3 And Out With John Middlekauff

John answers all of your questions as we continue to get closer to the NFL Draft. Who does he think will be the top 5 picks in the draft, does he think the Commanders will have a sophomore slump, should college football change the playoff to get more non-power conference teams in, and much more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the impact of franchise changing players and how a guy like Steph Curry is more impactful to the Warriors than LeBron James is to the Lakers. Next, John talks about the Nuggets firing Mike Malone and how that firing could indirectly be tied to the Rams and that operation. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:02 - Changing a franchise 15:17 - Mike Malone fired in Denver 20:33 - Handling the top draft pick 23:41 - Microsoft 34:47 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva

The three best words in golf, "It's Masters Week" and John is here to talk about what he expects to see this weekend and who he thinks will step up and show up to win in Augusta. Next, John gives you some of his best bets for the weekend and who thinks gives you the best odds to win some money. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:31 - It's Masters Week 22:08 - Best Bets for The Masters 41:33 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses what it takes to be a head coach in the NFL and why certain coaches who may not seem like great head coaches continue to get jobs and why other coordinators who are great, don't work out as head coaches. Next, John talks about the NFL Draft and how similar the draft is to a reality show, the Jags picking up Travon Walker's 5th year option, how we all need to relax with the NIL, and his take on this season of White Lotus. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:49 - What it takes to be a head coach 12:36 - The NFL Draft is a reality show 24:00 - Travon Walkers staying in Jax 30:01 - Relax with the NIL 32:38 - White Lotus take 38:24 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and c

John opens the week talking about the difference between the NBA draft and the NFL draft and how the NBA tends to have "can't miss" players in the draft, but the NFL is a lot more of a crapshoot. Next, John continues the conversation with the NFL draft and discusses all of the prep that goes into trying to learn about the players as people before the day of the draft. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:44 - Can't miss prospects 25:08 - Woody Johnson on Aaron Glenn 32:44 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSe

This week on the podcast John discussed a bunch of the news that came out of the owners meetings starting with the Browns owners publicly saying that Watson has been a huge mistake, Jerry Jones on why he hasn't paid Parsons, and Geno Smith getting a contract extension. All that and more!   Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the new contract for Geno Smith and how incredible it's been that he's been able to turn his career around from a back-up QB to a starter who will make over $100 million over his career. Next, John talks about the Cardinals decision to extend Trey McBride. Later, John has the latest installment of "Fugazi Friday" where he remembers Val Kilmer, and shares a story of him turning into his father. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:10 - Geno gets paid 11:00 - Trey McBridge gets extended 15:32 - Owners meetings wrap-up 20:07 - Fugazi Friday 32:53 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download

John previews The Masters by discussing the importance of the top players in the game needing to step up, how the international players are in it to win, and how Justin Thomas looks like he's back to playing his game. Next, John dives into the LIV players and how it's hard to judge how well they will play in the majors. Then, he talks about how impressed he was with the Creator Classic and what changes he would make to the event. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:51 - The best guys need to step up 20:19 - International players in The Masters 25:27 - JT is coming back 26:26 - When do the LIV players stand 29:04 - Creator Classic 37:11 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with the draft evaluation for Shedeur Sanders and Colin argues that regardless of where he gets drafted, he’ll likely be the third best quarterback in his division and whether that analysis gets factored into his draft position (4:15). They dissect the Giants roster after signing Russell Wilson and whether it would make sense to pass on Shedeur and draft a different position of need (8:30). John explains why a “high floor” isn’t really a thing when it comes to drafting whereas “high ceiling” is VERY real (12:45). They debate why teams missed on Brock Purdy in the draft, why there were signs early on that he was going to massively outperform his draft stock, and why intangibles really matter (16:00). They look at the over/under win totals and make their predictions for who will over/under perform their expectations in Vegas. Colin predicts the Chiefs will underperform, John predicts the 49e

John opens the podcast talking about the comments made by Jerry Jones regarding the Cowboys approach to giving Micah Parsons an extension, the QB situation in Atlanta with Kirk Cousins, and the latest with the 49ers and Brock Purdy. Later, John dives into the Eagles off-season, and the rules changes in the NFL. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:38 - Jerry is getting old 11:29 - Kirk Cousins 14:00 - Latest with Brock Purdy 16:27 - Holiday games 23:56 - Rule changes 35:41 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee om

John dives into the comments made from Browns owner Jimmy Haslem saying that the signing of Deshaun Watson was a big swing and a miss, and talks about if he thinks Watson will ever play another snap in the NFL. Next, John discusses the latest with the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk and how big of a mistake it was to re-sign Aiyuk to a contract extension last season. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:29 - Owners meeting update 12:29 - John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan 17:46 - Steelers and Mike Tomlin 26:16 - Update on the Colts 32:38 - Jets clean house 36:32 - International Games 43:22 - Vikings looked into Rodgers 50:47 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to&n

John dives into the NCAA tournament by discussing having all number 1 seeds reaching the Final Four and how the days of seeing major upsets in college sports are essentially over due to NIL and schools being able to pay players. Next, John does a massive mailbag and answers many of your questions. 4:32 - NCAA Tournament 13:35 - Mailbag 18:51 - Draft experience 20:30 - Lions QB situation 36:01 - How to fix the Cards 38:40 - Caleb Williams needs more respect 48:05 - Raiders and home field advantage Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

This week on the podcast John discussed the big news in the NFL that Russell Wilson has signed with the NY Giants, the issues surrounding NIL in college sports, and how impactful Abdul Carter can be in the NFL. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses Abdul Carter and how he looks like a stud who should have an immediate impact in the NFL and how he is the type of player with his skillset that would high in the draft no matter what year it is. Next, John talks about Ashton Jeanty not running at his Pro Day and if it's the right decision or not. Later, he dives into the Lebron-Stephen A feud and why things like this don't happen very often in the NFL. Next, John has his latest edition of "Fugazi Friday."  Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:51 - Abdul Carter is legit 21:58 - Lebron-Stephen A. 29:09 - Fugazi Friday 40:21 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime n

John continues the discussion on Russell Wilson signing with the Giants and what the signing means for the Giants as the draft gets closer, and if they should still consider drafting a QB at number 3. Next, John talks about the NCAA Tournament and how the NIL has made it so that we won't be seeing nearly as many upsets in the tournament as we have in the past. Later, he dives into CBS's decision to put JJ Watt on the number two broadcasting team for next season. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 6:00 - What's next for the Giants 25:55 - NIL 37:26 - JJ Watt to call games 50:01 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an

John opens the podcast reacting to the breaking news that Russell Wilson has signed with the New York Giants. John talks about what Wilson signing with the Giants actually means for the organization with the draft a month away. Later, John dives into golf with this edition of Go Low. John discusses the issues surrounding Scottie Scheffler's game and if last season for Scottie is something that he will be able to replicate or was he a one year wonder. Next, he talks about how impressive Ludvig Aberg's game is, and finally, how disappointing Collin Morikawa has been acting towards the media because he hasn't been playing great. 5:11 - Giants sign Russell Wilson 19:57 - Go Low/What's going on with Scottie 25:24 - Ludvig is a stud 49:10 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorit

John begins by breaking down why the transfer portal has been so valuable to college footballs, not just monetarily, but for improving their draft stock and points to Cam Ward being the likely #1 overall pick as the poster child. He reacts to Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua announcing that he wants to retire from football at age 30 and wonders if this will become a common trend among younger players going forward. He explains why college wrestlers, not football players are the toughest guys on campus, and discusses the challenges faced by the Tennessee Titans when scouting and selecting the next face of their franchise with the #1 overall pick. Finally, he answers listeners questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag and hits topics whether Ashton Jeanty is too short to be a top pick, whether Kyler Murray has reached his ceiling, what traits to look for when drafting interior offensive linemen and more! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Ch

John opens the week diving into the Giants signing Jameis Winston and discusses what this signing means for the Giants as they head into the draft. Next, John talks about the Bengals thinking that because they re-signed Chase and Tee that they aren't a cheap organization. Later, John reflects on the life of George Foreman and how he was so much more than just a great boxer. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:26 - Giants sign Jameis 10:39 - Bengals aren't cheap 20:15 - George Foreman passes away 35:15 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first

This week on the podcast John discussed a bunch of of the biggest stories around the NFL starting with the Bengals locking up their two big WR's, how the Vikings told Aaron Rodgers they aren't interested, and some potential NFL rule changes. All that and more!   Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers your questions in today's massive mailbag starting with what the Patriots should do in the upcoming draft, understanding how it takes two teams to make trades actually work, who the best QB in the NFL is, and what the greatest sports movie is. All that and more! 10:27 - Patriots and the draft 18:02 - Understanding trades 25:14 - Greatest sports movies 40:36 - Best QB in the NFL Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.