3 & Out - Brady didn't want Darnold in Vegas, George Kittle on NIL, Early hot seat talk
John opens the week talking about a portion from Mike Silver's new book that talks about how Tom Brady didn't want Sam Darnold in Vegas as the Raiders QB. Next, John talks about George Kittle's comments on how much rookies were making in college with NIL and if it's a mistake for certain players to leave college early because of how much they will make in college. Later, John dives into his take on the Aaron Rodgers doc on Netflix, and the way too early conversation about which coaches are on the hot seat heading into the season. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:42 - Tom Brady didn't want Darnold 12:11 - George Kittle on NIL deals 23:11 - Aaron Rodgers doc 29:42 - Early hot seat 38:31 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out - Seahawks GM Schneider on acquiring Darnold & Milroe, trading Smith & Metcalf
John Middlekauff sits down with the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider, to talk all things Seahawks and NFL. Schneider starts off by explaining how he got into sports management and scouting with the Green Bay Packers when he was starting out in the NFL. Schneider speaks about how he dealt with being a young general manager, and how former head coach Pete Carroll was a valuable resource for him. Schneider discusses his head coach Mike McDonald and why he felt confident hiring him. Schneider discusses the trades of QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and WR DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Schneider speaks on signing QB Sam Darnold away from the Minnesota Vikings after his breakout year, as well as drafting QB Jalen Milroe from the university of Alabama in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Middlekauff and Schneider wrap up with the Gemini Question of the day which Schneider gives advice to his younger self. 06:20 - Schneider on how he got into sports management15:50 - Schneider on when he realized he was good at NFL business17:21 - Schneider on scouting college football20:10 - Schneider on being a young GM25:38 - Schneider on Head Coach Mike McDonald29:45 - Schneider on pressure with a young head coach31:32 - Schneider on being "the bad guy" as GM33:55 - Schneider on Geno Smith36:02 - Schneider on DK Metcalf39:28 - Schneider on salary cap spending40:54 - Schneider on Sam Darnold43:14 - Schneider on tough QB decisions44:40 - Schneider on 2025 NFL Draft picks48:33 - Schneider on Jalen Milroe Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 & Out - Tush Push SURVIVES, Brock Purdy's contract, More Bears news
John reacts to the news of the day out of the owners meetings that saw the Tush Push get voted on and ultimately will be sticking around for at least another year. John talks about how Jason Kelce may have had an impact on how certain owners voted after him giving a passionate speech. Later, John dives into the contract that Brock Purdy was given by the 49ers and how NFL contracts are incredibly different from the guaranteed money that baseball players get in the MLB. Then, John talks about the latest out of Chicago with the Bears and Caleb Williams. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:02 - Tush Push survives 12:00 - Brock Purdy's contract 17:45 - More Bears News 30:19 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:06:33
3 & Out - Derek Carr Retires, Rookie mini-camp update, Brazil game is here to stay
John opens the pod reacting to the news of the weekend that Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL. John talks about what Carr's legacy in the NFL will be, how his career could have been different, and does he think Carr will stay retired. Later, John provides an update on Rookie mini-camp and how starting from this point, where you got drafted doesn't make a difference. Lastly, John talks about how the Brazil game is here to stay in the NFL. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:21 - Derek Carr retires 10:11 - Carr's legacy 28:39 - Rookie Mini-camp update 33:42 - Brazil game is here to stay 41:27 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:06:48
3 & Out - Best of The Week: What are the Browns doing, The latest with Belichick, Draft grades
This week on the podcast John discussed the latest with the Cleveland Browns and their QB room, the wild interview that Bill Belichick did on CBS, and he wraps up the draft coverage by talking about draft grades. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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