3 And Out With John Middlekauff

John explains why Kyler Murray’s mandatory film study clause in his new extension is major concern, gives his thoughts on the annual preseason QB tier rankings, and what the Packers extending Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst says about Mike McCarthy. 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 Richard Sherman joining The Volume, Kyler Murray signing a gigantic 5-year, $230 million extension, and why he would have waited until after the season to do the deal. Then, Steelers All-Pro Defensive Tackle - and host of the Not Just Football podcast - Cam Heyward joins John to discuss his offseason, how he’s approaching his younger brother Connor being drafted to Pittsburgh, his relationship as a mentor and teammate with budding superstar RB Najee Harris, what it’s like not having Big Ben at QB, his take on the battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett, how the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade showed the Steelers winning culture, why he respects how TJ Watt handled his contract “hold-in”, why he admires Mike Tomlin as a coach and a person, his take on the Ravens rivalry, the inside story between the infamous 2015 Wild Card war with the Bengals, and what it would mean to win a Super Bowl. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest cont

John is joined by former Rams All-Pro Tackle, Super Bowl champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year winner Andrew Whitworth to discuss if he's ruling out a comeback, how much the NFL has changed during his career, how he changed his approach as the league changed, what separates Sean McVay from other coaches, how he handled the transition from close friend Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford, how it all came together during the Rams Super Bowl run, and what it meant to be named Man of the Year. 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 Cam Smith's Sunday charge to win the British Open, and ruin the fairytale ending for Rory McIlroy. 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! 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! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the grind mentality that makes the greats like Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning to keep coming back with nothing left in the tank, why the NFL Sunday Ticket is a landmark moment for NFL fans, why he wouldn’t extend Kyler Murray until after the season, Bill Belichick’s best quality as a GM. 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! #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John previews the British Open, the elephant in the room with Greg Norman being excluded from the tournament for spearheading LIV. He also handicaps the field, talks best bets with Action Network’s Jason Sobel, and empties out 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! #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the ongoing back-and-forth between Baker and the Browns, if Russell Wilson’s apparent weight gain will make him less effective, the weirdness surrounding Aaron Rodgers super deep tattoo, and if the Zach Wilson tabloid headlines are signs of a bigger problem. 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 and FanDuel for the best wagering action #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National championship winning quarterback - and host of the Always College Football Podcast - Greg McElroy discusses expectations for Sark in year two at Texas, if Arch Manning can live up to the hype, if the transfer portal needs to be reigned in, if the reports of astronomical NIL signing numbers are inaccurate, the culture shock of Nick Saban’s first year at Bama, and how he continues to adapt to get his message across. 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 in his weekend Mailbag, including Baker’s impact in Carolina, if Notre Dame and Oregon will join the B1G, what he expects from the Deshaun Watson suspension, and if the Packers need an owner. 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 reacts to Baker Mayfield getting dealt from the Browns to the Panthers, and how Baker and Darnold can co-exist. He also gives his take on USC’s defection to the B1G, how UCLA can become relevant from the move and his thoughts on the death of the Pac-12 from the perspective of a lifelong West Coast sports fan, and who’s to blame. #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 discusses the recent developments in the LIV golf vs. PGA war,  and how it fits into the golf gambling landscape, and the early best bets for The Open with the Tour Junkies pod crew.  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! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses another week of LIV Tour defections and  why Greg Norman is crushing the PGA. He also reacts to Xander Schauffele winning the Travelers and 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! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses why Mike Tomlin’s leadership qualities make him so valuable in a play calling head coach's league, why the NBA draft is so much less relatable than the NFL Draft, if Arch Manning is a lock to win big with Sark at Texas, what Deshaun Watson settling 20 of his civil cases means for his suspension, and if Dan Snyder can survive despite congressional hearings regarding his sexual misconduct. 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 latest announcement of Brooks Koepka defecting to LIV, why it feels like PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, and if the PGA is in serious long-term trouble. He also discusses the LIV latest and previews the post U.S. Open Travelers Championship field and 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 discusses the pressure and expectations facing Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and the other 2nd year QB’s, why Hunter Renfrow is the perfect piece for Josh McDaniel in his first year with the Raiders, and why Lincoln Riley and USC are set up to be an NIL superpower. 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.

John is joined by 6-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan to react to Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick winning a thrilling U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, and why the U.S Open is so different from the rest of the majors. They also discuss the brewing war between the PGA Tour and the Saudi LIV Golf Tour. 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! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including the NFL’s shift from valuing draft picks to trading for proven stars, if Nick Sirianni giving up play calling is a problem, which new Niners players could make an impact, if PGA golfers should be getting crushed for taking shady LIV Golf cash, if the Packers offense will drop off without Davante Adams, if the worst is yet to come with the Deshaun Watson mess, if the Bills could go 17-0, why the Falcons passed on Malik Willis in the draft, and if Belichick should get the benefit of the doubt over making Matt Patricia the OC. 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 discusses what NFL players would command if there was a LIV Golf-style raid on NFL talent, why the Chargers going cheap on head coach with their stacked roster is a mistake, why Middlekauff is taking the L on his Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Steelers trade take, why Amazon should have given Richard Sherman the bag to call games with Al Michaels, and why Mekhi Becton busting isn’t surprising.  Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. Go to  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the continued fallout from the LIV Tour snatching more big names, including Bryson DeChambeau, and the impact of Rory McIlroy pushing back against the exodus. He also previews the U.S. Open, the LIV distraction, thoughts on the Open field and best bets with Action Network's Jason Sobel, and answers listener mailbag questions! 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 discusses Lamar Jackson’s decision to show up to Ravens minicamp, if Tyreek has a point with his beef about how the Chiefs used him, if Matt Ryan can have a big comeback season with the Colts, why Broncos first year head coach may need to make it to year 2, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. Go to  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.