You want the boldest NFL takes? You got ’em. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff delivers his no-holds-barred opinions on the top stories in both pro and college football. Follow John and The Volume Sports on Twitter and YouTube for daily content all season long. Subscribe and follow now!
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3 & Out - John Canzano and Dari Nowkhah join the podcast
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John is joined by the longtime Oregon columnist and now owner of his own substack, John Canzano to talk about the hype surrounding Oregon, the PAC-12 school conference realignment, and what the future of college football will look like. Later, SEC Network lead host, Dari Nowkhah stops by to talk about all things SEC. 7:08 - John Canzano 59:41 - Dar…
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3 & Out - Roster Cut Day, The Kelce Brothers, Three College Football takes
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John dives into cut-down day by talking about what goes on inside the building and how it's a hard day for both the players and the coaches. He takes you inside the mind of the player when they are on the bubble and what happens if you end up getting cut. Next, John reacts to the news that Travis and Jason Kelce are getting PAID for their podcast, …
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3 & Out - CeeDee Lamb gets paid, Trey Lance is really bad, Cut-Down Day
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John reacts to the new contract that the Cowboys gave CeeDee Lamb and how the league has turned from a RB league to a WR league and how we're seeing that in the money being thrown around to that position. Also, John dives into how Trey Lance is lucky that he is even a 3rd string QB in the NFL, and how if you have a back-up QB that thinks he should …
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John is joined by The Action Network's betting expert, Stuckey for his first appearance of the 2024-2025 NCAAF and NFL season. John and Stuckey look ahead to the college football season and talk about some of the programs that are poised for big seasons. Later, the guys dive into the NFL season by recapping some big bets from last post-season, and …
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3 & Out - 49ers and Aiyuk saga, the Steelers have a problem, Joe Schoen on Daniel Jones
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John opens the podcast with his Fugazi Friday by talking about a scary situation that he has been dealing with regarding his dog and how animal hospitals seem to be bringing in so much money. Later, John dives into the latest surrounding Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, how the Steelers have a major problem at the QB position, Joe Schoen's comments on …
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John opens the week with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions.who would you rather have as your backup QB; Darnold or Minshew, can Panthers turn the franchise around, who is the better all-around QB; Mahomes or Allen, and what is the future for Cee Dee and the Cowboys. 7:25 - Darn…
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3 & Out - Jayden and Bo make a statement, Penix doesn't play, Tua SOUNDS OFF
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John dives into the different coaching styles between many different coaches during the preseason, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix making the most of their first two preseason games and living up to the hype, is sitting Penix the right move for Atlanta, Tua goes off on his former coach, and a classic story of urinating on a plane. Later, John answers you…
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3 & Out - Why did Purdy start, Saints will win the division, Bo Nix is a STUD
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John reacts to the week 2 preseason action and starts with why he feels it was INSANE for Kyle Shanahan to start QB Brock Purdy while all of the other starters sat. Then John states why it is in WR Brandon Aiyuk's best interest to stay in San Fran if he wants to win and why he is betting on the Derek Carr led New Orleans Saints to win the NFC South…
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Steelers QB: Russell Wilson or Fields, Aaron Rodgers-Jets, Bo Nix, Daniel Jones
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Colin Cowherd is joined by '3 & Out' host John Middlekauff to discuss the latest in the NFL. They start off discussing who should start at QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers: Russell Wilson or Justin Fields and if this could be Mike Tomlin's last season as Steelers Head Coach. Caleb Williams continues to shine in the preseason but will he be the best Q…
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3 & Out - Best Of - Reddick wants out, Darnold gets ANOTHER shot, Nick Sirianni's future in Philly
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This week on the podcast John dove into the top stories that captured the NFL headlines starting with Haason Reddick, who hasn't done anything with the Jets since getting traded to them on April 1st requesting a trade out of New York (6:56), Sam Darnold getting another shot to start in the NFL after J.J. McCarthy is out for the season with a torn m…
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3 and Out - Cowboys are CHEAP, Play Maye! Falcons HAVE To Make Playoffs, Mailbag
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John reacts to the preseason game between the Patriots and Eagles and wonders why the hell the New England Patriots aren’t getting more game reps for #3 overall pick Drake Maye (7:30). Then, sets the bar for the Atlanta Falcons as playoffs or bust following their trade for Matthew Judon and signing of Justin Simmons (14:00). John BLASTS the Cowboys…
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3 & Out - Rough day for the Vikings, Nick Sirianni's future in Philly, Bo Nix is the guy
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John reacts to the news that J.J. McCarthy is done for the year, however that isn't the only injury news coming out of Minnesota as Jordan Addison suffered an ankle injury during the team's joint practice with the browns. Later, John dives into the lose-lose situation that Nick Sirianni is in with the Eagles, how Bo Nix has proven that he should be…
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3 & Out - Darnold gets another shot, Trouble in Cleveland, Don't fight with Mayo
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John reacts to the news that J.J. McCarthy needs knee surgery which will ultimately give Sam Darnold another shot at starting in the NFL which will likely be his last chance to prove that he deserves to be a starter in the league. Next, John talks about the Browns rookie, Mike Hall Jr. being arrested and charged for domestic violence, Jared Goff pr…
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3 & Out - Typical Jets, What's going on in Dallas, AP Top 25
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John dives into the latest dispute between the Jets and Haason Reddick after Reddick requested a trade. Reddick who got traded from the Eagles a few months ago hasn't participated in any on or off the field activities with the Jets because he hasn't gotten a new contract and John discusses if he thinks he could be one of the first players to be tra…
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3 & Out - Impressions from the rookie QB class, Caleb and Jayden impress, lots to like with J.J,
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John opens the show by diving into his first impressions after watching the top rookie QB's in their first pre-season games. He talks about how Caleb showed us all the things he did well at USC that had gotten him drafted number 1, and how the hype that's been surrounding Jayden Daniels is real. Later, he dives into the mystery around why Atlanta h…
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3 & Out - Best Of - 49ers and Aiyuk, Jalen Hurts and his coach, The hype around Jayden
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This week on the show John dives into the latest with the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk and if he thinks he will get traded and if so, what are some of the top destinations (7:54), can the relatinoship between Jalen Hurts and his head coach be resolved after a report that Hurts has lost respect for his coach (27:01), and should be people be talking more …
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3 & Out - Jayden Daniels hype, Nick Foles retires, Fugazi Friday
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John opens the show talking about how everyone from his own teammates and coaches to players on other teams have been praising Jayden Daniels and how if he has a good season, it could drastically change the outlook for the Commanders. Later, John dives into what the pre-season means for players on the bubble and how many realistic open roster spots…
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3 & Out - Sirianni's relationship with Hurts, Bears Hard Knocks Debut, 49ers work out Chosen
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John reacts to a story stating that Jalen Hurts has lost respect for Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni and if this relationship is able to be fixed or has it been fractured beyond repair. Later, John dives into the first episode of Hard Knocks featuring Caleb Williams and the Bears, and the 49ers work out Robbie "Anderson" Chosen and what if anything…
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3 & Out - The 49ers and Aiyuk, Trade destinations for Aiyuk, Joint practice fights
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John dives into the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk saga by discussing how the 49ers should be handling this situation on both a personal and professional level. Later, John talks about some of the rumored trade destinations for Aiyuk and which teams he thinks would be willing to make a deal to trade for him. Finally, he reacts to the latest fight be…
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3 & Out - Pat Fitzmaurice from Fantasy Pros joins the podcast
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John opens the show talking about the latest in the Brandon Aiyuk situation with the 49ers and who has more to gain and who ultimately has more to lose. Next, he dives into Matt Judon and how one day he is holding out over his contract, then next day he is practicing, but in the end he wants a new contract and has to wait to see if the Patriots wil…
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3 & Out - Thoughts on the Olympics, Mailbag
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John opens the week with his thoughts on the Olympics as well as a massive mailbag. He answers your questions during today's podcast starting with a question about two of the top QB's in the league. Also, now that Miami has paid Tua, should people back off of the criticism surrounding him, could Rugby ever become like the NFL in America, the crazin…
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Top 100, Pay Aiyuk? New Kickoff Rule, Olympics Resurgence
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They begin with trying to make sense of the NFL Top 100 rankings and Lamar Jackson being ranked higher than Patrick Mahomes (3:00). Then, they dive into the drama playing out in San Francisco and the 49ers being forced to choose whether to pay Trent Williams or Bra…
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3 & Out - Best Of - Patrick Mahomes contract, Top NFL venues, Should Ryan Poles get an extension
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John dives into the conversation surrounding Patrick Mahomes and his current contract with Kansas City after seeing other QB's sign contracts with a higher annual total (6:42). Later, John gives you his top 5 NFL venues (19:53), and lastly the 2023 trade that the Chicago Bears made with the Panthers and how it's been the gift that keeps on giving f…
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3 & Out - Jake Rosenberg: Salary Cap Guru joins the show
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John is joined by the Philadelphia Eagles former salary cap guru, Jake Rosenberg. John talks with Jake about his role being a salary cap expert, working with Howie Roseman (22:01), and the importance and strategy that goes into every contract for every player (54:20). Later, the guys talk about the role that Jake is currently playing when it comes …
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3 & Out - Extend Ryan Poles, Training camp reports, Jeffery Simmons goes off
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John dives into the 2023 trade that the Chicago Bears made with the Panthers and how it's been the gift that keeps on giving for the Bear and he gives his thoughts on if Ryan Poles should be getting an extension based on this trade alone. Next, John talks about how the media reads too much into training camp dust-ups and if anything should be made …
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