John discusses if the Broncos hiring Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett will help Denver and Aaron Rodgers, and reacts to the most recent head coach and GM hires around the league, including the Giants, Bears, and Vikings moves. He also previews the Niners/Rams and Bengals/Chiefs conference championship matchups, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!

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John discusses if the Broncos hiring Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett will help Denver and Aaron Rodgers, and reacts to the most recent head coach and GM hires around the league, including the Giants, Bears, and Vikings moves. He also previews the Niners/Rams and Bengals/Chiefs conference championship matchups, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.Follow John and The Volume on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports">Twitter</a>, Instagram and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVolume">YouTube</a> for the latest content and updates and check out <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/">FanDuel</a> for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

You want the boldest NFL takes? You got ’em. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff delivers his no-holds-barred opinions on the top stories in both pro and college football. Follow John and The Volume Sports on Twitter and YouTube for daily content all season long. Subscribe and follow now!

You want the boldest NFL takes? You got ’em. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff delivers his no-holds-barred opinions on the top stories in both pro and college football. Follow John and The Volume Sports on Twitter and YouTube for daily content all season long. Subscribe and follow now!

3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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.

Rodgers to Broncos Breadcrumbs, Latest Coach/GM Hires, AFC and NFC Championship Preview, Mailbag

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Gametime

Atlanta drafted Penix Jr.

Ad Marker

Empowering players

Assistant GM's getting love

Draft Grades

Barkley knows how to entertain people

Tangent Tuesday 

Mailbag

John continues to react to the Falcons drafting Penix with the number 8 pick and if it's a foregone conclusion that Cousin will be the starter, what this pick means for his future, and is this situation similar to Green Bay and Jordan Love. Later, John discusses Josh Allen's role in the Bills draft picks, assistant GM's getting some love on day 2 and 3 of the draft, the point of writers doing draft grades, and the importance of TV personalities being entertainers.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.

5:48 - Atlanta drafted Penix

24:10 - Empowering the players

29:15 - Assistant GM's getting love

30:12 - Draft grades

36:33 - Sports analysts need to be entertainers

44:19 - Tangent Tuesday

50:38 - Mailbag

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John continues to react to the Falcons drafting Penix with the number 8 pick and if it's a foregone conclusion that Cousin will be the starter, what this pick means for his future, and is this situation similar to Green Bay and Jordan Love. Later, John discusses Josh Allen's role in the Bills draft picks, assistant GM's getting some love on day 2 and 3 of the draft, the point of writers doing draft grades, and the importance of TV personalities being entertainers.
Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment.
5:48 - Atlanta drafted Penix
24:10 - Empowering the players
29:15 - Assistant GM's getting love
30:12 - Draft grades
36:33 - Sports analysts need to be entertainers
44:19 - Tangent Tuesday
50:38 - Mailbag
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3 & Out - Still shocked by Atlanta, Draft Grades, Tangent Tuesday

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Second Round reactions

David Tepper

First Round thoughts

John reacts to day 2 of the NFL Draft and dives into which teams he thinks did a really good job and who may have reached and could regret their picks. He also talks about Dave Teppers response to the local restaurant that had a sign that said "Let the GM and coach pick the players."

5:11 - Second Round reactions

22:55 - David Tepper makes headlines again

21:36 - First Round thoughts

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John reacts to day 2 of the NFL Draft and dives into which teams he thinks did a really good job and who may have reached and could regret their picks. He also talks about Dave Teppers response to the local restaurant that had a sign that said "Let the GM and coach pick the players."
5:11 - Second Round reactions
22:55 - David Tepper makes headlines again
21:36 - First Round thoughts
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 - NFL Draft Day 2 Reaction

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Mock Draft

Bears Pick

Commanders Pick

Patriots Pick

Cardinals Pick/Trade

Chargers Pick

Cardinals Pick

Titans Pick

Falcons Pick

Bears Pick/Trade

Jets Pick

Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk

The importance of hiring the right coach

John does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:29 - Mock Draft

7:15 - Bears Pick

8:44 - Commanders Pick

10:12 - Patriots Pick

11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade

14:25 - Chargers Pick

16:13 - Cardinals Pick

17:05 - Titans Picks

19:12 - Falcons Pick

21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade

24:12 - Jets Picks

28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk

35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach

45:05 - 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 does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:29 - Mock Draft
7:15 - Bears Pick
8:44 - Commanders Pick
10:12 - Patriots Pick
11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade
14:25 - Chargers Pick
16:13 - Cardinals Pick
17:05 - Titans Picks
19:12 - Falcons Pick
21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade
24:12 - Jets Picks
28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk
35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach
45:05 - 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 - Mock Draft Day

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Rodgers to Broncos Breadcrumbs, Latest Coach/GM Hires, AFC and NFC Championship Preview, Mailbag

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