Episodes

  • Best Of Dolphins on 104.3 WQAM: Jon-Eric Sullivan’s 'Big & Physical' Blueprint
    Apr 27 2026
    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!
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    30 mins
  • Full Show- 04/27/2026
    Apr 27 2026
    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.
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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • HR 1- Dolphins Draft Reaction- Is Proctor/Bain the New Tua/Herbert?, Heat Check
    Apr 27 2026
    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
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    43 mins
  • HR 2- Dolphins Draft Discussion, Omar Kelly Joins, Hollywood’s Headlines
    Apr 27 2026
    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.
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    39 mins
  • HR 3- Dolphins Draft Fallout + Heat Future Questions
    Apr 27 2026
    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.
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    42 mins
  • HR 4- Could Pat Riley Retire?, Dolphins Draft Talk, Small School Stars
    Apr 27 2026
    Hour 4 continues the Miami sports conversation with speculation around whether Pat Riley could be nearing retirement and what the future of the Miami Heat looks like, including discussion about ownership structure and the desire for more involvement from Dwyane Wade—despite his commitments as a minority owner with the Utah Jazz and his growing media presence, similar to other athlete-media crossover figures like Tom Brady. The focus then shifts back to the Miami Dolphins, with continued debate over the Kadyn Proctor vs. Rueben Bain decision, more reaction to Miami passing on local Miami Hurricanes talent, and broader discussion of the draft strategy. The guys also talk about the Dolphins selecting Chris Johnson out of San Diego State and what it means when teams take players from smaller programs.
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    41 mins
  • Omar Kelly: Dolphins Draft Has High Upside, Big Question Marks
    Apr 27 2026
    Omar Kelly joins the show to weigh in on the Miami Dolphins draft class, offering a largely positive outlook on several picks. He praises selections like Jacob Rodriguez, Kyle Louis, and Chris Johnson, while also liking the value of Chris Bell despite injury concerns and Caleb Douglas in the third round, noting Miami clearly targeted players they believed in. However, the biggest talking point remains the first-round selection of Kadyn Proctor, which Omar sees as the draft’s biggest question mark, alongside discussion about whether the Dolphins intentionally passed on Miami Hurricanes players. The conversation also touches on Carson Beck being drafted by Arizona, with Omar feeling he went too early and suggesting Miami should have considered a quarterback. He also questions the Dolphins taking three linebackers and emphasizes the need for help on the defensive line, while reminding listeners that the true evaluation of this draft will take years to fully determine.
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    20 mins
  • Did Dolphins Ignore the Canes? Draft Discussion
    Apr 27 2026
    In this segment, the guys continue to break down the Miami Dolphins draft, acknowledging the split reaction from fans—some love the class, while others aren’t sold. They stress that it’s simply too early to fully judge the results, especially for a team with multiple roster holes that couldn’t all be addressed in one draft. The conversation also touches on the heavy presence of Miami Hurricanes players being selected across the league—just not by Miami—leading to a discussion on whether the Dolphins are intentionally avoiding Canes prospects or if it’s purely coincidence. Joe weighs in, noting he would’ve liked to see a pass rusher taken earlier and adds that the Dolphins likely would have jumped at the chance to draft Francis Mauigoa if he had been available.
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    12 mins