3 and Out with John Middlekauff Massive Mailbag
Mar 27, 2026
A wide-ranging mailbag tackles kicker draft chances, how NFL big boards are built, and the logic sportsbooks use to set Chiefs odds. Debates cover MLB schedule changes, quarterback trade decisions, and the uncertain future for Derek Carr. Personal anecdotes about sleep, golf, and live-show plans add color.
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Janikowski Training Camp Memory
- Middlekauff recounts visiting Raiders training camp and seeing Sebastian Janikowski's unique habits and physical transformation.
- Janikowski went from 'chubby, drunk' with a huge leg to jacked, chewing Copenhagen, becoming a cultural icon in a bad franchise.
Why Leagues Won't Cut Regular Season Games
- Pro leagues resist cutting games because owners want to preserve local home-game inventory and revenue streams tied to RSNs.
- Middlekauff warns the players' union and starting pitcher market would be disrupted, so owners won't reduce schedules.
Consider Media Figures For Hall Of Fame Contributor Slots
- Recognize media contributors as Hall of Fame worthy in a 'contributors' category if they've shaped the sport's culture.
- Middlekauff explicitly supports Mel Kiper's Hall of Fame inclusion for revolutionizing draft coverage.