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3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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 Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to all the biggest moves and storylines from the NFL Trade Deadline. With teams making their final pushes to improve their rosters for the playoff race, John breaks down which franchises made smart moves, which teams took big swings, and who came out as the biggest winners and losers. John starts with the surprising news that Kirk Cousins is back with the Minnesota Vikings, discussing what the move means for Minnesota and how Cousins fits into the team's plans moving forward. John also breaks down the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers adding wide receiver help, examining how the new additions could impact two Super Bowl contenders. Plus, he looks at the Buffalo Bills improving their defense and whether their deadline moves make them a stronger threat in the AFC. Who made the best moves? Which teams failed to address their biggest needs? And which contenders are now better positioned for a deep playoff run? The show wraps up with the NFL Trade Deadline Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about the biggest trades, roster moves, contenders, quarterbacks, and everything else surrounding the NFL. Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL trade deadline reactions, breaking NFL news, roster analysis, quarterback breakdowns, playoff predictions, and unfiltered football takes. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Monday Night Football as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills dominate Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings. John breaks down Allen's performance, what went wrong for Minnesota, and what the result means for both teams as the NFL playoff race heats up. John also dives into the Jacksonville Jaguars going all in at the NFL Trade Deadline, examining their aggressive approach, the moves they made, and whether the franchise has done enough to position itself as a legitimate contender. Plus, John reacts to the news that Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua is heading to injured reserve, discussing the impact of his absence on the Rams' offense and what it means for their playoff hopes. The show wraps up with the NFL Post-Week 9 Mailbag, where John answers listener questions about the biggest games, trade deadline moves, quarterback performances, injuries, coaching decisions, and the latest storylines around the league. Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL game reactions, Monday Night Football analysis, trade deadline breakdowns, injury news, quarterback evaluations, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in football. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on the Volume. They start with the overall quality of play in the NFL taking a hit due to short weeks and the international games and the late afternoon broadcast window being much worse than prior years (2:30). They discuss the 24 team College Football Playoff format (9:30), and what to make of Ohio State suffering their third loss of the season to Oregon and their historic dominance suddenly looking shaky (15:30). They react to the news of Jacksonville Jaguars trading with the Eagles for Jordan Davis and Colin lauds Liam Cohen for being aggressive in pursuing the Super Bowl (27:00) and gives credit to Eagles GM Howie Roseman for acquiring great draft assets for the rebuild (31:00) Colin argues that the Chargers should keep Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert and then clean house after their disastrous season (36:45) and discuss the upside and downsides of “CEO” coaches that don’t call plays (41:00). Colin highlights the impact of Jeffrey Simmons on the Bears defense (55:00), and they react to the news of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua heading to IR (59:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to an incredible Sunday Night Football matchup as the Chicago Bears survive four Caleb Williams interceptions to defeat Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. John breaks down how Chicago managed to pull out the win despite the turnovers, Caleb Williams' performance, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' missed opportunity, and what the result means for both teams moving forward. John also reacts to the biggest results from NFL Week 9, including the San Francisco 49ers dominating the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers destroying the New England Patriots, and the New York Giants defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in a huge NFC East showdown. John examines what these results mean for the playoff picture, which teams are establishing themselves as legitimate contenders, and which teams have serious questions to answer as the season progresses. From quarterback performances and coaching decisions to division races and playoff implications, John breaks down everything you need to know from another wild NFL Sunday. Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL Week 9 reactions, Sunday Night Football analysis, quarterback breakdowns, game recaps, coaching insight, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories across the NFL. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. Thanks to Captain Morgan: Captain While You Can. Drink responsibly. Don’t share with anyone under 21. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the podcast John reacts to the horrible injury to Jack Campbell and what it could mean for his future, if we will see the return of Brandon Aiyuk to the NFL, and what the top games to watch on Sunday are. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.





