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John dives into the news of the day that the salary cap is going to be going up and because of the rise in cap money each year the NFL has made so many millionaires because of the "money-maker" that it is. Next, he dives into the plan for the Vikings to let Sam Darnold test our free agency. Lastly, the return of "Fugazi Friday".

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

4:27 - Business of the NFL

21:59 - Sam Darnold will hit free agency

29:31 - How to fix college football

33:01 - Fugazi Friday

40:19 - Mailbag

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John dives into the news of the day that the salary cap is going to be going up and because of the rise in cap money each year the NFL has made so many millionaires because of the "money-maker" that it is. Next, he dives into the plan for the Vikings to let Sam Darnold test our free agency. Lastly, the return of "Fugazi Friday".
Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment.
4:27 - Business of the NFL
21:59 - Sam Darnold will hit free agency
29:31 - How to fix college football
33:01 - Fugazi Friday
40:19 - Mailbag
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3 & Out - Salary Cap goes up, Darnold could move on from Vikes, Fugazi Friday

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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

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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&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

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.

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

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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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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup between Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins vs. Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers. John kicks off talking about Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa's inability to play in cold weather games & why the Dolphins may need to get rid of Tua. John then talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff picture after Dolphins win gives them a one game lead on the Baltimore Ravens leading the AFC North with 3 games to go. John talks about how 49ers will probably not go to the Super Bowl but why it could be Kyle Shanahan's best coaching year of his career with the absurd amount of injuries to his star players. John also talks about how the Packers look moving forward without star edge rusher Micah Parsons ahead of a high stakes NFC North road battle against the NFC first place Chicago Bears this upcoming Saturday night, and what this could mean for head coach Matt LaFleur's future with the team. Lastly, John dives into his DMs and discusses the trend of older quarterbacks starting in the NFL & why teams pull the trigger to start guys like Joe Flacco & Philip Rivers than players they don't trust like Anthony Richardson.

05:01 - Dolphins-Steelers

24:09 - 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan

26:15 - Green Bay Packers

31:44 - Why are there so many old QBs starting in the NFL?

45:00- Mailbag

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

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup between Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins vs. Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers. John kicks off talking about Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa's inability to play in cold weather games &amp; why the Dolphins may need to get rid of Tua. John then talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff picture after Dolphins win gives them a one game lead on the Baltimore Ravens leading the AFC North with 3 games to go. John talks about how 49ers will probably not go to the Super Bowl but why it could be Kyle Shanahan's best coaching year of his career with the absurd amount of injuries to his star players. John also talks about how the Packers look moving forward without star edge rusher Micah Parsons ahead of a high stakes NFC North road battle against the NFC first place Chicago Bears this upcoming Saturday night, and what this could mean for head coach Matt LaFleur's future with the team. Lastly, John dives into his DMs and discusses the trend of older quarterbacks starting in the NFL &amp; why teams pull the trigger to start guys like Joe Flacco &amp; Philip Rivers than players they don't trust like Anthony Richardson.
05:01 - Dolphins-Steelers
24:09 - 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan
26:15 - Green Bay Packers
31:44 - Why are there so many old QBs starting in the NFL?
45:00- Mailbag
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Reaction to Aaron Rodgers & Steelers DOMINATING Tua & Dolphins on MNF

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