

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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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 10min
3 & Out - Abdul Cater is legit, Lebron-Stephen A. feud, Fugazi Friday
John discusses Abdul Carter and how he looks like a stud who should have an immediate impact in the NFL and how he is the type of player with his skillset that would high in the draft no matter what year it is. Next, John talks about Ashton Jeanty not running at his Pro Day and if it's the right decision or not. Later, he dives into the Lebron-Stephen A feud and why things like this don't happen very often in the NFL. Next, John has his latest edition of "Fugazi Friday." Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:51 - Abdul Carter is legit 21:58 - Lebron-Stephen A. 29:09 - Fugazi Friday 40:21 - 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.

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 11min
3 & Out - What's next for the Giants, NIL has ruined the NCAA Tournament, JJ Watt to call games
John continues the discussion on Russell Wilson signing with the Giants and what the signing means for the Giants as the draft gets closer, and if they should still consider drafting a QB at number 3. Next, John talks about the NCAA Tournament and how the NIL has made it so that we won't be seeing nearly as many upsets in the tournament as we have in the past. Later, he dives into CBS's decision to put JJ Watt on the number two broadcasting team for next season. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 6:00 - What's next for the Giants 25:55 - NIL 37:26 - JJ Watt to call games 50:01 - 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.

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
3 & Out - Russ goes to the Giants, What's going on with Scottie, JT has changed
John opens the podcast reacting to the breaking news that Russell Wilson has signed with the New York Giants. John talks about what Wilson signing with the Giants actually means for the organization with the draft a month away. Later, John dives into golf with this edition of Go Low. John discusses the issues surrounding Scottie Scheffler's game and if last season for Scottie is something that he will be able to replicate or was he a one year wonder. Next, he talks about how impressive Ludvig Aberg's game is, and finally, how disappointing Collin Morikawa has been acting towards the media because he hasn't been playing great. 5:11 - Giants sign Russell Wilson 19:57 - Go Low/What's going on with Scottie 25:24 - Ludvig is a stud 49:10 - 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.

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 16min
3 and Out - Cam Ward #1 Overall? Puka Nacua To Retire At 30, Mailbag
John begins by breaking down why the transfer portal has been so valuable to college footballs, not just monetarily, but for improving their draft stock and points to Cam Ward being the likely #1 overall pick as the poster child. He reacts to Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua announcing that he wants to retire from football at age 30 and wonders if this will become a common trend among younger players going forward. He explains why college wrestlers, not football players are the toughest guys on campus, and discusses the challenges faced by the Tennessee Titans when scouting and selecting the next face of their franchise with the #1 overall pick. Finally, he answers listeners questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag and hits topics whether Ashton Jeanty is too short to be a top pick, whether Kyler Murray has reached his ceiling, what traits to look for when drafting interior offensive linemen and more! (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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 13min
3 & Out - Giants sign Jameis, Bengals claim they aren't cheap, George Foreman passes away
John opens the week diving into the Giants signing Jameis Winston and discusses what this signing means for the Giants as they head into the draft. Next, John talks about the Bengals thinking that because they re-signed Chase and Tee that they aren't a cheap organization. Later, John reflects on the life of George Foreman and how he was so much more than just a great boxer. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:26 - Giants sign Jameis 10:39 - Bengals aren't cheap 20:15 - George Foreman passes away 35:15 - 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.

Mar 22, 2025 • 34min
3 & Out - Best of The Week: Bengals spend money, Vikes say "No Thanks" to Rodgers, Rule changes
This week on the podcast John discussed a bunch of of the biggest stories around the NFL starting with the Bengals locking up their two big WR's, how the Vikings told Aaron Rodgers they aren't interested, and some potential NFL rule changes. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2025 • 42min
3 & Out - What should NE do in the draft, Understanding trades, Greatest sports movies
John answers your questions in today's massive mailbag starting with what the Patriots should do in the upcoming draft, understanding how it takes two teams to make trades actually work, who the best QB in the NFL is, and what the greatest sports movie is. All that and more! 10:27 - Patriots and the draft 18:02 - Understanding trades 25:14 - Greatest sports movies 40:36 - Best QB in the NFL 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.

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
3 & Out - Vikings tell Rodgers "No, thanks", Pro Days, NFL Rule Changes
John opens the show talking about the Vikings decision to tell Rodgers that they are not interested in bringing him to Minnesota. Is this the right choice to stick with McCarthy with him coming off of a major injury and having never played a snap in the NFL? Next, John dives into Pro Days and gives his thoughts if they are beneficial for players. Later, John talks about all of the potential NFL rule changes and which ones he likes and which he doesn't. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:51 - Vikings say "No, thanks" 24:54 - Pro Days 28:33 - Rule Changes 39:46 - 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.

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 12min
3 & Out - Aaron Rodgers update, Deion wants to play more, Happy Gilmore trailer
John starts the podcast by diving into the latest update with Aaron Rodgers and how at this point in his career he's turned into more of a headache than any organization seems to want to take on and all of his drama is starting to carry over to players getting annoyed with his antics. Next, John discusses how Deion Sanders has talked about bringing in another school to practice with Colorado and then have a televised Spring Game. Later, John talks about the new trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 and how it's a very smart move to make this a straight to Netflix movie. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:43 - Aaron Rodgers update 13:05 - Deion Sanders wants more spring ball 16:07 - Bill belichick picture 19:00 - Happy Gilmore trailer 30:50 - 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.

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 16min
3 & Out - The draft is unpredictable, Bengals are spending money, Atlanta and Cousins
John opens this week on the podcast diving into how unpredictable the NFL Draft is and how you don't need to have a top pick to pick the best players as long as you have the right people evaluating the talent. Next, John talks about the Bengals paying Chase and Higgins and gives his thoughts on if he thinks that was the right decision or if they should have spent some of that money on other positions and players. After, John discusses the latest with the Falcons and Kirk Cousins and gives his take on if he thinks Kirk will be on the roster when the season starts. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:55 - The draft is unpredictable 13:26 - The Bengals are spending money 24:41 - Atlanta and Cousins 31:43 - NCAA rev share 38:12 - 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.