Joe Rose Show

Joe opens the show heated after the Dolphins' ugly Monday Night loss to the Steelers, a game far more lopsided than the 28–15 score suggests. The offense showed zero urgency, Tua Tagovailoa struggled in cold, physical conditions, and familiar narratives about Miami's inability to win big games and in cold weather resurfaced. Omar Kelly and Kyle Crabbs join to break down Tua's limitations, the offense's failures, and why the team abandoned the run, while also praising standout defensive play from Jordyn Brooks. Joe and Hollywood debate whether it's time to see what backup quarterbacks Zach Wilson or Quinn Ewers can do. The show closes with the broader fallout: the Dolphins are eliminated from playoff contention, extending a 25-year drought without a postseason win.

Hour 1 opens with a heated breakdown of the Dolphins' loss, focusing on Tua Tagovailoa and what the rest of the season realistically looks like for Miami. While Tua's box score looks passable, the lack of urgency — no hurry-up offense and no real push even in the fourth quarter — is impossible to ignore. Joe contrasts that with Dan Marino's mentality, when urgency never disappeared regardless of the score. As the cold-weather narrative grows louder, the discussion centers on how Tua's limitations were exposed once again when the Dolphins needed him most.

Hour 2 dives into the Dolphins' bigger-picture problems and on-field struggles. Joe breaks down how Miami needs to learn to win late in the season, pointing out that in the AFC East they're still “a zillion miles away” from the Patriots and Bills, with cold-weather matchups exposing roster limitations. He questions whether Tua Tagovailoa gives the team the best chance to win and highlights moments where the offense failed to read defenses effectively. Omar Kelly joins to criticize Tua as “just not good enough,” calling out the offense's lack of urgency while praising Jordyn Brooks and the defense for matching Pittsburgh's intensity. The segment also touches on Jaylen Waddle holding back thoughts on improving the passing game and Mike McDaniel still coaching for his job.

Hour 3 dives into the fallout from the Dolphins' Monday Night loss. Kyle Crabbs joins to break down Miami's struggles, criticizing Tua Tagovailoa and his postgame comments about communication, while noting the offense had no sustainability and the team abandoned the run. Hollywood and Joe debate whether it's time to give backup QBs Zach Wilson or Quinn Ewers a shot, with Joe questioning why Tua still has defenders. The discussion also highlights the defense's standout play, especially Jordyn Brooks' high-energy, physical performance. Plus, local sports highlights include the Heat ticket giveaway, Panthers' win over the Lightning, and Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman.

Omar Kelly and Kyle Crabbs join to break down the fallout from the Dolphins' ugly Monday Night loss to the Steelers. Omar stresses the cold-weather impact, says the offense showed no urgency, and questions Tua Tagovailoa's ability to perform in critical moments, while praising the defense and Jordyn Brooks. Crabbs is highly critical of Tua and his postgame comments, calls out Miami for abandoning the run, and agrees that despite struggles, Tua will likely remain the starter. Both emphasize that the loss highlights long-standing issues with the team's roster and ability to compete against quality opponents.

Omar Kelly joins to break down the Dolphins' performance, saying Tua Tagovailoa was “just not good enough” and criticizing the quarterback's struggles in the passing game. He points out the offense's overall lack of urgency late in the game Omar also notes that Jaylen Waddle seemed like he had thoughts on improving the passing game but held back. Despite offensive issues, he praises Jordyn Brooks and the defense for matching Pittsburgh's intensity, while emphasizing that Mike McDaniel is still coaching for his job, with no quarterback change expected.

Kyle Crabbs joins to break down the Dolphins' Monday Night loss, taking aim at Tua Tagovailoa and his postgame comments about struggling to communicate in the huddle. He notes that while the team felt confident going into the game, they were dominated for three quarters, and the offense showed no sustainability. Crabbs criticizes Miami for abandoning the run and agrees with Joe that Tua will likely remain the starter for the rest of the season despite the struggles.

Joe comes out heated to open the show after the Dolphins' ugly Monday Night loss to the Steelers, a game that was far more one-sided than the 28–15 score indicates. Miami was overwhelmed from the start, with the offense showing little urgency until garbage time in the fourth quarter. Joe unloads on Tua Tagovailoa, questioning his performance in cold, physical conditions as familiar narratives resurface once the running game stalled. With turnovers piling up and frustration mounting, Joe makes it clear he's done hearing excuses and openly questions whether it's time to move on at quarterback.

Hour 1 dives into Tua Tagovailoa's disastrous Monday Night showing and what it means for the Dolphins moving forward. On paper, his numbers don't look terrible, but there was zero urgency — no hurry-up, no fight, not even in garbage-time fourth quarter. Joe compares it to Dan Marino's mentality, where even blowouts demanded effort, highlighting just how far Tua and this team fall short. With Miami's struggles in cold weather glaring once again, one thing is clear: Tua was exposed, and his limitations showed exactly when it mattered most.

Hollywood and Joe debate whether it's time to see what the Dolphins' backup quarterbacks, Zach Wilson or Quinn Ewers, can do, given Tua Tagovailoa's poor performance. Joe is highly critical of Tua, questioning why fans are still defending him, while praising the defense for keeping Miami in the game as long as possible. He also raves about Jordyn Brooks, highlighting his physical, high-energy play. Ultimately, they agree that Monday night's loss erases much of the momentum from the four-game winning streak.

Joe breaks down the bigger picture for the Dolphins, stressing that the team needs to learn how to close out games, especially late in the season. He points out that in the AFC East, Miami is still “a zillion miles away” from the Patriots and Bills, often getting exposed in cold-weather matchups. Joe argues the roster needs upgrades and questions whether Tua Tagovailoa truly gives the team the best chance to win, highlighting moments where the offense failed to read defenses effectively.

The Dolphins' season comes to an end with elimination from playoff contention, extending a 25-year drought without a postseason win. While Miami has handled weaker opponents, they continue to struggle against good teams, especially in cold-weather games, reinforcing the familiar narratives that have haunted the franchise for years.

NFL chaos, Dolphins in the cold, and Hurricanes transfer talk! We recap a wild NFL Sunday, including Phillip Rivers' near-upset in Seattle, the Bills' comeback win over the Patriots, and season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. Joe Rose and Omar Kelly break down the Dolphins-Steelers Monday Night clash, focusing on running the ball, playing physically, and overcoming Pittsburgh's cold-weather challenges. Plus, Omar Kelly previews the game's impact on Tua and Mike McDaniel, Alex Donno weighs in on the Hurricanes' transfer portal plans and QB targets, and local standout Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman amid plenty of local sports action.

Hour 1 opens with a recap of a wild NFL Sunday, including Phillip Rivers and the Colts falling just short in Seattle and the Bills' comeback win over the Patriots in Foxborough. We also react to season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons before turning the focus to Monday Night Football, where the Dolphins head to Pittsburgh looking to extend their winning streak to five and overcome recent cold-weather struggles. The hour wraps with a Miami Hurricanes–Texas A&M preview as Alex Donno lays out the blueprint for a Canes win, stressing defensive line pressure on Marcel Reed, committing to the run game, and staying true to the identity that got Miami here

Joe Rose joins live from Pittsburgh to briefly go around the NFL, touching on Josh Allen's Bills comeback, Phillip Rivers' solid outing for the Colts, and Patrick Mahomes' season-ending injury. The focus then shifts to the Dolphins-Steelers matchup, with Joe breaking down Miami's keys to victory: running the ball, playing physical, and exploiting Pittsburgh's weak stats. He also highlights Mike McDaniel's late practice to prepare the team for cold weather and the Dolphins' chance to silence long-standing narratives. The hour also covers John Cena's retirement and WWE sendoff, Alex Donno's take on a watered-down college bowl season, and local sports highlights, including Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy.

Hour 3 opens with Omar Kelly breaking down the Dolphins-Steelers matchup in freezing Pittsburgh, highlighting how the cold will impact the game. He stresses that Tua's struggles in cold weather are more of a team issue than just the quarterback, and says Miami must run the ball and stop the run in a likely low-scoring, physical affair. Alex Donno joins to discuss the Hurricanes' transfer portal plans, including targeting QB Sam Leavitt and using Malachi Toney as a major selling point, while projecting long-term success for the program. The hour closes with Dan Day's postgame perspective, as everyone hopes for a Dolphins win tonight.

Hour 4 features Joe Rose and Omar Kelly previewing the Dolphins-Steelers Monday Night matchup. They break down Miami's keys to victory, including running the ball, playing physically, and exploiting Pittsburgh's defensive weaknesses. The guys also discuss how the cold weather and hostile crowd could impact the game, while weighing in on Tua Tagovailoa's recent performance and what the Dolphins need to do to extend their winning streak.

Joe Rose joins live from Pittsburgh to briefly go around the NFL, touching on Josh Allen's Bills comeback, Phillip Rivers' solid outing for the Colts, and Patrick Mahomes' season-ending injury. Then the focus turns to tonight's Dolphins-Steelers matchup, with Joe breaking down Miami's keys to victory: running the ball against a shaky Pittsburgh defense, playing physically, and exploiting the Steelers' poor stats. He also highlights Mike McDaniel's late practice to prepare the team for cold weather and emphasizes that the Dolphins have a real chance to silence lingering narratives about struggling against good teams and in cold conditions.

Omar Kelly joins to break down the Dolphins-Steelers matchup in freezing Pittsburgh, stressing that the cold will play a big role in the game. He pushes back on the narrative that Tua struggles in cold weather, framing it as a team issue rather than solely on the quarterback. Omar says Miami must run the ball effectively and stop the run, predicting a low-scoring, ugly affair. He also notes the game's significance for Mike McDaniel's job security and emphasizes that Tua needs to show his best in the final games of the season.

Alex Donno breaks down the Miami Hurricanes' upcoming moves in the transfer portal, predicting Sam Leavitt as a potential quarterback target. He highlights Malachi Toney as a key selling point for attracting a top QB and notes that Toney will likely receive a raise this offseason. Donno also shares his outlook for the program, expecting the Canes to remain competitive for years to come amid the evolving landscape of college football free agency.

We recap a wild NFL Sunday, including Phillip Rivers and the Colts falling just short in Seattle and the Bills storming back to beat the Patriots in Foxborough. The league also took a hit with season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. Attention then turns to Monday Night Football as the Dolphins head to Pittsburgh, facing the cold, the noise, and a chance to extend their winning streak to five. The big question: can Miami finally overcome its recent struggles in cold-weather games?

Alex Donno previews Miami's matchup with Texas A&M and lays out the key factors for a Hurricanes win. He emphasizes the importance of Miami's defensive line setting the tone and disrupting Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed, noting that Reed can be rattled under pressure. Offensively, Donno stresses that everything starts with running the football and staying true to the identity that got the Canes to this point.

Hollywood and the crew react to John Cena announcing his retirement and the WWE giving him a proper sendoff before shifting to college football. The conversation turns to bowl season, which feels more watered down than ever with opt-outs across the country. Alex Donno shares his blunt take on the current state of bowl games, questioning whether this is the worst bowl season yet. With so much focus on the College Football Playoff, the guys debate whether bowl games still mean anything at all.

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This week's Best Of features Joe's conversation with Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal after the Canes officially punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff. Joe and Omar Kelly break down the Dolphins' four-game winning streak and what it means moving forward, while Kyle Crabbs joins to dive into Miami's surge, offensive line play, and the team's rookie standouts. Plus, Joe and Hollywood round things out with their signature segments, covering all the biggest storylines from the week.

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On today's show, we dive into all things ahead of a big weekend of football. We recap Thursday Night Football, including the Falcons' dramatic 29–28 win and update high school playoff action, before breaking down Miami's Monday Night matchup with the Steelers, where the Dolphins' running game, defense, and coaching could make all the difference. Dolphins writer Alain Poupart joins to highlight key players like Devon Achane, rookie Jonah Savaiinaea, and leader Jordyn Brooks, while Joe and the crew discuss Tua Tagovailoa's performance and Miami's defensive turnaround. We also look around the NFL, including the Colts' surprising signing of Phillip Rivers, and catch up on the latest college football storylines, including the Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan and Notre Dame's College Football Playoff outlook. Plus, Joe shares his NFL picks and Hollywood runs through today's top sports headlines.

Hour 1 opens with a breakdown of Thursday Night Football, where the Falcons pulled off a 29–28 win behind a big night from Kyle Pitts while the Buccaneers continued to look out of sync. We check in on the latest high school football playoff action before turning to Dolphins–Steelers on Monday Night Football, where Miami will face cold weather, a loud Pittsburgh crowd, and a major opportunity. With the Dolphins' formula of a strong run game and solid offensive line finally clicking — and the Steelers boasting one of the league's weakest defenses — Miami has a chance to take a big step forward and silence long-running narratives about cold-weather and big-game struggles. We wrap with some pickleball drama and a trip around the NFL, including the Falcons' penalty-filled TNF win, Tampa Bay's slide, tough outlooks for the Colts and Chargers, a T.J. Watt injury update, and why keeping DK Metcalf in check remains a key for Miami.

Hour 2 opens with a TNF recap, focusing on the Colts' surprising signing of 44-year-old Phillip Rivers, who hasn't played in five years. We discuss the NFL's quarterback shortage, compare Rivers' return to the Dolphins picking up TE Darren Waller after a two-year hiatus, and debate if Tom Brady could still play today. Larry Blustein joins to recap a wild week in high school football, including Cardinal Newman's upset of Chaminade and a preview of Miami Northwestern vs. Raines, expecting a massive crowd for the playoff showdown. Hollywood wraps the hour with his top headlines, from a fired Titans reporter for leaking team plane info to a tennis point-shaving scandal, F1's move to Apple TV, and the final pennies selling for $16.7 million.

Dolphins writer Alain Poupart joins to discuss Miami's four-game winning streak and preview their Monday Night Football matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, praising Devon Achane, rookie Jonah Savaiinaea, and leader Jordyn Brooks. Mid-interview, a dropped call and crossed lines create a funny on-air moment with a random woman briefly joining the conversation. We also dive into the Dolphins' recent play, with Tua Tagovailoa happy winning even without throwing often, Joe's take on Mike McDaniel's play calling, and the team's strong defensive and special teams play. Miami's running game, defensive takeaways, and overall execution set the stage for a big test in Pittsburgh.

In the final hour, Joe shares his NFL picks, moving to 64-46 on the season after a 5-3 week, covering key matchups across the league. NFL insider Mike Florio joins to break down the Colts' unexpected signing of Phillip Rivers, the Dolphins' Monday Night clash with the Steelers, and why Pittsburgh is on thin ice with its fanbase. Florio also weighs in on the Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan, urging caution until all facts emerge, and offers insight on Notre Dame's position with the College Football Playoff next season.

NFL insider Mike Florio joins to weigh in on the Colts' surprising plan to sign Phillip Rivers, suggesting it was likely in motion before Daniel Jones' injury. He previews the Dolphins' Monday Night matchup with the Steelers, noting Pittsburgh is on thin ice with its fanbase and that Miami could steal a win in Pittsburgh. Florio also weighs in on the Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan, urging caution until all facts are known, and shares his thoughts on Notre Dame's outlook with the College Football Playoff and their reported inside track for next season

Dolphins writer Alain Poupart joins to discuss Miami's four-game winning streak and preview their upcoming Monday Night Football clash with the Steelers. He praises Devon Achane, highlights Jonah Savaiinaea as the team's most improved rookie, and applauds Jordyn Brooks for his standout play and leadership. Mid-interview, things get a little chaotic when the call drops, lines get crossed, and a random woman briefly joins the conversation, creating a funny moment on air

Larry Blustein joins the show to recap a wild week in high school football, highlighted by a major upset as Cardinal Newman takes down powerhouse Chaminade. He also previews the marquee matchup between Miami Northwestern and Raines, noting that he expects a massive turnout from Northwestern fans for what should be an electric playoff atmosphere.

We look at why Monday night could mark a major step forward for a Dolphins team that looked lost early in the season. Miami's winning formula — a steady run game and a solid offensive line — has started to take hold, and they'll face a Steelers defense that ranks near the bottom of the league in multiple categories. With the spotlight on Pittsburgh, the Dolphins have a real chance to silence the long-running narratives that they can't win in cold weather or beat quality opponents

We break down the Dolphins' recent performance as Tua Tagovailoa shares that he's happy winning even without throwing the ball often. Joe weighs in on Mike McDaniel's play calling — generally solid, though occasionally “too cute” — and praises the defense, highlighting Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas, Jordyn Brooks, and Tyrell Dodson. Special teams have been quietly excellent this season, and the team's strengths on both sides of the ball should give the Steelers fits. Over the past four games, Miami has recorded 10 of their 17 total takeaways, showing the impact of their defensive turnaround

We open the show recapping Thursday Night Football, where the Falcons furious 4th quarter comeback led to a 29–28 win behind Kyle Pitts' big night. We check in on the latest high school football playoff action before turning to Dolphins–Steelers on Monday Night Football. With cold temperatures and a loud Pittsburgh crowd awaiting, Miami will be tested — but strong coaching has the Dolphins positioned for a prime-time win.

We break down Thursday Night Football and highlight the Colts' surprising move to sign 44-year-old Phillip Rivers, who hasn't played in five years. The discussion focuses on the NFL's quarterback shortage, comparing Rivers' signing to the Dolphins picking up TE Darren Waller after two years out of football, and debates whether anyone else on the market could have realistically filled the role. The segment also touches on the Bills–Patriots game of the week and whether Tom Brady could still play at this point in his career.

Hollywood runs through the day's top headlines, starting with a Titans reporter who was fired for leaking information from the team plane — breaking one of the biggest unwritten rules in sports media. He also covers the stunning news of a tennis player hit with a $70K fine and a 20-year suspension for point shaving, plus the surge in F1 viewership as the series prepares to move to Apple TV and implement major rule changes in 2026. The segment wraps with a quirky story: the final pennies ever minted sold for an incredible $16.7 million.