

3 and Out with John Middlekauff
iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
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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Aug 5, 2022 • 1h 5min
3 and Out - Preseason Big Picture, Rodgers Trippin, Watson Appeal, Camp News
John gives some big picture preseason and training camp thoughts, including how it shows football is the ultimate meritocracy. Then, he discusses Roger Goodell making the obvious decision to appeal Deshaun Watson’s 6-game suspension, why the Brady tampering punishment is just the latest black eye for Stephen Ross, and why Aaron Rodgers tripping his face off is the latest example of why he’s not wired like the G.O.A.T’s. He also talks training camp news, including Kyler home from Cardinals camp with COVID, Hollywood Brown’s speeding arrest, Mitch Trubisky trending towards terrible with the Steelers, why Jimmy G still makes sense, and why Matt Stafford’s tennis elbow could worse news than it sounds like. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2022 • 49min
GoLow Golf - PGA Purse Bump, Wyndham Championship Preview + Best Bets
John discusses why Tony Finau’s heartfelt reaction to back-to-back tour wins resonates, and why the PGA purse bump is clearly a reaction to the LIV assault on tour talent. He also discusses the recent big jump in PGA purses, handicaps the Wyndham Championship field and talks best bets with Action Network’s Jason Sobel. Also, Middlekauff empties out the GoLow mailbag! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 7min
3 and Out - Watson Suspension, Lance Learning Curve, Deebo Deal, Hurry Up Headlines, Mailbag
John gives his report on what he saw at Niners camp, why Trey Lance struggling should be expected, why Roger Goodell pushing for a longer Deshaun Watson is a PR no brainer, if the league should revisit the Calvin Ridley gambling suspension. He also quickly touches on some other top headlines, including why Lamar Jackson needs to holdout immediately, if Deebo Samuel can dominate like a Top 5 receiver, and why Forbes’ franchise valuations are laughable. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. #herd Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2022 • 25min
3 and Out Weekend Mailbag
As training camp kicks off John answers listener questions and empties out the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2022 • 49min
3 and Out - Shorting Kyler, Lamar’s $$$, Jimmy G → Browns (?), Cowboys/Eagles NFC East
John explains why he’s shorting Kyler Murray and the Cardinals stock, why it’s time for Lamar Jackson to play hardball and holdout until he get his extension, if Jimmy G to the Browns is a realistic possibility, if the Bucs could be an unexpected disappointment, and if the Cowboys or Eagles should be favored in the NFC East. #herd Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2022 • 54min
GoLow Golf - LIV Momentum, Cam Smith Rumors, Rocket Mortgage Preview + Best Bets
John reacts to Greg Norman and LIV snag more top names from the PGA, why there’s no indication it’s slowing down, and if British Open winner Cam Smith is next. He also handicaps the Rocket Mortgage Classic field, looks back on Rory’s British Open bad beat, and ahead to the next round of LIV defections with Action Network’s Jason Sobel. Also, Middlekauff answers listener questions in the GoLow mailbag! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2022 • 49min
3 and Out - Kyler Study Time, QB Tiers, Mailbag
John explains why Kyler Murray’s mandatory film study clause in his new extension is major concern, gives his thoughts on the annual preseason QB tier rankings, and what the Packers extending Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst says about Mike McCarthy. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 14min
3 and Out - Kyler Contract Reaction + Cam Heyward on Steelers QB Battle, Tomlin Culture
John reacts to Richard Sherman joining The Volume, Kyler Murray signing a gigantic 5-year, $230 million extension, and why he would have waited until after the season to do the deal. Then, Steelers All-Pro Defensive Tackle - and host of the Not Just Football podcast - Cam Heyward joins John to discuss his offseason, how he’s approaching his younger brother Connor being drafted to Pittsburgh, his relationship as a mentor and teammate with budding superstar RB Najee Harris, what it’s like not having Big Ben at QB, his take on the battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett, how the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade showed the Steelers winning culture, why he respects how TJ Watt handled his contract “hold-in”, why he admires Mike Tomlin as a coach and a person, his take on the Ravens rivalry, the inside story between the infamous 2015 Wild Card war with the Bengals, and what it would mean to win a Super Bowl. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2022 • 39min
3 and Out - Andrew Whitworth on Retirement, McVay Impact, Goff/Stafford Transition, SB run
John is joined by former Rams All-Pro Tackle, Super Bowl champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year winner Andrew Whitworth to discuss if he's ruling out a comeback, how much the NFL has changed during his career, how he changed his approach as the league changed, what separates Sean McVay from other coaches, how he handled the transition from close friend Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford, how it all came together during the Rams Super Bowl run, and what it meant to be named Man of the Year. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2022 • 25min
GoLow Golf - British Open Reaction
John reacts to Cam Smith's Sunday charge to win the British Open, and ruin the fairytale ending for Rory McIlroy. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.