John reacts to the Week 2 MNF doubleheader, including Jalen Hurts breakout performance against the Vikings, another disappointing primetime game for Kirk Cousins, and Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs total domination of the Titans. He also touches on some of the top storylines after Week 2,

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John reacts to the Week 2 MNF doubleheader, including Jalen Hurts breakout performance against the Vikings, another disappointing primetime game for Kirk Cousins, and Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs total domination of the Titans. He also touches on some of the top storylines after Week 2,
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3 and Out - MNF Reaction: Hurts Breakout, Primetime Kirk, Allen/Diggs Domination, Mailbag

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Gametime

The hype around the Bears and Caleb

Offensive rookie of the year

Ad Marker

Adams speaks out on Carr

Other NFL news

Mailbag

John dives into the Chicago Bears and how after drafting Caleb Williams they need to win right away. Williams is going to be the Bears QB for the next three years no matter what, but the future of Matt Eberflus could all come down to this coming season. Later, John dives into the Rookie of the Year odds and who he likes, Davante Adams talks with Max Crosby and gives his feelings on Derek Carr, and did the Patriots mess up their draft.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.

6:38 - They hype around the Bears

13:26 - Offensive Rookie of the Year

19:57 - Davante Adams speaks out

34:18 - The Patriots had offers

44:45 - Mailbag

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John dives into the Chicago Bears and how after drafting Caleb Williams they need to win right away. Williams is going to be the Bears QB for the next three years no matter what, but the future of Matt Eberflus could all come down to this coming season. Later, John dives into the Rookie of the Year odds and who he likes, Davante Adams talks with Max Crosby and gives his feelings on Derek Carr, and did the Patriots mess up their draft.
Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.
6:38 - They hype around the Bears
13:26 - Offensive Rookie of the Year
19:57 - Davante Adams speaks out
34:18 - The Patriots had offers
44:45 - 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 - Bears in win-now mode, Rookie of the Year, Davante Adams speaks out

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Scottie Scheffler and his greatness

The state of the PGA Tour

LIV's season ending tournament

John dives into how Scottie Scheffler is very easy to root for and even though he's the best golfer in the world people still want him to win and are not rooting for the underdog. Later, John discusses the state of the PGA Tour and how unless they merge with LIV or find a way to get people interested in the tour again, viewership is going to continue to decline. Lastly, John reacts to the LIV Tour ending their season at a public course in Chicago and how that should never happen.

7:33 - Scottie and his greatness

18:11 - The state of the PGA Tour

27:25 - LIV's season finale

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 how Scottie Scheffler is very easy to root for and even though he's the best golfer in the world people still want him to win and are not rooting for the underdog. Later, John discusses the state of the PGA Tour and how unless they merge with LIV or find a way to get people interested in the tour again, viewership is going to continue to decline. Lastly, John reacts to the LIV Tour ending their season at a public course in Chicago and how that should never happen.
7:33 - Scottie and his greatness
18:11 - The state of the PGA Tour
27:25 - LIV's season finale
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

Go Low - Scottie and his greatness, the state of the PGA Tour, LIV's season finale

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Atlanta drafted Penix Jr.

Empowering players

Assistant GM's getting love

Draft Grades

Barkley knows how to entertain people

Tangent Tuesday 

John continues to react to the Falcons drafting Penix with the number 8 pick and if it's a foregone conclusion that Cousin will be the starter, what this pick means for his future, and is this situation similar to Green Bay and Jordan Love. Later, John discusses Josh Allen's role in the Bills draft picks, assistant GM's getting some love on day 2 and 3 of the draft, the point of writers doing draft grades, and the importance of TV personalities being entertainers.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.

5:48 - Atlanta drafted Penix

24:10 - Empowering the players

29:15 - Assistant GM's getting love

30:12 - Draft grades

36:33 - Sports analysts need to be entertainers

44:19 - Tangent Tuesday

50:38 - 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 continues to react to the Falcons drafting Penix with the number 8 pick and if it's a foregone conclusion that Cousin will be the starter, what this pick means for his future, and is this situation similar to Green Bay and Jordan Love. Later, John discusses Josh Allen's role in the Bills draft picks, assistant GM's getting some love on day 2 and 3 of the draft, the point of writers doing draft grades, and the importance of TV personalities being entertainers.
Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.
5:48 - Atlanta drafted Penix
24:10 - Empowering the players
29:15 - Assistant GM's getting love
30:12 - Draft grades
36:33 - Sports analysts need to be entertainers
44:19 - Tangent Tuesday
50:38 - 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 - Still shocked by Atlanta, Draft Grades, Tangent Tuesday

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3 and Out - MNF Reaction: Hurts Breakout, Primetime Kirk, Allen/Diggs Domination, Mailbag

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