3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John Middlekauff sits down with the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider, to talk all things Seahawks and NFL. Schneider starts off by explaining how he got into sports management and scouting with the Green Bay Packers when he was starting out in the NFL. Schneider speaks about how he dealt with being a young general manager, and how former head coach Pete Carroll was a valuable resource for him. Schneider discusses his head coach Mike McDonald and why he felt confident hiring him. Schneider discusses the trades of QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and WR DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Schneider speaks on signing QB Sam Darnold away from the Minnesota Vikings after his breakout year, as well as drafting QB Jalen Milroe from the university of Alabama in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Middlekauff and Schneider wrap up with the Gemini Question of the day which Schneider gives advice to his younger self. 06:20 - Schneider on how he got into sports management15:50 - Schneider on when he realized he was good at NFL business17:21 - Schneider on scouting college football20:10 - Schneider on being a young GM25:38 - Schneider on Head Coach Mike McDonald29:45 - Schneider on pressure with a young head coach31:32 - Schneider on being "the bad guy" as GM33:55 - Schneider on Geno Smith36:02 - Schneider on DK Metcalf39:28 - Schneider on salary cap spending40:54 - Schneider on Sam Darnold43:14 - Schneider on tough QB decisions44:40 - Schneider on 2025 NFL Draft picks48:33 - Schneider on Jalen Milroe Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff reacts to J.J. Spaun winning his first major at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. John revisits his previous take regarding if Cinderellas in gold are done in regards to Spaun pulling off an improbable victory. John debates whether the Oakmont course is the most difficult in America. John also reacts to Rory McIlroy's continued confrontations with the media and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf questions. 03:43 - Are Cinderella's actually dead? 06:31 - J.J. Spaun 14:39 - Oakmont is the hardest course in America 29:07 - NBC U.S. Open broadcast 29:35 - Rory McIlroy vs the Media 36:13 - Mailbag 36:42 - What's going on with Rory McIlroy? 39:50 - Unfair coverage for LIV golfers at Majors? 43:48 - Should the PGA tour consider more difficult courses? 46:02 - LIV Golf 50:40 - Benefits of finger lock grip style 52:12 - How to play a consistent 18 holes Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ohn answers all of your questions from if Aaron Rodgers is actually underrated, the latest drama with the Bengals, who was better; JJ Watt or Aaron Donald, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John talks about the evolution of Sam Darnold over his career and what we can expect from him this upcoming season in Seattle, how if Christian McCaffrey is healthy he is still a top player in the NFL and could change how the season will look for the 49ers, and how this is going to be a big year for Bryce Young who showed that he has the ability to be a quality QB in the league. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:43 - The evolution of Sam Darnold 11:23 - What's going on with CMC 15:11 - Bryce Young update 28:43 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John talks about Aaron Rodgers' first day in Pittsburgh how he has been very fortunate to be able to play with the organizations that he's played with. Next, he dives into the latest with Kirk Cousins, CJ Stroud, and Anthony Richardson and what we can expect from them this off-season. Later, John discusses Shemar Stewart's comments and how the Bengals appear to have major issues going on in their organization. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:58 - Aaron Rodgers is practices 14:49 - Cousins is at mini-camp 17:47 - CJ Stroud is throwing 19:33 - Shemar Stewart goes off 28:43 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the US Open by giving his top 5 storylines as we head into the weekend. Who does John think has a chance this weekend, who does he think will have a rough time at Oakmont, and what are some of the surprises we may see. Later, John gives you a few of his best bets for the weekend. Finally, John dives into the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions. 4:54 - Top 5 storylines at the US Open 45:09 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff,, host of “3 and Out”! They begin by recapping Colin’s vacation to Europe and they discuss some of their favorite overseas trips (3:30)! They pivot to Aaron Rodgers becoming “weird” late in his career (11:00) and that leading teams to pass on him, compare his relatively short “prime” to some other all-time great quarterbacks (14:30) and debate whether Matthew Stafford could surpass Rodgers on the list of all-time QBs if he plays 2-3 more good years of football (18:45) They address the concerns coming out of Minnesota about quarterback JJ McCarthy and whether the Vikings could be in trouble at quarterback this season (28:00). They explain why they won’t be surprised if Daniel Jones beats out Anthony Richardson for the Colts starting job (32:00) and lay out their expectations for Sam Darnold in Seattle (35:00) Colin predicts Shedeur Sanders will be starting for the Browns by week 8 (38:00) and they discuss why “rich” doesn’t fix everything in the NFL(43:00). Colin explains why Bill Belichick’s very young girlfriend isn’t something that bothers him (45:00). Finally, they discuss what they like and dislike about the LIV golf tour (55:00), debate where Phil Mickelson ranks on the all-time list of golfers (59:15) and explain why Bryson DeChambeau has made one of the great pivots from “unlikeable” to “likeable” in sports! (1:04:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast John talks about Joe Flacco's comments about how he doesn't want to be looked at as a mentor, another big win for Scottie on the PGA Tour, and a key loss for the Lions to their offense. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Rodgers has officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, stirring excitement and speculation about the team's future. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson faces a shoulder injury that could sideline him for a bit. Concerns swell for the Commanders as Terry McLaurin is absent from OTAs, raising questions about team readiness. The podcast also dives into other NFL player dynamics, addressing quarterback options and the entertainment aspect of the league, making it a must-listen for sports fans eager for the latest insights.

Join NFL General Manager John Spytek, who has an impressive background with high-profile teams. He shares his journey to becoming a GM and the lessons learned along the way. Discover his insights on drafting strategies, especially for scouting hidden gems, and hear about his unique relationship with Tom Brady. John reflects on the initial challenges of his role, the importance of mentorship, and how modern technology shapes decision-making in football. Plus, a look at the intriguing dynamic of quarterbacks and how they prepare for success.