3 and Out with John Middlekauff

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Browns' lackluster MNF win over the Jets, why it's clear that Freddie Kitchens is a liability, why the Steelers' trading a 1st rounder for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami could backfire big-time, why the Patrick Mahomes/Steph Curry comparison is more accurate than ever, why Brees and Big Ben getting injured is the norm compared to Brady, why Julio Jones' new deal won't set a trend for more NBA type deals, his notes from Week 2, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to Cam and the Panthers dropping to 0-2 after a TNF loss to the Bucs, why Cam's days as Carolina's starter are numbered, why Belichick would bother signing the exhausting Antonio Brown, why Lamar Jackson's Week 1 explosion against the Dolphins needs some context, why Chip Kelly is stealing money from UCLA at this point. He also makes his Week 2 NFL picks, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Week 1 MNF doubleheader, including the Texans inexplicable late defensive calls against the Saints and Derek Carr's statement game against the Broncos. He also gives his take on Belichick stealing Antonio Brown, why Kellen Moore is a sure-fire coaching star, why the Browns' implosion was a reflection on Freddie Kitchens being overwhelmed, quick hits from the CFB and NFL weekend, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Bears' bad night against the Packers, why Mitch Trubisky isn't good enough to entirely skip playing in the preseason, what's next for the Raiders and Antonio Brown after his altercation with GM Mike Mayock, why Jerry Jones stays true to form by paying Zeke, and if Jared Goff is as elite a franchise quarterback as his new contract says, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how Bill O'Brien and the Texans blew it by waiting to deal Jadaveon Clowney until right before the season, why Melvin Gordon playing the victim during his holdout isn't going to get him paid, why the Dolphins' 'Process' style tank job isn't guaranteed to work in the NFL 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains how teams have their rosters set well before the final cut down day, why Dan Snyder's dumpster fire organization when you look at his highly competent business successes that landed him the team in the first place, why there's so much pressure on Oregon to prop up a weak Pac-12, why Tony Romo could break the bank by heading to the MNF booth, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff gives his thoughts on Andrew Luck's bombshell retirement decision, why his decision isn't surprising given his injuries, why he's betting on Colts GM Chris Ballard to succeed despite losing his star QB, the ripple effect of Luck's decision on players and in the standings, his thoughts on this weekend's Miami/Florida college kickoff, NFL preseason, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at why the disaster Canada preseason game - played on an 80-yard field - is completely the fault of the Raiders, how the contract negotiations between Zeke Elliot and Jerry Jones have gotten extremely personal, why it's time for Jerry to play hardball, why Baker needs to balance being real' with creating unnecessary problems with his comments, why Jim Harbaugh's comment accusing the SEC of cheating is weak, gives his rapid fire takes looks at the biggest 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Jimmy Garoppolo struggling in limited preseason MNF action, why the pressure is on Jimmy G and Kyle Shanahan to get results, why Mike Mayock is fed up with Antonio Brown, but is powerless to do anything about it; why the Giants' meddling ownership has made the franchise dysfunctional, why it's ridiculous for Ezekiel Elliott over Jerry Jones' "Zeke Who?" comment, 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.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why he is out on Cardinals wonder boy head coach Kliff Kingsbury's spread offense succeeding in the pros, why, why Bill O'Brien has proven he's a bad GM during his interim stint with the Texans, how the freak out over Jimmy Garoppolo's five practice INT's shows how obsessed the culture is for football, why the social acceptance of gambling and weed is similar, 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.