3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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New Roster Rules; Watson Deal No-Brainer; Division Winners; 5 Biggest 2020 Questions; Rodgers vs. Love, Trubisky vs. Foles; Mailbag Sep 08, 2020

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In this episode, John discuses the biggest adjustments teams will have to make for the 2020 season with expanded rosters, and what makes Deshaun Watson worth every penny of his 4-year extension with the Texans. He also gives his division winner picks, his top 5 questions heading into the season, looks at the quarterback pictures for the Packers with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love, and the Bears with Mitchell Trubisky beating out Nick Foles, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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Blame Josh Rosen; Belichick's Huge Potential Cam Payoff; Unproven 'Steve Nash' NFL Hire Unlikely; Mailbag Sep 04, 2020

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In this episode, John explains why although he sympathizes with Josh Rosen being drafted into a bad spot in Arizona, he deserves blame for failing in Miami, why Belichick deserves credit for his "buy low" acquisition of Cam Newton, and if a rookie celebrity coach - like Steve Nash with the Nets - could work in the NFL. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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Jags Fournette/Ngakoue Fail; Le'Veon Decline; No-Name Cowboys; B1G WTF; Roll With Foles; Derwin James/Impact Injuries; Mailbag Sep 01, 2020

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In this episode, John fires through a bunch of NFL headlines, including the Jags embarrassing week of cutting Leonard Fournette and trading Yanick Ngakoue, more evidence of Le'Veon Bell's decline, Mike McCarthy's paranoia on display in the recent Cowboys scrimmage without player names or numbers, more indecision from the B1G regarding playing a season, LSU wide receiver - and #1 WR prospect - Ja'Mar Chase deciding to skip the college season, the devastating loss of Derwin James and a rash of other impact injuries across the league, and why the Bears need to start Foles over Trubisky. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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NFL Avoids Game Boycotts; Boot Dan Snyder For Bezos; Jordan Love Struggles Don't Matter; Mailbag Aug 28, 2020

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In this episode, John looks at the NFL getting yet another timing break by not having to confront the issue of players boycotting games in protest of police brutality during the season (yet), why he thinks Jeff Bezos will be the next Washington Football Team owner if Dan Snyder is forced to sell, and why he's not worried about reports of Jordan Love struggling early in Packers camp. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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NFL's Non-Bubble Works; Toxic Earl Thomas; Anti-Trey Lance Showcase; Jags Ngakoue Incompetence; Conference Winner Bets; Mailbag Aug 25, 2020

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In this episode, John looks at why the NFL can work despite not being in a 'bubble', why Earl thomas has become more of a headache than he's worth, why he thinks North Dakota State top QB prospect Trey Lance should pass on a one game showcase, why the Jags handling of the Yannick Ngakoue situation is just the latest sign of their incompetence.

He also gives his best bets for conference winners, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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NFL's Camp Media Crackdown; Tempering Rookie Hype; Missing CFB Breakout Prospects; Gronk Born Again; Mailbag Aug 21, 2020

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In this episode, John discusses the trend of NFL teams limiting media access during training camp, why rookie hype during limited training camp won't necessarily translate to Week 1, why the cancellation of college football will it harder than ever to scout next year's draft prospects, and why Gronk's year off has him rejuvenated for his first season in Tampa. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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Early Joe Judge Red Flags; Alex Smith Determination; D.K. Metcalf Breakout Star; Brady's Arians Adjustment; Mailbag Aug 18, 2020

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In this episode, John dives into the beginning of training camp by looking at some early red flags from the beginning of Joe Judge's first Giants camp, why he's inspired by Alex Smith's determination to comeback from a near leg amputation, why he thinks D.K. Metcalf is about to breakout as a superstar wide receiver, and why he thinks Tom Brady will handle the adjustment of switching from Bill Belichick's to Bruce Arians coaching style. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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Kittle/Kelce Deserve Record TE Cash; Rams/Chargers Hard Knocks Takes; McDermott Deal; Seahawks Cut GF Smuggler; Mailbag Aug 14, 2020

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In this episode, John explains why George Kittle and Travis Kelce are worth every penny of their record TE deals, gives his take on the debut episode of the Rams on HBO's Hard Knocks, Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott getting extended in Buffalo, and dives into Seattle cutting super smart rookie Kemah Siverand for trying to sneak a woman disguised as a player into the team hotel. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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CFB Wild West; SEC Wants It More; Adapting to Short NFL Camps; Bullish on Top Rookie QB's; Mailbag Aug 11, 2020

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In this episode, John tries to make sense of the chaos and uncertainty facing the future of this college football season, why the SEC's unwavering support for a season shows they just want it more, why Matt Rhule will have an advantage running, how coaches will adapt to a short NFL training camp period, the lack of the usual hype leading into the season, and why rookie QB's can succeed despite stepping into unprecedented circumstances. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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2020 Elite Assistant Advantage; 1st CFB Top 25 Reaction; Gruden Fakes COVID; Carr Fed Up; 'Hollywood' Jacked; Headlines; Mailbag Aug 07, 2020

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In this episode, John explains why he the Colts losing their offensive line coach Howard Mudd to a motorcycle accident is an absolutely massive blow to the Colts, why assistants and position coaches will be more important than ever in 2020, and reacts to the first college football Top 25 rankings. He also looks at Jon Gruden faking that he caught COVID, Derek Carr being fed up with criticism, 'Hollywood' Brown getting jacked, and other top headlines from the week. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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