3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John opens the week with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Should NFL players play in the Olympics when Flag Football becomes a competition, is the hype surrounding the Texans justified, and does Bryce Young have a shot at ever being a franchise QB? Those questions and more answered in this mailbag episode. 08:18 - Mailbag 13:25 - Hype surrounding the Texans 23:25 - What is Dallas doesn't re-sign Dak 26:50 - Can Bryce Young be a franchise QB 38:51 - So much Raiders hate 43:13 - Should the league get rid of the franchise tag 52:31 - NFL GM's vs. NBA GM's 56:14 - Why are the Eagles looked at as a shoe in 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.

John recaps his best of the week by diving into Xander winning The Open (6:15), Jordan Love waiting for a new deal before taking any snaps at Packers training camp (17:47) and reacting to all the hold in and hold outs with the 49ers (28:00). 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.

John dives into the latest 49ers hold out news and this time it's with Trent Williams as he waits for a new contract. How will the Trent situation affect Aiyuk's contract situation and the importance of getting them done quickly. Next, John talks about the latest with the Cowboys and Dak Prescott and why they haven't offered him a new deal, is this the beginning of the end for Russell Wilson as he's already missing time with a calf injury, and the reason as to why players ultimately hold out or hold in when waiting for a new contract. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 10:04 - Trent Williams is the latest 49ers hold out 24:51 - Russell Wilson is out 27:23 - The latest with Michael Penix 30:30 - Why players hold out 42:10 - 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.

John dives into the news that Brandon Aiyuk has reported to 49ers training and if he's used all his chips after the 49ers didn't budge when he requested a trade, when will the conversations start on a contract extension for Brock Purdy, and how should the Dolphins proceed with Tua. Later, John talks about the latest issues surrounding the Jets and how they seem to never learn, and what should be expected from Jerod Mayo in his first season with the Patriots.  Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 8:17 - Brandon Aiyuk reports to 49ers training camp 15:07 - The latest with Brock Purdy 18:45 - What will Tua do 23:28 - Other contract news 25:08 - Is it the same old Jets 29:31 - Mayo on the Patriots 41:22 - 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.

John dives into the news that Jordan Love is at Packers training camp, but isn't practicing until he gets a new contract. Is Love making the right decision even though he's really only had one good season. Later, John reacts to Aaron Rodgers joining the "Pardon My Take" podcast and opened up about about skipping OTA's and how the media made a bigger deal about it than what it really was, and finally, Joe Burrow is cleared to play and what a healthy Burrow for the entire season would mean to the Bengals. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:57 - Jordan Love isn't practicing 19:10 - Aaron Rodgers joins PMT 21:05 - John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson  25:22 - Burrow is cleared to play 34:05 - Teams training in LA 37:33 - 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.

Would Scottie Scheffler trade his season for Xander Schauffele’s? John breaks down the stellar performance that Xander put on in the final round, shooting -6 on Sunday and -9 for the tournament, as he claims his second major of the season. Is Scottie stills the best American player or has Xander taken that title with his win at Royal Troon? 8:50 - Xander wins The Open 15:36 - Is Xander the POTY 20:22 - Saturday at The Open 36:08 - 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.

John discusses the last from HBO's Hard Knocks where the Giants fail to re-sign Saquon and how they had no idea that he was going to the Eagles. Later, John answers your questions when he does a massive mailbag by diving more into the Giants, what Prime is doing in Colorado, thoughts on the College Football Playoffs, and much more. 11:18 - Hard Knocks recap 18:16 - Mailbag 24:49 - The Giants blame should fall on the Mara's 30:52 - Colorado and Deion are a big fugazi 35:59 - College Football Playoff expansion 41:06 - Where would LT get drafted in an All-Time draft 45:54 - Will SF be back in the SB 48:10 - Why is no one talking about Seattle 1:01:17 - The importance of good ownership 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.

John reacts to the news that Brandon Aiyuk has officially asked to be traded out of SF and he gives his take on if he thinks Aiyuk will eventually get traded. Later, he dives into Caleb Williams signing his rookie contract and how the NFL has changed when it comes to rookie deals, and finally John tells you which teams he thinks has the most pressure in each division. 11:40 - Brandon Aiyuk news 24:58 - Caleb Williams signs 32:30 - Teams with the most pressure 33:53 - The East 38:41 - The South 42:07 - The North 49:04 - The West 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.

John dives into the three biggest storylines heading into The Open this week starting with the importance of Scottie Scheffler winning The Open for him to be compared to Tiger Wood, what we should expect from Bryson this weekend, and which Rory will we see coming off of his meltdown at The US Open. Also, John discusses Keegan Bradley being named captain of the Ryder Cup team and if that's the right decision, and should Tiger stop entering tournaments and not play anymore. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 9:13 - The Open storylines 10:45 - Scottie or Tiger 13:36 - What this means for Bryson 16:13 - Which Rory will we see 22:19 - Ryder Cup Captain 28:58 - Colin Montgomerie on Tiger 37:59 - 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.

John dives into the first few episodes of "Hard Knocks" by talking about how they handled the Saquon Barkley situation and how if he has a big year in Philly it could mean that some people in NY could lose their job and how these episodes are showing you a "fun" side of Brian Daboll that we haven't seen in previous years. Later, John talks about Netflix's new show "Receiver" and after watching you can understand why certain coaches fall in love with specific receivers. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 11:44 - The Giants on Hard Knocks 24:22 - Brian Daboll 29:40 - Netflix's "Receiver" 41:38 - Other NFL news 50:37 - 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.