

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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Feb 1, 2019 • 45min
Super Bowl preview and pick; Brady and Gronk's last game?; Bad NFL Combine rule; Jason Garrett's prove it year;
In this episode, Middlekauff previews Super Bowl LIII and makes his ATS pick, if this is Brady and Gronk's swan song, why the NFL's combine rule barring players with domestic violence records is hypocritical, why Jerry Jones is right to not extend Jason Garrett, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 2019 • 53min
McVay's early hours; Pro Bowl embarrassment; Brady shouldn't retire; NFL vs. NBA player control; Carr/Gruden
In this episode, John explains why Sean McVay's ridiculously early hours aren't the only way to do it, why the Pro Bowl product is complete garbage, why Brady is right not to retire, why NFL player control makes the league competitive, why Gruden will draft a QB, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 2019 • 57min
Pats' huge Super Bowl edge; Chiefs' DC change; Future of NFL analytics; Senior Bowl; Derek Carr fight club
In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Patriots' Super Bowl experience is a huge advantage, Andy Reid replacing defensive coordinator Bob Sutton with Steve Spagnuolo, the future of NFL analytics in player evaluation, why the Senior Bowl matters, Derek Carr's beef with Stephen A. Smith, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag.. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2019 • 55min
All-time Brady/Belichick clinic; Chiefs glass half-full; McVay's statement game; Payton's playcalling costly
Middlekauff looks back at Championship Weekend, why the Pats' win may be their most impressive, why the Chiefs need to look at their glass as half-full, McVay's statement game, why Sean Payton's playcalling is more to blame for the Saints' loss than the blown pass interference call, and answers listener mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 2019 • 54min
Championship weekend's biggest potential winners/losers; Game breakdowns and picks; Gase/Williams Jets marriage; Clemson/White House overreaction
Middlekauff looks at Championship Weekend's biggest potential winners and losers, his game breakdowns and picks, why he's bullish on the Adam Gase and Gregg Williams marriage with the Jets, why the Cowboys won't win a Super Bowl with Jason Garrett, social media pearl clutching over Clemson's White House fast food dinner, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 2019 • 50min
Elite coaches survive; Andy Reid scary with Mahomes; Toughness still wins; Another Belichick clinic
Middlekauff looks back at the Divisional Round playoff games and explains why the meathead coach can't get it done in today's NFL, why Andy Reid is scary with an elite QB, why toughness still matters in the NFL, Belichick's coaching clinic against the Chargers, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2019 • 57min
NFL coaching hire rundown; Divisional Round Playoff preview; Kyler Murray NFL QB evaluation
In this episode, Middlekauff runs down the flurry of young NFL head coach hirings, explains why Arians and Fangio's experience is underrated, previews the Divisional Round Playoff games, evaluates Kyler Murray as an NFL QB prospect, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 2019 • 49min
Dabo just getting started; OK to crush Cody Parkey; Deshaun Watson's bad look; Give Dak some credit
In this episode, Middlekauff gives his takeaways from Clemson's throttling of Bama in the National Championship Game, why Bears kicker Cody Parkey should be getting crushed, Deshaun Watson's bad look, why John Harbaugh shouldn't tie himself to Lamar Jackson with a long-term extension, why Dak Prescott deserves credit, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2019 • 48min
Wild Card Weekend Preview; Reuben Foster media malpractice
Middlekauff previews the upcoming NFL Wild Card Weekend games, discusses Reuben Foster getting a second set of domestic violence charges dropped, the media malpractice in reporting the story, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2019 • 52min
Black Monday coach firings; Mayock and Gruden; Mike Zimmer living in the past; Notre Dame a CFB Playoff fraud; NFL Playoff preview
Middlekauff talks Black Monday coach firings, Mike Mayock's hiring as Raiders' GM, why Mike Zimmer needs to get with the times in the modern passing NFL, why the Colts can make a playoff run, why Notre Dame doesn't belong in the CFB Playoff, Kyler Murray showing out against Bama, looks at the NFL Playoffs and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


