Joe notes that the Dolphins’ offensive line has been solid, pointing to consistent grades across the board as Miami’s issues extend beyond protection up front. The conversation shifts to the franchise’s familiar dysfunction, with discussion around interim GM Champ Kelly and uncertainty surrounding Mike McDaniel’s future. The guys also touch on growing fan interest in drafting Fernando Mendoza, highlighting his impact in turning Indiana into the top team in the country. The segment closes with college football, as Texas A&M’s trash talk toward Miami’s stars sets the stage for a loud, hostile environment that Joe hopes the Hurricanes embrace and conquer.

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.

Hour 2 dives into the Dolphins’ quarterback dilemma, exploring what the team would do if they move on from Tua Tagovailoa. Dave Hyde argues Zach Wilson should get the first shot, while Joe emphasizes how much the organization has done to support Tua, praising Mike McDaniel’s creativity and leadership in maintaining locker-room accountability. Hyde also questions whether Tua’s approach—protecting his health over pushing in key moments—fits the NFL mold, summing up his tenure in Miami as “a rough six years.” The segment also touches on high school football highlights, including state titles for Palm Beach County and American Heritage Plantation, and previews the Miami Hurricanes’ playoff matchup at Texas A&M.

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.

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.

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

The show opens with a heated discussion about whether the Dolphins could bench Tua Tagovailoa after Mike McDaniel said “everything is on the table.” Joe argues McDaniel has done a solid job but questions the massive financial commitment to Tua, saying the team boxed itself into building everything around his limitations. The conversation breaks down why cutting Tua would be a major financial hit and how Miami’s offense is designed to protect both the quarterback and the investment. As frustration spills over, Joe unloads on the decision-making that led to this point and what it means for the Dolphins moving forward