3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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3 & Out - Jerry Jones has no filter, What's going on with the Bengals, Will Levis out for the season Jul 22, 2025

Show notes

John reacts to the comments from Jerry Jones talking about Micah Parsons and how we are slowly seeing that Jones needs to start taking a step back from the media because he has no filter with the comments that he makes season after season. Next, John discusses the trouble that continues with the Bengals and how if things don't change within that organization it won't matter how well Burrow plays, the team has no shot of winning. Later, John talks about Phillip Rivers retiring and how wrong he was about Will Levis.

04:51- Jerry Jones is losing his mind

23:04 - What's going on with the Bengals

26:53 - Phillip Rivers retires

28:01 - Will Levis out for the year

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Reaction to Scottie Scheffler DOMINATING British Open Jul 21, 2025

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John Middlekauff reacts to Scottie Scheffler winning the British Open in spectacular fashion. John debates whether Scottie will complete the career Grand Slam next year at the U.S. Open, as well as if he is on a Tiger Woods-like trajectory. John also reacts to the Wyndham Clark controversy and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf questions.

03:51- Scottie Scheffler wins British Open
28:03 - Colin Morikawa
33:19 - Wyndham Clark
39:44 - Mailbag
39:51 - Where does Scottie Scheffler ranks all time?
43:38 - How soon does Scottie win U.S. Open?
45:33 - NBC production of the Open
50:35 - Hitting straight shots
53:14 - Grant Horvat at Barrucuda Championship
56:52 - Playing at the Phonecian
58:55 - Value in taking golf lessons
61:33 - Golfing in Arizona
63:18 - How close is Scottie to Tiger Woods?
64:38 - Ryder Cup longshots
68:08 - How many majors does Scottie win?

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TJ Watt sign MASSIVE extension with the Steelers Jul 18, 2025

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John Middlekauff gives his instant reaction to the breaking news that Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt has signed another record-breaking contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history for the second time in his career. John discusses why T.J. Watt had all the leverage in these negotiations and how this deal reflects the Steelers’ win-now mindset under Mike Tomlin. John explains why Watt is more than just a great player — he’s the heartbeat of the team, the captain, and the face of the franchise in the Post-Roethlisberger era. Plus, John explains how this impacts the pass rusher market, including guys like Micah Parsons.

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

3:41 - TJ Watt signs an extension in Pittsburgh

10:48 - What's next for Micah Parsons

20:42 - Mailbag

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Is Nick Saban RETURNING to football, the HYPE around Arch Manning, Barstool TAKES ON Fox Jul 17, 2025

Show notes

John opens the pod diving into the conversation surrounding Nick Saban and his potential return to football. John talks about if he could see Saban returning to college football or if the NFL would be more attractive to him at this point in his life. Next, John discussed the hype that is surrounding Arch Manning and how Arch has been doing a good job trying to get everyone to calm down. Later, John talks about the changes at Fox and how it is smart of them to be interested in bringing on the Barstool Sports team to be part of their College Football coverage, and how Grant Horvat has turned down an invitation to play a PGA Tour tournament because they won't allow his youtube crew to film him during the event.

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

5:07 - Nick Saban returning to football?

13:20 - Arch Manning hype

21:07 - Barstool going to Fox?

27:59 - Grant Horvat says no to PGA

42284 - Mailbag

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Sauce Gardner gets PAID, Terry McLauren is NOT happy, Shemar Stewart may RETURN to Texas A&M Jul 16, 2025

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John opens the podcast discussing reports about the NFL having a collusion issue which John thinks is a ridiculous argument. Next, John dives into the Jets continuing to pay their guys, this time they took care of Sauce Gardner and why paying him is risky, but the right decision. Later, John dives into Trey Smith signing a $94 million contract extension with Chiefs making him the highest paid O-Lineman in NFL history. John then dives into Terry McLaurin talking to the local DC media voicing his frustration with the Commanders organization.

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

4:35 - NFL has a Collusion issue

9:18 - Sauce Gardner gets paid

14:55 - Trey Smith makes history

19:44 - Terry McLaurin is not happy

23:27 - Shemar Stewart may return to Texas A&M

31:04 - Mailbag

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Garrett Wilson signs MASSIVE rookie extension, 49eres WR Jauan Jennings DOESN'T show, 10 QB rankings Jul 15, 2025

Show notes

John Middlekauff starts off by reacting to the New York Jets and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson coming to an agreement on a 130 million dollar extension. John speculates if due to the Jets volatile QB situation, the Jets wanted to lock up Wilson early to a long term contract. Next, John discusses 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings requesting a more lucrative deal or a trade from the team and applauds Jennings for using his leverage to open up negotiations. John reacts to Cleveland Browns 2nd round pick Quinshon Judkins arrest over the weekend for alleged domestic violence charges and how it affects the team moving forward. Then, John reacts to ESPN Top 10 QB rankings discourse over Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, John wraps up with some takes coming from SEC Media Day, including the possibility of former Alabama coach Nick Saban making a return to college football.

04:55 - New York Jets Garrett Wilson receives massive extension

10:12 - DraftKings

11:24 - San Francisco 49eres WR Jauan Jennings

19:08 - Quinshon Judkins

27:31 - ESPN Top 10 QB rankings

33:14 - SEC Media Day

46:17 - Mailbag

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Scottish Open RECAP, BET ON Rory, American Century Classic REVIEW Jul 14, 2025

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John is back with a Go Low podcast recapping the Scottish Open and how impressive it was watching Chris Gotterup go toe to toe with Rory and come out on top. Next, John talks about who he thinks should be the betting favorite heading into the British Open and what other players he would bet on to put together in a parlay. Later, John discusses the American Century Classic and what a terrific tournament this every year and how great it is to see these athletes interact in such a fun way with the fans.

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

5:30 - Scottish Open Recap

15:40 - Bet on Rory

32:44 - American Century Classic

40:27 - Mailbag

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Pittsburgh Steelers should've traded T.J. Watt BEFORE the 2025 NFL Draft Jul 13, 2025

Show notes

John opens up the weekend Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions. Should the Pittsburgh Steelers trade star edge rusher T.J. Watt? Is LA Chargers star Khalil Mack a first ballot Hall of Famer? Is there pressure on Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott to win a Super Bowl in Josh Allen's prime? How will Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson shape his running back room?

01:14 - Minkah Fitzpatrick & T.J. Watt trade value

08:33 - Is Khalil Mack a first ballot of Hall of Famer?

09:52 - Dillion Gabriel

12:07 - Do NFL owners and star players engage in non- NFL business together?

14:27 - Scouting & Difference in RB positions

17:34 - Should there be a limit on how long you can brag about a Super Bowl win?

20:15 - Chicago Bears RB room

22:48 - Is Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer?

26:56 - Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott

28:08 - Odds for star QBs to ever win a Super Bowl?

30:23 - NFL salary cap

33:04 - NFL Nepotism

36:27 - What John would buy instead of a yacht

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Is Mahomes FAT, Cousins REGRETS signing in ATL, CHANGES in College Football Jul 11, 2025

Show notes

John is back talking football and opens the show talking about the Chiefs and specifically how Patrick Mahomes is looking physically and if he's put on some weight this offseason. Next, John sticks with KC and talks about Brett Veach's comments on Travis Kelce and if he's justified for being critical of the TE. Next, John talks about Kirk Cousins' comments about how if he had the chance to redo the past he likely would not have signed with Atlanta.

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

5:19 - Mahomes Fat?

11:38 - Brett Veach on Kelce

22:55 - Cousins regrets signing in Atlanta

26:50 - Changes in College football

40:57 - Fugazi Friday

43:01 - Mailbag

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Scottish Open Preview, PGA and LIV aren't close to a reunion, LIV Preview Jul 08, 2025

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John is back with a Go Low podcast previewing the Scottish Open and talks about how great of a tournament it is as everyone is getting ready for the final Major of the season. Next, John dives into the relationship between the PGA and LIV and how the two are still very far apart on any type of reunion.

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

5:54 - Scottish Open Preview

25:57 - LIV Preview

29:47 - Mailbag

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