3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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Apr 10, 2020 • 46min

Talkative Tom; Legit Tua Concerns; Another Bad Bill O'Brien Trade; Draft Hack Paranoia; Headlines; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses Tom Brady's extended interview with Howard Stern, if he'll continue to be more talkative during the season, the debate heating up around Tua's medicals heading into the draft, and why John has some serious questions about his NFL potential aside from the injury questions. He also looks at Bill O'Brien's latest head scratching trade, 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.
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Apr 7, 2020 • 46min

'Virtual Draft' Thoughts; Free Agency and Draft Quarantine Risers/Fallers; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Roger Goodell's virtual NFL Draft rules, how teams will manage it, how trades could be impacted, and the biggest NFL Draft and free agency risers and fallers due to the Corona quarantine eliminating pro days, workouts, and medical evaluations. He also 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.
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Apr 3, 2020 • 49min

Hard Times; Aldon Smith Risk/Reward; Exec Free Agency Takes; Tua Medicals; Headlines; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the dark reality of the massive job losses and far reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the huge risk/reward with the Cowboys signing former Pro Bowl pass rusher Aldon Smith, and the most revealing GM comments on free agency from Mike Sando's (The Athletic) recent article. He also looks at the top headlines from around the league 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.
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Mar 31, 2020 • 50min

Coronavirus Draft Obstacles/Opportunity; Brady/Tampa Tinder Dating; Mini Mock; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why NFL GM's complaining through the media should just shut up and get ready, why Tampa is a short term rebound relationship for Tom Brady after a long marriage to New England, and recaps today's biggest headlines. He also mocks the first half of the first round of the draft 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.
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Mar 27, 2020 • 52min

Peyton's MNF Stiff Arm; Cam Deserved Better From Carolina; Rhule Red Flags; XXL Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Peyton Manning would have been a guaranteed superstar MNF analyst, why his passing on the gig looks like he wants to run a team, why he has questions Matt Rhule's readiness in Carolina based on how they handled the release of Cam Newton and some other early decisions. He also 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.
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Mar 24, 2020 • 1h 1min

Belichick/Brady New Outlook; Offseason Innovation Race; Cut Cam; Headlines; Signings; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff checks in from quarantine to look at why Belichick and Brady divorce won't negatively impact either of their legacies, their race against each other to reach another Super Bowl, and the organizational obstacles that teams will have to overcome if OTA's are cancelled. He also looks at some recent deals, headlines, signings 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.
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Mar 20, 2020 • 47min

NFL's Brady/Belichick Void; Philly vs. Dallas Deals; Gurley Cut; Cam Limbo; Headlines; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff dives into Brady's decision to leave Belichick for the Bucs, the void that's left for the NFL now that they've split, why Philly's smarter approach to contracts gives them the long-term advantage over Dallas in the NFC East, his thoughts on the Rams moving on from Todd Gurley, Cam Newton being left in limbo in Carolina. He also runs down other headlines and transactions from around the league, 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.
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Mar 17, 2020 • 60min

Free Agency Timing; Hopkins vs. Diggs Trades; Bill O GM Malpractice; Full Trade/Signing Rundown; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff thinks the NFL's free agency period feels off in the midst of the unprecedented Coronavirus impact, and why the NFL continuing with free agency in the midst of the panic feels weird. He also runs down Bill O'Brien's GM malpractice with the DeAndre Hopkins trade, his take on the Stefon Diggs, DeForest Buckner trades, other signings on an insanely active off season day 1. He also discusses how the Coronavirus impacts QB's changing teams, why 2020 will make or break Baker Mayfield, 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.
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Mar 13, 2020 • 49min

Coronavirus Impact On NFL Draft and Free Agency

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the massive societal impact of Covid-19 Coronavirus, how it will impact the NFL Draft and free agency, why pushing everything back is the right move, how pro day cancellations will affect draft evaluations, and why this disruption will further separate the well run franchises from the bad ones. He also 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.
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Mar 10, 2020 • 58min

CBA Latest; XFL Crossover Potential; Free Agent vs. Draft WR's; Dak's Price; Tua Stock; Mailbag

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the latest developments in the Owners/NFLPA CBA negotiations, if the NFL can use some of the XFL's unique broadcast innovations to enhance their TV product, the pros and cons of paying a free agent wide receiver or drafting one in an absurdly deep draft class, and looks at some of the biggest headlines from around the league, including Dak's price tag and Tua's draft stock. He also 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.

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