

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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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Hour 1: NFL Draft Reaction: Bears land Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze, Falcons-Michael Penix
Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff react to the the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. Colin and John discuss the Bears landing Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze and what their future will be like in Chicago. The Falcons stunned everyone when they drafted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr after signing Kirk Cousins in Free Agency. The Broncos landed Bo Nix, Vikings got JJ McCarthy, Patriots drafted Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels went #2 to the Commanders. Which quarterback has the best future? NFL Draft went heavy on offense including Brock Bowers to the Raiders. Colin and John give their takes on the 1st Round. #Volume #Herd #3AndOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 13min
3 & Out - Mock Draft Day
John does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:29 - Mock Draft 7:15 - Bears Pick 8:44 - Commanders Pick 10:12 - Patriots Pick 11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade 14:25 - Chargers Pick 16:13 - Cardinals Pick 17:05 - Titans Picks 19:12 - Falcons Pick 21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade 24:12 - Jets Picks 28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk 35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach 45:05 - 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.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 13min
3 & Out - Broncos situation, QB's are more fun to talk about, Pats taking calls for number 3
John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not. Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:21 - The Denver Broncos 16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about 24:27 - Pats are taking calls 31:50 - Other NFL storylines 40:58 - 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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
3 & Out - Field Yates joins the podcast
John talks with longtime NFL Analyst at ESPN, Field Yates. John and Field dive into how Field got his start in the NFL, his relationship with Stephen Belichick, if the Giants should draft JJ McCarthy, what will the Patriots do at three, where Michael Penix Jr. may end up, and his hottest take for the upcoming draft. Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:40 - Field Yates 8:47 - How he got his start 17:22 - Belichick-Kraft saga 25:52 - Will the Giants from JJ 31:50 - Pats at three 34:24 - Michael Penix Jr. 37:15 - Hottest pick in the draft 42:04 - 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.

Apr 20, 2024 • 52min
3 & Out - Best of the week
John dives into his best of from the week that was with his breakdown of the top WR's in next weeks draft (4:30), who he thinks the best pass rushers are and where they would best fit in the NFL (17:27), what the Patriots and Giants should do on draft day (39:11), and how Bill Belichick was made for TV (50:34). 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.

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
3 & Out - Patriots and Giants draft room, Fugazi Friday, Mailbag
John dives into the Belichick-Kraft saga that just won't seem to end and what the real reason might be that he isn't a head coach this upcoming season. John also talks about what he thinks the Patriots and Giants might be doing when their name is called next Thursday. Later, you have your Fugazi Friday comments answered and reacted to. Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:42 - Belichick-Kraft saga 15:30 - The Patriots 19:39 - The Giants 26:53 - Fugazi Friday 43:13 - 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.

Apr 18, 2024 • 54min
3 & Out - Draft night in the NFL, Belichick on TV, The NBA bans Porter
John talks about how the NFL is such a monster in the sports world that even the draft dominates viewership over most other sporting events, and how a large reason why is because the top players getting drafted have been playing on national TV at top schools for years. John also dives into how Bill Belichick has a very bright future on TV, where Joe Alt ranks as an NFL prospect, and how the NBA has done the right thing by banning Porter for betting on the NBA. Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:25 - The NFL Draft is huge 18:12 - Belichick is great for TV 25:42 - Joe Alt's eval 30:28 - The NBA bans Porter 35:57 - 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 #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 50min
3 & Out - Pass rushers in the draft, Patriots draft needs, Mailbag
John dives into the top pass rushers in the NFL draft by breaking down the top three, where he thinks they might get drafted and where they would be a good fit. John also discusses the Patriots and should it be foregone conclusion that they are going to draft a QB when they have so many other needs as well. Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:17 - Pass rushers in the draft 9:21 - Dallas Turner 15:57 - Jared Verse 19:52 - Laiatu Latu 27:01 - The Patriots stink 34:30 - 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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
3 & Out - DeVonta Smith gets an extension, WR scouting report, holdouts, Tangent Tuesday
John dives into the contract extension that the Eagle gave DeVonta Smith and what it means for WR's and the position for the many players with upcoming contract negotiations. John also discusses the WR draft class and who he thinks has the highest upside to make an immediate impact at the top of the draft. Later, John talks about holdouts in the NFL and the latest "Tangent Tuesday." Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:17 - DeVonta Smith gets an extension 14:41 - WR scouting report 26:39 - Holdouts 30:48 - Other NFL notes 35:19 - Tangent Tuesday 45:03 - 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.

Apr 15, 2024 • 40min
Go Low - Scottie wins again, Ludvig is for real, Tiger finished all 72
John reacts to Scottie Scheffler winning The Masters for the second time and proving to the golf world that he is hands down the best player in the world. John talks about how Scottie is playing so well right now that even when he is playing his "B" game he is still better than everyone else, but will the pressure ultimately get to him the way that he has with other guys like, Rory and Jordan Spieth. Later, John dives into the emergence of Ludvig Aberg and how this kid is going to be a star in the sport. Finally, John discusses the importance of Tiger finishing the weekend and playing all 72 holes with his son next to him all weekend. 6:14 - Scottie wins The Masters 20:17 - Ludvig Aberg is a rising star 30:02 - Tiger finishes the weekend 32:31 - Other weekend notables 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.