3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on the Volume.
They start with Broncos thrilling come from behind win over the Chiefs and highlight the deficiencies in both Bo Nix and the Chiefs pass catchers (2:30). They react to the Cowboys blowing a late lead to the Gardner Minshew led Cardinals and debate whether the Cowboys should become sellers before the trade deadline (9:00).
They highlight Lamar Jackson constantly being injured and argue that the Ravens season is officially over and it might be time to move on from the former MVP (14:45). Colin proposes that the Vikings should try to trade for Kirk Cousins to replace Kyler Murray after suffering their first loss to the Lions (27:45), and that the Chargers should begin a firesale after starting 0-7 following their loss to the Rams(33:30).
Colin lauds Mike McCarthy for having the Steelers in first place with extremely limited options on offense for Aaron Rodgers (39:00), and believes Aaron Glenn’s time with the Jets is coming to an end after losing to the Raiders (49:00). They heap praise on Drake Maye for putting the Pats on his back in their win over the Dolphins (54:30).
Finally, they move to college football and start with USC upsetting Ohio State and agree that Lincoln Riley’s prepared statement was cringe (58:00) and that Indiana looks vulnerable after barely beating Minnesota (1:05:00)
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This week on the podcast John reacted to the news from Oregon where they annouced Dante Moore would be out for the rest of the seaosn. Later, he gets you ready for Week 8 of the NFL season and tells you the best games to have on your TV at one time. Finally he wraps up the week giving you his season predictions. All that and more!
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Thursday Night Football as Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers defeat Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. John breaks down the biggest takeaways from the game, Love's performance, what went wrong for Carolina, and what the result means for both teams moving forward.
John then looks ahead to NFL Week 8, making his predictions and breaking down some of the biggest matchups on the schedule, including Colts vs. Jaguars, Browns vs. Steelers, and Vikings vs. Lions. Which teams are positioned for big wins, and where could we see an upset?
Plus, John dives into the reported blockbuster trade between the Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears, discussing the potential impact on both franchises and what the move means for their futures.
The show wraps up with the NFL Week 8 Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about quarterbacks, coaching decisions, trades, contenders, and the biggest storylines around the league.
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down Thursday Night Football, the biggest NFL headlines, and the latest dysfunction around the league.
John previews Panthers vs. Packers on Thursday Night Football, breaking down the matchup, key players, and what to watch as Green Bay looks to take care of business against Carolina. What are the biggest keys to the game, and can the Panthers pull off an upset?
John also dives into why the Indianapolis Colts GM job is one of the toughest positions in the NFL, examining the challenges of roster construction, expectations, and building a consistent contender. Plus, he discusses the Philadelphia Eagles' dysfunction, looking at the issues surrounding the defending NFC power and whether the organization can get things back on track.
Finally, John answers your questions in the NFL Week 8 Mailbag, tackling the biggest debates around the league, including quarterbacks, coaching decisions, front-office moves, contenders, and teams that are falling short of expectations.
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down two major NFL trade storylines before welcoming college football insider Bud Elliott for an in-depth conversation about the future of college football.
John discusses the Seattle Seahawks trading for Quenton Nelson and the San Francisco 49ers trading for DeForest Buckner, examining what the moves could mean for both teams and how these acquisitions could impact their chances moving forward.
Then, John sits down with Bud Elliott to discuss the biggest questions facing college football. They break down the College Football Playoff, debate where the money is coming from in college football, and explore the possibility of a college football super conference. They also discuss what's next for Lincoln Riley and USC, reveal Bud's projected College Football Playoff teams, and debate whether going 9-3 could become the new 12-1 in an evolving college football landscape.
Plus, they examine the pressure on Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, whether his seat is getting hotter, and what the expectations surrounding Arch Manning mean for the Longhorns moving forward.
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