The Joe Rose Show

This week’s Best of Dolphins show features insight from GM Jon Eric Sullivan, Omar Kelly, Kyle Crabbs, and Alain Poupart as they break down Miami’s draft and offseason direction. Sullivan explains the team’s approach to rebuilding the roster, including the selection of Kadyn Proctor and the addition of Malik Willis, while emphasizing long-term growth and competition. Kelly and Crabbs provide outside perspective on the class, highlighting both the upside and lingering concerns—especially at safety and along the defensive front—while debating key picks and positional priorities. Poupart wraps things up by outlining Miami’s shift toward a more physical identity, evaluating key draft decisions, and discussing the future of core players like Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, and De'Von Achane.

This week’s Best of the Joe Rose Show features a mix of South Florida sports and classic Dolphins storytelling, highlighted by Joe and Kim Bokamper sharing unforgettable Don Shula era stories—including a hilarious tale about a player sneaking McDonald’s while on a strict team diet. NBA insider Brian Geltzeiler and columnist Dave Hyde join to break down the Miami Heat offseason outlook, Pat Riley’s future, NBA playoff storylines, and reaction to the Dolphins’ draft decisions. The show wraps with Clayton McCullough, who discusses the Marlins’ wild series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, key in-game decisions, and the continued dominance of Sandy Alcantara as Miami builds momentum

Friday’s show includes NBA playoff talk filled with upsets, comebacks, and ongoing LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate. The Marlins are also a major focus after taking 2 of 3 from the Dodgers, with manager Clayton McCullough joining to break down the wild series win, late-game decisions, and standout performances from Sandy Alcantara, Liam Hicks, and others as Miami heads into a key homestand. On the NFL side, the conversation dives into Dolphins roster building, rookie expectations, and leadership, while also unpacking the viral Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini situation, which Alain Poupart weighs in on as part of a broader look at Miami’s draft class and team direction. Mike Florio also joins to discuss the Vrabel/Russini fallout, NFL business headlines including the potential $10B Seahawks sale, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, plus the larger media and controversy landscape around the league, alongside additional chatter on F1’s growing popularity ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Hour 1 opens with a packed night in the NBA, highlighted by the New York Knicks blowing out the Atlanta Hawks by 51 to win the series, while the Philadelphia 76ers force a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics and other series tighten across the board. The Miami Marlins are also in focus as they return home for a 10-game homestand after taking two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The conversation shifts to the Miami Dolphins with a deep dive into the roster, rookie expectations, and leadership, highlighting Zach Sieler and discussing pressure on young players. The hour also covers the viral Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini situation and wraps with continued NBA playoff talk, including comeback storylines and a renewed LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate.

Hour 2 features a mix of sports, media, and culture, starting with the buzz around the Miami Grand Prix and how Formula 1: Drive to Survive has helped boost the sport’s popularity. The conversation shifts to iconic sports documentaries, including the story of Dan Marino and John Elway, along with appreciation for The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan. The hour also includes continued discussion around the Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini situation, including criticism of how it’s been handled and questions about what comes next. It wraps with “Hollywood’s Headlines,” hitting the Kentucky Derby, rising NBA playoff ratings, a new New Orleans Saints documentary, and a wide-ranging look at trending stories across sports and media