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3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.
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John discusses the early moves that the Eagles have made and how they couldn't be having a better off-season and seem to be on the right track to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Next, John dives into the Raiders move to re-sign Max Crosby and how this move shows that the Raiders want to win now. He also talks about DK Metcalf requesting a trade and how the WR market this off-season is going to be wide open. 4:21 - Eagles are on a roll 10:47 - Raiders extend Crosby 13:35 - DK asks for a trade 26:06 - The Bears 32:41 - Who will have the number 1 pick Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John opens the show talking about how it's really starting to feel like golf season. This weekend we will see the majority of the top players in the world during this weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitation and John dives into what he thinks we'll see. John, gives you his best bets for this weekend and a paraly that could win you some money. Later, he answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. Later, John dives into the Eagles giving Saquon Barkley a contract extension making him the highest paid running back in the league. 3:49 - Golf is back 9:46 - This week's parlay 26:30 - Mailbag 44:08 - Saquon gets an extension Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John dives into the news of the day that the Bengals are placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins and why this is the right decision if the Bengals want to get back to another Super Bowl. Next, John talks about the Jets and how they are looking to cut or trade Adams after an awful season in NY. After, he dives into how Deebo landing in Washington and leaving the 49ers could ultimately be a win-win for both sides. Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:19 - Bengals tag Higgins 10:14 - Jets looking to trade Adams 12:17 - Deebo lands in DC 15:12 - Eagles to release Slay 19:57 - Microsoft 30:31 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk NFL! They start with Matthew Stafford deciding to stay in LA, debate whether the Rams asking price of a 1st round pick was too steep, and explain why Stafford would be crazy to leave the Rams in pursuit of more money (2:45). They discuss the pending roster cuts the Eagles are facing after their Super Bowl win and debate whether the Eagles should keep linebacker Zack Baun or wide receiver A.J. Brown or cut/trade both in order to keep their dominant offensive and defensive lines intact (10:30). They talk about how the infusion of NIL money has changed the game when drafting “celebrity quarterbacks” from college and why it’s given more leverage to prospects, and whether Shedeur Sanders could overplay his hand in that environment (17:30). They discuss Jerry Jones’ skipping his typical press conference at the combine after the Deebo Samuel to the Commanders move, why Dak’s contract will sink America’s Team and why Dallas might draft a quarterback in an early round (28:45). They break down why the ambiguity surrounding Sam Darnold’s future is just the Vikings doing Sam a “solid” after a great season, and predict the Vikings will end up rolling with J.J. McCarthy (38:00). They discuss the top quarterback prospects and why their landing spot will matter and compare them to recent prospects with tremendous physical gifts like Jalen Milroe and Anthony Richardson, and why those types of prospects rarely hit (41:15). They talk about the legacy of Jimmy Johnson after announcing his retirement from broadcasting at FOX and why as both a coach and broadcaster, he’s had a lasting impact on the NFL (50:00). Finally, Colin addresses the “California Haters” ahead of his move to Chicago and asks John about his move out of California to Arizona, whether he has any regrets and whether the state will have to make changes in order to continue being an engine of innovation (1:00:45). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John discusses the news from the weekend that Matt Stafford is staying in LA and if he thinks that this is the best decision or if Stafford should have left LA for the money to play in New York or Vegas. Later, John answers a bunch of your questions for this episode's massive mailbag segment. 5:04 - Matt Stafford staying in LA 10:41 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopod #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Middlekauff offers his instant reaction to the San Francisco Forty Niners trading versatile WR, Deebo Samuel, to the Washington Commanders for a 5th round draft pick and his salary. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John answers your questions during this special weekend massive mailbag episode. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #Herd Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John dives into the importance of drafting the right players coming out of the NFL combine and how coaches and GM's need to listen to what the doctors say regarding players' medicals even though they sometimes get it wrong. Next, John discusses the Matt Stafford-Tom Brady meet up at a private ski resort, will Myles Garrett accept a new contract in Cleveland, and the return of "Fugazi Friday." Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:46 - Listening to the doctors 14:58 - Stafford and Brady 20:47 - Myles Garrett and the Browns 24:09 - Fugazi Friday 31:55 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John discusses the latest from the combine starting with what the 49ers are going to do with Deebo and should Kyle Shanahan be at the combine to meet with players. Next, John talks about what the Rams should do with Matt Stafford and if Matt Stafford should take a pay cut to stay in LA. Later, John gives an update on the latest with Aaron Rodgers. Lastly, the NFLPA has come out with their grades for each team and owner, what does John make of the owners grades. 4:46 - Combine update 30:41 - Aaron Rodgers update 42:34 - NFLPA Grades Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #Herd Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code JOHN at Mandopodcast.com/JOHN #mandopodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John dives into the start of the NFL combine by discussing the latest with Myles Garrett and if the Browns will be open to trading him at some point, will the Falcons be able to trade Kirk Cousins and get out of their mistake, the latest with the 49ers, and will the "Tush Push" get banned. Later, John does a mini "Go Low" and also answers you golf questions in today's Go Low mailbag segment. 4:09 - The latest with Myles Garrett 9:05 - Will Cousin get traded 13:03 - The 49ers 22:19 - Tush Push 38:26 - Go Low/Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #Herd Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John answers your questions from what it's like scouting players ahead of the NFL Draft, how teams approach the draft, why the media tends to be less negative on the west coast, and what do the Packers need to add in order to be a team that can compete for the Super Bowl. It's all here and more. 5:18 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with breaking down the news that ESPN is dumping MLB, and why the added sense of patriotism made the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament such a huge success (4:00). They also debate which sports are the “must haves” for the TV networks (13:30). They pivot to the NFL and float the idea of the Rams and Giants flipping first round picks in exchange for Matthew Stafford, discuss whether Stafford is worth the Giants #3 overall pick and caution Stafford against negotiating too hard and ending up in New York (16:00). They debate which teams will be in hot pursuit of Sam Darnold and which landing spots would be the best fit (32:00). They preview the NFL Draft combine and react to the news that quarterback Shedeur Sanders won’t attend (34:30). They talk about the recent trend of some NFL teams not even attending the combine and why there’s real value in attending in person (37:15). Colin predicts that Travis Hunter could end up underachieving in the NFL relative to his projections, and they explain why he’d be best served focusing on being a top cornerback instead of receiver (39:45). They advocate for the Bills to go all-in and trade two first round picks for Myles Garrett to try to get over the hump and into the Super Bowl (44:15). Colin floats his theory that after football season ends, the only sports that are “must see” are huge events, and Americans pivot their viewing habits to streaming services, and John floats his theory that the NFL is working to build international audiences in order to sell to streamers (53:45). They also break down why the influx of sports to the streaming services has made watching games so much harder for fans (1:05:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John's weekend best-of is back! This week John talked about the Jets decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers and where he thinks would be a good landing spot for Rodgers. He discussed the top prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, and finally, he dove into the NFL telling teams that the salary cap will be going up this season. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John dives into the news of the day that the salary cap is going to be going up and because of the rise in cap money each year the NFL has made so many millionaires because of the "money-maker" that it is. Next, he dives into the plan for the Vikings to let Sam Darnold test our free agency. Lastly, the return of "Fugazi Friday". Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:27 - Business of the NFL 21:59 - Sam Darnold will hit free agency 29:31 - How to fix college football 33:01 - Fugazi Friday 40:19 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John dives into the biggest takeaways from the 2024 season and what lessons teams should have learned as they approach the start of free agency. Next, John discusses the importance of owners not being cheap and spending money in the right areas especially when it comes to hiring the right head coach. Lastly, John talks about how Netflix is interested in a full NFL package involving Sunday games. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:12 - Lessons from 2024 15:30 - Cheap rich people 28:00 - Chargers to play in Brazil 50:03 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the return of "Go Low" and John opens the show by diving into the state of golf and talking about what golf needs to do in order to get more people to watch and the importance of the PGA working with LIV to help ratings. Next, John discusses the emergence of Ludvig Åberg and how he is a star in the sport. Next, John gives you his best picks for this weekend's Mexico Open. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:07 - The state of the sport 32:31 - Ludvig Åberg is a star 41:10 - Mexico Open 43:12 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John is back after taking a few days off and jumps into the pod talking about the Jets cutting Aaron Rodgers, where he thinks Rodgers should go next if he's looking to make the most money and it's not actually playing the game. Next, John dives into the draft convo and how he thinks that Travis Hunter has the right decision by coming out and saying that he is entering the draft as a cornerback. After, he discusses the NBA All-Star Game and if there is anything that the NBA can do to revive the game or are all ASG's DOA. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:12 - Aaron Rodgers out in NY 14:24 - Draft Convo 24:49 - NBA All-Star Game 36:07 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John opens the podcast by giving Jalen Hurts his well deserved praise. Despite having doubts about Jalen's talent earlier in the season, he has made many people rethink their views on him as a player. Next, John dives into Travis Kelce opening up on his podcast about what happened in the Super Bowl, and if KC should consider a move away from Kelce. Later, John dives into the Super Bowl ratings. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:07 - Given Jalen his credit 15:17 - Trvis Kelce speaks 23:04 - Super Bowl ratings 29:06 - Louisiana Hot Sauce 34:07 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John is back and he dives into what this Super Bowl win means for the Eagles and how they have turned into a powerhouse in the NFL. Next, John talks about how despite the loss, KC is still a dominant team in the NFL and people should still consider them one of, if not the best team in the league. Later, John gives his take on the halftime show. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:04 - Eagles are Super Bowl Champs 23:12 - Conversation around KC 30:38 - Other NFL news 35:09 - Halftime show reaction 48:18 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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!..