3 and Out with John Middlekauff Fanatics Flag Football Reaction, Raiders Future, March Madness & NFL Outlook
Mar 23, 2026
Reacts to Fanatics flag football highlights and questions how the product could grow. Discusses Mark Davis, Raiders valuation, and ownership choices shaping the franchise. Breaks down March Madness shocks, NIL and transfer portal effects on brackets. Looks at the Ravens’ season outlook, NFL schedule implications, and quarterback contract and backup risks.
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Tom Brady Still Hungry For Football
- Tom Brady clearly still craves playing football and his flag football clips reveal that passion returning instantly.
- John Middlekauff uses Brady's back-of-end-zone dime and sidestep plays to show elite competitive drive despite retirement.
Find A Passion That Sustains Long Work
- Find a passion you can work at long-term because passion sustains effort beyond money and boredom.
- Middlekauff advises this after describing how passion made Tom Brady and himself keep working weekends and late nights.
Flag Football Creates Highlights And Injury Risk
- Fanatics Flag Football can create compelling moments but poses real injury risk to paid NFL players joining casual events.
- Middlekauff points to Joe Burrow 360 clip and the danger of non-contact-looking plays causing ACL/Achilles injuries.