to “wake up” about Tua’s limitations. The hour wraps with a look ahead to Miami vs. Ohio State, framing it as a pressure-free, high-stakes audition for Hurricanes players against a talent-loaded Buckeyes roster, and a reflection on how increased investment has helped turn the program around.

Hour 2 opens with an in-depth CFP Quarterfinal preview of Miami vs. Ohio State, including a scouting report on the Buckeyes and praise for Indiana QB and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, plus debate over whether he should stay in college or enter the NFL Draft. The show then shifts to a quick sports roundup before diving into why some NFL teams turn things around while the Dolphins continue to lag behind. Joe and Dave question whether Miami has enough top-end talent, debate if Jaylen Waddle is truly a No. 1 receiver, and criticize Mike McDaniel for not getting him the ball enough. The hour closes with a frank discussion on the Dolphins moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill’s likely exit, and the salary cap and dead-cap challenges facing the franchise

Hour 3 kicks off with Kyle Crabbs breaking down the Dolphins’ quarterback situation, praising Quinn Ewers’ decision-making while cautioning against relying solely on him. He discusses potential moves with Tua Tagovailoa, the need for a competing QB, and other roster considerations like extending De’Von Achane, stressing the importance of a thorough GM hiring process. Joe adds his thoughts on key Dolphins defenders, including bringing back Jordyn Brooks, Rasul Douglas, and Jack Jones, while noting Chop Robinson’s disappointing sophomore season. The hour wraps with Boston Globe writer Ben Volin previewing the Dolphins’ upcoming matchup against the Patriots, praising Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, highlighting Drake Maye’s breakout year, and weighing in on Stefon Diggs’ impact and the ongoing Belichick-Patriots divorce

Hour 4 opens with a look ahead to the Dolphins’ offseason, including how the draft picture will come into focus after the Combine and Pro Days. Joe and Dave caution against reading too much into workouts, noting examples like Zach Wilson, and stress that mobility is increasingly essential for quarterbacks in today’s NFL. The hour then features Mike Florio joining to break down the latest around the league, including the “Rest vs. Rust” debate for playoff-bound teams, the Steelers’ situation with Mike Tomlin, the murky future of Joe Burrow in Cincinnati, and why Christian McCaffrey deserves more recognition.