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

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

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

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Gametime

Mock Draft

Bears Pick

Commanders Pick

Patriots Pick

Cardinals Pick/Trade

Chargers Pick

Cardinals Pick

Titans Pick

Falcons Pick

Bears Pick/Trade

Jets Pick

Ad Marker

Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk

The importance of hiring the right coach

Mailbag

John does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:29 - Mock Draft

7:15 - Bears Pick

8:44 - Commanders Pick

10:12 - Patriots Pick

11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade

14:25 - Chargers Pick

16:13 - Cardinals Pick

17:05 - Titans Picks

19:12 - Falcons Pick

21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade

24:12 - Jets Picks

28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk

35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach

45:05 - 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 #Herd

John does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:29 - Mock Draft
7:15 - Bears Pick
8:44 - Commanders Pick
10:12 - Patriots Pick
11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade
14:25 - Chargers Pick
16:13 - Cardinals Pick
17:05 - Titans Picks
19:12 - Falcons Pick
21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade
24:12 - Jets Picks
28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk
35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach
45:05 - Mailbag
Follow John on<a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713615273374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uAheIB5O_q2GT7cJD2RjU"> Twitter</a>, Instagram and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@johnmiddlekauff_volume" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@johnmiddlekauff_volume&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713615273374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qvnrKWBamkqnkAHGudheH"> YouTube</a> for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 &amp; 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 #Herd

3 & Out - Mock Draft Day

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The Denver Broncos situation

QB's are fun to talk about

Patriots are taking calls for number 3

Other NFL stories

John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:21 - The Denver Broncos

16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about

24:27 - Pats are taking calls

31:50 - Other NFL storylines

40:58 - 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 #Herd

John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:21 - The Denver Broncos
16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about
24:27 - Pats are taking calls
31:50 - Other NFL storylines
40:58 - Mailbag
Follow John on<a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713615273374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uAheIB5O_q2GT7cJD2RjU"> Twitter</a>, Instagram and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@johnmiddlekauff_volume" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@johnmiddlekauff_volume&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713615273374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qvnrKWBamkqnkAHGudheH"> YouTube</a> for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 &amp; 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 #Herd

3 & Out - Broncos situation, QB's are more fun to talk about, Pats taking calls for number 3

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Field Yates

How field got started

Kraft-Belichick-Patriots draft

Will the Giants draft JJ

The Partiots at three

Michael Penix Jr.

Hottest draft pick

John talks with longtime NFL Analyst at ESPN, Field Yates. John and Field dive into how Field got his start in the NFL, his relationship with Stephen Belichick, if the Giants should draft JJ McCarthy, what will the Patriots do at three, where Michael Penix Jr. may end up, and his hottest take for the upcoming draft.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:40 - Field Yates

8:47 - How he got his start

17:22 - Belichick-Kraft saga

25:52 - Will the Giants from JJ

31:50 - Pats at three

34:24 - Michael Penix Jr.

37:15 - Hottest pick in the draft

42:04 - 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 #Herd

John talks with longtime NFL Analyst at ESPN, Field Yates. John and Field dive into how Field got his start in the NFL, his relationship with Stephen Belichick, if the Giants should draft JJ McCarthy, what will the Patriots do at three, where Michael Penix Jr. may end up, and his hottest take for the upcoming draft.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:40 - Field Yates
8:47 - How he got his start
17:22 - Belichick-Kraft saga
25:52 - Will the Giants from JJ
31:50 - Pats at three
34:24 - Michael Penix Jr.
37:15 - Hottest pick in the draft
42:04 - Mailbag
Follow John on<a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713615273374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uAheIB5O_q2GT7cJD2RjU"> Twitter</a>, Instagram and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@johnmiddlekauff_volume" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@johnmiddlekauff_volume&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713615273374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qvnrKWBamkqnkAHGudheH"> YouTube</a> for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 &amp; 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 #Herd

3 & Out - Field Yates joins the podcast

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

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