3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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The Vikings FIRE Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Raiders HIRE Klint Kubiak, Cardinals FINALLY hire a HC Feb 02, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff opens the show talking about the Vikings surprisingly firing their GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and why if this was going to happen, waiting until February was a very interesting decision. Next, John discusses the Raiders hiring Klint Kubiak and why he feels that this is the right move for Vegas. Finally, John dives into the Cardinals hiring Mike LaFleur in what looks like a very "meh" hire for Arizona. All that and more.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

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Joe Brady introduced in Buffalo, Jimmy Haslam MAD at people, Fugazi Friday Jan 30, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the Bills introducing Joe Brady and how impressive Brady sounded when talking with the media by giving a lot of praise for Sean McDermott and crediting him for getting Buffalo to where they are today. Next, John talks about the Browns owner, Jimmy Haslam getting upset at people for being critical of the Browns organization for how they have handled the head coaching search. Later, the return of "Fugazi Friday".

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Browns found their "gap" coach, Why McCarthy gets no respect, Mailbag Jan 29, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the Browns hiring Todd Monken and how this hiring smells like it's just a gap coach that is filling the role until Cleveland finds its NEXT coach. Next, John talks about Mike McCarthy and how he doesn't understand why he isn't getting any respect around the NFL.

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Bills hire Joe Brady, Brian Daboll joins Robert Saleh's staff, Belichick NOT going to the HOF Jan 28, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the Bills hiring Joe Brady as the team's new Head Coach and talks about why this hiring was very bold for the Bills and how it could have an impact on Josh Allen's career. Next, he talks about Brian Daboll getting hired as the OC on Robert Saleh's staff. Later, John discusses Bill Belichick not getting elected into the Hall Of Fame on the first ballot and how that is an embarrassment for the NFL.

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The emergence of Sam Darnold, Patriots HR with Mike Vrabel, Mailbag Jan 27, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the emergence of Sam Darnold with the Seahawks and how the Vikings made a huge mistake by letting him leave after last season. Next, John discusses the mistake that the Titans made by firing Mike Vrabel and how lucky the Patriots got by him being available and hiring him.

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AFC and NFC Championship REACTION, McCarthy to the Steelers, What's going on in Cleveland Jan 26, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the Seahawks-Rams game that saw the Seahawks soar past LA 31-27 to advance to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2014. John talks about how impressive Seattle has been all season and how Sam Darnold has been extremely impressive.

Next, John dives into the AFC Championship game that had the weather play a key role in the Patriots 10-7 win over the Broncos. John talks about the decision making that may have cost the Broncos a chance to be in the Super Bowl.

06:38 - Seattle beats the Rams

25:15 - Patriots - Broncos

40:20 - Steelers are not rebuilding

51:02 - What are the Browns doing

54:05 - Bills coaching search

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Darnold Is Super Bowl Bound, Sean Payton’s Huge Mistake, NFC Is The Superior Conference, Mike McCarthy Lands Steelers Job Jan 26, 2026

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL conference championship games.

They start with the Seahawks beating the Rams in a heavyweight fight style shootout and Colin highlights the special teams lapses by the Rams as the reasons Seattle won the game (2:00). They give huge credit to Sam Darnold for two outstanding back-to-back seasons resulting in a Super Bowl appearance and being the winningest quarterback in the league since he took over for the Vikings (8:45).

Colin argues that the NFC was the superior conference all year and points to the Rams roster that lost as evidence (28:45).

They move to the Patriots beating the Broncos 10-7 in a blizzard and Colin argues the game was useless once the weather started (32:45). They agree that Sean Payton made a huge mistake not kicking a chip shot field goal in the first half to go up 10-0. Colin argues that if Bo Nix plays, Denver wins the game (41:00).

Finally, they discuss the hire of Mike McCarthy as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers (47:00).

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AFC and NFC Championship Weekend Preview Jan 23, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the big weekend in the NFL and previews both games. John also discusses the top storylines and a few of the things that he finds the most interesting heading into Sunday.

Later, John is joined by betting guru Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming NFL games. They dive into all the action, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors.

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Bills presser was WILD, Bakers gets MAD, 49ers Practice Facility Jan 22, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the wild press conference with the Bills owner and GM, where we learned why Bills owner Terry Pegula doesn't talk to the media very often. Next, John reacted to some of the other coaching news around the NFL, Baker Mayfield going off on twitter regarding a tweet about him and his time in Cleveland, and if teams during SB week will have an issue with the 49ers practice facility.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

03:38 - Bills wild press conference

14:02 - Other coaching news

28:36 - Baker goes off on twitter

32:43 - 49ers practice facility

38:30 - Mailbag

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What happened in Buffalo, John Harbaugh introduced in New York, Jeff Hafley goes to Miami Jan 21, 2026

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the report about a power struggle in Buffalo being the main reason why Sean McDermott got fired as the Bills head coach. Next, John talks about John Harbaugh's first press conference as the Giants head coach and how he is likely the right guy to turn the Giants around. Later, John discusses the Dolphins hiring Packers DC Jeff Hafley as their new head coach and where this hire leaves GB.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

03:38 - What happened in Buffalo

10:32 - John Harbaugh's presser

25:56 - Jeff Hafley goes to Miami

32:43 - Will we see an 18-game season

43:12 - Mailbag

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