3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the latest NFL news, biggest storylines, and questions surrounding the league as we head into another week of football.

John kicks things off with a Thursday Night Football preview, looking at the matchup, key players, and what to watch for as both teams look to make a statement. He also dives into the future of Mike Tomlin, discussing whether the former Steelers head coach will be back on the sidelines next season.

Plus, Kirk Cousins is a Viking again! John discusses what it means for Minnesota, and how the move could impact the quarterback landscape moving forward.

The show wraps up with the 3 & Out Mailbag, as John answers listener questions on the NFL's biggest topics, coaching decisions, quarterback situations, and everything happening around the league.

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to all the biggest moves and storylines from the NFL Trade Deadline. With teams making their final pushes to improve their rosters for the playoff race, John breaks down which franchises made smart moves, which teams took big swings, and who came out as the biggest winners and losers.

John starts with the surprising news that Kirk Cousins is back with the Minnesota Vikings, discussing what the move means for Minnesota and how Cousins fits into the team's plans moving forward.

John also breaks down the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers adding wide receiver help, examining how the new additions could impact two Super Bowl contenders. Plus, he looks at the Buffalo Bills improving their defense and whether their deadline moves make them a stronger threat in the AFC.

Who made the best moves? Which teams failed to address their biggest needs? And which contenders are now better positioned for a deep playoff run?

The show wraps up with the NFL Trade Deadline Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about the biggest trades, roster moves, contenders, quarterbacks, and everything else surrounding the NFL.

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Monday Night Football as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills dominate Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings. John breaks down Allen's performance, what went wrong for Minnesota, and what the result means for both teams as the NFL playoff race heats up.

John also dives into the Jacksonville Jaguars going all in at the NFL Trade Deadline, examining their aggressive approach, the moves they made, and whether the franchise has done enough to position itself as a legitimate contender.

Plus, John reacts to the news that Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua is heading to injured reserve, discussing the impact of his absence on the Rams' offense and what it means for their playoff hopes.

The show wraps up with the NFL Post-Week 9 Mailbag, where John answers listener questions about the biggest games, trade deadline moves, quarterback performances, injuries, coaching decisions, and the latest storylines around the league.

Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL game reactions, Monday Night Football analysis, trade deadline breakdowns, injury news, quarterback evaluations, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in football.

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Colin is  joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on the Volume.

They start with the overall quality of play in the NFL taking a hit due to short weeks and the international games and the late afternoon broadcast window being much worse than prior years (2:30).

They discuss the 24 team College Football Playoff format (9:30), and what to make of Ohio State suffering their third loss of the season to Oregon and their historic dominance suddenly looking shaky (15:30).

They react to the news of Jacksonville Jaguars trading with the Eagles for Jordan Davis and Colin lauds Liam Cohen for being aggressive in pursuing the Super Bowl (27:00) and gives credit to Eagles GM Howie Roseman for acquiring great draft assets for the rebuild (31:00)

Colin argues that the Chargers should keep Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert and then clean house after their disastrous season (36:45) and discuss the upside and downsides of “CEO” coaches that don’t call plays (41:00). Colin highlights the impact of Jeffrey Simmons on the Bears defense (55:00), and they react to the news of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua heading to IR (59:00). 

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to an incredible Sunday Night Football matchup as the Chicago Bears survive four Caleb Williams interceptions to defeat Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. John breaks down how Chicago managed to pull out the win despite the turnovers, Caleb Williams' performance, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' missed opportunity, and what the result means for both teams moving forward.

John also reacts to the biggest results from NFL Week 9, including the San Francisco 49ers dominating the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers destroying the New England Patriots, and the New York Giants defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in a huge NFC East showdown.

John examines what these results mean for the playoff picture, which teams are establishing themselves as legitimate contenders, and which teams have serious questions to answer as the season progresses.

From quarterback performances and coaching decisions to division races and playoff implications, John breaks down everything you need to know from another wild NFL Sunday.

Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL Week 9 reactions, Sunday Night Football analysis, quarterback breakdowns, game recaps, coaching insight, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories across the NFL.

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This week on the podcast John reacts to the horrible injury to Jack Campbell and what it could mean for his future, if we will see the return of Brandon Aiyuk to the NFL, and what the top games to watch on Sunday are. All that and more!

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Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars put together a dominant performance, taking down Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens in a statement-making Thursday Night Football victory. We break down Jacksonville’s impressive win, what went wrong for Baltimore and whether the Jaguars are emerging as legitimate contenders in the AFC.

Then, we turn our attention to NFL Week 9 with predictions and game-by-game analysis. Can the Bengals get back on track against the Saints? Will Matthew Stafford and the Rams take care of business against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders? Can the Lions handle the Dolphins, and what should we expect from the rest of the Week 9 slate?

Plus, we shift to the college football landscape for a Week 10 preview, breaking down the biggest matchups, storylines and games to watch as the race for the College Football Playoff heats up.

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest NFL storylines and previewing Thursday Night Football as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

John dives into the Ravens-Jaguars matchup, examining the key players, biggest questions, and what both teams need to do to secure a win. He also discusses the potential return of disgruntled 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, what his future in the league could look like, and whether the relationship between Aiyuk and any organization can be repaired.

Plus, John takes a closer look at A.J. Brown's future.

The show wraps up with the Middlekauff Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about the NFL, quarterbacks, coaching decisions, player movement, and the biggest storylines around the league.

Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL previews, Thursday Night Football analysis, breaking news, trade and roster discussions, quarterback breakdowns, and unfiltered football takes.

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest NFL headlines and looking ahead to one of the most anticipated matchups in college football.

John reacts to Jerry Jones and his comments about paying a premium for NFL coaches, discussing the value of elite coaching, how much teams should be willing to spend to find the right head coach, and whether investing in the coaching staff can make the difference between competing for a championship and falling short.

John also takes a closer look at the New York Giants and whether the franchise should reconsider making major trades. With questions surrounding the team's direction, John discusses roster construction, the importance of building through the draft, and whether the Giants should prioritize long-term rebuilding over short-term moves.

On the college football side, John previews Miami vs. Notre Dame, breaking down the key matchups, players to watch, and what is at stake for both programs. Can Miami make a statement, or will Notre Dame come away with a huge win?

Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL news, coaching analysis, front-office debates, trade discussions, college football previews, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories across the football world.

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Monday Night Football as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears shut down Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. John breaks down Chicago's impressive defensive performance, Caleb Williams' continued development, what went wrong for Seattle, and what the result means for both teams moving forward.

John then opens up the NFL Post-Week 8 Mailbag, tackling the biggest questions and storylines around the league. He discusses the injury to Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and what his absence could mean for Detroit's defense. Plus, John examines why the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams need wide receiver help and whether adding another playmaker should be a priority for both contenders.

John also takes a closer look at the Denver Broncos' comeback victories, questioning whether their ability to rally late in games is a sustainable strategy or something that could eventually catch up with them.

From Monday Night Football reactions to injuries, roster needs, quarterback play, and coaching decisions, John covers everything happening around the NFL after Week 8.

Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL game reactions, post-weekly mailbags, quarterback analysis, trade and roster discussions, coaching insight, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in football.

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