The Joe Rose Show

The NFL Draft is just days away, setting the stage for a massive moment for the Miami Dolphins as the new regime looks to reshape the roster with five picks in the first three rounds. South Florida sports remain in focus as the Heat fall back into the Play-In Tournament for the fourth straight year and the Panthers’ season ends due to injuries, raising questions about both franchises moving forward. Rory McIlroy captures The Masters, and Joe breaks down the win and the broader impact of the tournament as one of golf’s premier events. The conversation also dives deep into college football and the NFL, with major discussions around NIL, player movement, and long-term team building. Omar Kelly joins the show to break down the Dolphins’ leadership core, De’Von Achane’s contract situation, and draft strategy at pick 11, as debate continues over whether Miami should prioritize offensive line help, protect veteran leadership, or explore major roster changes to accelerate the rebuild.

Rory McIlroy wins The Masters for the second straight year, and Joe breaks down the victory while sharing a funny viewing experience with a fan who oddly couldn’t stand Justin Rose. He and Hollywood also discuss Scottie Scheffler finishing second, with Joe calling him arguably the most popular golfer in America right now, while noting Rory’s massive fan support and his loyalty to the PGA Tour over LIV Golf. The conversation shifts to The Masters’ strict traditions, including the no-phone policy, with both agreeing it’s refreshing to disconnect even if someone always breaks the silence, and Joe jokes that watching the tournament always makes people want to get back on the golf course. Meanwhile, South Florida sports struggles continue as the Heat head back to the Play-In Tournament, the Panthers are eliminated from playoff contention, and the Marlins get swept by the Tigers, all with the NFL Draft just 10 days away and Tua Tagovailoa making headlines for a family vacation on social media.

Hour 2 opens with Joe breaking down the importance of veteran leadership on a football team and how it helps develop younger players, set standards, and stabilize a locker room. He highlights the Dolphins’ current veteran core of Jordyn Brooks, Zach Sieler, and Aaron Brewer as key pieces of that foundation, before shifting into a bigger discussion about De’Von Achane’s future and whether Miami should prioritize an extension or consider other options. Omar Kelly joins to dive deeper into the Dolphins’ roster construction, explaining why Sieler is essentially untradeable while suggesting Brewer, Brooks, and Achane could be movable under the right circumstances, sparking debate about Achane’s contract situation and potential frustration if no deal gets done before the draft. Joe and Omar also clash over draft strategy at pick 11—whether Miami should target offensive line help or consider names like Caleb Downs—while agreeing the team must protect its veteran leadership and maximize a deep draft class. The hour wraps with Hollywood’s Headlines, covering expensive Masters tickets, major ESPN/NFL Network streaming changes, and continued buzz around the Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini rumors

Hour 3 opens with Rory McIlroy capturing the Masters, as Joe breaks down the win and shares his appreciation for watching one of golf’s biggest events. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Heat, who are back in the Play-In Tournament for a fourth straight season, with Joe expressing little faith in the current roster and suggesting major changes are needed, including making everyone available in trade talks except Bam Adebayo. The Panthers also come up as injuries derail their season, while optimism remains for a healthier rebound next year. The hour closes with NFL Draft talk and a deeper look at the Dolphins’ 25-year playoff drought, the pressure on the new regime after their early commitment to Malik Willis, and how the rise of NIL has changed college football by allowing players to earn millions and stay in school longer than ever before.

Hour 4 opens with Joe and Hollywood reacting to the Heat cutting Terry Rozier following his reported connection to an NBA point-shaving investigation, noting he hadn’t played all season and debating whether he was ever truly a fit in Miami even before the controversy surfaced. They question whether the move could end up being one of the worst trades in Heat history while also discussing speculation that the Hornets may have had prior knowledge of issues before dealing him to Miami. The conversation then shifts to a troubling report involving Miami Hurricanes standout Rueben Bain being the driver in a 2024 fatal accident, with Joe and Hollywood emphasizing there are no criminal charges and describing it as a very sad situation that NFL teams likely were already aware of. The hour closes with a deep dive into the Dolphins’ roster construction and leadership dynamics, including whether De’Von Achane should be extended or made available, how Miami should approach the No. 11 pick, and the importance of hitting on multiple foundational players in a critical draft for the franchise.