3 and Out with John Middlekauff

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why a recent article proposing eliminating pro sports drafts would be a disaster for the NFL, why Aaron Rodgers undermining new head coach Matt LaFleur is a bad sign of things to come, why Michael Thomas' contract should have no impact on Amari Cooper's new deal, looks at the AFc East Over/Unders, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains the parallels between the Anthony Davis NBA trade and the Raiders trading for Khalil Mack, why the NFL's urgency and unkowns are make it more compelling than thee othr major sports, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Belichick and the Patriots pursuing tampering charges against the Texans over contact with Nick Cesario for their GM position, why Kirk cousins will always be limited despite Vikings changes to the offense, and why Earl Thomas' comments on the simplicity of the Seahawks D aren't as bad as they appear.Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Eagles were smart to sign Carson Wentz because the price will only get steeper, why the Jets and Texans new GM's won't be able to have much immediate impact due draft and free agency being done, why minicamp holdouts don't have much impact on their own, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why it will be almost impossible for Freddie Kitchens to live up to expectations in his first year as an NFL coach, why Chandler Jones is invisible in Arizona, despite putting up huge numbers, and why people are severely overreacting to rookie QB minicamp performances. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why an 18 game NFL season is an inevitability, why the recent social media phenomenon of NFL players chugging beers is relatable to the common fan, and talks with former NFL and AAF GM Phil Savage on what went wrong with the AAF, why he has no regrets about taking the job, and working with Saban and Belichick. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the increasing tension between Odell Beckham and Freddie Kitchens, why Odell is blowing it by missing OTA's, why the pre-season hype surrounding Baker Mayfield is out of control and is creating unrealistic expectations, and answers listener questions in a massive Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at which quarterbacks would be considered "max" players  by NBA standards, how paying the right or wrong QB can affect a team, why Tom Brady is still proving he's an elite teammate by connecting with younger players, and why Lamar Jackson's throwing issues are going to be big problem in Baltimore. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Julian Edelman was smart to sign the extension that all but guarantees he'll finish his career as a Patriot, his impressions, his theory behind the recent rookie mini-camp injury bug around the NFL, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff thinks Reuben Foster may be finished in the NFL after his ACL tear, why NFL Analyst David Carr's take that Joe Montana isn't a Top 10 all-time QB is historically terrible, where Gerald McCoy goes after being cut from Tampa, how the Cowboy's should handle Amari Cooper's contract, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.