3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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3 & Out - Falcons bench Cousins, Is Penix the answer, Coach vs. Ownership Dec 19, 2024

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John opens the podcast reacting to the news of the day that saw the Falcons bench Kirk Cousins and are turning to Michael Penix as their new starter. John talks about what might be next for Cousins and why the Falcons decided to make the move now. Next, John talks about the relationship between coaches and ownership, and the importance of coaches having freedom to make decisions.

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

5:30 - Falcons bench Cousin

32:48 - News and Notes around the league

18:31 - Coaches/GMs and owners

36:31 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Kauff on Campus Dec 18, 2024

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John is joined once again by "Intern Jackson" for this week's massive installment of "Kauff on Campus." John and Jackson dive into the news surrounding the transfer portal and if it's okay that players can enter the portal before the season is over. They also preview this weekend's first round of games of the College Football Playoff. It's all here and more.

5:12 - Kauff on Campus

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3 & Out - MNF Reaction, Is Mahomes okay, Michael Vick is coming back Dec 17, 2024

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John opens the podcast reacting to the two Monday Night Football games and mainly diving into the Vikings win over the Bears and discusses how good the Vikings really are after winning their 12th game. Later, John whips around the league talking about the biggest stories from the weekend starting with Patrick Mahomes and his injury. John talks about how serious he thinks it is and how many games he thinks Mahomes will miss. Next, he discusses the LA Rams and how they always seem to find a way to come together when they really need it, and then he reacts to the news that Michael Vick might become the next head coach at Sacramento State.

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

6:00 - MNF Reaction

32:48 - News and Notes around the league

37:31 - The Lions keep taking hits

42:35 - The Rams are rolling

48:47 - Michael Vick could be a coach

58:31 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Jordan Love, Packers DOMINATE. Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen, SHINE in Week 15 Dec 16, 2024

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John Middlekauff is back reacting to another electric NFL Sunday capped by Jordan Love, Matt Lafleur and the Green Bay Packers dominating the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. John talks about how the Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith’s injury could impact the NFC West contenders moving forward throughout the year. Next, Middlekauff salutes the Green Bay Packers, Jordan Love and their potent offense as Green Bay dictated the terms of the entire game through a dominant first half. After, John waxes poetic about Packers QB Jordan Love and explains why the stud signal caller’s raw talent makes him a “Stan” for one of the most exciting offensive players this season, and why the Packers front office acumen is one of the most impressive marks of consistency in the NFL. After, John recaps action from around the NFL including Jerry Jones, Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys winning 30-14 against Bryce Young and the young Carolina Panthers, and wonders if Dallas could end up having to trade star pass rusher Micah Parsons to bolster the roster’s talent gap in the long-term. Then, John goes around the horn of the League and sounds off on player injuries, Jerod Mayo and the New England Patriots, Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions injury-riddled roster, Kirk Cousins and the flopping Atlanta Falcons, and the aftermath of a brutal San Francisco 49ers loss. After, John reacts to a rash of injuries across the NFL including the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star TJ Watt, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, the Detroit Lions down to 3rd stringers and more.

2:40 - SNF: Packers at Seahawks reaction

24:36 - What can the Cowboys get for Micah parsons?

30:56 - Tua's reckless play needs to change for his health

37:18 - Is Patriots head coach, Jerod Mayo, on the hot seat?

39:53 - Bills at Lions reaction

46:50 - 49ers GM, John Lynch, threw De'Vondre Campbell off the sideline

49:51 - Notable NFL injuries reaction

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3 & Out - Mailbag Dec 14, 2024

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John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He gives his thoughts on the De'Vondre Campbell situation and answers your questions about what Sam Darnold's future could look like, how Russell Wilson might be an odd guy, but he's a really good dude, which QB would you rather have on your team, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions.

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3 & Out - Matthew Stafford & the Rams out-duel Brock Purdy & San Francisco 49ers on TNF Dec 13, 2024

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John Middlekauff is back reacting to the Los Angeles Rams surviving a tough divisional battle against Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy and a thin San Francisco 49ers team by a score of 12-6 on Thursday Night Football. John goes off on the sliding San Francisco 49ers and explains why Kyle Shanahan’s belief in QB Brock Purdy seems to be coming back to bite him, and declares the Niners season officially over. Then, Middlekauff goes in on the Niners disaster of a season including Kyle Shanahan’s questionable play calling, Brock Purdy’s recent struggles and Deebo Samuel looking like a below-average wide receiver as the perennial powerhouse 49ers continue to get worse and worse as the season unfolds. Then, Middlekauff salutes Matthew Stafford’s grit in a hard-fought win and explains why his upside works for his huge contract as the Los Angeles Rams make a late-season push for the NFL playoffs. John then looks ahead to the looming divisional battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams as we get down to the wire in a tight race for the NFC West crown. After, Middlekauff unpacks Bill Belichick joining the North Carolina Tar Heels as their head coach and explains why, after his introductory press conference, the media is getting the 7x Super Bowl champion’s hire all wrong. Then, John’s thoughts on Bill Belichick’s dominant legacy, authenticity in sports and how it impacts being an athletic figure in 2024. Finally, another edition of Fugazi Friday.

Lastly, John is joined by The Action Network's betting guru Stuckey to talk about the weekend's best bets..

6:00 - Thursday Night Football Reaction

32:56 - Belichick Presser

50:56 - Stuckey Interview

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3 & Out - Belichick to UNC, TNF Preview, Wilson and the Steelers Dec 12, 2024

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John reacts to the news of the day that saw Bill Belichick and UNC agree to terms to make him the next head coach of the Tar Heels. Will Belichick succeed at UNC or has the college landscape changed so much that he won't be able to adjust. Next, John previews the Thursday night game between the 49ers and Rams, and is it okay that Russell Wilson isn't a leader in the Steelers locker room because of who their coach is.

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

6:00 - Belichick to UNC

16:07 - TNF Preview

26:45 - Wilson and the Steelers

43:56 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Kauff on Campus Dec 11, 2024

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John is joined once again by "Intern Jackson" for this week's massive installment of "Kauff on Campus." John and Jackson dive into the biggest storylines in the world of College Football, the early match-ups in the College Football Playoffs, and will Bill Belichick be the next UNC Head Coach. It's all here and more.

5:12 - Kauff on Campus

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3 & Out - MNF Reaction, Penthouse or Outhouse, What's going on with Belichick Dec 10, 2024

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John breaks down another epic Monday Night Football matchup, this time between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys. Led by QB Joe Burrow and superstar WR Ja’Marr Chase, the Cincinnati Bengals moved to 5-8 on the season, disappointing many fans and critics due to poor defensive performances throughout the year. Next, another edition of Penthouse/Outhouse where John discusses Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, the New York Giants, Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills and more.

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

6:35 - MNF Reaction

22:00 - Penthouse or Outhouse

34:07 - Latest with Belichick

41:30 - The Eagles have issues

48:10 - Streaming the NFL

54:07 - Juan Soto

59:56 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Week 14 NFL Reaction: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs clinch + Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills struggle Dec 09, 2024

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John is back reacting to a loaded Week 14 NFL Sunday, capped by Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs narrowly avoiding defeat to Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers on an epic Sunday Night Football matchup. Middlekauff proceeds to recap an awesome weekend of football, breaking down Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce stepping up late in the game to cap a 19-17 Kansas City Chiefs victory as the AFC West powerhouse improves to 12-1 on the season. John tips his cap to Andy Reid and co. in Kansas City for silencing the doubters this season, who have been critical of the Chiefs despite doing nothing but winning Super Bowls, and explains why the squad is “f*cking insane” as they look well on their way to another Lombardi Trophy.

Next, Middlekauff gives us some weekend NFL thoughts and talks about Saquon Barkley and the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles winning a close game against former Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young & the Carolina Panthers, Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings defeating the struggling Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons, thoughts on Bryce Young’s improving play at quarterback and the state of the New York Giants and a “fan” flying an airplane over the stadium begging for “Mr. Mara to save the Giants.”

Then, John gives some quick thoughts on College Football and the expanded 12-team playoff ahead of some epic matchups across the sport. Middlekauff sounds off on the Alabama Crimson Tide being left out of the field, and explains why the SEC is still much more dominant than other conferences in CFB.

6:35 - SNF Reaction

28:19 - Week 14 thoughts

40:07 - Bryce Young is a decent QB in the NFL

53:03 - College Football thoughts

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