John reacts to the sobering sight of Tua Tagovailoa being carted off the field against the Bengals, and if it’s fair to call the Dolphins medical staff into question. He also discusses why the 2021 QB draft class is looking historically disappointing, and under which circumstances he supports fans booing returning former players or coaches.

Finally, John runs 3 of his Week 4 NFL picks by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement! 

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John reacts to the sobering sight of Tua Tagovailoa being carted off the field against the Bengals, and if it’s fair to call the Dolphins medical staff into question. He also discusses why the 2021 QB draft class is looking historically disappointing, and under which circumstances he supports fans booing returning former players or coaches.
Finally, John runs 3 of his Week 4 NFL picks by Action Network sharp<a href="https://twitter.com/Stuckey2"> Stuckey</a> to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement! 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-and-out-with-john-middlekauff/id1352730623">Subscribe NOW</a> and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on<a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmiddlekauff/?hl=en"> Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVolume"> YouTube</a> for the latest content. It's always<a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/"> FanDuel</a> for the best wagering action! #volume #herd

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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 - Tua TNF Scare, Week 4 3 for the $$ Picks

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f3a384e9-292c-4b8b-abe8-af2000c1946c/transcript

Gametime

Falcons draft

Ad Marker

Scottie Scheffler

Hype around the Bears

This week John continued to react to the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. and what that pick means for the future of Kirk Cousins (4:21), he questioned why people are programmed to root for the underdog but when it comes to Scottie Scheffler people want to see him continue to win (22:42), and finally how drafting Caleb Willams has put the Bears in a win now mode (33:20). #Volume #Herd

This week John continued to react to the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. and what that pick means for the future of Kirk Cousins (4:21), he questioned why people are programmed to root for the underdog but when it comes to Scottie Scheffler people want to see him continue to win (22:42), and finally how drafting Caleb Willams has put the Bears in a win now mode (33:20). #Volume #Herd

3 & Out - Best of - What are the Falcons doing, Scottie Scheffler and his greatness, Bears need to win

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6978422a-7312-4924-ab02-b16500c657fa/transcript

2021 Draft Class Review

Drafting the person not only the player

Fugazi Friday

John takes a look back at the 2021 quarterback draft class by talking about why this class had a lot of hype but not many of them have made it in the league. John also discusses the importance of learning about the person who you're interested in drafting to understand if that person will be able to fit in with your current team, and how the guys behind the scenes during the offseason are never safe from losing their job.

Lastly, John reads your Fugazi Friday comments during the Fugazi Friday segment.

6:25 - 2021 Draft Class

28:19 - Drafting the right person

41:00 - Fugazi Friday

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John takes a look back at the 2021 quarterback draft class by talking about why this class had a lot of hype but not many of them have made it in the league. John also discusses the importance of learning about the person who you're interested in drafting to understand if that person will be able to fit in with your current team, and how the guys behind the scenes during the offseason are never safe from losing their job.
Lastly, John reads your Fugazi Friday comments during the Fugazi Friday segment.
6:25 - 2021 Draft Class
28:19 - Drafting the right person
41:00 - Fugazi Friday
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3 & Out - 2021 Draft Class, the importance of drafting the person, Fugazi Friday

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The hype around the Bears and Caleb

Offensive rookie of the year

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

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 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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3 and Out - Tua TNF Scare, Week 4 3 for the $$ Picks

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