
3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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 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.

Mar 17, 2025 • 58min
Colin Cowherd Podcast - March Madness Preview, Rodgers Decision Looming, 49ers Rebuild, Bears Trending Up?
Colin starts by previewing March Madness, why the SEC is clearly the conference to beat after a record 14 teams made the tournament, and makes his prediction for the winner of the big dance (2:30)! Then he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with the SEC’s ascendence in basketball in the past decade, why the injection of huge money to the conference from football revenues have been a boon to their other sports programs and why the travel schedule for the former Pac-12 schools in the Big Ten is a huge disadvantage (7:00). They pivot to the NFL and what to expect from a 49ers team that finally hit the reset button after making trades and cutting key players as a contract extension for Brock Purdy looms (14:30). They discuss why the Bears making several moves to address their offensive line shows that the franchise is getting a much needed change of culture under head coach Ben Johnson and are headed in the right direction (28:15). They break down some of free agent signings that puzzled them, why the Cooper Kupp contract made no sense and what to make of the Seahawks after swapping out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold (35:00). They review the options for Aaron Rodgers next team and Colin explains why the Steelers would be his LAST choice and John says Rodgers should be begging Kevin O’Connell for the opportunity to quarterback the Vikings (40:45). Finally, they discuss Jim Harbaugh’s strategy of overdrafting offensive lineman, why the Chiefs struggles on the O-line will cause them to take a step back in 2025, and Colin explains why he LOVES the Najee Harris signing by the Chargers (1:00:00). (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.

Mar 15, 2025 • 40min
3 & Out - Best of The Week: 49ers lose more guys, Eagles offseason, Free Agency
This week on the podcast John discussed a bunch of free agency and how the 49ers have lost a ton of players, how despite the Eagles losing players they still have one of the best GM's in the league and fans shouldn't lose faith, and if the NFL free agency is overrated. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2025 • 57min
3 & Out - Is Free Agency overrated, Mac Jones to the 49ers, Fugazi Friday
John dives into free agency and questions if free agency in the NFL is overrated compared to the other leagues because so few big names in the NFL actually become free agents. Next, John discussed Mac Jones signing with the 49ers and how Jones signing in SF is the league coming full circle. Later, John does his latest installment of "Fugazi Friday." Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:52 - Is Free Agency overrated in the NFL 16:10 - Mac Jones to the 49ers 35:09 - Fugazi Friday 38:33 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2025 • 54min
3 & Out - Eagles lose a bunch, latest with the Vikings, 49ers purge
John dives into the Eagles and how they've lost a ton of players to free agency, but a team with a great GM losing a bunch of players doesn't have the same effect as a team without a quality front office losing players. Next, John discusses the latest with the Vikings and how they appear to be going all in and backing JJ to run their offense. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:30 - Eagles lose a bunch 11:41 - Vikings update 24:21 - 49ers purge 37:24 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2025 • 49min
3 & Out - 49ers make more cuts, Daniel Jones goes to Indy, Tiger needs another surgery
John dives into the 49ers and how they continue to make more cuts to their team and how he doesn't understand how the 49ers expect to be competitive when they are getting rid of so many players that have been impactful. Next, John discusses the Colts signing Daniel Jones and how Anthony Richardson has fallen so much if the Colts feel that Daniel Jones could be a better QB than Richardson. Later, John talks about Tiger Woods needing surgery to repair a torn achilles and how he continues to get more and more injured as he gets older. After, he dives into the Players Championship and gives you his best bets for this weekend. 6:30 - 49ers cut another 19:17 - Daniel Jones goes to Indy 30:08 - Aaron Rodgers update 41:10 - Go Low Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2025 • 49min
3 & Out -Seattle signs Darnold, Bears approach in free agency, State of the 49ers
John dives into the start of free agency talking about some of the biggest moves starting with the Seattle Seahawks trading Geno and signing Sam Darnold and why he thinks that is the right decision. Next, John talks about the difference of how the Bears have approached free agency this year compared to last and how they are doing everything to set Caleb up to succeed. Later, John discusses the big name trades that have taken place and which moves he likes and which moves have made him scratch his head. Lastly, John talks about the state of the 49ers. 6:03 - Seattle signs Darnold 17:05 - Bears approach in FA 24:49 - Big name trades 28:06 - Tunsil goes to DC 32:08 - Bucs re-sign Godwin 38:25 - Patriots are signing real players 42:29 - Giants are in trouble 48:29 - State of the 49ers Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 2025 • 35min
3 & Out - Eagles are on a roll, Raiders extend Max Crosby, WR market
John discusses the early moves that the Eagles have made and how they couldn't be having a better off-season and seem to be on the right track to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Next, John dives into the Raiders move to re-sign Max Crosby and how this move shows that the Raiders want to win now. He also talks about DK Metcalf requesting a trade and how the WR market this off-season is going to be wide open. 4:21 - Eagles are on a roll 10:47 - Raiders extend Crosby 13:35 - DK asks for a trade 26:06 - The Bears 32:41 - Who will have the number 1 pick Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2025 • 51min
Go Low - Golf is getting real, Golf Parlay, Saquon staying in Philly
John opens the show talking about how it's really starting to feel like golf season. This weekend we will see the majority of the top players in the world during this weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitation and John dives into what he thinks we'll see. John, gives you his best bets for this weekend and a paraly that could win you some money. Later, he answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. Later, John dives into the Eagles giving Saquon Barkley a contract extension making him the highest paid running back in the league. 3:49 - Golf is back 9:46 - This week's parlay 26:30 - Mailbag 44:08 - Saquon gets an extension Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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