In this episode, John explains why Urban Meyer's decision to play Travis Etienne at wide receiver is just the latest in a series of early head scratchers to start his NFL career, the bare minimum teams are looking for in rookie mini camp, and why Najee Harris' comments about having more free time in the NFL than Alabama is a problem that many rookies can't handle. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why Urban Meyer's decision to play Travis Etienne at wide receiver is just the latest in a series of early head scratchers to start his NFL career, the bare minimum teams are looking for in rookie mini camp, and why Najee Harris' comments about having more free time in the NFL than Alabama is a problem that many rookies can't handle. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnMiddlekauff">John on Twitter</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-and-out-with-john-middlekauff/id1352730623?mt=2">SUBSCRIBE</a> now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

Another Urban Head Scratcher; Rookie Mini Camp Goals; Najee Harris Comments; Mailbag

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What happened in Buffalo

John Harbaugh's presser

Ad Marker

Jeff Hafley goes to Miami

Will an 18 game happen

Mailbag

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the report about a power struggle in Buffalo being the main reason why Sean McDermott got fired as the Bills head coach. Next, John talks about John Harbaugh's first press conference as the Giants head coach and how he is likely the right guy to turn the Giants around. Later, John discusses the Dolphins hiring Packers DC Jeff Hafley as their new head coach and where this hire leaves GB.

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

03:38 - What happened in Buffalo 

10:32 - John Harbaugh's presser

25:56 - Jeff Hafley goes to Miami

32:43 - Will we see an 18-game season

43:12 - Mailbag

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff dives into the report about a power struggle in Buffalo&nbsp;being the main reason why Sean McDermott got fired as the Bills head coach. Next, John talks about John Harbaugh's first press conference as the Giants head coach and how he is likely the right guy to turn the Giants around. Later, John discusses the Dolphins&nbsp;hiring Packers DC Jeff Hafley as their new head coach and where this hire leaves GB.
Finally,&nbsp;John answers your questions in this episode's&nbsp;mailbag segment.
03:38&nbsp;- What happened in Buffalo&nbsp;
10:32&nbsp;- John Harbaugh's presser
25:56 - Jeff Hafley goes to Miami
32:43 - Will we see an 18-game season
43:12 - Mailbag
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What happened in Buffalo, John Harbaugh introduced in New York, Jeff Hafley goes to Miami

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Indiana-Miami Reaction

Robert Saleh to the Titans

Bills fire McDermott

Dad Diaries

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts following College Football's National Championship Game that saw Indiana defeat Miami 27-21 to win their first National Championship. John dives into how this game sealed Mendoza going number 1 in the NFL Draft to the Raiders in April.

Later, John talks about the Tennessee Titans hiring Robert Saleh to become the teams next head coach and how he's not sure if Saleh taking the Titans job is the best move for him. Next, John dives into the Bills firing Sean McDermott.

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

04:34 - Indiana-Miami Reaction 

26:47 - Robert Saleh named Titans HC

34:45 - Sean McDermott fired in Buffalo

45:44 - Dad Diaries

58:25 - Mailbag

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts following College Football's National Championship Game that saw Indiana defeat Miami 27-21 to win their first National Championship. John dives into how this game sealed Mendoza going number 1 in the NFL Draft to the Raiders in April.
Later, John talks about the Tennessee Titans hiring Robert Saleh to become the teams next head coach and how he's not sure if Saleh taking the Titans job is the best move for him. Next, John dives into the Bills firing Sean McDermott.
Finally,&nbsp;John answers your questions in this episode's&nbsp;mailbag segment.
04:34 - Indiana-Miami Reaction&nbsp;
26:47 - Robert Saleh named Titans HC
34:45 - Sean McDermott fired in Buffalo
45:44 - Dad Diaries
58:25 - Mailbag
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Indiana WINS The National Championship, Saleh named Titans HC, Dad Diaries 

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Bears-Rams Reaction

Patriots-Texans Reaction

John Harbaugh

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts following Sunday's  playoff games that saw the Rams overcome the freezing cold temps and beat the Bears in OT despite Caleb Williams TD pass in the final seconds of regulation to force Overtime. Later, John talks about the Patriots taking care of business against the Texans and focing CJ Stroud into throwing four INT's. Finally, John talks about the Giants hiring John Harbaugh and how his relationship will be with Joe Schoen.

03:52 - Bears-Rams Reaction 

36:59 - Patriots-Texans Reaction

56:00 - John Harbaugh to the Giants

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts following Sunday's&nbsp;&nbsp;playoff games that saw the Rams overcome the freezing cold temps and beat the Bears in OT despite Caleb Williams TD pass in the final seconds of regulation to force Overtime. Later, John talks about the Patriots taking care of business against the Texans and focing CJ Stroud into throwing four INT's. Finally, John talks about the Giants hiring John Harbaugh and how his relationship will be with Joe Schoen.
03:52&nbsp;- Bears-Rams Reaction&nbsp;
36:59&nbsp;- Patriots-Texans Reaction
56:00 -&nbsp;John Harbaugh to the Giants
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Rams and Patriots WIN, Harbaugh in a New York State of Mind

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Another Urban Head Scratcher; Rookie Mini Camp Goals; Najee Harris Comments; Mailbag

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