3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John dives into a story that he saw about how the Buffalo Bills window to winning a Super Bowl is closing and if that headline should have any merit, the latest with Russell Wilson and where his best fit would be, Good Morning Football is moving, and the latest edition of Fugazi Friday. Also, John is joined by former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. The guys dive into how Rick got involved with Josh Harris and Bob Meyers to help the Commanders find their new GM and head coach, drafting AP, and his retirement.  Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:38 - The Buffalo Bills window 12:06 - Chicago Bears 15:48 - Russell Wilson's latest 19:34 - Good Morning Football is moving 23:54 - Fugazi Friday 32:46 - Rich Spielman Interview 1:07:20 - 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 recaps the players that had the Franchise Tag put on them, does the tag help the player or the team, he reacts to some of the players that have gotten cut, do any teams value the running back position, what's the latest with Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson is allowed to talk with other teams. Also, John is joined by the Kansas City Chiefs GM, Brett Veach. The guys dive into how they had to win the "hard way" this year to get to the Super Bowl, what made this year's KC team different, how impressive the Chiefs defense was, and the importance of getting the Tyreek Hill trade draft picks right. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:48 - The Franchise Tag 12:20 - Cut Day 17:23 - The Running Back position 24:23 - Draft Daily 29:52 - Kirk Cousins' future 32:14 - Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick 35:00 - Russell Wilson is allowed to talk with other teams 38:57 - Brett Veach Interview 49:37 - 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 how golf is so different from other sports when it comes to winning and losing and how you can make a ton of money just by finishing in the top 15, he also discusses how the sport needs its stars to start winning more regularly, he reacts to Anthony Kim's unforgettable return to golf, and finally, John gives you some of the best bets for the coming weekend. 6:45 - Winning in golf 9:12 - Stars in the sport 17:31 - Anthony Kim returns 25:07 - Best Bets 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 early news of the day that Jason Kelce is retiring from the NFL and talks about his career going all the way back to when he was drafted, he discusses the possibility of an 18-game season and if we could really see the league go in that direction, Mike Evans re-signing with the Bucs, and the return of Topic Tuesday. Also, John is joined by the Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid. The guys dive into how this season was different from any of the other Super Bowl winning seasons, what impressed him the most from this year, and if he was surprised when the 49ers opted to take the ball in Overtime. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:26 - Jason Kelce retires 17:08 - 18-game schedule 23:25 - Bucs re-sign Mike Evans 23:45 - Draft Daily 29:12 - Topic Tuesday 35:22 - Andy Reid Interview 49:37 - 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.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start the show on a somber note following the passing of legendary NFL reporter Chris Mortensen and reflect on his life and impact in the football world. (3:30) They weigh in on the future of Kirk Cousins and why he is likely the #1 free agent domino to fall (6:00), and why Justin Fields hasn’t drawn much interest as a trade target (13:00). They talk about the latest episodes of the “Dynasty” documentary with the focus being Aaron Hernandez and why the Patriots weren’t willing to trade him away (15:30). They dive into the Steelers seemingly being willing to lower their high standards if they stick with Kenny Pickett (26:30) and why signing Russell Wilson makes sense for Mike Tomlin’s team (32:00). They point to Washington as next year’s “surprise” team (38:00) and debate the draft status of Michael Penix Jr. (42:00). They look at the Jets rough o-line situation (57:00) and Aaron Rodgers’ suspect choices for teammates (1:02:00) and predict more turbulence ahead for gang green. (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.

John wraps up his time at the combine by discussing his main takeaways from the week. He dives into the similarities between the Chiefs and Ravens organizations and how unsurprising it is that those teams are successful, how the Texans have built themselves a quality team, and the importance of teams being realistic about the players getting drafted. Later, John sits down with the Bucs GM, Jason Licht to discuss the impressive season that Tampa Bay had, the resurrection of Baker Mayfield, and whether the Bucs will be able to re-sign Mike Evans. Lastly, NBC's Matthew Berry joins John to dive into the history of Fantasy Football and how he has made a career of a game that he started playing when he was 17, what is the highest buy-in league that he knows of, and what's the most intense league that he's heard of. 5:36 - Similarities between KC and Baltimore 14:39 - What makes a good head coach 17:47 - Houston is turning into a great organization 24:46 - Teams need to be realistic about draft players 33:37 - Jason Licht Interview 34:39 - How impressive was Baker 39:08 - Mike Evans' future 46:13 - Matthew Berry Interview 48:10 - The History of Fantasy Football 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 is still at the combine and gives his take on the latest with Justin Fields and the Bears, who he thinks Washington will take at number two, and who are some big name players that we could see get traded this off-season. Later, John sits down with the Eagles GM, Howie Roseman to discuss the rough ending to the season and the importance of being at the combine for the Eagles organization. Lastly, PFT's Mike Florio stops by and talks with John about the "Big Dom" situation, if all the coaches should be at the combine to meet with players, will Bill Belichick be back in the NFL this year or next, and which big name player he thinks is going to be traded. 5:22 - Fields is done in Chicago 8:05 - Who will go number 2 10:31 - Will a star get traded 15:50 - Does anyone care about Russ 27:00 - Howie Roseman 27:58 - Eagles and the combine 33:10 - Mike Florio 34:00 - Mike doubles down on Big Dom 37:30 - Should all coaches be at the combine 41:39 - Fields and the Bears 46:57 - Crazy that Belichick isn't in the league 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 is in Indy and sits down with Albert Breer of The MMQB. John and Albert dive into the worst call he's ever gotten from a coach, GM, or owner based on something he reported, how he thinks Caleb Williams is going to do in the NFL and if there are any flags the Bears should be worried about, what will Washington do at number 2, and how surprising it is that Bill Belichick isn't in the NFL. 5:54 - Albert Breer Interview 7:46 - Worst call he's ever gotten 16:35 - Caleb Williams breakdown 22:09 - What will the Commanders do at number two 25:34 - What's going on in SF 37:32 - Marvin Harrison breakdown 49:10 - Belichick is out of the NFL 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 is in Indy at the NFL Combine and dives into the importance of the combine for organizations, what teams look to accomplish while in Indy, what role the actual players play while at the combine, and if it's important for the players to have a fast 40 time. Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:29 - Combine Preview 7:05 - The importance of the combine 13:50 - The players role at the combine 22:05 - Mailbag 23:46 - Would the Panthers have drafted Caleb Williams 25:08 - What should the Commanders and Titans look to do in free agency 31:34 - What does SF off-season look like 36:22 - Topic Tuesday Idea 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.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! Colin starts by giving his review of his airline experience during his recent vacation (3:30), and they both give their reaction to the Patriots “Dynasty” documentary on AppleTV+ (7:30). They explore the ramifications of the NFL’s massive jump in salary cap (18:15) and the reasons why the Packers have drafted and developed players better than almost any other team for decades (25:30). They contrast the problems the NBA and MLB have with overpaying average players to the system in the NFL (40:00), and why Roger Goodell has done such an incredible job managing the NFL and its brand (44:00).  Finally, Colin explains why Steve Kerr’s body of work has put him into Colin’s” top 5 guys” in NBA history (54:00) and tells a strange story that involves mistaken identity…and Taylor Swift (01:00:30).. (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.