The Joe Rose Show

Tuesday’s show starts with the Panthers’ struggles as injuries pile up and new faces are forced into the lineup, highlighting the difficulty of sustained success after multiple Finals runs. Giannis trade rumors dominate the conversation, with Joe and Hollywood agreeing the Heat should do everything to land a superstar and capitalize on an open Eastern Conference. The Dolphins’ offseason also takes center stage, with discussion of coaching staff moves, quarterback targets, and draft strategy, alongside insights from NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline and Dolphins insider Kyle Crabbs. NFL topics include officiating controversies, the looming 18th game, and international expansion, while the Hall of Fame controversy around Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick sparks debate. Hollywood’s Headlines include Super Bowl pregame plans from Alcatraz, Terry Rozier’s contract news, celebrity gossip, and South Florida farmers warning of rising produce prices.

The Panthers drop their fourth straight as Matthew Tkachuk bluntly admits the team is “in trouble,” giving Joe plenty to react to. Giannis trade rumors keep swirling with Miami always in the mix, leading to praise for Pelle Larsson even as he could be part of a potential deal. The conversation expands into NFL topics, including officiating challenges, ball-spotting issues, controversial sliding rules, and Joe’s belief that an 18th game is inevitable as the league pushes further internationally. Rooney Rule discussion and Super Bowl halftime chatter round out a wide-ranging first hour.

The Panthers continue to struggle as injuries pile up, forcing new faces into the lineup and showing how difficult sustained success is after three straight Finals runs. Conversation shifts to the Heat and the growing Giannis trade buzz, with Joe and Hollywood agreeing Miami should do whatever it takes to land him, and the need for a true superstar with a wide open eastern conference. The Dolphins retain several coaches from last season as the new staff takes shape, with former DC Anthony Weaver heading to Baltimore, and the quarterback discussion heats up with Malik Willis, Aaron Rodgers, and Marcus Mariota all in play. Hollywood’s Headlines rounds out the hour with NBC broadcasting from Alcatraz for Super Bowl pregame, Terry Rozier’s contract news, Kim Kardashian reportedly dating Lewis Hamilton, and South Florida farmers warning of rising produce prices due to the cold.

Hour 3 features NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline breaking down this year’s quarterback class, highlighting Fernando Mendoza as the only QB who truly impresses him and projecting Rueben Bain and Francis Mauigoa as top picks. The conversation shifts to the Hall of Fame controversy, with Robert Kraft left off the ballot following Bill Belichick’s snub, and Joe examines the complicated dynamic between Kraft and Belichick that shaped the Patriots’ two decades of success. Dolphins insider Kyle Crabbs joins to weigh in on Miami’s quarterback search, the team’s new defensive philosophy, draft targets, and why he doesn’t expect both Minkah Fitzpatrick and Bradley Chubb back next season.

Hour 4 covers the latest Giannis trade buzz, with Joe and Hollywood breaking down how a superstar addition would transform the Heat, one of four teams in the sweepstakes. The conversation shifts to the Panthers, who have dropped four straight as injuries mount and new faces try to fill the gaps. Roger Goodell weighs in on NFL officiating, prompting Joe and Hollywood to debate controversial rules like pass interference spot fouls versus 15-yard penalties. The hour wraps with Joe sharing his plans for the Super Bowl.