The Joe Rose Show

This week’s Best of Dolphins episode is packed with insight, analysis, and debate as the guys take a closer look at the future of the franchise under its new leadership. Kyle Crabbs joins the show to break down Miami’s biggest roster questions, including whether Chop Robinson is ready for a breakout season, the development of Jonah Savaiinaea, the Dolphins’ evolving defensive identity, and several key position battles heading into training camp. Omar Kelly also stops by to discuss the latest from minicamp, sharing his thoughts on Quinn Ewers’ impressive offseason, the Dolphins’ quarterback situation, and whether Miami is doing enough to create real competition behind center. Plus, Joe and Hollywood discuss the organization’s fresh start under a new regime, why Dolphins fans are desperate for sustained success after decades of frustration, and whether the franchise has finally moved beyond the Tua Tagovailoa era and the lingering drama that surrounded recent seasons. From roster battles and quarterback debates to the long-term direction of the team, this episode covers everything Dolphins fans need to know.

This week on Best of The Joe Rose Show, the guys break down one of the most stunning NBA Finals games ever as the Knicks complete a historic 29-point comeback against the Spurs, sparking debate over De’Aaron Fox’s late-game mistakes and whether San Antonio can recover from the collapse. Miami Heat insider Ira Winderman joins the show to discuss the growing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, potential competition from the Celtics, and what a blockbuster move could mean for the Heat’s future. The college football world is also buzzing as Joe sounds off on Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby controversy, while Mike Florio weighs in on the fallout, calling it a defining moment for the future of NIL and player movement. Plus, the latest on Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson, Patrick Mahomes’ massive contract extension, World Cup storylines, Marlins baseball, Dolphins discussion, and much more from a packed week on South Florida’s longest-running sports talk show.

Friday’s show is packed with major headlines across the sports world as the guys dive into everything from college football controversy to the latest NFL and NBA Finals buzz. Mike Florio joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech and the fallout from what he calls a “thunderbolt moment” in college athletics, explaining why he still expects Sorsby to play this season and how schools are now pushing the boundaries in a rapidly evolving system. The conversation also shifts to the ongoing Bill Belichick–Jordon Hudson situation at UNC, Patrick Mahomes’ massive new contract extension, and the growing pressure on Josh Allen and the Bills heading into the season, along with where the Patriots stand in their pursuit of relevance. Plus, World Cup talk as Team USA opens play, NBA Finals chatter with the Knicks on the verge of closing out the Spurs, Stanley Cup Final Game 6 on deck, and the Marlins continuing their hot stretch as they push back toward .500 in a loaded Friday sports slate.

Hour 1 opens with discussion on the growing scrutiny athletes face in the media, sparked by the backlash surrounding De’Aaron Fox after his Game 4 performance in the NBA Finals and what to expect heading into Game 5 between the Knicks and Spurs. The guys also highlight the Marlins’ continued surge as they’ve now won 9 of their last 10 games and completed a sweep of the Diamondbacks, with Otto Lopez continuing to be a key contributor. The conversation then shifts to the pressures placed on sons of legendary athletes as they try to carve out their own careers, before diving into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors with Miami emerging as a serious potential landing spot and Boston also reportedly in the mix. Joe believes the Bucks are already sitting on a strong offer from the Heat but are waiting for an even bigger deal to surface, keeping the league-wide speculation alive. The hour also includes light moments with Hollywood’s weather report leading into a story about dealing with the South Florida heat and the importance of staying hydrated, plus a broader discussion on Miami’s need for star power, the Hurricanes’ strong recruiting class and rising national expectations, and a debate over whether fans should be allowed to know what college athletes are earning in the NIL era.

This hour opens with a Dolphins discussion centered around the team’s new regime, which Joe says has brought a breath of fresh air and officially moved the organization past the bad vibes of recent years. The conversation quickly turns back to Tua Tagovailoa, with Joe insisting he’s moved on while Hollywood isn’t fully convinced, leading to debate about Tua’s potential future in Atlanta, whether he could realistically win a starting job, and revisiting some of his well-known press conference miscues. The guys also weigh Mike McDaniel’s outlook compared to Tua’s and which one is more likely to find success moving forward. The discussion then shifts to the NBA and the Knicks, where the Heat-Knicks rivalry, fan behavior, and perceptions of today’s Knicks roster are explored, including whether players like Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart make this version of New York more likable despite the intensity of their fan base. The hour wraps with Hollywood’s Headlines, featuring Shohei Ohtani’s minor knee injury and GOAT debate, ongoing drama surrounding Bill Belichick and UNC involving Jordon Hudson and a public records request, Ben Stiller filming the Knicks’ Finals run, Phil Mickelson’s reported ban from a golf club, and an Everglades cleanup effort that removed hundreds of invasive Burmese pythons.