3 and Out with John Middlekauff

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the biggest stories from around the NFL and college football, starting with A.J. Brown shining during the Patriots-Eagles joint practice. John breaks down what stood out from the star receiver and what the performance could mean as the regular season approaches.
John also reacts to Colts GM Chris Ballard taking responsibility for the Anthony Richardson situation, discussing what it means when a general manager publicly admits fault and where Indianapolis goes from here.
Plus, John discusses Aaron Glenn and the latest surrounding one of the NFL's most talked-about coaches, then he breaks down Vita Vea landing a new contract and what the deal means for both the player and his team.
The conversation then shifts to the rapidly evolving world of college football. The transfer portal, and massive financial changes reshaping the sport, John explains why the college game may never look the same again.
John also weighs in on Pat McAfee and his continued influence across the sports media landscape.
To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and tackles even more of the biggest stories from around the football world.
From joint practice standouts and front-office accountability to major contracts, college football's changing landscape, and the latest media conversations, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag and dives into the biggest stories from around the NFL and college football.
John starts with Roger Goodell and the NFL's continued push to take football international, breaking down the league's global ambitions, the growth of international games, and what expanding the NFL's reach could mean for teams, players, and fans.
He also reacts to Jordan Tyson's injury with the New Orleans Saints, discussing the latest from around the league as teams continue to deal with injuries and roster questions heading toward the regular season. John hits on the latest NFL news, including the biggest storylines, developments, and headlines shaping the league.
Plus, the conversation shifts to college football, where Indiana feels disrespected heading into the season. John discusses whether the Hoosiers are being overlooked and what they need to prove on the field.
John also weighs in on the Penn State cocaine controversy, discussing the latest developments and the fallout surrounding the program.
To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering listener questions and tackling even more stories from across the football world.
From the NFL's international future to injuries, college football controversy, and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Jeremiyah Love injuring his ankle in the Cardinals’ first preseason game, discussing the latest concern and what the injury could mean moving forward.
John also dives into Joe Brady and whether he could face an adjustment period in his current role. How long does it take for coaches to settle into new responsibilities, and what challenges come with making the transition at the NFL level?
Plus, John takes a closer look at one of the biggest conversations in professional football: guaranteed contracts. Should the NFL move closer to the contract structures seen in other sports, and why has the league traditionally resisted fully guaranteed deals?
The conversation also turns to Tom Brady’s impact on NFL broadcasting and ownership. Has Brady changed the way former players and broadcasters think about their post-playing careers? John discusses the growing intersection between media, ownership, and the business of the NFL.
And of course, another edition of Dad Diaries brings stories from life away from football before John opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions on the biggest topics from around the league.
From preseason injuries and coaching adjustments to NFL contracts, Tom Brady's influence, and much more, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag but first, he breaks down the biggest storylines from around the NFL as the preseason continues.
John dives into the performances of the league's rookie quarterbacks, discussing what actually matters during preseason action and how much fans should read into early results. He takes a closer look at Cam Ward and the expectations surrounding his development as he begins his his second season.
Plus, John shares some of the most interesting coaching nuggets from around the league, including what coaches are saying—and what their comments may really reveal as teams prepare for the regular season.
The conversation also turns to the Dallas Cowboys, examining the latest questions surrounding one of the NFL's most talked-about franchises, before discussing Jayden Daniels and what to expect after his team starting drama with LSU.
From rookie quarterback evaluations and preseason takeaways to coaching insight, the Cowboys, and listener questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.
They start with Colin attending the Bears preseason win over the Browns and offer their biggest questions surrounding the Bears in Caleb Williams second season under Ben Johnson (2:00).
They move to Ty Simpson having a great debut for the Rams in his first preseason game and Colin argues that young quarterbacks ending up with head coach like Sean McVay is like hitting the lottery, and that the Rams weren’t crazy to spend a first round pick on a quarterback while Matt Stafford is still the starter (8:00).
They pivot to the 49ers and the highlight trend of Christian McCaffrey getting injured the year after leading the league in touches… which he did last season (16:30).
They also wonder whether Giants QB Jaxson Dart will stay upright after getting smoked during their first preseason game after getting beat up last year (24L15). Colin argues that Fernando Mendoza’s intangibles and work ethic are going to further elevate the Raiders #1 overall pick (32:00).
They wonder who gave Jayden Daniels the terrible advice to send a cease and desist to LSU over his former #5 going to another player (40:00) . They also laud Sam Darnold for becoming the leader of the Seahawks (48:00) and explain why buying the Seahawks may have been the best franchise purchase years (1:00:30).
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