John reacts to the Chiefs getting the best of the Chargers in a huge early season TNF matchup, and gives his take on Amazon’s broadcast. Then, he explains his biggest red flag on Russell Wilson as a franchise QB, how the Saints missed an opportunity to draft Patroick Mahomes, and if the Colts made a mistake getting rid of Carson Wentz.

Finally, runs his top 3 Week 2 NFL games - and exclusive bonus pick - by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement! 

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John reacts to the Chiefs getting the best of the Chargers in a huge early season TNF matchup, and gives his take on Amazon’s broadcast. Then, he explains his biggest red flag on Russell Wilson as a franchise QB, how the Saints missed an opportunity to draft Patroick Mahomes, and if the Colts made a mistake getting rid of Carson Wentz.
Finally, runs his top 3 Week 2 NFL games - and exclusive bonus pick - by Action Network sharp<a href="https://twitter.com/Stuckey2"> Stuckey</a> to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement! 
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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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3 and Out - Chargers/Chiefs Reaction Week 2 NFL Preview + 3 for the $$ Picks

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David Montgomery traded who is next

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John is back with another massive mailbag diving into the biggest stories around the NFL. He opens the show by discussing the Lions trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans and predicts which team will make the next trade. Later, John talks the upcoming draft and what it really means to be a first-round talent, explaining why scouts and analysts see only 15-20 players with first-round talent. All that and MORE!

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John is back with another massive mailbag diving into the biggest stories around the NFL. He opens the show by discussing the Lions trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans and predicts which team will make the next trade.&nbsp;Later, John talks the upcoming draft and what it really means to be a first-round talent, explaining why scouts and analysts see only 15-20 players with first-round talent.&nbsp;All that and MORE!
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Trades in the NFL, true first-round talent in the draft, The Ravens and Lamar

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Jeremiyah Love at the combine

Mendoza is going number 1 

Speed at the combine

QB's at the combine

Florio on AI in football

Final combine thoughts

John recaps his trip to Indy by diving into the impressive combine that Jeremiyah Love had and how his stock is higher than ever right now. Next, John discusses Fernando Mendoza and notes that besides him, Indiana lacks any other players likely to be selected in the first round which makes last season's performance even more impressive. Later, John reacts to a report from Mike Florio discussing how AI could take over NFL jobs in the future. All that and MORE!

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John recaps his trip to Indy by diving into the impressive combine that&nbsp;Jeremiyah Love had and how his stock is higher than ever right now. Next, John discusses Fernando Mendoza and notes that besides him, Indiana lacks any other players likely to be selected in the first round which makes last season's performance even more impressive. Later, John reacts to a report from Mike Florio discussing how AI could take over NFL jobs in the future. All that and MORE!
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Jeremiyah Love at the combine, Speed is taking over the NFL, AI's impact on the NFL

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Mendoza

Max Crosby

Davis Webb

NFL going international

Greg Cosell

Draft class

John wraps up his time at the combine talking with two of the best to cover the NFL; Albert Breer and Greg Cosell. John talks with the guys about the top NFL Draft prospects, what it's like covering the combine today compared to years ago, and how the NFL is turning more and more into an international sport. All that and more with Albert and Greg.

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John wraps up his time at the combine talking with two of the best to cover the NFL; Albert Breer and Greg Cosell. John talks with the guys about the top NFL Draft prospects, what it's like covering the combine today compared to years ago, and how the NFL is turning more and more into an international sport. All that and more with Albert and Greg.
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LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show

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