3 And Out With John Middlekauff

John reacts to the surprise news of Jimmy Garoppolo re-signing with the Niners, if Trey Lance is in trouble, the 3 types of players that teams will be cutting in final cut downs, what are realistic expectations for Carson Wentz in DC, why he’s noy buying the hype around the revamped Dolphins, and what CFB programs face the most pressure entering the 2022 season. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses why Tom Brady’s training camp hiatus makes sense, if the Bills acted fast enough in cutting ex-punter Matt Ariza following rape allegations, and why Nebraska should have fired HC Scott Frost after last season. He also takes a quick turn to give Rory McIlroy props for his Tour Championship win and elevating his profile as the face of the PGA Tour. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the significance of NFL games streaming on Amazon, why the clause in Nick Saban’s  contract that guarantees he will always be the highest paid college football coach, if the devastating loss of Cowboys LT Tyron Smith to injury will be too much to overcome, if the Vikings have become overhyped heading into new HC Kevin ‘Connell’s first season, how the Raiders are still reeling from bad Gruden drafts, and if the signs are pointing to a rough season for the Bucs. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John looks at the fallout from Tiger’s meeting with top PGA players, if it’s too late to stop LIV crippling the tour with wave after wave of defections, and what the PGA has that LIV will always lack.  He also discusses the next potential round of LIV defections, and talks Tour Championship best bets with Action Network’s Jason Sobel.  Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to Baker Mayfield being named starter in Carolina, if he can resurrect his career in his favorite role of underdog, why Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam is making GM Andrew Berry’s job impossible, if the philosophical trend of GM's valuing players over draft picks will continue. He also touches on some top headlines, including Belichick’s non-player Football Mount Rushmore, and the controversial cut block that almost ended Kayvon Thibodeaux’s season. Finally, he answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to UFC President Dana White claiming he almost brokered a deal that would have sent Tom Brady to the Raiders in 2020, if it would have worked, how Derek Carr would have hypothetically worked in New England, why it feels like Mahomes is a man on a mission like Steph Curry was with this season, and why USC could bounce back sooner than many people think.  He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the news of Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension following the NFL’s appeal, and explains why he's had more than enough of talking about the Browns QB. He also explains why Aaron Rodgers has earned the right to publicly criticize his young wide receivers, why Russell Wilson is getting too much say with the Broncos, why he likes what he sees from the Lions in Hard Knocks, if the Jets can have any success with Joe Flacco, and why USC’s jump to the B1G makes more sense than ever with the conference's massive new 3-network deal. #herd Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John explains why Patrick Mahomes has extra motivation heading into the season, if Chargers HC Brandon Staley will continue to go for it on 4th down or pull back after some late season disasters, why he has some major concerns about Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys, why Seattle can’t hide from their mismanagement without Russell Wilson, why teams with elite cultures can draft high risk/high reward players with character concerns. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John explains why the PGA and NFL need to do better to get it right when so much gambling money is on the line, if Packers HC Matt LaFleur has a point about unreasonable preseason travel, if the Zach Wilson injury gives proves no starters should play in the preseason, if the Jets should sign Jimmy G if Wilson is out for an extended period of time, and why he’s not fawning over Kenny Pickett’s game-winning drive against the Seahawks. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With training camp is in full swing, John answers listener questions and empties out the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John explains why he thinks this season is the beginning of the decline of the Patriots, why this preseason is huge for Jordan Love increasing his value, why Mekhi Becton busting is a mark on Jets GM Joe Douglas’ record, why he’s into the new Lions’ Hard Knocks, why he’s not buying Matt Eberflus and the Bears new regime. He also hits on some training camp notes from around the league, including Jimmy G to the Browns rumors.  Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John pushes back against people defending Bill Belichick picking Matt Patricia as his OC, why the Browns shouldn’t pay Kareem Hunt, explains what the Roquan Smith trade demand says about the Bears, what the Sean McVay extension means for the Rams, why Sark and Texas are overrated heading into the season. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John explains why the Panthers camp QB battle between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield is already over, why Aaron Rodgers' highly criticized psychedelic off-season has him in a positive headspace heading into Week 1, why the Bills and Colts’; weak divisions are giving them a golden opportunity to make a title run, why Andy Reid’s “tree” beyond coaching reaches to all corners of the NFL - dwarfing Belichick’s, why highly publicized QB training camp struggles are overblown, and why the NCAA penalizing programs for pre-NIL violations is laughable. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers listener questions and empties out the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John gives some big picture preseason and training camp thoughts, including how it shows football is the ultimate meritocracy. Then, he discusses Roger Goodell making the obvious decision to appeal Deshaun Watson’s 6-game suspension, why the Brady tampering punishment is just the latest black eye for Stephen Ross, and why Aaron Rodgers tripping his face off is the latest example of why he’s not wired like the G.O.A.T’s. He also talks training camp news, including Kyler home from Cardinals camp with COVID, Hollywood Brown’s speeding arrest, Mitch Trubisky trending towards terrible with the Steelers, why Jimmy G still makes sense, and why Matt Stafford’s tennis elbow could worse news than it sounds like. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses why Tony Finau’s heartfelt reaction to back-to-back tour wins resonates, and why the PGA purse bump is clearly a reaction to the LIV assault on tour talent. He also discusses the recent big jump in PGA purses, handicaps the Wyndham Championship field and talks best bets with Action Network’s Jason Sobel. Also, Middlekauff empties out the GoLow mailbag! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John gives his report on what he saw at Niners camp, why Trey Lance struggling should be expected, why Roger Goodell pushing for a longer Deshaun Watson is a PR no brainer, if the league should revisit the Calvin Ridley gambling suspension. He also quickly touches on some other top headlines, including why Lamar Jackson needs to holdout immediately, if Deebo Samuel can dominate like a Top 5 receiver, and why Forbes’ franchise valuations are laughable. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. #herd Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always  FanDuel for the best wagering action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As training camp kicks off John answers listener questions and empties out the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John explains why he’s shorting Kyler Murray and the Cardinals stock, why it’s time for Lamar Jackson to play hardball and holdout until he get his extension, if Jimmy G to the Browns is a realistic possibility, if the Bucs could be an unexpected disappointment, and if the Cowboys or Eagles should be favored in the NFC East. #herd Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to Greg Norman and LIV snag more top names from the PGA, why there’s no indication it’s slowing down, and if British Open winner Cam Smith is next. He also handicaps the Rocket Mortgage Classic field, looks back on Rory’s British Open bad beat, and ahead to the next round of LIV defections with Action Network’s Jason Sobel. Also, Middlekauff answers listener questions in the GoLow mailbag! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.