The Joe Rose Show

Hour 1 opens with the Dolphins officially benching Tua Tagovailoa, as Joe and Dave break down how the franchise arrived at this moment, revisiting the Brian Flores–Tua drama from 2020 and questioning the decision to ever give Tua a massive contract. They dive into Tua’s limitations, especially pushing the ball downfield, and react to Mike McDaniel saying Quinn Ewers gives Miami the best chance to win. The conversation branches out with Joe’s college stories and some playful banter about Jamie’s dating life before shifting to college football, where Texas A&M is talking trash ahead of its matchup with Miami. The hour also touches on the Florida Panthers getting hot, winning six of their last seven, and the debate over why the Dolphins chose Ewers over Zach Wilson as they officially turn the page at quarterback

Hour 1 opens with the Dolphins officially benching Tua Tagovailoa, as Joe and Dave break down how the franchise arrived at this moment, revisiting the Brian Flores–Tua drama from 2020 and questioning the decision to ever give Tua a massive contract. They dive into Tua’s limitations, especially pushing the ball downfield, and react to Mike McDaniel saying Quinn Ewers gives Miami the best chance to win. The conversation branches out with Joe’s college stories and some playful banter about Jamie’s dating life before shifting to college football, where Texas A&M is talking trash ahead of its matchup with Miami. The hour also touches on the Florida Panthers getting hot, winning six of their last seven, and the debate over why the Dolphins chose Ewers over Zach Wilson as they officially turn the page at quarterback

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The show opens with a discussion on the Dolphins’ quarterback situation after Mike McDaniel admitted “everything is on the table” regarding Tua Tagovailoa. Joe and Dave Hyde break down Tua’s struggles, his lack of urgency, and whether he’s done in Miami, while exploring how the team got here, including past draft decisions and the long-running Tua controversy. The conversation shifts to the bigger picture, examining potential backup options like Zach Wilson or Quinn Ewers, the organization’s efforts to support Tua, and Mike McDaniel’s leadership style. Chris Perkins joins to weigh in on roster talent, the “Big 3” of Grier, McDaniel, and Tua, and the front office’s role in shaping the team’s future. The show wraps with lighter moments, including Joe teasing Jamie about his dating life, high school football highlights, the Miami Hurricanes preparing for Texas A&M, and the Dolphins’ looming major decision at quarterback.

Hour 1 opens with a discussion about the Dolphins’ quarterback situation after Mike McDaniel admitted “everything is on the table” regarding Tua Tagovailoa. Joe questions the massive contract decision, arguing the franchise boxed itself into building around Tua’s limitations while protecting a huge financial investment. Dave Hyde joins and doesn’t mince words, saying he believes Tua is done in Miami and criticizing the lack of accountability and self-awareness at the position. The discussion also revisits how the Dolphins got here in the first place, from past draft decisions to the long-running controversy surrounding Tua’s future, with the takeaway clear: once you open the door to a benching, you can’t pretend it isn’t real.