The Joe Rose Show

On Thursday’s show, Omar Kelly joins Joe Rose for a full day of Dolphins training camp coverage, breaking down the biggest storylines, roster battles, and questions facing Miami heading into the season. The guys discuss Austin Jackson’s return from injury, which players are fighting for starting jobs, the competition at linebacker and cornerback, and why young players like Chop Robinson and Jonah Savaiinaea have a major opportunity to take the next step. Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joins the show to discuss his vision for camp, Malik Willis’ development, open competition across the roster, and his expectations for Miami’s young players. Plus, Chris Perkins joins to discuss the Dolphins’ draft-and-develop approach, potential breakout candidates, and why the trenches will be key this season. The crew also covers Tyreek Hill’s uncertain future, NFL storylines connected to Miami, the Marlins’ push against the Phillies, and more from around South Florida sports.

Hour 1 opens with Omar Kelly joining Joe Rose to break down the first day of Dolphins training camp, including head coach Jeff Hafley's announcement that Austin Jackson is healthy and ready to return. The guys discuss which starting jobs are still up for grabs, the key position battles at linebacker and in the secondary, and why this training camp presents a huge opportunity for young players to earn significant roles. They also debate how cautious teams should be with injured players returning to action, discuss the fan experience at training camp, and explain why Miami's cornerback competition will be one of the biggest storylines to watch. Plus, the crew reacts to the Marlins shutting out the Phillies for their second straight win, breaks down the Raiders' decision to start Kirk Cousins while developing rookie Fernando Mendoza, and discusses the release of Tony Romo's DUI bodycam footage

Hour 2 focuses on the start of Dolphins training camp as Joe Rose and Omar Kelly break down what to expect from Miami’s new-look team. The guys discuss the changes around camp, including open practices for fans, new jersey numbers, and why Omar believes the players who perform will naturally stand out. Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joins the show to discuss his approach to camp, why competition will be open across the roster, and why young players have a major opportunity to earn roles. Hafley breaks down Malik Willis’ development, his expectations for Chop Robinson, the battles in the secondary and linebacker rooms, and why he plans to bring a more physical identity to Dolphins practices. The hour also examines how training camp has changed over the years, Hafley’s decision to tackle in practice, and whether previous Dolphins teams were held back by overly complicated systems.

Hour 3 focuses on the biggest questions surrounding the Dolphins heading into training camp as Joe Rose and Omar Kelly discuss why Miami needs true competition across the roster and why starting jobs should be earned. Omar explains why he wants to see young players like Jonah Savaiinaea and Chop Robinson follow the path of others who struggled early before breaking out. Chris Perkins then joins the show to discuss Miami’s draft-and-develop approach, why the young players in the trenches must take a major step forward, and why he needs to see more from first-round picks Chop Robinson and Kenneth Grant. The guys break down potential breakout candidates, the competition at linebacker, expectations for rookies Will Kacmarek and Caleb Douglas, and whether Miami’s veteran wide receivers can finally turn flashes of potential into consistent production. Plus, they discuss whether the Dolphins’ roster is still unfinished and if Miami could make more additions before the season begins.

Hour 4 wraps up the show with Joe Rose and the crew breaking down the biggest Dolphins storylines as training camp gets underway, including how much Malik Willis could be used as a runner and how his skill set compares to Tua Tagovailoa. The guys discuss several NFL storylines connected to Miami, including Tua’s new chapter in Atlanta, Jaylen Waddle in Denver, Rueben Bain in Tampa Bay, and Mike McDaniel joining the Chargers, while debating the AFC West and which team is the favorite to come out of the division. Plus, Joe previews the upcoming high school football season, discusses whether players really hide their numbers during camp to avoid getting exposed in practice, and looks ahead to the Marlins’ push for a sweep against the Phillies and whether Jakob Marsee can turn things around. The hour closes with Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joining Joe Rose to discuss his approach to training camp, open competition across the roster, Malik Willis’ development, and the expectations for Miami’s young players.