

3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.
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Sep 6, 2021 • 31min
2021 NFL Preview: Division Breakdowns, Hot Seats, Sleeper Teams, Players to Watch
John previews the biggest storylines for the upcoming 2021 season, and gives his AFC and NFC divisional breakdowns, Top 3 hot seat coaching jobs, his biggest sleeper teams and his top players to watch. Follow John on Twitter and subscribe NOW to get all the latest 3 and Out content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2021 • 1h 4min
Miami Tua Crisis, Trust Belichick, Urban's Vaxx Blunder, Sark/Eddie O Pressure, Mailbag
John explains why the Dolphins' public flirtations with Deshaun Watson put Tua in an impossible position, why cutting Cam isn't an indictment on Belichick, and gives some rapid fire takes on the top NFL headlines, including Urban Meyer's recent vaccine comment blunder, and Tony Dungy's pearl clutching take on sports gambling. He also looks at the big-time pressure facing Sark and Eddie O to open the CFB season, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag . Follow John on Twitter and subscribe NOW to get all the latest 3 and Out content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 1min
Watson Trade Talk, Lance/Jimmy G Time Share, Inside Final Cutdowns, Rookie QB Evals, Mailbag
In this episode, John talks QB's and why any GM would be insane to trade for Deshaun Watson right now, the challenges facing teams with unvaxxed QB's, and how Trey Lance/Jimmy G could both see significant PT this season (2:00). He also looks at why he's all in on Philip Rivers' move to high school coaching (12:00), his inside perspective on final cutdowns, why the trend of players sitting the entire preseason has gone overboard (19:00), and his evaluations of the top rookie QB's as the preseason winds down (35:00). He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag (48:00). Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2021 • 40min
Not Buying Big Ben, Teddy Too Safe, Mac Momentum, Bad Urban Vibes, Mailbag
In this episode, John discusses why he's not sold on Ben Roethlisberger's health because of an impressive preseason, why the Broncos played it too safe by naming Teddy Bridgewater the starter, why Belichick should move on from Cam in favor of rookie Mac Jones, and why he has major questions about Urban Meyer's college type approach to his first NFL training camp. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 59min
Jameis Comeback SZN, Urban Incoming L's, Mahomes Tone, Start Fields, Ja'Marr Chase Crisis; Headlines, Mailbag
In this episode, John discusses why Jameis Winston could be in for a huge comeback season in New Orleans, why Urban Meyer will be tested with more losing than he's ever experienced, how Patrick Mahomes' approach to the preseason is reminiscent of one Hall of Fame QB, why people need to pump the brakes on drooling over preseason QB performances, why the calls to start Justin Fields in Chicago are only going to increase, and why Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase could snowball into a major problem. He also gives his takes on the top NFL headlines and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2021 • 46min
Cam vs. Mac Decision, Eagles Outlook, Jamal Adams Deal Reaction, Kill Hard Knocks, NFL News & Notes, Mailbag
In this episode, John looks at Cam Newton's impressive performance against Philly, if he should start over Mac Jones in week 1, if the Eagles can come back after two down seasons, and his take on the Seahawks deciding to extend Jamal Adams instead of franchise tagging him. He also looks at some interesting news and notes from around the league - including why Hard Knocks is irrelevant in 2021, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 1min
Rookie QB's, Urban's NFL Transition, Tua Pressure, Hurry Up NFL Headlines, Mailbag
In this episode, John analyzes the different situations the rookie QB's are in, which should start or sit in week 1, what factors are working against Urban Meyer as he transitions to the NFL. He also gives his quick takes on the other top NFL headlines from the week, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2021 • 55min
NFL Camp Underdogs, Major Dak Health Red Flags, Tua Decision Time, Hurry Up Headlines, Mailbag
In this episode, John explains why the NFL is the ultimate level playing field for late round/undrafted underdogs, why he sees major red flags with Dak Prescott's health based on the season premiere of Hard Knocks, why the Dolphins can't run from Tua being a bust, why Urban Meyer should name Trevor Lawrence the starter today, and quick takes on the other top headlines from the week. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2021 • 54min
HOF Induction Takeaways, Josh Allen Extension, Inside Scout's Camp Grind, Hurry Up Headlines, Mailbag
In this episode, John gives his takeaways from an impressive Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions, the massive Josh Allen extension, and takes you inside the insane life of an NFL scout during training camp. He also runs through the top headlines from the week and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2021 • 49min
Peyton HOF Thoughts, Play Lance, Eagles/Deshaun Watson Watch, Defending Dan Campbell, Headlines, Mailbag
In this episode, John gives his thoughts on Peyton Manning's Hall of Fame induction this weekend, why Trey Lance needs to start for the Niners, what he's hearing from his sources about the potential for a Deshaun Watson trade, he also hits the biggest headlines from around the league, including why he thinks Dan Campbell's meathead persona is misleading and why Joe Judge running the brakes off his players will ultimately backfire. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.