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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.

3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John answers all of your questions from the deeper issues with the Raiders, the latest with the Jonanthan Gannon situation, to why Wisconsin has fallen so far, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. 
 
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What's going with the Raiders, is Luke Fickell the problem at Wisconsin, and Baker for MVP?

On this episode of 3 & Out with John Middlekauff, John dives into Bill Belichick’s lack of connection with his players and their families, and how that might be impacting the UNC culture. He also breaks down how several quarterbacks are finding a second life in the NFL and making the most of their careers. Plus, John reacts to Joe Flacco being traded to the Bengals and what that means for Cincinnati’s offense. Later, he explains why kickers are now playing a bigger role than ever in determining the outcome of games.
Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
 
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Bill Belichick’s Disconnect, QB Redemption Stories, and Joe Flacco to the Bengals

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 5 Monday Night Football matchup between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
 
John reacts to the performance Trevor Lawrence put forth in a comeback win vs. the Chiefs defense, as well as Travis Hunter's fit on the team through his first five games. John then debates whether the Chiefs are in trouble in the AFC.
 
John then explains why the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers injuries may be too much to overcome this season. John then reacts to Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel's comments on his conversation with owner Stephen Ross after their Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers. John wraps up be debating whether Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has entered the MVP conversation.
 
Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
 
01:25 - Chiefs-Jaguars
 
09:01 - Travis Hunter
 
14:26 - Kansas City Chiefs
 
20:57 - Baltimore Ravens & Los Angeles Chargers injuries
 
24:51 - Miami Dolphins
 
29:27 - Baker Mayfield for MVP?
 
34:08 - Bill Belichick's beef with New England Patriots
 
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Reaction to Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs UPSET by Trevor Lawrence & Jaguars on MNF

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 5 Sunday Night Football matchup between AFC East rivals New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. John kicks off by reacting to Drake Maye and the Patriots upset win on the road vs. Josh Allen and the Bills. John also reacts to an UPSET filled NFL Week 5 slate, including the Denver Broncos win on the road vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers win vs. Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans comeback win vs. Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints 1st win of the season vs. the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys win vs. the New York Jets, and more! John then reacts to Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning's poor performance vs. Florida, James Franklin and Penn State upset by UCLA, and the arrest of former Jets and Eagles QB Mark Sanchez.
 
04:27 - Pats-Bills
 
21:23 - Broncos-Eagles
 
34:47 - Buccaneers-Seahawks
 
38:20 - Titans-Cardinals
 
41:12 - Saints-Giants
 
41:44 - Cowboys-Jets
 
43:51 - Arch Manning
 
47:31 - Penn State
 
53:46 - Mark Sanchez
 
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Josh Allen & Bills STUNNED by Drake Maye & Patriots on SNF + NFL Week 5

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup between NFC West rivals San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. John reacts to the injuries reported around 49ers QB Brock Purdy. John then explains why he thinks that Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens may be bracing for a bad season. John then debates whether or not Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is a Hall of Famer. John also reacts to the top plays of the night, breaking news throughout the NFL, and much more! John wraps ups reacting to Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders newest controversy and explains why he thinks this is a massive Week 5 for the Buffalo Bills.
 
03:18 - 49ers-Rams
 
28:03 - 49ers injuries
 
37:20 - Baltimore Ravens
 
41:23 - Tyreek Hill
 
44:10 - Shedeur Sanders
 
47:44 - Buffalo Bills
 
49:42 - Worst Teams: Titans, Jets, Panthers
 
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Reaction to Mac Jones & 49ers UPSET WIN vs. Matt Stafford & Rams on TNF

John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.
 
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NFL & CFB Best Bets: Ravens-Texans, Lions-Bengals, Texas-Florida, Miami-FSU

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is back with a massive mailbag. John dives into the Bengals coaching situation and considers if they are in need of a new coach to help get them over the hump, should the Vikings think about trading for Burrows, should longer FG's be worth more, and do the Rams regret letting Baker go. All that and more!
 
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Should the Bengals consider a new coach, Fields isn't the problem in NY, Does Jerry regret trading Micah

John Middlekauff tees off by reacting to a wild weekend at the Ryder Cup in Bethpage, NY in which Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Team Europe dominated Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Team USA for their second straight Ryder Cup victory. John speaks on his experience attending the Ryder Cup for the first time, reacts to the crowd response to Team Europe's performance, New York City as a whole, and much more. John wraps up by discussing what Team USA has to do to bounce back at the next Ryder Cup in 2027.

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Go Low - Reaction to Rory McIlroy & Team Europe UPSET WIN vs. Team USA at Ryder Cup

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 4 Monday Night Football doubleheader between AFC East rivals Justin Fields and the New York Jets against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, plus a showdown in Denver between Bo Nix’s Broncos and Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals. John will react to the top plays of the night, breaking news throughout the NFL, and much more! #Volume
 
04:03 - Thoughts on MNF doubleheaders
 
10:02 - Jets-Dolphins
 
15:18 - Bengals-Broncos
 
29:05 - Mailbag
 
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Bo Nix & Broncos CRUSH Bengals, Tua Leads Dolphins to MNF Win vs. Jets

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Sunday Night Football TIE between Micah Parsons & the Green Bay Packers and Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys as well as a crazy Week 4 in the NFL. John will react to Micah Parsons return to Dallas, the top plays of the day, breaking news around the NFL, & much more!
 
04:50 - Packers-Cowboys
 
21:59 - Injuries piling up around the NFL
 
32:03 - Ravens-Chiefs
 
36:48 - Jaguars-49ers / Brock Purdy
 
43:09 - Colts-Rams / Puka Nacua
 
45:06 - Lane Kiffin
 
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Reaction to Dak Prescott & Cowboys TIE vs. Micah Parsons & Packers on SNF

This week on the podcast John talks about the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay, he reacted to the video of Stefon Diggs on a boat with some pink stuff, and talked about Myles Garrett not being at OTA's. All that and more!
 
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3 & Out - Best of The Week: REMEMBERING Jim Irsay, Diggs makes headlines on a boat, Myles Garrett NOT at OTA

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