The best discussions about the Miami Dolphins this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana -- including Joe's interview with new head coach Jeff Hafley!

This week’s Best Of the Joe Rose Show highlights the biggest conversations surrounding the Miami Hurricanes’ loss to Indiana in the National Championship and the Miami Dolphins ushering in a new era with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. Featured interviews include Hafley, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Hyde, Omar Kelly, and Mike Florio, all weighing in on the Canes’ heartbreaking finish and/or the Dolphins’ major offseason changes.

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On today’s Joe Rose Show, we react to the Dolphins’ new GM and head coach introductory press conference and the big quarterback question facing Miami, with Malik Willis emerging as a possible option. New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joins the show to share his wild interview story, why “Miami is where I wanted to be,” and his thoughts on building a confident team and working closely with the GM. We cover Hurricanes transfer portal moves, including JoJo Trader entering, Markel Bell declaring for the draft, and Girard Pringle deciding to stay in Miami. Joe breaks down the Heat’s struggles, Tyler Herro’s injury-plagued season, and why Miami may need to shake things up. Plus, Mike Florio joins to discuss the Bills’ chaotic press conference, the Darian Mensah transfer saga, and Fernando Mendoza’s outlook as a potential No. 1 NFL draft pick, along with the Dolphins’ fresh start.

We react to the Dolphins’ introductory press conference for new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and Head Coach Jeff Hafley, who came across as a no-nonsense leader, and discuss the big quarterback question the new regime must solve with Malik Willis as a possible option. The conversation shifts to Hurricanes transfer portal news, including JoJo Trader entering, Markel Bell heading to the draft, and Girard Pringle staying in Miami, before breaking down the Heat’s loss to Portland and Tyler Herro’s injury-plagued season. We also compare record-setting National Championship ratings to the NFL’s numbers and preview Conference Championship weekend, including why Seahawks vs. Rams may be the best matchup left. Plus, Joe’s unexpected cameo in a viral photo with Jordon Hudson and Alix Earle.

With the Australian Open underway, we discuss whether Novak Djokovic is the greatest in tennis and revisit the Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus GOAT argument. The conversation shifts to NFL rumors, including Brian Baldinger linking Mario Cristobal to the Steelers and Mike McDaniel interviewing in Buffalo. New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joins the show to share why Miami was his top choice, his wild interview story, and his thoughts on the quarterback situation, including praise for Malik Willis. Hafley also emphasizes relationships, accountability, and the importance of the GM and head coach building a strong foundation together.

We break down the Dolphins’ new head coach Jeff Hafley, his strong presence, no-nonsense style, and how he could encourage a real QB competition for the first time in years. The conversation covers Miami’s roster holes and offseason needs, while also touching on the Bills reportedly interviewing former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel and DC Anthony Weaver. We preview NFL Conference Championship weekend, debating whether this year’s matchups lack buzz without big-name quarterbacks and weighing in on Jarrett Stidham’s chances against the Patriots. Joe also shares his thoughts on underappreciated coaches like Andy Reid and Sean McDermott, Belichick’s unusual personal life, and some of his strange interactions in parking lots.

We break down the Bills’ chaotic press conference, where the owner publicly criticized the former coach and WR Keon Coleman, and discuss Brian Baldinger’s report that the Steelers are interested in Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, with Joe and Hollywood giving Cristobal high praise. Mike Florio joins to weigh in on the Bills situation, the controversial catch/interception in the Bills-Broncos game, and the Darian Mensah transfer saga at Duke, including predictions he may land at Miami. Florio also shares his thoughts on Will Mendoza potentially going No. 1 in the draft and the Dolphins’ decision to replace both their GM and head coach. The hour wraps with Joe’s NFL Conference Championship picks.

New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joins the show and shares the story of his hectic second interview process, emphasizing his loyalty and why “Miami is where I wanted to be.” He recounts watching the National Championship with Troy Aikman and Dan Marino right after getting hired and weighs in on the Dolphins’ quarterback situation, including praise for Malik Willis. Hafley stresses the importance of strong relationships, coaching his players hard, and building a confident team. He also highlights how critical it is for the GM and head coach to work together to lay a solid foundation.

Mike Florio joins to weigh in on a wild Bills press conference where the owner publicly criticized the former coach and WR Keon Coleman, and the controversial catch/interception call in the Bills-Broncos game. He also discusses the Darian Mensah situation at Duke, with Mensah entering the transfer portal while Duke pursues a lawsuit to keep him, and shares predictions on a potential transfer to Miami. Florio weighs in on whether Will Mendoza will go No. 1 in the draft and gives his thoughts on the Dolphins’ decision to replace both their GM and head coach rather than taking a half-measure approach