John discusses the biggest hang ups in the contentious contract negotiations Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, why the Giants didn’t need to massively overpay for Daniel Jones, what Sean McVay has in common with LeBron James when it comes to bailing on players, why Aaron Rodgers to the Jets looks like it’s just a matter of time, and how the Geno Smith deal shows the Seahawks are an elite operation.

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John discusses the biggest hang ups in the contentious contract negotiations Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, why the Giants didn’t need to massively overpay for Daniel Jones, what Sean McVay has in common with LeBron James when it comes to bailing on players, why Aaron Rodgers to the Jets looks like it’s just a matter of time, and how the Geno Smith deal shows the Seahawks are an elite operation.
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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.

3 and Out - Lamar/Ravens Standoff, Daniel Jones Overpay, Rodgers/Jets Momentum, McVay Personnel Impatience

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Gametime

Hard Knocks recap

Ad Marker

Mailbag

What John misses the most as he gets older

The Giants blame should fall on Mara's

Colorado and Deion are a big Fugazi

Do you like the college football expansion

When would you take LT in an All-Time draft

Will the 49ers get back to the SB

Why is no one tlaking about Seattle

Dallas is still making money even though they 

The importance of good ownership

John discusses the last from HBO's Hard Knocks where the Giants fail to re-sign Saquon and how they had no idea that he was going to the Eagles. Later, John answers your questions when he does a massive mailbag by diving more into the Giants, what Prime is doing in Colorado, thoughts on the College Football Playoffs, and much more.

11:18 - Hard Knocks recap

18:16 - Mailbag

24:49 - The Giants blame should fall on the Mara's

30:52 - Colorado and Deion are a big fugazi

35:59 - College Football Playoff expansion

41:06 - Where would LT get drafted in an All-Time draft

45:54 - Will SF be back in the SB

48:10 - Why is no one talking about Seattle

1:01:17 - The importance of good ownership

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John discusses the last from HBO's Hard Knocks where the Giants fail to re-sign Saquon and how they had no idea that he was going to the Eagles. Later, John answers your questions when he does a massive mailbag by diving more into the Giants, what Prime is doing in Colorado, thoughts on the College Football Playoffs, and much more.
11:18 - Hard Knocks recap
18:16 - Mailbag
24:49 - The Giants blame should fall on the Mara's
30:52 - Colorado and Deion are a big fugazi
35:59 - College Football Playoff expansion
41:06 - Where would LT get drafted in an All-Time draft
45:54 - Will SF be back in the SB
48:10 - Why is no one talking about Seattle
1:01:17 - The importance of good ownership
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3 & Out - Hard Knocks recap, Who to blame in NY, Mailbag

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Brandon Aiyuk

Caleb Williams signs

Who has the most pressure

AFC East

NFC East

AFC South

NFC South

AFC North

NFC North

AFC West

NFC West

John reacts to the news that Brandon Aiyuk has officially asked to be traded out of SF and he gives his take on if he thinks Aiyuk will eventually get traded. Later, he dives into Caleb Williams signing his rookie contract and how the NFL has changed when it comes to rookie deals, and finally John tells you which teams he thinks has the most pressure in each division.

11:40 - Brandon Aiyuk news

24:58 - Caleb Williams signs

32:30 - Teams with the most pressure

33:53 - The East

38:41 - The South

42:07 - The North

49:04 - The West

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 reacts to the news that Brandon Aiyuk has officially asked to be traded out of SF and he gives his take on if he thinks Aiyuk will eventually get traded. Later, he dives into Caleb Williams signing his rookie contract and how the NFL has changed when it comes to rookie deals, and finally John tells you which teams he thinks has the most pressure in each division.
11:40 - Brandon Aiyuk news
24:58 - Caleb Williams signs
32:30 - Teams with the most pressure
33:53 - The East
38:41 - The South
42:07 - The North
49:04 - The West
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3 & Out - Brandon Aiyuk asks for a trade, Caleb signs, who has the most pressure

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Biggest storylines for The Open

Can we compare Scottie to Tiger

What this weekend means for Bryson

Which Rory will we see

Keegan Bradley is Ryder Cup Captain

Colin Montgomerie on Tiger

John dives into the three biggest storylines heading into The Open this week starting with the importance of Scottie Scheffler winning The Open for him to be compared to Tiger Wood, what we should expect from Bryson this weekend, and which Rory will we see coming off of his meltdown at The US Open. Also, John discusses Keegan Bradley being named captain of the Ryder Cup team and if that's the right decision, and should Tiger stop entering tournaments and not play anymore.

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

9:13 - The Open storylines

10:45 - Scottie or Tiger

13:36 - What this means for Bryson

16:13 - Which Rory will we see

22:19 - Ryder Cup Captain

28:58 - Colin Montgomerie on Tiger

37:59 - Mailbag

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John dives into the three biggest storylines heading into The Open this week starting with the importance of Scottie Scheffler winning The Open for him to be compared to Tiger Wood, what we should expect from Bryson this weekend, and which Rory will we see coming off of his meltdown at The US Open. Also, John discusses Keegan Bradley being named captain of the Ryder Cup team and if that's the right decision, and should Tiger stop entering tournaments and not play anymore.
Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment.
9:13 - The Open storylines
10:45 - Scottie or Tiger
13:36 - What this means for Bryson
16:13 - Which Rory will we see
22:19 - Ryder Cup Captain
28:58 - Colin Montgomerie on Tiger
37:59 - Mailbag
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Go Low - The Open week, Is Scottie at Tiger's level, Ryder Cup

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3 and Out - Lamar/Ravens Standoff, Daniel Jones Overpay, Rodgers/Jets Momentum, McVay Personnel Impatience

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