3 and Out with John Middlekauff 3 & Out - Best of The Week: REMEMBERING Jim Irsay, Diggs makes headlines on a boat, Myles Garrett NOT at OTA
May 31, 2025
This week highlights the legacy of Jim Irsay, showcasing his historical impact on the NFL. The conversation shifts to a recent controversial video featuring Stefon Diggs on a boat, stirring up discussions on player behavior. Additionally, Myles Garrett's absence from OTAs raises eyebrows and prompts questions about team dynamics. The blend of nostalgia for past owner engagement and current controversies creates a captivating narrative about the evolving landscape of NFL personalities.
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Jim Irsay's Impact on NFL Ownership
- Jim Irsay represented the era of NFL owners who were huge personalities and not afraid to speak out.
- Today's NFL owners are quieter and less engaged publicly, with Jerry Jones being a major exception.
Stefon Diggs' Controversial Boat Party
- Stefon Diggs was involved in a controversial boat party featuring pink powder and many women, making headlines.
- Such off-field incidents with NFL players on boats have historical precedents with often negative outcomes.
The Vikings' 2005 'Love Boat' Incident
- The Minnesota Vikings' 'Love Boat' in 2005 was a wild midseason orgy involving players and others, far crazier than recent boat parties.
- It was a chaotic event with public sexual acts and significant team trouble that predates social media.