The Joe Rose Show

Wednesday’s show starts with De’Von Achane missing the first day of Dolphins voluntary workouts and a debate over whether the team should extend him or explore a trade. Joe also shares a frustrating mall encounter where a fan wouldn’t leave him and his wife alone, putting a damper on their day. The conversation moves to Miami’s pro teams, including the Marlins blowing a late lead, the Heat suffering a blowout loss to the Raptors with Bam Adebayo struggling, and the ongoing toxic situation involving Giannis, Doc Rivers, and the Bucks. Dolphins talk covers Troy Aikman’s role, offseason moves, draft strategy, and key roster pieces like Achane, Zach Sieler, and Aaron Brewer, with insights from Chris Perkins and Pete Prisco. The show closes with Dr. Barry from Recovery Unplugged discussing mental health in sports and the benefits of music-based therapy, rounding out a mix of news, analysis, and personal stories.

Hour 1 kicks off with a look at De’Von Achane’s future with the Miami Dolphins, as Joe and Hollywood debate whether the team should extend him long-term or consider trading him while his value is high, noting that Achane didn’t show up for the first day of voluntary workouts. The conversation then takes a personal turn, with Joe sharing a frustrating mall experience where a fan wouldn’t stop bothering him and his wife, forcing them to leave early and putting a damper on their day. The focus then shifts to Miami sports news, as Troy Aikman’s role in the Dolphins’ NFL Draft war room is highlighted, the Marlins squander a 2-0 lead and a strong start from Sandy Alcántara, and the Heat get blown out by the Raptors with Bam Adebayo having a rough night. Joe wraps up by discussing the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, saying everyone on the Heat roster should be available given the reported tension between Giannis and the Bucks

Hour 3 features Chris Perkins and Pete Prisco breaking down the Miami Dolphins’ offseason and draft outlook. Perkins reacts to Jeff Hafley’s coaching approach, weighs in on De’Von Achane missing voluntary workouts as a contract issue, and advises against drafting a quarterback early while debating Zach Sieler’s future, with both agreeing Aaron Brewer should remain a long-term piece. Prisco joins to discuss Troy Aikman’s influence, the Dolphins’ draft strategy including potential first-round picks at wide receiver or offensive line, and Ty Simpson’s stock as a projected first-rounder. The duo also evaluates the Dolphins/Broncos Jaylen Waddle trade, its impact on the AFC, and Mike McDaniel’s future as an offensive coordinator versus head coach prospects. Joe also peppers in his ongoing frustration over his mall encounter, adding some personal color to the conversation.

Hour 4 opens with Dr. Barry from Recovery Unplugged discussing the growing awareness of mental health in sports and how music-based therapy can support healing and overall well-being. The conversation then turns to South Florida sports, as the Marlins squander a 2-0 lead with Anthony Bender unable to close out the game, and the Heat suffer a blowout loss to the Raptors, keeping them in play-in territory while Bam Adebayo struggles. Joe and Hollywood also dive into the ongoing toxic situation involving Giannis, Doc Rivers, and the Bucks, along with reflections on Rivers’ long but uneven coaching career. Finally, the focus shifts to the Dolphins, with discussions on Troy Aikman’s role, Devon Achane’s contract situation, and draft strategy as the team looks to build for the future

Pete Prisco joins to break down the Miami Dolphins’ offseason, weighing in on Troy Aikman’s role with the team and their draft strategy, including the possibility of selecting a wide receiver or offensive lineman in the first round. He reacts to Jason Taylor’s comments about pro days versus on-field tape and evaluates Ty Simpson’s draft stock, projecting him as a first-round pick. Prisco also gives his take on who Miami should target in round one, weighs in on the Dolphins/Broncos trade involving Jaylen Waddle, and discusses whether the move puts Denver over the top in the AFC. The conversation wraps with a discussion on Mike McDaniel’s future, highlighting his strengths as an offensive coordinator while questioning if he’ll ever land another head coaching job.