In the best of the Dolphins on WQAM this week, The Joe Rose Show, Hochman, Crowder & Solana and Tobin & Leroy talk through the GM search and other decisions facing the Dolphins this offseason. We also ask if there is still any hope for a late playoff push this season.

The best conversations about the Miami Hurricanes this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, Hochman, Crowder & Solana.

The best conversations about the Heat this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, Hochman, Crowder & Solana.

The best interviews on WQAM this week include Mike Florio & Chris Perkins talking through Dolphins storylines, Jimmy Johnson on the Hurricanes' path to the College Football Playoff and more!

The guys dive into the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes and break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings, including Miami’s path and why the Hurricanes must beat Pitt behind a big performance from Carson Beck. They mix in Thanksgiving food debates before shifting to Richmond Webb and Frank Gore headlining the NFL Hall of Fame finalists and revisiting the steroid-era controversies in baseball. The conversation turns to the Dolphins’ favorable stretch, the Hurricanes’ must-win keys, and Pat Riley’s legendary impact on the Heat — with Joe saying Miami is better off without Jimmy Butler. Joe and Dave also examine quarterback needs across the NFL, preview the Thanksgiving matchups, and spotlight Matthew Stafford’s MVP-caliber season. Brian Baldinger and Mike Florio join the show to preview Cowboys–Chiefs, discuss NFL drama, and weigh in on Miami’s playoff stakes if the Canes get past Pitt.

Hour 1 kicks off with the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, as the guys debate whether he stays at Ole Miss or jumps to Florida or LSU. They break down the newest College Football Playoff rankings and Miami’s path, emphasizing that Carson Beck needs to play like a top-paid quarterback and that the Hurricanes must beat Pitt to stay alive in the race. Joe and Dave then dive into some Thanksgiving food takes — from cranberry sauce and deviled eggs to the best key lime pie in town — while noting how the NFL has completely taken over the holiday slate. The hour wraps with a look at Miami landing at No. 12 in the CFP and why the Canes still aren’t a lock for the playoff despite the ranking

The guys break down the Miami Hurricanes’ must-win matchup against Pitt, stressing that a big performance from Carson Beck is crucial as the Canes’ run game continues to struggle. They shift to the Dolphins, highlighting a favorable stretch on the schedule and the importance of Achane and Waddle in the offense, while noting Tua’s mistakes but reaffirming him as the best option to win games. AFC playoff implications are also discussed, including how the Steelers’ fate could hinge on a future Dolphins game and the struggles of teams like the Jaguars and Chiefs. The hour wraps with a look at Pat Riley’s legendary career, from his playing days to his impact as a coach and executive, while Joe calls out Jimmy Butler and says the Heat are better off without him, praising the team-first culture Riley established.

Joe and Dave dive into why quarterbacks are the most important position in both college and pro football, highlighting NFL teams in need of a QB, including the Steelers as Aaron Rodgers ages. The conversation takes a lighter turn with Thanksgiving-themed tangents, from debating mac n’ cheese on the holiday table to discussing dirty plays and spitting controversies. They break down the Thanksgiving NFL matchups, including Packers vs. Lions and Bengals vs. Ravens, before shifting to a discussion of the league’s best teams. Dave Hyde praises Matthew Stafford’s season with the Rams, calling his career “understated” while noting his MVP-caliber performance this year.

Hour 4 features Brian Baldinger breaking down the Thanksgiving NFL slate, from Cowboys/Chiefs to Ravens/Bengals, praising Dallas’ defense, projecting a big day for Tee Higgins, and voicing concerns about Lamar Jackson’s health. Mike Florio joins to share his Thanksgiving plans, weigh in on recent NFL controversies, preview Cowboys/Chiefs as a potential record-setting TV draw, and discuss the Dolphins’ trip to Madrid along with Shedeur Sanders’ strong Browns debut. The hour wraps with a look at the Canes’ playoff path, including why a loss to Pitt removes all doubt—but a win could set up major backlash if Miami gets left out.

Mike Florio joins to talk Thanksgiving plans, making sure he doesn’t miss any NFL action, and shares his favorite holiday dishes—highlighting pumpkin pie for dessert. He weighs in on recent on-field controversies, including a suspension for hitting another player in the “package” and compares it to spitting in the face. Florio previews the Cowboys vs. Chiefs matchup, calling it a candidate for the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever, discusses the Dolphins’ trip to Madrid and the NFL’s global expansion, and gives his take on Shedeur Sanders’ impressive first start for the Browns.