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You want the boldest NFL takes? You got ’em. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff delivers his no-holds-barred opinions on the top stories in both pro and college football. Follow John and The Volume Sports on Twitter and YouTube for daily content all season long. Subscribe and follow now!
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This week John continued to react to the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. and what that pick means for the future of Kirk Cousins (4:21), he questioned why people are programmed to root for the underdog but when it comes to Scottie Scheffler people want to see him continue to win (22:42), and finally how drafting Caleb Willams has put the Bears in a win now mode (33:20). #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John takes a look back at the 2021 quarterback draft class by talking about why this class had a lot of hype but not many of them have made it in the league. John also discusses the importance of learning about the person who you're interested in drafting to understand if that person will be able to fit in with your current team, and how the guys behind the scenes during the offseason are never safe from losing their job.
Lastly, John reads your Fugazi Friday comments during the Fugazi Friday segment.
6:25 - 2021 Draft Class
28:19 - Drafting the right person
41:00 - Fugazi Friday
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John dives into the Chicago Bears and how after drafting Caleb Williams they need to win right away. Williams is going to be the Bears QB for the next three years no matter what, but the future of Matt Eberflus could all come down to this coming season. Later, John dives into the Rookie of the Year odds and who he likes, Davante Adams talks with Max Crosby and gives his feelings on Derek Carr, and did the Patriots mess up their draft.
Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.
6:38 - They hype around the Bears
13:26 - Offensive Rookie of the Year
19:57 - Davante Adams speaks out
34:18 - The Patriots had offers
44:45 - Mailbag
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John dives into how Scottie Scheffler is very easy to root for and even though he's the best golfer in the world people still want him to win and are not rooting for the underdog. Later, John discusses the state of the PGA Tour and how unless they merge with LIV or find a way to get people interested in the tour again, viewership is going to continue to decline. Lastly, John reacts to the LIV Tour ending their season at a public course in Chicago and how that should never happen.
7:33 - Scottie and his greatness
18:11 - The state of the PGA Tour
27:25 - LIV's season finale
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John continues to react to the Falcons drafting Penix with the number 8 pick and if it's a foregone conclusion that Cousin will be the starter, what this pick means for his future, and is this situation similar to Green Bay and Jordan Love. Later, John discusses Josh Allen's role in the Bills draft picks, assistant GM's getting some love on day 2 and 3 of the draft, the point of writers doing draft grades, and the importance of TV personalities being entertainers.
Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.
5:48 - Atlanta drafted Penix
24:10 - Empowering the players
29:15 - Assistant GM's getting love
30:12 - Draft grades
36:33 - Sports analysts need to be entertainers
44:19 - Tangent Tuesday
50:38 - Mailbag
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Colin is joined by John MIddlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft!
They start with the Cowboys seeming to deliberately not load up on weapons in Dak Prescott’s contract year (3:30) and why the Bears won the offseason (7:30) They rate the Bears chances in a stacked NFC North (11:00) and Colin explains why the Raiders could be set up perfectly to draft a quarterback NEXT year (14:00)
They dissect the drama in Atlanta and why the Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix situation could get awkward fast (19:15), and rate Jim Harbaugh’s draft as “substance” rather than flash (27:00)
They predict the first and last place finishers for every NFL division (33:15) and rate the Titans draft as the weirdest (37:15).
Piggybacking on the Titans talk, they go behind the scenes into why so many NFL organizations are dysfunctional, and reveal the best run team in the league (44:00).
Finally, they each pick their biggest whiff on a take from the past couple of years (01:05:00), debate whether the Sixers are a “failed experiment” (01:10:00) and explain why bad business decisions have made Kevin Durant irrelevant in the NBA (01:15:00).
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John reacts to day 2 of the NFL Draft and dives into which teams he thinks did a really good job and who may have reached and could regret their picks. He also talks about Dave Teppers response to the local restaurant that had a sign that said "Let the GM and coach pick the players."
5:11 - Second Round reactions
22:55 - David Tepper makes headlines again
21:36 - First Round thoughts
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Colin Cowherd, John Middlekauff and Danny Parkins discuss the first round of the NFL Draft. What are realistic expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears in his rookie season. Was Rome Odunze the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #9. Can Bears make the playoffs? Colin, John and Danny react to the NFL draft and give their takes about your favorite NFL teams pick. #Volume #Herd #3AndOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff react to the the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. Colin and John discuss the Bears landing Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze and what their future will be like in Chicago. The Falcons stunned everyone when they drafted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr after signing Kirk Cousins in Free Agency. The Broncos landed Bo Nix, Vikings got JJ McCarthy, Patriots drafted Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels went #2 to the Commanders. Which quarterback has the best future? NFL Draft went heavy on offense including Brock Bowers to the Raiders. Colin and John give their takes on the 1st Round. #Volume #Herd #3AndOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:29 - Mock Draft
7:15 - Bears Pick
8:44 - Commanders Pick
10:12 - Patriots Pick
11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade
14:25 - Chargers Pick
16:13 - Cardinals Pick
17:05 - Titans Picks
19:12 - Falcons Pick
21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade
24:12 - Jets Picks
28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk
35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach
45:05 - Mailbag
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John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:21 - The Denver Broncos
16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about
24:27 - Pats are taking calls
31:50 - Other NFL storylines
40:58 - Mailbag
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John talks with longtime NFL Analyst at ESPN, Field Yates. John and Field dive into how Field got his start in the NFL, his relationship with Stephen Belichick, if the Giants should draft JJ McCarthy, what will the Patriots do at three, where Michael Penix Jr. may end up, and his hottest take for the upcoming draft.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:40 - Field Yates
8:47 - How he got his start
17:22 - Belichick-Kraft saga
25:52 - Will the Giants from JJ
31:50 - Pats at three
34:24 - Michael Penix Jr.
37:15 - Hottest pick in the draft
42:04 - Mailbag
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John dives into his best of from the week that was with his breakdown of the top WR's in next weeks draft (4:30), who he thinks the best pass rushers are and where they would best fit in the NFL (17:27), what the Patriots and Giants should do on draft day (39:11), and how Bill Belichick was made for TV (50:34).
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1John dives into the Belichick-Kraft saga that just won't seem to end and what the real reason might be that he isn't a head coach this upcoming season. John also talks about what he thinks the Patriots and Giants might be doing when their name is called next Thursday. Later, you have your Fugazi Friday comments answered and reacted to.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:42 - Belichick-Kraft saga
15:30 - The Patriots
19:39 - The Giants
26:53 - Fugazi Friday
43:13 - Mailbag
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John talks about how the NFL is such a monster in the sports world that even the draft dominates viewership over most other sporting events, and how a large reason why is because the top players getting drafted have been playing on national TV at top schools for years. John also dives into how Bill Belichick has a very bright future on TV, where Joe Alt ranks as an NFL prospect, and how the NBA has done the right thing by banning Porter for betting on the NBA.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:25 - The NFL Draft is huge
18:12 - Belichick is great for TV
25:42 - Joe Alt's eval
30:28 - The NBA bans Porter
35:57 - Mailbag
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John dives into the top pass rushers in the NFL draft by breaking down the top three, where he thinks they might get drafted and where they would be a good fit. John also discusses the Patriots and should it be foregone conclusion that they are going to draft a QB when they have so many other needs as well.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
5:17 - Pass rushers in the draft
9:21 - Dallas Turner
15:57 - Jared Verse
19:52 - Laiatu Latu
27:01 - The Patriots stink
34:30 - Mailbag
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John dives into the contract extension that the Eagle gave DeVonta Smith and what it means for WR's and the position for the many players with upcoming contract negotiations. John also discusses the WR draft class and who he thinks has the highest upside to make an immediate impact at the top of the draft. Later, John talks about holdouts in the NFL and the latest "Tangent Tuesday."
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:17 - DeVonta Smith gets an extension
14:41 - WR scouting report
26:39 - Holdouts
30:48 - Other NFL notes
35:19 - Tangent Tuesday
45:03 - Mailbag
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John reacts to Scottie Scheffler winning The Masters for the second time and proving to the golf world that he is hands down the best player in the world. John talks about how Scottie is playing so well right now that even when he is playing his "B" game he is still better than everyone else, but will the pressure ultimately get to him the way that he has with other guys like, Rory and Jordan Spieth. Later, John dives into the emergence of Ludvig Aberg and how this kid is going to be a star in the sport. Finally, John discusses the importance of Tiger finishing the weekend and playing all 72 holes with his son next to him all weekend.
6:14 - Scottie wins The Masters
20:17 - Ludvig Aberg is a rising star
30:02 - Tiger finishes the weekend
32:31 - Other weekend notables
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John's best of the week!
This week John dove into the Commanders bringing in a bunch of the top QB prospects in the draft and how that is the right decision since their pick could be franchise changing (5:05), how the Vikings may be blowing smoke with all the chatter coming out of Minnesota (32:50), and later, Hunter Mahan stopped by to talk about playing at Augusta and what it was like playing with Tiger in his prime 41:56.
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John dives into why the Commanders bringing in the top QB's in the upcoming draft for one more round of interviews should be considered them just doing their due diligence and not something out of the ordinary. John also dives into the scouting reports that The Athletic published on all of the top QB's coming out in the draft and who has the biggest upside and who may not have what it takes.
Lastly, John reads your comments for this episode's Fugazi Friday segment.
5:46 - Washington interviews top QB's
13:34 - Scouting reports
33:30 - Josh Allen gets extended
39:37 - Fugazi Friday
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Exceptional podcast. This show is very well produced. The host offers his more than apt experience in and knowledge of the league(NFL). These things result in an entertaining, informative and thought provoking show that I personally have come to look forward to more and more since it's introduction. To John and the hardworking team of people on the other side of the glass/studio, keep up the great work, I'll keep downloading it.. Niners!..