The Joe Rose Show

Wednesday’s show starts with the Miami Dolphins’ new front office at the NFL Combine. GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley emphasized that “everything is on the table” with Tua Tagovailoa, and Joe reacts to the difficult financial and roster situation the team inherits, while also discussing the buzz around Malik Willis and whether adding him makes sense. Kyle Crabbs joins live to weigh in on draft prospects, Minkah Fitzpatrick trade rumors, and the challenges Sullivan faces jumping into a new organization mid-offseason. Paul Maurice also joins and highlights the Florida Panthers returning from the Olympics, where Team USA won gold, including standout performances by Connor Hellebuyck, and contrasts the personalities of Barkov and Tkachuk. The show wraps with thoughts on new sports rules, the Miami Heat blowing a late-game lead, Hurricanes basketball beating FSU, and a promotion for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge charity event happening this weekend.

Hour 1 centers on the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback crossroads after the team’s “Green Bay guys,” GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley, spoke at the NFL Combine and emphasized that with Tua Tagovailoa, “everything is on the table.” Joe Rose reacts to Sullivan’s careful messaging, arguing a fresh start would benefit both sides while acknowledging Miami may need to attach a draft pick to move Tua and absorb a significant financial hit. The crew breaks down the team’s salary-cap crunch and roster holes facing the new regime, painting a picture of a challenging offseason ahead. Attention then shifts to free agency, where the Dolphins have shown interest in Malik Willis, though competition around the league could make any potential deal difficult. Elsewhere, the guys celebrate Team USA’s gold-medal run in hockey, recap the Miami Heat letting one slip late on the road, and highlight a strong road win for the Miami Hurricanes over FSU.

Hour 2 kicks off with the new Miami Dolphins regime speaking about their time in Green Bay, emphasizing that GM Jon-Eric Sullivan didn’t hire his buddy but the best professional candidate for the job. The conversation also celebrates Team USA winning gold in hockey at the Winter Olympics, along with Miami Hurricanes basketball beating FSU and a late collapse for the Heat vs. the Bucks. Joe Rose then reacts to yesterday’s call from Channing Crowder, who challenged Omar Kelly to a boxing match after Omar joked about getting back in the ring. The replayed segment dives into turning it into a charity event, what training would entail, leaving Joe laughing throughout.

Hour 3 kicks off with Kyle Crabbs joining live from the NFL Combine to break down the Miami Dolphins’ front office comments and offseason outlook. He weighs in on the draft, saying he’d be surprised if the Dolphins select Ty Simpson at pick 11 while expecting Francis Mauigoa and Rueben Bain Jr. to both go in the top ten, and discusses the likelihood of Minkah Fitzpatrick being traded. Crabbs also highlights the challenge GM Jon-Eric Sullivan faces jumping into a new organization mid-offseason and getting up to speed with scouts and staff. The conversation then shifts to the Florida Panthers as head coach Paul Maurice reflects on Team USA’s gold medal wins at the Winter Olympics, praises standout players like Connor Hellebuyck, and discusses the unusual challenges of practicing with so many Olympians away. Maurice also provides updates on injuries, including Aleksander Barkov’s return, and shares insight on Barkov’s off-ice contributions to the community and charity work.

In Hour 4, Joe explains why he’s against challenging balls and strikes in baseball and why he dislikes the new onside kick rule in the NFL, while also reacting to radical rule changes introduced by the UFL. He and Hollywood agree that a little human error is part of what makes officiating in sports compelling. The conversation then shifts to the Florida Panthers, where Joe contrasts Aleksander Barkov’s ultra-private nature with Matthew Tkachuk’s outspoken, high-profile personality, noting that the Panthers could be a tough team to face in the playoffs. Joe also promotes the Dolphins Cancer Challenge charity event happening this weekend before turning to the Miami Dolphins, discussing the financial burden of Tua Tagovailoa’s contract and sharing his unfiltered thoughts on the quarterback situation.