3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John discusses the pressure and expectations facing Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and the other 2nd year QB’s, why Hunter Renfrow is the perfect piece for Josh McDaniel in his first year with the Raiders, and why Lincoln Riley and USC are set up to be an NIL superpower. 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.

John is joined by 6-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan to react to Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick winning a thrilling U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, and why the U.S Open is so different from the rest of the majors. They also discuss the brewing war between the PGA Tour and the Saudi LIV Golf Tour. 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.

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including the NFL’s shift from valuing draft picks to trading for proven stars, if Nick Sirianni giving up play calling is a problem, which new Niners players could make an impact, if PGA golfers should be getting crushed for taking shady LIV Golf cash, if the Packers offense will drop off without Davante Adams, if the worst is yet to come with the Deshaun Watson mess, if the Bills could go 17-0, why the Falcons passed on Malik Willis in the draft, and if Belichick should get the benefit of the doubt over making Matt Patricia the OC. 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.

John discusses what NFL players would command if there was a LIV Golf-style raid on NFL talent, why the Chargers going cheap on head coach with their stacked roster is a mistake, why Middlekauff is taking the L on his Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Steelers trade take, why Amazon should have given Richard Sherman the bag to call games with Al Michaels, and why Mekhi Becton busting isn’t surprising.  Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. Go to  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the continued fallout from the LIV Tour snatching more big names, including Bryson DeChambeau, and the impact of Rory McIlroy pushing back against the exodus. He also previews the U.S. Open, the LIV distraction, thoughts on the Open field and best bets with Action Network's Jason Sobel, and answers listener mailbag questions! 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.

John discusses Lamar Jackson’s decision to show up to Ravens minicamp, if Tyreek has a point with his beef about how the Chiefs used him, if Matt Ryan can have a big comeback season with the Colts, why Broncos first year head coach may need to make it to year 2, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. Go to  FanDuel for the best wagering action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including how Jalen Hurts can convince the Eagles he’s the QB of the future, if Deshaun Watson red flags should have been noticed earlier, how the Rams are able to pay so many stars under the cap, if the Broncos should be considered the AFC West favorites, if the Vikings are underrated, if anyone can challenge the Bills in the AFC East, if John has been too hard on Brandon Staley, and reasonable expectations for the Jets. 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.

John discusses the drastically changing landscape of NFL media coverage, how the Rams are able to extend Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald, and why the NFL should suspend Deshaun Watson Indefinitely. He explains why Baker Mayfield should be more self-aware, what Belichick copycat move Josh McDaniels unnecessarily made in minicamp, why Lamar Jackson can’t take a rep until he gets paid, and why Nick Bosa should play out this year. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates. Go to  FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses more bombshell announcements of PGA players defecting to the Saudi LIV Tour, Dustin Johnson resigning from the PGA Tour, why Phil would risk ruining his legacy, why Tiger passed and if LIV can succeed long term. He also discusses the LIV news, previews this week’s Canadian best bets with Action Network’s Jason Sobel. Also, Middlekauff answers your mailbag questions! 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.

John explains why a report that Matt Patricia could end up calling plays for the Patriots is a big problem, why Lamar Jackson has all the leverage in his negotiation with the Ravens, if Ryan Fitzpatrick has the broadcasting “it” factor. 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 and updates. Go to  FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.