Synopsis
3 and Out with John Middlekauff, is part of the Colin Cowherd Podcast Network. 3 and Out is an unfiltered podcast covering the biggest stories in the NFL and college football. John brings his unique perspective as a former NFL scout, NFL analyst and radio host. In each episode, John will give his opinions and discuss the top stories in the football world. Follow John on twitter at @JohnMiddlekauff and go to http://www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content
Episodes
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3 & Out - Vikings tell Rodgers "No, thanks", Pro Days, NFL Rule Changes
20/03/2025 Duration: 01h05minJohn opens the show talking about the Vikings decision to tell Rodgers that they are not interested in bringing him to Minnesota. Is this the right choice to stick with McCarthy with him coming off of a major injury and having never played a snap in the NFL? Next, John dives into Pro Days and gives his thoughts if they are beneficial for players. Later, John talks about all of the potential NFL rule changes and which ones he likes and which he doesn't. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:51 - Vikings say "No, thanks" 24:54 - Pro Days 28:33 - Rule Changes 39:46 - 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 acco
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3 & Out - Aaron Rodgers update, Deion wants to play more, Happy Gilmore trailer
19/03/2025 Duration: 01h11minJohn starts the podcast by diving into the latest update with Aaron Rodgers and how at this point in his career he's turned into more of a headache than any organization seems to want to take on and all of his drama is starting to carry over to players getting annoyed with his antics. Next, John discusses how Deion Sanders has talked about bringing in another school to practice with Colorado and then have a televised Spring Game. Later, John talks about the new trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 and how it's a very smart move to make this a straight to Netflix movie. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:43 - Aaron Rodgers update 13:05 - Deion Sanders wants more spring ball 16:07 - Bill belichick picture 19:00 - Happy Gilmore trailer 30:50 - 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&nb
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3 & Out - The draft is unpredictable, Bengals are spending money, Atlanta and Cousins
18/03/2025 Duration: 01h15minJohn opens this week on the podcast diving into how unpredictable the NFL Draft is and how you don't need to have a top pick to pick the best players as long as you have the right people evaluating the talent. Next, John talks about the Bengals paying Chase and Higgins and gives his thoughts on if he thinks that was the right decision or if they should have spent some of that money on other positions and players. After, John discusses the latest with the Falcons and Kirk Cousins and gives his take on if he thinks Kirk will be on the roster when the season starts. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:55 - The draft is unpredictable 13:26 - The Bengals are spending money 24:41 - Atlanta and Cousins 31:43 - NCAA rev share 38:12 - 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 -&nbs
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - March Madness Preview, Rodgers Decision Looming, 49ers Rebuild, Bears Trending Up?
17/03/2025 Duration: 58minColin starts by previewing March Madness, why the SEC is clearly the conference to beat after a record 14 teams made the tournament, and makes his prediction for the winner of the big dance (2:30)! Then he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with the SEC’s ascendence in basketball in the past decade, why the injection of huge money to the conference from football revenues have been a boon to their other sports programs and why the travel schedule for the former Pac-12 schools in the Big Ten is a huge disadvantage (7:00). They pivot to the NFL and what to expect from a 49ers team that finally hit the reset button after making trades and cutting key players as a contract extension for Brock Purdy looms (14:30). They discuss why the Bears making several moves to address their offensive line shows that the franchise is getting a much needed change of culture under head coach Ben Johnson and are headed in the right direction (28:15). They
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3 & Out - Best of The Week: 49ers lose more guys, Eagles offseason, Free Agency
15/03/2025 Duration: 40minThis week on the podcast John discussed a bunch of free agency and how the 49ers have lost a ton of players, how despite the Eagles losing players they still have one of the best GM's in the league and fans shouldn't lose faith, and if the NFL free agency is overrated. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out - Is Free Agency overrated, Mac Jones to the 49ers, Fugazi Friday
14/03/2025 Duration: 57minJohn dives into free agency and questions if free agency in the NFL is overrated compared to the other leagues because so few big names in the NFL actually become free agents. Next, John discussed Mac Jones signing with the 49ers and how Jones signing in SF is the league coming full circle. Later, John does his latest installment of "Fugazi Friday." Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:52 - Is Free Agency overrated in the NFL 16:10 - Mac Jones to the 49ers 35:09 - Fugazi Friday 38:33 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out - Eagles lose a bunch, latest with the Vikings, 49ers purge
13/03/2025 Duration: 54minJohn dives into the Eagles and how they've lost a ton of players to free agency, but a team with a great GM losing a bunch of players doesn't have the same effect as a team without a quality front office losing players. Next, John discusses the latest with the Vikings and how they appear to be going all in and backing JJ to run their offense. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:30 - Eagles lose a bunch 11:41 - Vikings update 24:21 - 49ers purge 37:24 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out - 49ers make more cuts, Daniel Jones goes to Indy, Tiger needs another surgery
12/03/2025 Duration: 48minJohn dives into the 49ers and how they continue to make more cuts to their team and how he doesn't understand how the 49ers expect to be competitive when they are getting rid of so many players that have been impactful. Next, John discusses the Colts signing Daniel Jones and how Anthony Richardson has fallen so much if the Colts feel that Daniel Jones could be a better QB than Richardson. Later, John talks about Tiger Woods needing surgery to repair a torn achilles and how he continues to get more and more injured as he gets older. After, he dives into the Players Championship and gives you his best bets for this weekend. 6:30 - 49ers cut another 19:17 - Daniel Jones goes to Indy 30:08 - Aaron Rodgers update 41:10 - Go Low Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out -Seattle signs Darnold, Bears approach in free agency, State of the 49ers
11/03/2025 Duration: 49minJohn dives into the start of free agency talking about some of the biggest moves starting with the Seattle Seahawks trading Geno and signing Sam Darnold and why he thinks that is the right decision. Next, John talks about the difference of how the Bears have approached free agency this year compared to last and how they are doing everything to set Caleb up to succeed. Later, John discusses the big name trades that have taken place and which moves he likes and which moves have made him scratch his head. Lastly, John talks about the state of the 49ers. 6:03 - Seattle signs Darnold 17:05 - Bears approach in FA 24:49 - Big name trades 28:06 - Tunsil goes to DC 32:08 - Bucs re-sign Godwin 38:25 - Patriots are signing real players 42:29 - Giants are in trouble 48:29 - State of the 49ers Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out - Eagles are on a roll, Raiders extend Max Crosby, WR market
06/03/2025 Duration: 35minJohn 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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Go Low - Golf is getting real, Golf Parlay, Saquon staying in Philly
05/03/2025 Duration: 50minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - Bengals franchise Higgins, Jets and Adams looking to split, Deebo lands on DC
04/03/2025 Duration: 52minJohn 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.
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Eagles Face TOUGH Roster Decisions, Will Cowboys Draft a QB? Deebo Trade, Jimmy Johnson’s Legacy
04/03/2025 Duration: 59minColin’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 c
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3 & Out - Matt Stafford is staying in LA, Mailbag
03/03/2025 Duration: 01h02minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - REACTION: 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to Commanders
02/03/2025 Duration: 22minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - Mailbag
01/03/2025 Duration: 50minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - Drafting the right player, Stafford and Brady meet, Fugazi Friday
28/02/2025 Duration: 01h10minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - Combine update, Sean McVay speaks, What's going on with Aaron Rodgers
27/02/2025 Duration: 44minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - The latest with Myles Garrett, Banning the Tush Push, Go Low
26/02/2025 Duration: 01h09minJohn 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.
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3 & Out - Massive Mailbag
25/02/2025 Duration: 01h38minJohn 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.