3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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3 & Out - Raiders fire Antonio Pierce, Tom Brady will interview coaches, Importance of ownership Jan 08, 2025

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John reacts to Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders firing first time head coach Antonio Pierce after a disappointing 4-13 season. He also discusses Tom Brady’s influence on the decision as part owner of the Raiders and how he will help conduct his first NFL coaching search. Next, John dives into the importance of ownership in the NFL and how certain owners aren't right for the NFL and are holding their teams back from winning.

Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment.

5:50 - Antonio Pierce fired

32:58 - Ownership in the NFL

42:05 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Black Monday, Bengals make changes, Hurts still out Jan 07, 2025

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John reacts to the "Black Monday" firings and what moves may have surprised him the most. John also talks about how he still believes that Jerry Jones isn't going to make any changes to his coaching staff, and if the Giants have made the right decision by keeping their coach and GM. Later, John dives into Jalen Hurts still being out and if this should be a concern for the Eagles that he hasn't cleared concussion protocol.

Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment.

5:50 - Black Monday

24:49 - Zac Taylor and the Bengals

31:00 - Hurts still hurt

37:12 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Lions dominate the Vikings, Playoff picture is set, Mayo out in New England Jan 06, 2025

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John is back reacting to Sunday Night Football as Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and the formidable Detroit Lions offense CRUSHES Sam Darnold’s red-hot Minnesota Vikings by a score of 31-9. Middlekauff tips his cap to the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the Lions and salutes the squad’s resiliency as they’ve overcome a rash of injuries throughout the NFL season. After, Middlekauff takes a look at the NFL playoff picture including some interesting games between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers and Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens facing off against their divisional rivals Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, John has some thoughts on the NFL head coaching carousel, Tyreek Hill’s drama with the Miami Dolphins and what’s going on with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Lastly, John reacts to the early NFL Sunday window including breaking down why the New England Patriots have fired first year head coach, and why they’re targeting former player and NFL head coach Mike Vrabel to replace him. John breaks down the action across the NFL and salutes the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix for clinching a playoff spot after DOMINATING Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs without superstar QB Patrick Mahomes before diving into the Tennessee Titans clinching the number 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft.

3:50 - SNF - Vikings at Lions reaction

21:26 - Wildcard Weekend preview

24:41 - Reaction to Jim Irsay's comments on Ballard and Steichen

32:19 - Reaction: Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

36:55 - Steelers could trade Mike Tomlin

40:20 - Saints at Bucs reaction

44:23 - Steelers could trade Mike Tomlin

47:35 - Titans earn first overall pick in the Draft

50:25 - Did Aaron Rodgers play his last NFL game?

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3 & Out - Burrow and the Bengals stay alive, and Lamar and the Ravens cruise by the Browns Jan 05, 2025

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John reacts to the two Saturday games, first by diving into the Bengals massive win over the Steelers as their playoff hopes stay alive heading into the final day of the regular season. Next John talks about the Ravens 25 point win over the Bengals, but the biggest story from the game, Flowers' injury and how that could impact the Ravens heading into the playoffs.

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3 & Out - NFL Week 18 Best Bets: Vikings-Lions, Bengals-Steelers, Chiefs-Broncos, Super Bowl futures Jan 04, 2025

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John is joined by ⁠The Action Network sports betting expert, Stuckey, to share their best bets for the Week 18 slate of games, including Super Bowl futures, Chiefs-Broncos, Bengals-Steelers, Vikings-Lions, Seahawks-Rams, and Saints-Bucs.

0:20 - Playoff picture
4:55 - Super Bowl future bets
11:12 - Chiefs at Broncos
17:45 - Bengals at Steelers
20:39 - Vikings at Lions
28:59 - Seahawks at Rams
32:13 - Saints at Bucs
36:28 - Chargers at Raiders

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3 & Out - Kauff on Campus Jan 03, 2025

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John is joined by intern Jackson to discuss Marcus Freeman and his Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeating Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs by a score of 23-10 in the College Football Playoff’s Sugar Bowl from New Orleans, LA. Middlekauff tips his cap to Marcus Freeman, Riley Leonard and the red-hot Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the heels of their second playoff victory as the independent college football powerhouse tries to compete for a National Championship. The two go on to discuss Marcus Freeman’s incredible coaching job with the Irish, who earlier in the season lost a game to Northern Illinois, before wondering how legitimate the team’s title hopes REALLY are. John and Jackson break down Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs let-down performance in the Super Dome and dives into what it will take for Notre Dame to win it all with QB Riley Leonard and the running game leading the way. John and Jackson look ahead to Notre Dame and Penn State from an X’s and O’s perspective, looking at the Nittany Lions star QB Drew Allar, pass rusher Abdul Carter and James Franklin’s talented Penn State team. After, some thoughts on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, Georgia Bulldogs signal-caller Carson Beck and several other NFL prospects ahead of April’s NFL Draft. Plus, how the rest of the College Football Playoff, featuring the Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, might shake out. Finally, the two chat about how to fix many of College Football’s current problems.

2:41 -Notre Dame-Georgia reaction

20:35 - Notre Dame-Penn State preview

24:51 - Possible QB transfers and draft potential

29:29 - Texas-ASU reaction

39:40 - Transfer portal, NIL and tampering.

44:33 - Can a CFB Commissioner stop tampering

49:55 - Should CFP bye teams get a home game?

54:40 - Are there too many Bowl games?

59:00 - Rating the CFP so far

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3 & Out - Mailbag Jan 02, 2025

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John opens the new year with a big mailbag show. John answers all of your questions on the College Football Playoffs, where should Cam Skattebo go in the draft, should Dan Quinn be coach of the year, and much more!

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3 & Out - Jared Goff & Detroit Lions knockout San Francisco 49ers in Monday Night Football battle Dec 31, 2024

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John returns to break down another exciting Monday Night Football matchup where the Detroit Lions and their potent offense, led by Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon Ra St. Brown, defeated a struggling San Francisco 49ers squad despite a valiant effort from quarterback Brock Purdy. Next, Middlekauff dives into the discourse surrounding Purdy’s upcoming contract extension and his performance throughout a disappointing Niners season. After, John breaks down the Detroit Lions historic season and looks ahead to a marquee matchup in the final week of the NFL’s regular season as the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings square off in an important seeding battle ahead of the postseason.

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

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3 & Out - Jayden Daniels & Commanders win, Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills CRUISE & Week 17 NFL Recap Dec 30, 2024

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John is back, breaking down an action-packed NFL Sunday capped by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders defeating rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football by a score of 30-24. First, Middlekauff breaks down why former LSU Quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels continues to prove he’s a special player on the heels of an impressive rookie campaign before diving into Michael Penix Jr. taking over for a struggling Kirk Cousins in Atlanta. Then, Middlekauff breaks down Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings surprising success this season after a crucial 27-25 victory over Joran Love and their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers. Next, Middlekauff unpacks the idea of tanking in the NFL and goes in on the hapless New York Giants as they win a game and accidentally played their way out of the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. Finally, thoughts on Tom Brady as an announcer and why authenticity sells plus explaining the Caleb Williams discourse.

3:17 - SNF Week 17 - Falcons at Commanders reaction

20:43 - Sam Darnold has to be Vikings QB next year

25:43 - NFL teams do not TANK

31:37 - Tom Brady is too corporate on the broadcast

35:59 - Is Caleb Williams being unfairly judged too early?

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Darnold Dazzles, Joe Burrow Is On FIRE, Big Pressure On Bills, Trade Kyler Murray? CFP Picks Dec 30, 2024

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 17 NFL action!

They start with the Vikings hanging on to beat the Packers and Colin argues that Sam Darnold’s brilliant play has earned him a contract in the 50m+/yr range and Minnesota would be crazy not to give it to him (3:00). They debate whether the Patriots should look to make a coaching change now that they’ve found their quarterback or whether they should stay the course with Jerod Mayo (21:00).

They heap praise on Jim Harbaugh and highlight the incredible improvement shown by the Chargers in his first year as head coach (27:00) and they debate whether Bills head coach Sean McDermott should lose his job if they make a playoff exit prior to the AFC championship (36:15).

They discuss Aaron Rodgers taking not-so-subtle shots at Jets owner Woody Johnson and what the Jets should do at coach and quarterback in 2025 (41:45). They argue that Joe Burrow is playing quarterback better than anyone in the league after the Bengals beat the Broncos (52:30) and debate which wild card teams are capable of winning a playoff game (58:30).

They try to make sense of the incredibly up and down nature of the LA Rams (1:01:00), and Colin offers a Mea Culpa for spending so long defending Kyler Murray and wonders if the Cardinals could look to trade him in the offseason (1:05:30). They also address the disparity between the top and bottom teams in the league and the large number of really BAD teams at the bottom of the standings and debate whether it’s a one-off or a trend (1:17:00).

Finally, they pivot to college football’s top stars and try to project where players like Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and Travis Hunter will land (1:22:00), and make their picks for the College Football Playoff games (1:30:00).

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