John gives NFL fans one important thing to keep in mind for week one of the season, and praises two NFL stars for holding out for better contracts. He reveals one of the biggest secrets to Deion Sanders’ success, explains why Florida State could win the national championship, and the reason NFL quarterback rooms could experience a purge next year. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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First, Colin explains why he was "shocked" by Deion Sanders' big debut at Colorado, and why the biggest story may not be Deion himself. He also discusses why it's so hard to judge powerhouses like Ohio State and Texas so early in the season. Plus, why this year's NFL's trade deadline is going to be unusually hectic.

Then John Middlekauff - host of "3 & Out" - joins Colin to discuss why several college football QBs could impact the NFL before they've even been drafted, the matchups they're going to be watching closely in NFL Week 1, why the New York Giants are built better than last year, their predictions for Aaron Rodgers' first game with the New York Jets, the "huge red flag" for the Los Angeles Rams, and the biggest question facing USC superstar QB Caleb Williams. #Volume #Herd #3andOut

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John explains how the Colts GM Chris Ballard should handle the aftermath of the chaos created by the Jonathan Taylor trade demand, why the latest news from the Rams is another sign they are headed for a nosedive, why Deshaun Watson won’t live up to his massive NBA-like contract, and if Chase Young is headed for bust status. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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John explains why Jonathan Taylor has no leverage in his standoff with the Colts, why the Cardinals cutting Colt McCoy isn’t tanking, what the Pats will do with 1 rostered QB as camp ends, why the Bills should keep Von Miller around, why Ron Rivera’s seat is hotter after his latest unforced media error, and how front offices handle scouring camp cuts around the league for potential signings. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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John explains why the hot take that the Cowboys traded for Trey Lance to eventually replace Dak Prescott are so mind numbingly stupid, how Matthew Stafford’s issues relating to teammates is symbolic of an upcoming disaster season, and the NFL path for players that get cut during training camp. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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John gives his take on the Niners unloading Trey Lance on the Cowboys for a 4th round pick, why Jerry Jones outbid the reset of the league to land a QB3. He also explains why he has giant red flags on the Rams and overhyped USC and the underwhelming Trojan D, and how how Nick Bosa eventually gets his deal done with the Niners.

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John explains why the Giants would take a chance on former 1st round pick Isaiah Simmons. 

Then, John is joined by former Notre Dame All-American and Cowboys Pro Bowl LB Jaylon Smith discusses why he’s excited about signing with the Saints, what he saw in Brian Daboll that allowed him to turn around the Giants, how he mentally overcame the knee injury he sustained in the Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State. John also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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John explains what went wrong in the Niners evaluation of Trey Lance after he was named the 3rd string QB, why Cowboys DL Sam Williams arrest is not shocking to NFL GM’s who red flagged him in the draft, how much Jonathan Taylor is worth on the open market, why there’s pressure on the Saints to make the playoffs, why Jim Harbaugh’s 3-game suspension by the NCAA is ridiculous, and his take on the latest Hard Knocks.

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First, Colin explains why he can’t wait to see Aaron Rodgers take his prickly media approach to New York and its antagonizing press.

Then, 3 and Out podcast Host John Middlekauff joins Colin to discuss if Sean Payton’s first year with Broncos and Russell Wilson will be the NFL’s best storyline, if the Jets bad o-line could turn Aaron Rodgers first season with the Jets into a disaster, if Rodgers is equipped to deal with adversity in NYC, and if the Giants can finish with a better record than the Jets.

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John explains why Jonathan Taylor’s search for a trade partner will be a rude awakening, why the Patriots would create a potential week 1 distraction by holding a ceremony honoring Tom Brady, if the Giants will continue to improve in Brian Daboll’s second year, and which ‘24 CFB QB’s other than likely #1 overall pick Caleb Williams will live up to the massive preseason hype surrounding the class. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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