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Aug 23, 2025
John Middlekauff, host of the "3 and Out" podcast, joins the conversation to discuss the precarious position of the Dallas Cowboys as they head into the season, emphasizing the risks associated with Dak Prescott's health. They dive into the potential expansion of the college football playoffs to 24 teams and what that means for the sport. The discussion also touches on the Chicago Bears, analyzing expectations for Caleb Williams and the team's prospects under new head coach Ben Johnson in a pivotal season.
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Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
- Colin advises limiting playoff expansion to avoid matchups where small teams have no chance against deeper rosters.
- He recommends protecting game quality over purely adding more television product.
Evaluate A Season Game-By-Game
- John and Colin map the Bears' schedule game-by-game to estimate realistic outcomes.
- They imply that evaluating each matchup and setting modest expectations helps judge coaching impact in year one.
Winning Season Means Progress
- John calls a 9-8 season for the Bears a clear success after staff turnover and drafting.
- He argues playing meaningful games all season is valuable even if the team misses playoffs.