The Joe Rose Show

104.3 WQAM presents the best reactions to the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 draft class from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crew dives into the "conviction" of new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, the mustached Mike-linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, and why drafting 350-pounders like Kadyn Proctor signal a massive shift in team philosophy. That and more this week on Best Of Dolphins!

Monday’s show starts with an in-depth breakdown of the Miami Dolphins draft class and the ongoing debate over selecting Kadyn Proctor over Rueben Bain, as fans continue to voice strong opinions on one of the draft’s biggest decisions. Across multiple segments, Joe, Hollywood, and guests including Omar Kelly evaluate Miami’s picks, praise selections like Jacob Rodriguez, Chris Johnson, and Kyle Louis, and emphasize that while the class shows upside, it will take years to fully judge. The conversation expands to whether the Dolphins are overlooking local Miami Hurricanes talent, while also addressing roster needs, quarterback discussion around Carson Beck, and depth concerns on the defensive line. The show also dives into broader Miami sports headlines, including questions surrounding the Miami Heat and the future of Pat Riley, speculation about his potential retirement, and the evolving power structure with ownership and former players like Dwyane Wade. It’s a full slate of draft fallout, franchise direction, and big-picture questions across South Florida sports.

Hour 1 is all about NFL Draft reaction as the guys break down the Miami Dolphins class, with Joe highlighting positives from picks like Chris Johnson and Jacob Rodriguez while defending the decision to take Kadyn Proctor over Rueben Bain. They tackle the heated fan reaction, the debate over drafting Miami Hurricanes players versus best available talent, and even compare the Proctor/Bain discourse to the Tua Tagovailoa vs. Justin Herbert conversation. The crew also acknowledges the mixed reviews of the class overall, noting it’s too early to judge and that Miami had too many roster holes to fix in one draft, while questioning why Canes prospects went elsewhere and if it’s coincidence or strategy. Plus, they discuss other Hurricanes landing spots, why Joe wanted a pass rusher earlier, and why he believes Miami would’ve taken Francis Mauigoa if available. The hour wraps with a shift to the Miami Heat, as the guys debate the power structure within the organization and whether Pat Riley still has final say moving forward

Hour 2 kicks off with Joe and Hollywood reacting to media directly pressing the Miami Dolphins front office on why they passed on Rueben Bain in favor of Kadyn Proctor, sparking more debate around the team’s first-round direction. Joe expands on the overall draft class and notes the Dolphins will need to stay on top of Proctor’s conditioning moving forward. Later, Omar Kelly joins to break down the class, praising several picks including Jacob Rodriguez, Kyle Louis, Chris Johnson, Chris Bell, and Caleb Douglas, while emphasizing Miami clearly targeted players they valued—but saying the true verdict won’t come for years. Omar also highlights Proctor as the biggest question mark, questions whether Miami avoided Miami Hurricanes prospects, suggests the Dolphins should have considered a quarterback like Carson Beck earlier, and says three linebackers may have been too many while stressing the need for defensive line help. The hour wraps with Hollywood’s Headlines.

Hour 3 continues the deep dive into the Miami Dolphins draft class as Joe breaks down how the offensive line could shake out, including whether Kadyn Proctor profiles better at guard or tackle, while also addressing the strong fan reaction to Miami passing on Rueben Bain and the ongoing debate over whether he was truly the best player available. Joe also weighs in on other Miami Hurricanes prospects in the draft and responds to listener texts, many of which are critical of the Dolphins’ decisions. The conversation then shifts to a wider Dolphins discussion, including whether the Tyreek Hill–Jaylen Waddle duo is the best receiver pairing in franchise history, with Joe pushing back and pointing to legends Mark Clayton and Mark Duper. The hour also touches on the Miami Marlins, the NFL Draft as a whole, and wraps with a look at the Miami Heat, as the guys discuss Pat Riley’s upcoming end-of-season press conference, his future with the organization, and the evolving dynamic with ownership as a legendary era potentially nears its end.