John explains why the Chargers made a mistake by keeping Brandon Staley instead of pursuing Sean Payton, and why Aaron Rodgers making personnel demands for him to return to the Packers is unrealistic.

He also previews the Divisional Round matchups and  runs his picks by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement on this week’s picks! 

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John explains why the Chargers made a mistake by keeping Brandon Staley instead of pursuing Sean Payton, and why Aaron Rodgers making personnel demands for him to return to the Packers is unrealistic.
He also previews the Divisional Round matchups and  runs his picks by Action Network sharp<a href="https://twitter.com/Stuckey2"> Stuckey</a> to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement on this week’s picks! 
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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 with John Middlekauff

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3 and Out - Staley Mistake, Rodgers Ransom, Divisional Round Preview + 3 for the $$$

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John answers all of your questions from around the NFL and College Football landscape. Do college programs try to run NFL offenses, does the Rams loss to Seattle change how you feel about Stafford, and why don't team ever try to pull off the fake spike? John dives into all that and more! 

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John answers all of your questions from around the NFL and College Football landscape. Do college programs try to run NFL offenses, does the Rams loss to Seattle change how you feel about Stafford, and why don't team ever try to pull off the fake spike? John dives into all that and more!&nbsp;
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Massive Weekend Mailbag

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts LIVE to Thursday Night Football after the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Sam Darnold leads a 16-point fourth-quarter comeback and delivers in overtime, giving Seattle control of the NFC West and the race for the NFC’s #1 seed. John breaks down Sam Darnold’s bounce-back performance after two interceptions, including a clutch touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime. John also dives into how devastating this loss is for Sean McVay and the Rams, despite another strong night from Matthew Stafford, who threw three touchdown passes. John wraps up the show with a major announcement about the future of the 3 & Out podcast.

Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.

04:09 - Rams-Seahawks

30:50 - John’s Big Announcement: Netflix

50:34 - Stuckey joins the show

Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. 

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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

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts LIVE to Thursday Night Football after the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Sam Darnold leads a 16-point fourth-quarter comeback and delivers in overtime, giving Seattle control of the NFC West and the race for the NFC&rsquo;s #1 seed. John breaks down Sam Darnold&rsquo;s bounce-back performance after two interceptions, including a clutch touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime. John also dives into how devastating this loss is for Sean McVay and the Rams, despite another strong night from Matthew Stafford, who threw three touchdown passes. John wraps up the show with a major announcement about the future of the 3 &amp; Out podcast.
Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday&rsquo;s slate of massive college games to Sunday&rsquo;s NFL action, they&rsquo;ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.
04:09 - Rams-Seahawks
30:50 - John&rsquo;s Big Announcement: Netflix
50:34 - Stuckey joins the show
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Reaction to Sam Darnold & Seahawks COMEBACK WIN vs. Matt Stafford & Rams on TNF

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Tua benched in Miami

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw the Dolphins bench Tua and move to former Texas QB, Quinn Ewers. John then dives into what this benching means for Tua futures and how the Dolphins should handle his contract.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw the Dolphins bench Tua and move to former Texas QB, Quinn Ewers. John then dives into what this benching means for Tua futures and how the Dolphins&nbsp;should handle his contract.
Later, John answers your questions in this episode's massive mailbag segment.
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Tua BENCHED by the Dolphins, Will J.J. being the future starter in Minnesota, How important is elite QB play

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3 and Out - Staley Mistake, Rodgers Ransom, Divisional Round Preview + 3 for the $$$

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