The Joe Rose Show

Joe and Hollywood break down a loaded day in South Florida sports, led by the Miami Hurricanes’ rising roster, young talent development, and continued buzz around the program’s momentum heading into the season. The conversation also dives into the Miami Dolphins offseason, including De’Von Achane’s future, the team’s long-term direction, and growing questions around Troy Aikman’s role as a consultant. NFL insider Mike Florio joins to react to the latest league headlines, including the viral Mike Vrabel–Diana Russini rumors, potential conflicts of interest with media members working for teams, and when the NFL could shift to an 18-game schedule. The show also touches on the Miami Heat’s struggles, the Marlins and Panthers updates, and the ongoing frustration and optimism surrounding South Florida sports.

Hour 1 kicks off with Joe and Hollywood recapping their live broadcast from University of Miami football practice, where rain didn’t slow down a focused session and even the university president was in attendance watching closely. The guys break down a loaded Hurricanes roster, highlighting high-upside talent along the offensive line and praising the continued impact of defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman on the program. Hetherman later joins the show to discuss the growth of the defense, giving strong praise to Akheem Mesidor and Rueben Bain while emphasizing how key contributors have stepped into bigger roles and embraced a “next man up” mentality. The hour also touches on the Heat’s loss to the Raptors, a look ahead at The Masters in Augusta, and a quick roundup of the Marlins splitting their series with the Reds as they head to Detroit, along with the injury-riddled stretch the Panthers are trying to finish.

Hour 2 kicks off with the Miami Heat once again heading to the NBA Play-In Tournament for the fourth straight season, sparking frustration over whether the franchise is stuck in mediocrity and needs a major shakeup. The conversation also turns to how difficult it has become to watch sports today, with the rise of multiple streaming services making the NBA, NFL, and other leagues harder to follow, as Joe jokes he somehow ends up with every platform thanks to his daughters. Dave Mack then joins from the Cadillac Championship at Doral to preview the event, highlighting Friday night fireworks with DJ Irie, food vendors, and the full fan experience while also jumping into NFL Draft talk. The hour wraps with Hollywood’s Headline’s.

Hour 3 kicks off with Joe still fired up about his frustrating mall encounter, where a fan repeatedly bothered him and his wife, before shifting into football talk around the Miami Hurricanes’ roster outlook and the influx of new talent, including five-star recruit Jackson Cantwell. The discussion also highlights a backup quarterback who has been turning heads in practice, along with a deeper look at a Canes offensive line that will look very different this year after multiple starters head to the NFL Draft. Joe and Hollywood then turn their attention to the NFL Draft, where Akheem Mesidor is discussed as one of the most intriguing prospects in the class with a wide draft range due to his toughness and ability to play through injury. The segment wraps with Joe revisiting his rocky relationship with former Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland and pushing back on his past comments about needing only “1s, 2s, and 3s,” calling the philosophy one of the most frustrating takes he’s ever heard.

Hour 4 opens with Joe and Hollywood continuing the discussion around the Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini cheating rumors, along with Joe stressing the importance of being on time and even reflecting on one of his daughters who struggles with tardiness. Mike Florio then joins the show to break down the situation, diving into the viral photos, De’Von Achane’s future with the Dolphins, and whether Miami should extend him or consider a trade, while also noting there’s reason for optimism around the franchise’s direction. Florio also weighs in on Troy Aikman’s role as a Dolphins consultant, calling it a potential conflict of interest and arguing the league should reconsider how media members work with teams, while also projecting an 18-game NFL schedule could arrive as soon as 2027. The hour wraps with Joe and Hollywood revisiting Aikman’s ties to the Cowboys and Jerry Jones drama, as well as discussing Miami’s ongoing roster rebuild and how long it may take before the Dolphins are true contenders again.