The Joe Rose Show

The Panthers drop their fourth straight as Matthew Tkachuk bluntly admits the team is “in trouble,” a moment Joe says is as real as it gets. Giannis trade rumors continue to swirl with the Heat always in the mix, prompting praise for Pelle Larsson even as he could be part of a potential deal. The conversation shifts to NFL topics including officiating, the inevitable arrival of an 18th game, and the league’s growing international footprint with nine games overseas next season and the opener set for France. The Rooney Rule and Super Bowl halftime show chatter round out a wide-ranging segment with Giannis talk at the center.

Joe and the crew cover a full slate of South Florida sports, from the Heat’s dominant win over the Bulls and swirling Giannis trade rumors to the Panthers struggling without Aleksander Barkov as players prepare for the Winter Olympics. Dolphins quarterback uncertainty takes center stage, with Omar Kelly and the team breaking down the pursuit of Malik Willis, Quinn Ewers’ potential, and lingering questions around Tua Tagovailoa’s health. NFL Draft chatter, coaching hires, and broader league topics—including an 18th game, coaching diversity, and organizational dysfunction—get plenty of attention, while Hollywood’s Headlines and lighter segments highlight the Australian Open, wild iguanas, and curious sports news.

Hour 1 covers a wide range across the sports landscape as the Heat roll past the Bulls with the NBA trade deadline looming on Thursday and Giannis rumors continuing to swirl. With Super Bowl week underway, Joe circles back to a familiar theme: the Dolphins’ never-ending search for a franchise quarterback in a league facing a true QB shortage, as the new Green Bay-influenced regime begins cleaning up a messy situation. The Panthers continue to battle injuries, including the irreplaceable Aleksander Barkov, while several players prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The Dolphins also hire Sean Duggan as defensive coordinator, prompting discussion about new coaches bringing in familiar faces and why head coach Jeff Hafley will ultimately be calling the defensive shots. The hour wraps with broader NFL talk, including the possibility of an 18th game and coaching diversity questions.

Hour 2 dives into the NFL Draft and the Senior Bowl, with Joe noting that the league only cares about talent, not where a player came from or how much NIL money they made. The crew debates the Dolphins’ draft hopes, especially if Rueben Bain or Francis Mauigoa fall to pick 11, while also breaking down Kel’el Ware’s true value amid Heat trade buzz and Giannis potentially viewing Miami as an attractive landing spot. The conversation shifts to the struggling Panthers missing Aleksander Barkov as players prepare for the Olympics, and returns to the Dolphins’ quarterback uncertainty, with a thin QB draft class and college players now earning big NIL money complicating the hunt for a franchise passer.

Omar Kelly joins to break down the Dolphins’ quarterback situation, highlighting the pursuit of Malik Willis, the potential of Quinn Ewers, and the impact of Tua’s lingering arm issues. Joe and Hollywood react to Jason Kidd ripping a reporter and continue their takedown of Palm Beach Post writer Joe Schad. The conversation turns to Miami-centered Giannis trade rumors, Jaime Jaquez’s steady improvement, and the perplexing lack of playing time for Kel’el Ware. They also preview the Panthers’ season struggles, discuss key players headed to the Winter Olympics, and wrap with a Super Bowl preview that notes it’s refreshing to see a matchup without Mahomes.