3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John opens the podcast talking about George Kittle's new contract and how this was by far the right move for the 49ers and how when you have a player like Kittle, you do everything you need to do to hang on to guys like him. Next, John talks about the top QB's in the league and how a majority of them were drafted in the first round and guys like Dak, and Purdy are outliers. Later, he talks about drafting players that have character red flags. Finally, it's the return of Go Low and John dives into the biggest stories in the world of golf and he also answers your questions. 4:45 - George Kittle's new contract 10:24 - Rookie QB class 15:37 - Drafting character red flags 32:30 - Go Low 41:18 - Colin fired his caddie 48:33 - 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 does a massive mailbag that is centered around answering your draft questions. He dives into his thoughts on giving draft grades immediately after the draft, if it matters to teams where players went to college and how much of an impact the school could make on where you get picked. He also dives into a bunch of Shedeur questions and if after everything that has happened with him, does he like the attention that he's been getting. All that and more! 5:25 - Mailbag 12:34 - Does the school matter 15:04 - Does Shedeur like the attention 30:55 - Why did Ewers go so late 50:31 - Is Cam Ward the least talked about #1 pick 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the week talking about the Browns draft and how they are going to handle drafting multiple QB's when the season starts and what the thought the process was to draft both QB's. He also discusses the look on the front office staff's face after drafting Sanders. Next, John talks about the prank call that went viral on Day 1 of the draft and how it ended up being a son of an Atlanta Falcons coach. Later, John reacts to the interview that Bill belichick did with CBS and the awkwardness that took place with his girlfriend acting like his PR staff. 4:40 - What are the Browns doing 15:00 - Prank call 23:51 - Belichick's interview on CBS 30:13 - College football conferences 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin starts by breaking down Anthony Edwards and the T-Wolves stunning Luka (3:15), LeBron and the Lakers, and addresses the officiating controversy at the end of the Knicks/ Pistons thriller (9:15). Then, joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to recap the full NFL Draft! They dissect the saga of Shedeur Sanders, why he turned off so many teams, and why the Browns selecting him feel like an “ownership pick” (21:00).  They discuss why it was a “starter draft” not a “star” draft (46:00), why the Jaguars were completely fleeced for Travis Hunter (48:30), and why intelligence is the most important trait in a prospect (55:00)  Finally, they point to the Seahawks as the winners of the draft (1:00:00), debate whether the Rams had eyes on QB Jaxson Dart (1:04:00), and break down why Texas QB Quinn Ewers went from a 1st round prospect to 7th round selection (1:11:15). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middlekauff REACTS to all things NFL Draft on day 2 from Green Bay, Wisconsin. John dives into the continuous fall of former Colorado star Shedeur Sanders and his prospects of being selected on Day 3. John disagrees with the selections of Tyler Shough from the New Orleans Saints, Jalen Milroe from the Seattle Seahawks, and Dillion Gabriel from the Cleveland Browns over Sanders. John further discusses if taking Sanders will be worth the publicity and if you are getting a motivated quarterback or a difficult one. John also discusses the good draft teams like the Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens had. John wraps up by reacting to Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney's comments on impending free agent Aaron Rodgers. 00:21 - Shedeur Sanders Continues to Slide 06:18 -Tyler Shough 07:41 - Jalen Milroe 08:55 - Dillion Gabriel 19:01 -Chicago Bears Draft night 22:15 - Pittsburgh Steelers hoping on Aaron Rodgers decision 23:34 - New England Patriots snag Ohio State RB Treyveon Henderson 26:02 - Baltimore Ravens Good Draft 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middlekauff REACTS to Colorado football star Shedeur Sanders going undrafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. John questions the bold move the New York Giants made when they traded back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart. John also reacts to the Rams-Falcons trade, believing it is a major win for Les Snead and Sean McVay. Finally, John discusses how the majority of first round picks drafted came from SEC or Big 12 programs, and how that will be the pipeline for mid-major stars to break into the NFL Draft landscape. 02:21 - Shedeur Sanders undrafted in 1st round 12:39 - Rams-Falcons Trade 15:10 - Giants made a bold trade for Jaxson Dart 17:09 - Eagles keep getting richer 17:52 - First Round Picks mostly from SEC & Big 12 programs 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.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft! They start with the Jaguars giving up WAY too much to draft Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and believe unless he is a two-way pro bowler… the move isn’t worth it. They debate whether Cleveland reached for DT Mason Graham at #5 and believe there’s a real chance the Jags pick they received could be a top 6 pick. They react to the Raiders selecting RB Ashton Jeanty at #6 and point out that Geno Smith has played very well with a solid run game and play action, but John adds the caveat that Jeanty played against subpar competition in college. They laud the Jets for passing on skill players to invest in their offensive line, and worry the Panthers selection of T-Mac at wide receiver is risky since he struggled with separation in college. They argue that few 2nd year quarterbacks in the history of the game have had more weapons to work with than Caleb Williams after the Bear drafted TE Colston Loveland at #10. They agree that the Cowboys were smart to bolster the offensive line by drafting Tyler Booker after Zach Martin retired, and express concern with the Dolphins pick of Kenneth Grant. Colin gives kudos to Colts GM Chris Ballard for staying patient and drafting Tyler Warren at #14, believes Warren could be one of the steals of the draft. They point out that high character led to Emeka Egbuka moving up draft boards to land at #19 with the Buccaneers and that Baker Mayfield will now be working with a stacked offense. They react to the surprise pick of the Broncos passing on offensive skill players to draft Texas CB Jahdae Barron and John explains why teams have put a premium on slot corners. They discuss Shedeur Sanders making it past the Steelers at #21 and they predict he could fall out of the first round entirely and Colin argues the last 10 picks of the round are more interesting than the first ten. The project that the Titans and Raiders will be the two teams that gain the most offensive juice, and Colin argues that the pick of Omarion Hampton makes the Chargers a “Jim Harbaugh football team” They talk about the massive crowd in attendance for the draft in Green Bay, why it’s one of the best sports cities in America despite its small size, and why the Packers drafting WR Matthew Golden is in response to injuries to Christian Watson. Colin argues the Commanders draft position puts them with a group of teams with far better rosters. They debate whether the Giants trading up to #25 to grab QB Jaxson Dart was a huge reach, and were SHOCKED the Falcons traded a future 1st to draft James Pierce Jr. They discuss the resurgence in the value of safeties after the Ravens draft S Malaki Starks from Georgia They point to the later teams selecting for need, including the Lions selecting a defensive tackle as a product of the slew of injuries they suffered on defense in 2024, and the Commanders beefing up their offensive line to protect Jayden Daniels. Colin expresses his surprise that Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round in a quarterback needy league, and they look at potential landing spots for the Colorado star and marvel at the number of picks made from schools in the SEC and Big Ten. The BMW iX. Everything you love about the Ultimate Driving Machine – electrified. Learn More at https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/all-electric/ix/suv/overview.html Timeline 0:00 Start 0:15 Jags gave up WAY too much to Cleveland to draft Travis Hunter* 3:30 Did Browns reach for Mason Graham at #5 5:45 Jags pick next year could be top 6 7:00 - Geno Smith is pretty good with a run game, now he has Ashton Jeanty 9:45 - Jets smart to pass on skill guys and focus on their offensive line 12:15 Panthers selecting T-Mac feels risky 15:45 Bears are surrounding Caleb Williams with talent, draft TE Colston Loveland* 20:30 49ers took the best player available with Mykel Williams 23:00 Cowboys were smart to draft Tyler Booker 25:30 Dolphins headed for disaster in 2025? 28:15 Tyler Warren at #14 could be one of the steals of the draft* 30:45 Everybody Colin talked to loved Emeka Egbuka, maturity and leadership boosted his value 34:00 Baker Mayfield will be working with a STACKED offense 39:15 Broncos surprise, draft Jahdae Barron instead of getting Bo Nix a weapon 43:30 Steelers pass on Shedeur Sanders, will he fall out of the first round entirely?? 46:45 The draft is more interesting in the 20’s rather than early 49:45 Titans and Raiders will be far more dynamic offensively based on their picks 52:00 Omarion Hampton makes Chargers a “Jim Harbaugh football team” 57:00 Chargers will run the ball down your throat 58:00 Green Bay draws 250,000 people to the draft, one of the best sports cities in America 59:00 Packers add yet ANOTHER wide receiver with Matthew Golden 1:05:00 Commanders drafting near teams with much better overall rosters 1:07:15 Will never criticize a team for picking offensive line - Vikings draft a guard 1:10:00 Giants trade up to draft QB Jaxson Dart, pass on Shedeur 1:15:30 Falcons were crazy to trade away a future first to move up to #25* 1:17:00 Rams will have 2 #1’s next year, in prime position to draft a quarterback 1:21:30 Ravens now have two first round safeties, draft Malaki Starks 1:24:30 Teams drafting late don’t have many holes, can draft guys they know will be starters 1:30:00 Detroit loads up their defensive line 1:34:00 Commanders focus on protecting Jayden Daniels 1:39:30 Shedeur Sanders drops out of the first round - Could he land with Cowboys? 1:44:30 Predictions for Eagles/Chiefs picks before they make them 1:48:00 Jihaad Campbell to Eagles, best value pick in the draft? 1:51:30 Chiefs take a tackle to end the first round 1:54:15 Big Ten + SEC dominate the first round (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Draft Day and John dives into what the mindset of GM's and head coaches are heading into the draft. John talks about how this draft seems to not have the talent as other drafts may have had and how that changes how teams approach their picks. John also talks about the pressure from a player standpoint as they wait to hear their name called and how it can mess with your head if you slip in the draft. Next, John talks about some of the stories that he finds the most interesting heading into the draft. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segments. 4:54 - The Draft 22:48 - Interesting stories heading into the draft 28:57 - Microsoft 36:09 - 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. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the pod talking about the 49ers and how Brock Purdy has shown up to camp and how that tells you that there is good blood between both sides and it looks like eventually a deal will get worked out. Also, John talks about the comment made from Davante Adams about the 49ers and how the 49er organization has denied making any comments. Later, John dives into the report that the Browns and Giants are fielding calls for the number two and number three picks in the draft. Lastly, John is joined by former NFL head coach, Jay Gruden to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft and dive into the players that he is very high on heading into Thursday night. 5:14 - Brock purdy is at camp 15:19 - Davante Adams speaks 18:11 - Titans will take Cam Ward 21:37 - Will the Browns or Giants trade their pick 33:00 - Jay Gruden joins the podcast 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers all of your questions in this episode's massive mailbag segment. John talks about Nico transferring to UCLA and why he doesn't love the move, which of the other QB's in the draft have a shot to be a star, when will Justin Herbert  put it all together for the Chargers, how important was Manzel to college football, and much more!   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.