The Joe Rose Show

NFL Draft week takes center stage as Joe and Hollywood break down the massive stakes for the Miami Dolphins, who enter the draft with 11 total picks — including two in the first round and seven in the top three rounds — in a pivotal moment for the franchise’s future. Throughout the show, they dive into roster strategy, the debate between best player available and drafting for need, and why fans shouldn’t overreact to mock drafts or social media leaks ahead of the broadcast. The conversation also covers South Florida football and Hurricanes prospects, quarterback comparisons like Carson Beck vs. Ty Simpson, and rising draft stock across the region. A full lineup of guests — including Alain Poupart, Joe Zagacki, Charles Davis, and Dave Hyde — weigh in on Dolphins strategy around QB Malik Willis, offensive line priorities, Caleb Downs, and key roster decisions as Miami looks to reshape its roster.

Hour 1 kicks off with the latest on Mike Vrabel addressing the Dianna Russini rumors, as attention quickly shifts to the NFL Draft and what local insiders believe the Miami Dolphins will do with 11 picks — including seven in the first three rounds — in a pivotal moment for the franchise. Joe shares insight from his connection to Drew Rosenhaus while discussing expectations tied to high draft picks and reacts to reports of a potential injury for Francis Mauigoa, which he downplays. The conversation also touches on South Florida ties with Fernando Mendoza throwing out the first pitch at a Miami Marlins game, along with draft buzz around prospects like Anez Cooper, Carson Beck, and Markell Bell. The hour wraps with anticipation for Pat Riley’s upcoming press conference and a look at the opportunity and competition awaiting the Dolphins heading into next season.

Hour 2 continues the NFL Draft deep dive as Joe breaks down the Miami Dolphins’ options at pick 11 in the NFL Draft, with a strong focus on whether they should target an offensive lineman or pass rusher to address key roster needs. He pushes back on the idea of taking a safety in the first round, comparing Caleb Downs to Minkah Fitzpatrick and questioning the positional value at that spot, while diving into the debate between best player available versus drafting for need. Joe also stresses that fans shouldn’t put too much stock into mock drafts, noting that team draft boards often look very different from what media analysts project. Dave Hyde joins the conversation in the middle of the hour to offer his own Dolphins projections, discuss team alignment, and weigh in on broader league and South Florida storylines. The hour wraps with a quick edition of Hollywood’s Headlines covering a mix of odd sports business news and league updates.

Hour 3 is loaded with NFL Draft conversation as Joe and Hollywood dive into the Miami Dolphins’ massive draft capital, including 11 total picks with two in the first round and seven in the top three rounds, while also reacting to the growing trend of fans spoiling picks through social media before they’re officially announced. They compare quarterback prospects like Carson Beck and Ty Simpson and revisit debate around Dan Orlovsky’s take that Simpson may be a better prospect than Fernando Mendoza, adding more fuel to the pre-draft quarterback conversation. Alain Poupart joins to weigh in on the Dolphins’ strategy, making the case for trading down from pick 11, sticking to best player available, and cautioning against over-prioritizing weapons for QB Malik Willis while also discussing possible roster moves like veteran linebacker Jordyn Brooks. The hour wraps with Joe Zagacki, the voice of the Miami Hurricanes football, breaking down Canes draft prospects like Francis Mauigoa, Anez Cooper, Keionte Scott, and Carson Beck as Miami’s presence looms large in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Hour 4 wraps the show with a mix of Miami Hurricanes football updates, NFL Draft analysis, and bigger South Florida sports storylines. Joe Zagacki joins to talk about Miami basketball recruiting and a loaded Hurricanes football roster heading into next season, highlighting strong spring performances from Darian Mensah and big moments like an impressive highlight from Malachi Toney, while also noting leadership from Toney and Mark Fletcher. The conversation shifts to the NFL Draft as Charles Davis breaks down what it means for the Miami Dolphins, including building around QB Malik Willis, debating offensive line priorities, and whether Caleb Downs is worth a top pick despite positional value concerns. Davis also evaluates QB Carson Beck as a third-round type prospect and discusses the draft stock of Reuben Bain, including whether off-field history could impact his evaluation. The hour closes with additional draft perspective from Dave Hyde, who projects Miami’s picks and weighs in on Dolphins alignment, draft strategy, and broader league and Heat-related storylines.