3 and Out with John Middlekauff

A thought-provoking episode of 3 & Out diving into league decisions, evolving trends, and bigger-picture conversations around the NFL.
The show opens with the reported cancellation of the Monday Night Football doubleheader and what it says about the league’s scheduling priorities. From there, a look at the continued push into NFL flag football and how the league is expanding its reach at all levels of the game.
The conversation shifts to the idea of NFL games on Thanksgiving Eve, breaking down the potential upside and whether the league is pushing the calendar too far. Mike McCarthy’s comments on Aaron Rodgers and Will Howard are also discussed, offering insight into quarterback evaluations and expectations.
The episode wraps with a broader discussion on nepotism in football, examining how it shows up across coaching staffs and front offices, and whether it ultimately helps or hurts the league.
All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out.
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A loaded episode of 3 & Out packed with news, rumors, and insight from around the NFL.
The show opens with Sean McVay addressing reports of the Rams potentially shopping Davante Adams and what that could mean for the wide receiver market. Then, Mike LaFleur’s comments on Kyler Murray spark a conversation about his trajectory and standing among NFL quarterbacks.
Quarterback storylines continue with Tua Tagovailoa set to start for the Falcons and Kirk Cousins drawing interest across the league, as teams evaluate their options heading into the season. Deshaun Watson’s situation is also revisited, with a look at where things currently stand.
Coaching perspectives take center stage as Mike McCarthy weighs in on Aaron Rodgers, Dan Campbell discusses Penei Sewell potentially playing left tackle, and Kyle Shanahan addresses Christian McCaffrey’s workload moving forward.
The episode also explores a new NFL draft pick proposal and reacts to the latest NFL coaches’ picture making the rounds. The show wraps with the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions and diving into a range of topics across the league.
All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out.
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A headline-driven episode of 3 & Out covering major storylines across football, golf, and college basketball.
The show opens with Duke’s loss to UConn in the Elite Eight, breaking down what went wrong and what the result means as the tournament moves into the Final Four.
Attention then turns to Tiger Woods following his latest DUI arrest, with a discussion on the implications for his future both on and off the course.
In the NFL, John Lynch’s comments on the electrical substation situation and the decision to bring in an independent scientist are examined, along with what it means for the 49ers moving forward. The conversation continues with Browns GM Andrew Berry reaffirming that Myles Garrett is a “Brown for life,” and what that signals about Cleveland’s long-term plans.
The episode wraps with the Jets naming Geno Smith as their starting quarterback under new head coach Aaron Glenn, and what to expect from New York heading into the season.
All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out.
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John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. Will we ever see a kicker get drafted in the first round again? Should Mel Kiper be in the Hall of Fame? Does Derek Carr have a future in the NFL? John dives into all that and MORE!
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A wide-ranging episode of 3 & Out tackling some of the biggest conversations across football and college sports.
The show opens with a take on the NFL potentially kicking off on a Wednesday and why it doesn’t sit right, breaking down what it means for the league’s traditional calendar. Then, a look at how college sports continue to evolve in the NIL era and the long-term impact on programs, players, and the overall landscape.
From there, the focus shifts to Puka Nacua and the latest surrounding his off-field situation, followed by an update on Patrick Mahomes and his timeline as he tracks toward a return.
The episode also dives into Ty Simpson’s draft outlook, where he should be selected, and how teams may evaluate his upside at the next level. To close, Final Four picks and a breakdown of the remaining teams as March Madness reaches its peak.
Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
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