

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 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
3 & Out - Matt Stafford is staying in LA, Mailbag
John discusses the news from the weekend that Matt Stafford is staying in LA and if he thinks that this is the best decision or if Stafford should have left LA for the money to play in New York or Vegas. Later, John answers a bunch of your questions for this episode's massive mailbag segment. 5:04 - Matt Stafford staying in LA 10:41 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopod #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2025 • 22min
3 & Out - REACTION: 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to Commanders
John Middlekauff offers his instant reaction to the San Francisco Forty Niners trading versatile WR, Deebo Samuel, to the Washington Commanders for a 5th round draft pick and his salary. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2025 • 51min
3 & Out - Mailbag
John answers your questions during this special weekend massive mailbag episode. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #Herd Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 11min
3 & Out - Drafting the right player, Stafford and Brady meet, Fugazi Friday
John dives into the importance of drafting the right players coming out of the NFL combine and how coaches and GM's need to listen to what the doctors say regarding players' medicals even though they sometimes get it wrong. Next, John discusses the Matt Stafford-Tom Brady meet up at a private ski resort, will Myles Garrett accept a new contract in Cleveland, and the return of "Fugazi Friday." Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:46 - Listening to the doctors 14:58 - Stafford and Brady 20:47 - Myles Garrett and the Browns 24:09 - Fugazi Friday 31:55 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2025 • 45min
3 & Out - Combine update, Sean McVay speaks, What's going on with Aaron Rodgers
John discusses the latest from the combine starting with what the 49ers are going to do with Deebo and should Kyle Shanahan be at the combine to meet with players. Next, John talks about what the Rams should do with Matt Stafford and if Matt Stafford should take a pay cut to stay in LA. Later, John gives an update on the latest with Aaron Rodgers. Lastly, the NFLPA has come out with their grades for each team and owner, what does John make of the owners grades. 4:46 - Combine update 30:41 - Aaron Rodgers update 42:34 - NFLPA Grades Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #Herd Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code JOHN at Mandopodcast.com/JOHN #mandopodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
3 & Out - The latest with Myles Garrett, Banning the Tush Push, Go Low
John dives into the start of the NFL combine by discussing the latest with Myles Garrett and if the Browns will be open to trading him at some point, will the Falcons be able to trade Kirk Cousins and get out of their mistake, the latest with the 49ers, and will the "Tush Push" get banned. Later, John does a mini "Go Low" and also answers you golf questions in today's Go Low mailbag segment. 4:09 - The latest with Myles Garrett 9:05 - Will Cousin get traded 13:03 - The 49ers 22:19 - Tush Push 38:26 - Go Low/Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #Herd Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 38min
3 & Out - Massive Mailbag
John answers your questions from what it's like scouting players ahead of the NFL Draft, how teams approach the draft, why the media tends to be less negative on the west coast, and what do the Packers need to add in order to be a team that can compete for the Super Bowl. It's all here and more. 5:18 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Stafford To Giants? Bills Should Trade For Garrett, NFL Combine Preview, Is Streaming Bad For Sports? Travis Hunter Should Play CB
Colin Cowherd is joined by John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of the '3 and Out' podcast. They discuss the implications of ESPN dropping MLB and highlight the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament. The conversation turns to Matthew Stafford possibly being traded to the Giants, and they debate the best landing spots for Sam Darnold. As they preview the NFL combine, they emphasize its importance for player evaluations and ponder the Bills trading for Myles Garrett to enhance their Super Bowl chances.

Feb 22, 2025 • 34min
3 & Out - Best of the week: Rodgers out in NY, Draft talk, NFL salary cap
John's weekend best-of is back! This week John talked about the Jets decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers and where he thinks would be a good landing spot for Rodgers. He discussed the top prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, and finally, he dove into the NFL telling teams that the salary cap will be going up this season. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
3 & Out - Salary Cap goes up, Darnold could move on from Vikes, Fugazi Friday
John dives into the news of the day that the salary cap is going to be going up and because of the rise in cap money each year the NFL has made so many millionaires because of the "money-maker" that it is. Next, he dives into the plan for the Vikings to let Sam Darnold test our free agency. Lastly, the return of "Fugazi Friday". Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:27 - Business of the NFL 21:59 - Sam Darnold will hit free agency 29:31 - How to fix college football 33:01 - Fugazi Friday 40:19 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.