3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John dives into the mailbag and answers questions ranging from whether people are sleeping on the Lions, to the obvious conflict of interest for ESPN journalists, and why people need to put more respect on Brock Purdy’s name. Timeline: 7:00 - Chiefs 1 score game stat 11:30 - Why does Licht keep Todd Bowles? 15:00 - Can Falcons overcome their coaching? 19:45 - Rank these running backs 26:00 - Can big money make college programs into powerhouses? 29:45 - Like/Don’t like about podcasting 32:00 - Can Michael Penix be a star? 35:15 - Don’t sleep on the Lions 43:00 - Takeaways from Pete Carroll’s Raiders debut 47:00 - Top 10 coaches 54:00 - ESPN/NFL partnership 58:15 - Texans v Packers Super Bowl? 59:45 - Attending Super Bowl 60 1:04:00 - Can Henderson become the next Gibbs? 1:06:00 - Will Purdy ever get the respect he deserves? 1:08:30 - Which NFL employee would you get beers with? 1:17:00 - Trade for Tanner Mckee? 1:19:15 - Scottsdale recommendations (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John begins with Scottie Scheffler’s “clockwork” dominance on a tournament to tournament basis despite not winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and Justin Rose’s dramatic win in the playoff. He still maintains faith that Tommy Fleetwood will finally get a win despite another meltdown, and reacts to Bryson DeChambeau’s comments about struggling with his distances in windy conditions.He recaps his experience at the LIV Tour event in Chicago, and wraps up the episode with a mailbag. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John begins with Shedeur Sanders remaining fourth on the Browns depth chart despite a great preseason debut and argues that Shedeur’s play and pressure from the fans may force Kevin Stefanski into making him the starter. He worries the Rams could be in BIG trouble if Matthew Stafford’s injuries continue to linger, and argues that Anthony Richardson is officially a BUST. He also explains why he won’t be buying any Cardinals stock this season. Finally, he’s joined college football analyst Josh Pate to preview the upcoming season and find out which teams are officially LOCKS to make the 12 team playoff. Timeline: 7:00 - Shedeur Sanders 17:00 - Stafford injury 20:30 - Richardson a bust 24:30 - Out on Kyler Murray 32:00 - Josh Pate joins the show 35:00 - College GM’s 41:00 - Expectations for Belichick/NC 49:00 - Jon Gruden to coach college? 1:02:00 - Brian Kelly hotseat? 1:06:00 - Can Bama compete financially? 1:12:45 - Playoff locks 1:20:00 - South Carolina 1:23:30 - Oklahoma 1:26:00 - Penn State (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the pre-season and what this period before the start of the season really means for the coaching staff, starters, and fringe players. John discusses the pressures for players on the bubble and rookies getting a taste of the NFL for the first time and how nervous they can be and how the mindset of playing for yourself and playing for the team is different between the preseason and the regular season. Next, John reacts to the news that Chargers star LT Rashawn Slater will be out for the season with a leg injury. Finally, John is back with a new "Fugazi Friday." 04:35 - Preseason preview 31:01 - Meaning of preseason games 32:33 - Rashawn Slater injured 38:18 - Fugazi Friday 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the Browns announcing that Shedeur Sanders will be starting the Browns first preseason game and how even though he's only starting because of injuries to other QB's, this is the perfect chance to prove himself as a potential starter down the road. Next, John discusses who he likes to bet on for future MVP odds and who he thinks could be a starter. Later, John takes a minute to discuss the news that longtime NFL broadcaster Greg Papa announced that he will be missing the preseason games due to cancer. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:17 - Shedeur Sanders getting his chance 11:42 - MVP Future Odds 25:47 - Greg Papa update 38:11 - 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 show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back with a Go Low podcast reacting to Cam Young finally getting a win and making it look easy. He talks about if this win gives Cam Young enough to help him earn a spot on the US Ryder Cup team or should that spot go to someone like Chris Gotterup. Next, John dives into this weekend's FedEx St. Jude Championship and what he should keep an eye out for with the FedEx Cup on the line. Later, John gives you his best bets for the weekend. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into Broncos head coach Sean Payton's comments on Bo Nix and how he is "light years" ahead of where he was last year and how he believes in this Broncos team as much, if not more than many of his Saints teams that he coached.  Next, John talks about some of the best early betting odds for teams and how placing certain bets this early is a smart move to win more money. Later, talking about betting, John talks about a wild story of Andrew Tulloch turning down $1.5 Billion to bet on himself. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 05:10 - Sean Payton and the Broncos 23:23 - NFL Betting odds 35:24 - Wild AI story 45:37 - 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff reacts to Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons requesting a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. John explains how owner Jerry Jones has allowed this negotiations to deteriorate, due to not wanting to engage with Parsons' agent, David Mugheleta. John discusses what this means for the Cowboys moving forward, and how the Washington Commanders could be dealing with a similar public fallout due to their similar issue with star wide reciever Terry McLaurin. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the breaking news that Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has requested a trade. John, talks about what this request means, if he thinks Washington will trade him, and who might be a contender to trade for McLaurin. Next, John talks about the Madden Ratings and how they compare to Super Bowl odds for certain teams and if there is any correlation  between Madden Ratings and teams winning the Super Bowl. Later, John gives you an update on the Bears and Caleb Williams, and finally he dives into the honeymoon phase that the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in. 05:48 - Terry McLaurin requests a trade 21:08 - Madden Ratings 27:51 - Caleb Williams update 36:20 - Steelers honeymoon phase 41:53 - Tom Brady's comments 54:15 - Fugazi Friday 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions. He dives into a range of topics including what it would take for Zac Taylor to keep his job, whether Matthew Stafford’s injury could derail the Rams season, whether Odell Beckham’s career is over and the top 10 QB/Coach pairings in the league Timeline: 4:45 - What does Zac Taylor need to do to keep his job? 10:45 - Favorite Sublime songs? 12:45 - Stafford injury 25:00 - Success for Nix, Daniels and Williams? 28:00 - Cam Ward or Trevor Lawrence? 29:00 - Rookie RB outlook 33:00 - Cowherd’s WNBA obsession 36:00 - Will Richardson or Jones win starting job? 38:00 - Will travel schedule hurt Chargers? 48:00 - Biggest NFL draft bust? 54:40 - OBJ’s career over? 55:30 - Now or never for Jordan Love? 1:03:00 - Any hope for the Jets? 1:09:00 - Top 10 QB/Coach combos (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.