Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Ross

Mike Florio joins to break down the Dolphins' decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, explaining that Tua had reached a point where he was unplayable and the move allows Miami to get a real look at rookie Quinn Ewers. Florio shares his belief that Tua has likely hit his ceiling as an NFL quarterback and doesn't expect him to secure another starting job, though a backup role could be possible. He also weighs in on the decision-making behind the benching, suggesting it was driven by Mike McDaniel—potentially influenced by comments from Stephen Ross—and may have been partially about McDaniel protecting his own job. The segment wraps with a TNF recap of the Rams-Seahawks thriller and Florio's thoughts on the MVP race heading into the final weeks of the season.

Today's word of the day is ‘convicted' as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That's what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30:30) The New York Mets have signed another Yankees castaway. This time it's Luke Weaver. That means all three Yankees closers from the past three seasons are now on the Mets. (39:00) Review: Jackie Brown. (43:00) The Academy Awards are headed to YouTube!? What!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘convicted' as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That's what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30:30) The New York Mets have signed another Yankees castaway. This time it's Luke Weaver. That means all three Yankees closers from the past three seasons are now on the Mets. (39:00) Review: Jackie Brown. (43:00) The Academy Awards are headed to YouTube!? What!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘banner' as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don't want to split the pie? (23:20) Warriors owner emailed a fan. Not always an issue. But sometime it can be right after a loss. (32:00) The Miami Dolphins are exactly the franchise everyone thinks they are. Poorly run. Poorly managed. Poorly played. And Tua Tagovailoa is a major part of the current problem, but so is Mike McDaniel and Stephen Ross. (40:30) Review: If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You. (43:00) NPPOD. (44:20) What is the update on the trial in the Tyler Skaggs case? The Angels v. Skaggs family is in the hands of the jury now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘banner' as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don't want to split the pie? (23:20) Warriors owner emailed a fan. Not always an issue. But sometime it can be right after a loss. (32:00) The Miami Dolphins are exactly the franchise everyone thinks they are. Poorly run. Poorly managed. Poorly played. And Tua Tagovailoa is a major part of the current problem, but so is Mike McDaniel and Stephen Ross. (40:30) Review: If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You. (43:00) NPPOD. (44:20) What is the update on the trial in the Tyler Skaggs case? The Angels v. Skaggs family is in the hands of the jury now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour two, does benching Tua officially mean the Dolphins will move on from him? Miami could have simply shut him down for the season but chose to let everyone know they're benching him. Plus, Zach Gelb believes it's time for Stephen Ross to officially clean house.

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Hour 4 opens with Joe teasing Jamie about his dating life, including the ups and downs of swiping through dating apps, before shifting focus to the Dolphins' front office. The conversation dives into Miami's organizational history, recent personnel decisions, and how the team stacks up to the Florida Panthers as a standard of success. The segment also previews Mike McDaniel's comments on Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and the franchise's looming major decision at quarterback.

Hour 3 features Chris Perkins joining to break down the Dolphins' ongoing struggles and the big decisions facing the franchise. Perkins questions whether Stephen Ross has given Mike McDaniel assurance about returning next season, critiques McDaniel's inability to develop a reliable backup, and highlights roster talent issues while debating the “Big 3” of Grier, McDaniel, and Tua. Joe and Hyde weigh in on responsibility for Tua's contract and the front office's influence, including Brandon Shore's role, stressing that Ross needs to trust his GM. The hour also includes Joe sharing humorous college dating stories before turning to Tua's regression this season, with Hyde noting he never believed Tua was the long-term solution. The conversation underscores the love for the Dolphins while acknowledging differing opinions on the team's future.

Chris Perkins joins to break down the Dolphins' big decision today about who will stary ongoing struggles, questioning whether Stephen Ross has given Mike McDaniel assurance about returning next season and how these losses factor into that decision. He critiques McDaniel's inability to develop a reliable backup quarterback and points to broader roster talent issues, while highlighting the “Big 3” of Chris Grier, McDaniel, and Tua Tagovailoa as key contributors to the team's underachievement. Perkins and Dave Hyde debate responsibility for Tua's contract and the roles of McDaniel versus Grier, while Joe criticizes Brandon Shore's influence on football decisions, arguing the salary cap guru shouldn't be making personnel calls. The discussion closes on the importance of Ross trusting his GM to shape the roster effectively

Reaction to the Miami Dolphins playoff chances ending. Tua might not be the starting QB next Sunday. Troy Aikman blasts Mike McDaniel's clock management in the 4th quarter. Stephen Ross has a massive decision to make this offseason.

In hour three, Mike McDaniel says everything is on the table regarding benching Tua. Does Stephen Ross have to buy Tua's contract out this offseason? We try to lighten the mood with Joe DiJoseph's Bad Joke of the Day.

Mike McDaniel says everything is on the table regarding benching Tua but can he actually bench him?

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In hour one, a humble Solana gets his props from Hoch and Crowder for winning the Twan Russell pickleball tournament. We're still celebrating Dolphins wins - even yesterdays. Hoch is confident Stephen Ross will keep Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa next season.

Hoch is convinced that Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa will be back in their current roles next season. He explains why Stephen Ross won't replace either the Head Coach or the QB.

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Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don't know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What's the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don't know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What's the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood and Donno react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings, breaking down the Miami Hurricanes' chances to make a late push for the top four — “so you're saying there's a chance.” The guys also discuss the NBA's new All-Star Game format, shifting to a USA vs. World setup that could heavily favor the international stars. They wrap up the hour with a look at the Miami Dolphins, as Mike McDaniel trolls Bills fans and the crew debates whether Stephen Ross will keep Tua Tagovailoa and McDaniel together for another year.

The guys react to Mike McDaniel trolling Bills fans after the Dolphins' big win and discuss what it means for Miami moving forward. They break down why owner Stephen Ross might want to keep Tua Tagovailoa for another year due to his contract situation — and why, if that's the case, Mike McDaniel remains the best coach to maximize Tua's success.

It's been a rough year in Miami, and Joe questions whether Mike McDaniel's “one of the guys” coaching style is working as the Dolphins continue to slide. Tua Tagovailoa doesn't look like himself, and with the team struggling, owner Stephen Ross's opinion will carry more weight than ever. Joe also shares a classic story about Don Shula and John Offerdahl that shows how much leadership dynamics have changed over the years.

Joe and Hollywood discuss whether the Miami Dolphins can still prove something to their fans after a brutal 2-7 start. While frustration is boiling over among the fanbase, Joe points out that owner Stephen Ross's opinion is the one that truly matters. The guys debate what Ross needs to see over the final stretch of the season — and whether keeping Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel would push fans past their breaking point.

"Great way to make people think you've known a name all along is to say it in the tone of Paul Rudd." David Samson joins us to continue our discussion on Tenet and why it falls into the not a good movie category. He also weighs in on why the Detroit Tigers would trade Tarik Skubal, the upcoming CBA negotiations in the WNBA, and Stephen Ross's unsuccessful reign as the owner of the Miami Dolphins. Plus, Amin issues an apology, and Zas tells us whether he's ever thought about taking that trip to Turkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listening to Mike McDaniel's comments regarding the Dolphins approach to the trade deadline. Solana explains to Crowder why Stephen Ross made a critical mistake allowing the head coach to be involved in the process.

In hour one, when can we start including Jokic in the GOAT convos? Crowder knows the vibes inside the Dolphins locker room are terrible. Solana can't believe Stephen Ross let Mike McDaniel influence the Dolphins trade deadline approach.

In hour one, anticipating an active last few hours before the NFL trade deadline for the Fins. Jets are TANKING tanking. Plus, Josh Appel talks life after Grier, why Ross should be fully committed to a major overhaul of the roster and Tua's future with the team.

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Mike Cugno of CBS4 joins the show to react to the Dolphins decision to move on from General Manager Chris Grier.

Chris Grier and the Miami Dolphins officially part ways. Stephen Ross finally makes a move and chooses to axe Grier over McDaniel. Full reaction to the decision, the embarrassing TNF loss and what comes next with the NFL trade deadline looming.

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News broke out on the show that the Miami Dolphins & Chris Grier have mutually agreed to part ways. We hear comments from owner Stephen Ross about the letting go of Chris Grier.

On this Halloween Friday, T&L talk about the Dolphins getting blown out 28-6 on Thursday Night Football. This loss pushed the Fins record to 2-7 and had fans disgusted, wearing brown bags on national TV something needs to happen with this organization. And as quickly as we were saying the Streets Need a Body owner Stephen Ross and Chris Grier mutually agreed to part ways. The Chris Grier era is over as GM of the Miami Dolphins and the fan base is thrilled with this news. We speak to Omar Kelly from the Miami Herald about Chris Grier being let go as GM and we take calls from fans about the firing. We talk Heart basketball as they loss the first game of their road trip 106-101to the San Antonio Spurs.

In the final hour of the show, more on Candy Wars as honorable mention candy and chocolates get mentioned. We give out last thoughts on Thursday Night Ravens vs Dolphins game. We read a reports from ESPNs marcel Louis Jacques report on why owner Stephen Ross is in no rush to fore Mike McDaniel? Also, If McDaniel is let go are there any good candidates out there that you would want to coach this team? Jon Gruden, Rex Ryan and 0Mike McCarthy are out there but do you want them?

Joe and Hollywood discuss the futures of Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel in Miami. Joe says while it's unlikely both return next season, it's not completely off the table. The guys debate what it would take for Dolphins' owner Stephen Ross to keep them around for another season.

In hour one, no surprise that Hoch was enamored with Michael Jordan's appearance on NBC's NBA coverage. Marchy's emotional return to Boston and the Dolphins continue to make Dolphins-esque roster moves. Plus, Zach Gelb reveals the ONE question he has for Stephen Ross.

National radio host, Zach Gelb, has just one question for Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross ... "Why?" - Gelb is shocked following the embarrassing Dolphins performances that necessary changes in Miami haven't been made.

HEAT SEASON BEGINS TODAY!!! (only Solana seems genuinely excited) Zach Gelb rips Stephen Ross for not firing anyone yet. Our NBA season preview with Coach Jim Larrañaga. Plus, our annual Heat season opening game show.