3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John dives into why star college QB's don't always translate in the NFL, who the Raiders QB should be, how Brock Purdy can beat a team with a great DC, and where do the Steelers go from here now that they have an OC. All that and more in this massive mailbag episode. 7:03 - Star college QB's in the NFL 11:56 - How are the 49ers a good run team 18:40 - Which QB would you take 22:16 - Who should the...

John dives into Super Bowl Media Day and how despite all of the success the NFL as a league, the media continues to be extremely hard on Roger Goodell, did the Washington Commanders get it right by taking a chance and hiring Kliff Kingsbury as their new OC, should Ben Johnson have handled his head coaching process better, and the reason why Mike Vrabel didn't get a head coaching job in the league....

John dives into Super Bowl week and the importance of actually winning the big game, how Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs are chasing All-Time Greatness, and will Kyle Shanahan get over the hump and win the Super Bowl. John also talks about the Super Bowl being in Vegas, shows how much the attitude in the NFL has changed. 6:44 - Super Bowl week 10:11 - Kyle Shanahan needs to get over the...

John dives into the Commanders hiring Dan Quinn as their new head coach and why even though Quinn wouldn't have been a good hire in Seattle, he works in Washington, what does he bring to Washington, and can he have a future with the Commanders. John also discusses Jed York's comments on how Shanny told him two years ago that Brock Purdy was the future, and how Robert Saleh had a meeting with all o...

John is back talking about Golf in this season's first episode of Go Low. He dives into the latest between LIV vs the PGA, and what the future of the sport looks like. Jason Sobel from The Action Network is also back this year as the guys talk about the state of golf, what's going on with Anthony Kim, the latest with Tiger Woods. 5:21 - LIV Tour vs. PGA Tour 30:15 - Jason Sobel 32:00 - The state o...

John dives into the news that Ben Johnson is going to stay in Detroit, why would he forego head coaching opportunities two years in a row, will his stock ever be higher, what's expected from the Lions now their coaches are coming back. Also, Pittsburgh makes a huge splash by bringing in Arthur Smith to bolster their offense. Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.  5...

John gives his very early Super Bowl preview on the heels of the AFC and NFC Championship Games, he dives into Dan Campbell's in-game decisions and how as a head coach you need to be able to adjust to playing in the playoffs and to know when it's the right time to be aggressive. Also, Tom Brady is coming back to the NFL...well the broadcast booth and will likely take the number one job with FOX an...

John reacts to the 49ers beating the Lions in a game that Detroit had a 17-point lead. Did Detroit blow the game when they decided to go for a 4th down instead of a FG, it's time to stop staying Brock Purdy doesn't belong after the way he dug deep to help find a way for his team come back and win. Also, Kansas City just has "it" when it comes to big games, was this win over the Ravens one of the b...

Colin reacts to the Chiefs dominant performance over the Ravens! He’s completely baffled by the Ravens decision to abandon their running game (3:30) and analyzes Lamar Jackson’s late game meltdown (7:00). He also points to Andy Reid’s coaching for the late season improvement in the Chiefs offense (10:30). Then John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to discuss both games. They debate how...

John answers your questions in a special weekend mailbag podcast. 5:27 - What should the Bears do with their second pick 7:18 - Who will be the second QB off the board 10:09 - What changes should the Chargers make 21:54 - Should Golf start to cater towards betting 29:06 - What would you do as the Giants GM 32:57 - Stop putting Josh Allen ahead of Patrick and Lamar 36:02 - Should the Broncos trade...

John dives into the news the Raheem Morris is slated to be the Falcons head coach over Bill Belichick. Are the Falcons making the right move by hiring Morris instead of Belichick if the idea is to win now, after getting passed up by Atlanta, will Belichick ever coach in the NFL again, and should he look to get into broadcasting. Also, when it comes to coaching, will the Harabaugh's take over the N...

John reacts to the breaking news that the Chargers got their man. Jim Harbaugh is going to be the next head coach of the Chargers, does he need to have instant success, and where would Harbaugh rank all-time if he were to win a Super Bowl with the Chargers. Also, John discusses Lamar Jackson's comments about facing Patrick Mahomes, this weekend's pressure rankings, and will Vic Fangio end up in Ph...

John dives into the Eagles needing to find a new OC, would it be best for Sirianni to handle the play calling duties himself. Also, the Raiders have hired Tom Telesco to be their new GM, how will he and Antonio Pierce pair together, what's the hold up with the Chargers hiring Harbaugh, and Does Dan Morgan have a chance to succeed in Carolina? Later, John answered your questions on this episode's m...

John dives into all the hate that Brock Purdy has been getting throughout the media and gives his take on if the criticism is justified, he also reacts to people trying to compare Purdy to Mahomes, is Josh Allen the reason why Buffalo hasn't been able to get it done in the playoffs, how Dan Campbell has changed the way people look at head coaches, and are Mahomes and Reid, Brady and Belichick 2.0....

John reacts to the Chiefs once again taking down the Bills and despite Josh Allen looking like the best player on the field they can't get over the hump and beat KC in the playoffs, and will the Chiefs magic continue next week when they take on the Ravens. Also, will Brock Purdy and the 49ers show up against the Lions and if not, can they win another ugly game. 4:33 - Bills can't get over the hump...

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the divisional round of the NFL playoffs! They break down Buffalo’s heartbreaking loss to the Chiefs and both agree that THIS was the year for the Bills to beat Patrick Mahomes (3:30), but have reservations about whether a flawed Kansas City team can win in Baltimore (13:00). Colin believes Jared Goff’s lack of flash and physical tool...

John reacts to the 49ers beating the Packers in a tight game that took three and a half quarters for Brock Purdy to really show up, McCaffery shines with over 120 All-Purpose Yards, and Jordan Love's big mistake down the stretch costs the Packers. He also dives into the Ravens dominating win over the Texans and will anyone stand in their way to the Super Bowl. Lastly, is Dallas making the right de...

John reacts to the breaking news that the Raiders have hired Antonio Pierce as their new head coach. Is AP the guy that can turn this franchise around, and will the Raiders ever be a winning franchise with Mark Davis owning the team.  Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:34 - Raiders hire Antonio Pierce 17:13 - Mailbag 17:19 - Could Baker end up in Atlanta 20:38...

John dives into how Buffalo need to beat the Chiefs if they want to start considering this match-up a rivalry, Sirianni is likely staying in Philadelphia with some caveat, Bill Belichick appears to be a lock in Atlanta and why that is a good move for him, and Seattle is interviewing Vrabel to be their next head coach. Later, John is joined by The Action Network's betting analyst, Stuckey to give y...

John dives into the pressure that Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy are facing heading into their game against the Packers, how important is it for Kyle to win this year, and how many more years do the 49ers have left as a top team in the NFL. John also reacts to the news that the Cowboys are bringing Mike McCarthy back as the team's head coach, is that the right decision, and is Jerod Mayo set up to...

John reacts to the news of Jason Kelce’s retirement from the Eagles and how his legacy will be remembered as a member of the Philadelphia community and his relatability(6:00). He weighs in on Seahawks GM John Schneider finally taking control of the personnel decisions in Seattle and why he needs to give the franchise a fresh start when choosing a head coach (15:30). He finds the one thing ALL the...

John reacts to the Bucs taking down the Eagles 32-9, what was the biggest issue with Philadelphia, what does Nick Sirianni actually do, and should Jeffrey Lurie look for a new head coach. John also dives into how much Baker Mayfield has grown over the years, should the Bucs bring Baker back, and what does Bill Belichick's future look like. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's m...

John reacts to the Lions 24-23 win over the Rams, how the trade to the Lions has resurrected Goff's career, what this win means for the entire city of Detroit, and what went wrong for the Rams. John also dives into the reasons why Mike McCarthy will likely be out as the Cowboys head coach, and will Bill Belichick be interested in the Cowboys if Jerry Jones wants to hire him. 6:00 - Special moment ...

John reacts to KC taking down Miami in a game that the Dolphins never stood a chance because of the weather. He dives into Mahomes and Reid showing why they are considered one of the best in the league, how Miami will likely never have a chance in the AFC because they have a hard time playing in the cold, and should Tua look to leave Miami. He also discusses the tremendous performance that CJ Stro...

John once again has breaking news to react to as Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots part ways. John dives into some of the most likely destinations for Bill and a few sleepers, he also talks about some potential upsets that we may see this weekend, should the NFL have games on Peacock, and a brand new segment called "Fugazi Friday."  Later, John answers your questions during this episode'...