

3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.
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Jun 19, 2020 • 53min
Shanahan Big Contract Pressure; 2020 Scouting/Front Office Craziness; Jamal Adams Demands; Deebo's Foot; Fauci Downer
In this episode, Middlekauff thinks Kyle Shanahan needs to put together a string of consistent winning seasons to prove he's the next all-time great NFL coach. He also breaks down some of the unique challenges NFL scouts and front offices will face in the 2020 season, looks at the headlines from around the league - including Deebo Samuel's broken foot - and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 2min
Zeke Gets Corona, Media Season Negativity; Clowney's Delusional; Crucial Quarantine Workouts; Gundy Escapes Cancellation; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff gives his take on Ezekiel Elliott testing positive for coronavirus, Kyle Shanahan's contract extension with the Niners, Jadeveon Clowney overestimating his market, why the teams that make the maximize their quarantine workouts will have a huge advantage when training camp starts. He also looks at some of the top headlines, including Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy escaping with his job after getting called out by his star running back, and answers listener questions in a massive Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2020 • 49min
Reggie Bush's Punishment Never Fit The Crime; Massive Middlekauff Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Reggie Bush's punishment never fit the crime, and why he shouldn't have ever had to step away from the program. He also answers listener questions in a massive Middlekauff Mailbag.Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 2020 • 58min
NFL vs. Trump; Training Camp Corona Protocols; Dalvin Cook Holdout; Dabo, Iowa Heat; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Roger Goodell siding with NFL players, what it means in the re-escalated fight with Donald Trump, and how the recently released league training camp protocols will drastically change how training camps will be executed. He also discusses the pushback Dabo Swinney and Iowa football are receiving for not being sensitive to the protests, and Dalvin Cook's holdout threat, and other headlines, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2020 • 49min
Teammates Throw Brees a Lifeline; Team Facility Training Camps; Kuechly's GM Track; Headlines; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the massive backlash against Drew Brees for his comments about kneeling for the national anthem, why he should have read the room in this moment of national protest, and his teammates throwing him a lifeline by accepting his apology. He also discusses the NFL's decision to have teams hold training camps at team facilities, looks at some of the non-Drew Brees related headlines, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2020 • 38min
Thoughts On Protests; Ruggs' Mystery Injury; Kittle's Value; JT Daniels' Georgia Future; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff gives his thoughts on the nationwide protests of the murder of George Floyd, and differentiating between sincere protesters and looters. He also dives into some football headlines, including news of Henry Ruggs sustaining an unspecified injury, George Kittle fighting for more than tight end money, and if former star USC recruit JT Daniels can finally live up to his potential at Georgia, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2020 • 52min
NFL Feeding Off MLB, NBA Uncertainty; Top 5 Offseason Moves; Clowney Turns Down Brownies; Headlines; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how the NBA and MLB uncertainty about getting back on the field will feed the NFL monster, gives his top 5 offseason moves, and looks at Jadeveon Clowney turning down the Browns and other top stories from around the league. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2020 • 47min
'The Match' Reaction; New Brady/Manning Perspective; Tiger's Greatness; XL Middlekauff Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to The Match II, explains why it was such compelling TV, the authenticity of Brady and Manning being completely out of their element, and why he thinks Tiger looks ready to roll once the tour gets started. He also answers listener questions in an XL edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2020 • 54min
Saints Actions On Taysom Hill Louder Than Words; Middlekauff's Elite 8 NFL Rankings (Top 4 NFC/AFC); Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Saints actions on Taysom Hill say they don't believe in him as a starter, and debuts his top four AFC and NFC teams with his Elite 8 rankings. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2020 • 1h 2min
Big NFL Season Optimism; Bad Arrest Headlines; Rooney Rule Flaws; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff thinks there's more momentum that an NFL season is going to happen than at anytime since the beginning of the Corona quarantine, why a week with several high profile arrests is a product of the lack of OTA's, and why new proposed changes to the Rooney Rule won't produce more minority head coaches. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


