

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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Mar 15, 2025 • 40min
3 & Out - Best of The Week: 49ers lose more guys, Eagles offseason, Free Agency
This week on the podcast John discussed a bunch of free agency and how the 49ers have lost a ton of players, how despite the Eagles losing players they still have one of the best GM's in the league and fans shouldn't lose faith, and if the NFL free agency is overrated. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2025 • 57min
3 & Out - Is Free Agency overrated, Mac Jones to the 49ers, Fugazi Friday
John dives into free agency and questions if free agency in the NFL is overrated compared to the other leagues because so few big names in the NFL actually become free agents. Next, John discussed Mac Jones signing with the 49ers and how Jones signing in SF is the league coming full circle. Later, John does his latest installment of "Fugazi Friday." Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:52 - Is Free Agency overrated in the NFL 16:10 - Mac Jones to the 49ers 35:09 - Fugazi Friday 38:33 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2025 • 54min
3 & Out - Eagles lose a bunch, latest with the Vikings, 49ers purge
John dives into the Eagles and how they've lost a ton of players to free agency, but a team with a great GM losing a bunch of players doesn't have the same effect as a team without a quality front office losing players. Next, John discusses the latest with the Vikings and how they appear to be going all in and backing JJ to run their offense. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:30 - Eagles lose a bunch 11:41 - Vikings update 24:21 - 49ers purge 37:24 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2025 • 49min
3 & Out - 49ers make more cuts, Daniel Jones goes to Indy, Tiger needs another surgery
John dives into the 49ers and how they continue to make more cuts to their team and how he doesn't understand how the 49ers expect to be competitive when they are getting rid of so many players that have been impactful. Next, John discusses the Colts signing Daniel Jones and how Anthony Richardson has fallen so much if the Colts feel that Daniel Jones could be a better QB than Richardson. Later, John talks about Tiger Woods needing surgery to repair a torn achilles and how he continues to get more and more injured as he gets older. After, he dives into the Players Championship and gives you his best bets for this weekend. 6:30 - 49ers cut another 19:17 - Daniel Jones goes to Indy 30:08 - Aaron Rodgers update 41:10 - Go Low Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2025 • 49min
3 & Out -Seattle signs Darnold, Bears approach in free agency, State of the 49ers
John dives into the start of free agency talking about some of the biggest moves starting with the Seattle Seahawks trading Geno and signing Sam Darnold and why he thinks that is the right decision. Next, John talks about the difference of how the Bears have approached free agency this year compared to last and how they are doing everything to set Caleb up to succeed. Later, John discusses the big name trades that have taken place and which moves he likes and which moves have made him scratch his head. Lastly, John talks about the state of the 49ers. 6:03 - Seattle signs Darnold 17:05 - Bears approach in FA 24:49 - Big name trades 28:06 - Tunsil goes to DC 32:08 - Bucs re-sign Godwin 38:25 - Patriots are signing real players 42:29 - Giants are in trouble 48:29 - State of the 49ers Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 2025 • 35min
3 & Out - Eagles are on a roll, Raiders extend Max Crosby, WR market
John discusses the early moves that the Eagles have made and how they couldn't be having a better off-season and seem to be on the right track to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Next, John dives into the Raiders move to re-sign Max Crosby and how this move shows that the Raiders want to win now. He also talks about DK Metcalf requesting a trade and how the WR market this off-season is going to be wide open. 4:21 - Eagles are on a roll 10:47 - Raiders extend Crosby 13:35 - DK asks for a trade 26:06 - The Bears 32:41 - Who will have the number 1 pick Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2025 • 51min
Go Low - Golf is getting real, Golf Parlay, Saquon staying in Philly
John opens the show talking about how it's really starting to feel like golf season. This weekend we will see the majority of the top players in the world during this weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitation and John dives into what he thinks we'll see. John, gives you his best bets for this weekend and a paraly that could win you some money. Later, he answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. Later, John dives into the Eagles giving Saquon Barkley a contract extension making him the highest paid running back in the league. 3:49 - Golf is back 9:46 - This week's parlay 26:30 - Mailbag 44:08 - Saquon gets an extension Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2025 • 52min
3 & Out - Bengals franchise Higgins, Jets and Adams looking to split, Deebo lands on DC
John dives into the news of the day that the Bengals are placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins and why this is the right decision if the Bengals want to get back to another Super Bowl. Next, John talks about the Jets and how they are looking to cut or trade Adams after an awful season in NY. After, he dives into how Deebo landing in Washington and leaving the 49ers could ultimately be a win-win for both sides. Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:19 - Bengals tag Higgins 10:14 - Jets looking to trade Adams 12:17 - Deebo lands in DC 15:12 - Eagles to release Slay 19:57 - Microsoft 30:31 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2025 • 59min
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Eagles Face TOUGH Roster Decisions, Will Cowboys Draft a QB? Deebo Trade, Jimmy Johnson’s Legacy
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk NFL! They start with Matthew Stafford deciding to stay in LA, debate whether the Rams asking price of a 1st round pick was too steep, and explain why Stafford would be crazy to leave the Rams in pursuit of more money (2:45). They discuss the pending roster cuts the Eagles are facing after their Super Bowl win and debate whether the Eagles should keep linebacker Zack Baun or wide receiver A.J. Brown or cut/trade both in order to keep their dominant offensive and defensive lines intact (10:30). They talk about how the infusion of NIL money has changed the game when drafting “celebrity quarterbacks” from college and why it’s given more leverage to prospects, and whether Shedeur Sanders could overplay his hand in that environment (17:30). They discuss Jerry Jones’ skipping his typical press conference at the combine after the Deebo Samuel to the Commanders move, why Dak’s contract will sink America’s Team and why Dallas might draft a quarterback in an early round (28:45). They break down why the ambiguity surrounding Sam Darnold’s future is just the Vikings doing Sam a “solid” after a great season, and predict the Vikings will end up rolling with J.J. McCarthy (38:00). They discuss the top quarterback prospects and why their landing spot will matter and compare them to recent prospects with tremendous physical gifts like Jalen Milroe and Anthony Richardson, and why those types of prospects rarely hit (41:15). They talk about the legacy of Jimmy Johnson after announcing his retirement from broadcasting at FOX and why as both a coach and broadcaster, he’s had a lasting impact on the NFL (50:00). Finally, Colin addresses the “California Haters” ahead of his move to Chicago and asks John about his move out of California to Arizona, whether he has any regrets and whether the state will have to make changes in order to continue being an engine of innovation (1:00:45). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
3 & Out - Matt Stafford is staying in LA, Mailbag
John discusses the news from the weekend that Matt Stafford is staying in LA and if he thinks that this is the best decision or if Stafford should have left LA for the money to play in New York or Vegas. Later, John answers a bunch of your questions for this episode's massive mailbag segment. 5:04 - Matt Stafford staying in LA 10:41 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GOLOW at Mandopodcast.com/GOLOW #mandopod #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


