3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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.

John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. Will we start to see a shift in how much a field goal is worth, should more teams spend more money to keep players on their team, and  does having no state income tax help teams sign players. John dives into all that and more!  Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They debate reports of replacement referees possibly returning and compare risks to the 2012 lockout. The conversation covers a Browns rule proposal about future draft picks and how owners might react. They highlight De’Von Achane’s rising value and trade talk. They preview NCAA Tournament best-bet angles, hedge strategies, and an under-the-radar Arkansas run. World Baseball Classic clutch moments also get attention.

On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down a major move as Jaylen Waddle is traded to the Denver Broncos. What does this mean for Denver’s offense, and how does Waddle change the outlook in the AFC West? We also examine the Miami Dolphins’ side of the deal — why they made the move, what they gain, and how this impacts their offense moving forward. Plus, we discuss the current market for elite wide receivers, including what it could cost to acquire a player like A.J. Brown, and how teams are valuing top-tier talent at the position. We also react to the latest surrounding Maxx Crosby, including key takeaways and reactions from his recent podcast appearance. Next, a look at Matt Leinart — his perspective, relevance to today’s game, and how his experience ties into current NFL conversations. Finally, we open up the mailbag and answer your questions from around the NFL. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major quarterback trade is unpacked, exploring how Justin Fields could fit alongside Patrick Mahomes and what motivated Kansas City. The changing value of running backs in the draft and how teams adapt their RB strategies is discussed. Shorter timelines for young quarterbacks and league-wide market moves, including talk around Brandon Aiyuk, round out the conversation.

John Middlekauff reacts to the Players Championship final round. John will react to the biggest swings of the weekend, breaking news around professional golf, and much more! John wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer all of your golf questions. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major quarterback move lands Kyler Murray in Minnesota and sparks debate about fit and roster consequences. Off-field wedding drama around Dak Prescott gets a skeptical breakdown. A massive NFL mailbag tackles trades, contracts, cap quirks, draft responses, and what truly predicts sustained team success.

On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down the fallout from the Maxx Crosby trade saga and what it means for the Raiders moving forward. How did things unravel, and where does the franchise go from here after one of the biggest stories of the offseason? We also dive into several major moves around the league. The 49ers make a big addition by trading for Osa Odighizuwa, the Buffalo Bills bring in pass rusher Bradley Chubb, and the Kansas City Chiefs add another weapon by signing Kenneth Walker. Which teams made the biggest impact and how could these moves reshape the league? Plus, a fan-favorite segment makes its return as Dad Diaries is back, with new stories, laughs, and the chaos that comes with life off the field. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview of The Players and why the field is wildly unpredictable. Concerns about Rory McIlroy’s lingering back issue and its Masters implications. Examination of Scottie Scheffler’s recent slump and temperament. Betting angles on Cameron Young, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka and other contenders. Discussion of tour strategy, TV packaging, and Gary Woodland’s recovery and PTSD.

They unpack the surprise cancellation of a high-profile trade and the medical and roster implications behind it. They debate what the team should do next and how free agency strategies shape roster building. A mailbag tackles quarterback recognition, rebuilding philosophies, contract decisions, and scouting insights. The show also covers coaching, ownership influence, and the league’s weird roster rules.