No more MNF games

NFL players playing flag football

Thanksgiving Eve game

Mike McCarthy on Aaron Rodgers & Will Howard

Ad Marker

Nepotism in Football

Lions & Frank Ragnow

Andy Reid on Justin Fields/Anthony Richardson

Why GMs take risks in the Draft

A thought-provoking episode of 3 & Out diving into league decisions, evolving trends, and bigger-picture conversations around the NFL.

The show opens with the reported cancellation of the Monday Night Football doubleheader and what it says about the league’s scheduling priorities. From there, a look at the continued push into NFL flag football and how the league is expanding its reach at all levels of the game.

The conversation shifts to the idea of NFL games on Thanksgiving Eve, breaking down the potential upside and whether the league is pushing the calendar too far. Mike McCarthy’s comments on Aaron Rodgers and Will Howard are also discussed, offering insight into quarterback evaluations and expectations.

The episode wraps with a broader discussion on nepotism in football, examining how it shows up across coaching staffs and front offices, and whether it ultimately helps or hurts the league.

All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out.

Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 

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A thought-provoking episode of 3 &amp; Out diving into league decisions, evolving trends, and bigger-picture conversations around the NFL.
The show opens with the reported cancellation of the Monday Night Football doubleheader and what it says about the league&rsquo;s scheduling priorities. From there, a look at the continued push into NFL flag football and how the league is expanding its reach at all levels of the game.
The conversation shifts to the idea of NFL games on Thanksgiving Eve, breaking down the potential upside and whether the league is pushing the calendar too far. Mike McCarthy&rsquo;s comments on Aaron Rodgers and Will Howard are also discussed, offering insight into quarterback evaluations and expectations.
The episode wraps with a broader discussion on nepotism in football, examining how it shows up across coaching staffs and front offices, and whether it ultimately helps or hurts the league.
All that and more on this episode of 3 &amp; Out.
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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

NFL League Meetings Reaction Day 2: MNF Doubleheaders are no more, Thanksgiving Eve Games, NFL Flag Football

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