The hour kicks off with some holiday humor as Joe admits he’s not much of a romantic while he and Dave scramble to find Christmas gifts, before turning to the serious business of the Dolphins’ murky future. The guys debate whether Miami will promote from within by keeping Champ Kelly, discuss Mike McDaniel’s job security, and weigh the need to go all-in on a rookie quarterback despite limited draft capital. Conversation shifts to the Panthers, who are heating up with the Winter Olympics around the corner, while Joe and Dave debate Kelel Ware’s role and draw comparisons to Hassan Whiteside. Back on the Dolphins, Joe questions Zach Wilson’s talent evaluation after being passed over by Sean Payton and Mike McDaniel, and admits he’s unsure what a healthy GM–head coach relationship should look like. The hour wraps highlighting Miami’s ongoing dysfunction and leadership struggles.