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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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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.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

3 and Out - Saban retires, Pete Carroll is out, Da Bears 11.01.2024

John reacts to another day of breaking news with Nick Saban announcing that he is retiring and will no longer be the head coach at Alabama. He discusses what Saban meant to all of college football, how he almost single handedly turned the SEC into a national powerhouse, and who might be his replacement. John also dives into the news that Pete Carroll is out as the Seahawks head coach, and what the...

3 and Out - Titans fire Mike Vrabel, What's going on in NE, Will Harbaugh be back in the NFL 10.01.2024

John reacts to the breaking news of the day that the Titans fired Mike Vrabel. He dives into why he thinks Vrabel should be the top coaching candidate for every team with a head coaching vacancy, why Vrabel should not go back to New England if they end up parting ways with Belichick, and will Jim Harbaugh be in the NFL next year? Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment...

3 and Out - Bob Myers in the NFL, Belichick's future, Tiger and Nike break up 09.01.2024

John reacts to the first couple head coaching firings around the NFL and discusses why the Commanders made a very smart decision to hire former Golden State Warriors Executive Bob Myers to help find the team's new GM and head coach, what does the future look like in Atlanta, will Mike Vrabel stay with the Titans, and the importance that Tiger Woods meant to Nike. Later, John answers your questions...

3 and Out - Bills-Dolphins Reaction, Wild Card Weekend, Arthur Smith gets heated 08.01.2024

John reacts to the Bills taking down the Dolphins and earning the number 2 spot in the AFC and how impressive Buffalo has been since their 6-6 start, he breaks down each of the Wild Card games, talks about why the Eagles could be in trouble, and how it was a very bad look for Arthur Smith to get so heated after the Falcons-Saints game. 6:11 - Dolphins-Bills Reaction 14:32 - Dolphins 22:43 - Clevel...

3 and Out - Texans-Colts Reaction, Steelers needed to win against Baltimore 07.01.2024

John reacts to CJ Stroud's terrific performance to lead the Texans over the Colts in a "Win And Your In" game, and, despite the loss, the Colts still have a bright future with Shane Steichen leading the team. John also dives into Pittsburgh's win over the Ravens and everything that the Steelers have done wrong to get themselves into the position that they are in. 6:07 - Texans-Colts Reaction 10:34...

3 and Out - Pressure rankings, Justin Fields won't be back, Jim Harbaugh needs to win 05.01.2024

John dives in the coaching hiring cycle that will likely take place this offseason for many teams around the league, which teams and players are under the most pressure heading into the weekend, will Justin Fields be in Chicago next season, and how important is winning the National Championship for Jim Harbaugh's legacy.  Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment.  5:39...

3 and Out - Michael Penix Jr. could go #2, Jim Harbaugh's future, Problems in Philly 04.01.2024

John dives into how Michael Penix Jr. has played himself into potentially be the number two QB taken in the draft, the talk about Jim Harbaugh is starting to get a little bit louder on if he will leave Michigan for the NFL, do the Eagles have a major problem heading into the playoffs, and this is a huge weekend for back-up QB's. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment....

3 and Out - 2-Point Conversion, Refs stink, Best Super Bowl Match-Up 03.01.2024

John answers your questions in today's huge mailbag show. He dives deeper into the Lions 2-Point conversation at the end of the Cowboys game, where Mac Jones could end up, should the NFL change the fumbling out of the endzone rule, and who is the best matchup for the 49ers if they were to make the Super Bowl. 9:45 - Mac Jones' off-season 19:36 - Caleb Williams and his teammates 34:40 - Could we se...

3 and Out - Washington-Texas, Michigan-Alabama, Tepper has a temper 02.01.2024

John reacts to the great day in college with two fantastic College Football Playoff games. Michael Penix Jr shines in Washington's win over Texas, and Michigan's D stands tall in overtime to take down Nick Saban and Alabama. Later, John dives into the video that is all over social media of the Panthers owner throwing a drink in the face of a fan, and how the Packers have done it again by having an...

3 and Out - Cowboys-Lions Reaction, Jimmy Johnson, FSU gets smoked 31.12.2023

John reacts to the Cowboys thrilling 20-19 win over the Lions on Saturday Night Football and dives into who we learned more about after that game. He also discusses how the College Football Committee got it right by leaving FSU out of the playoff after watching them get crushed against Georgia. 4:50 - Cowboys-Lions reaction 18:48 - Jimmy Johnson goes into the  Ring of Honor 23:37 - FSU gets crushe...

3 and Out - Weekend bets with Stuckey from The Action Network 29.12.2023

John is joined by The Action Network's Senior Betting Analyst, Stuckey to break down some of the weekend's best bets including the College Football Playoffs. 4:26 - College Football Playoffs 18:03 - Recapping last week's bets 27:57 - Falcons-Bears 29:54 - Bills-Patriots Follow John on  Twitter , Instagram and  YouTube  for the latest. Check out  Gametime  - the fastest growing ticketing app in the...

3 and Out - Kevin Stefanski is great, Jaire Alexander is not a captain, Cowboys-Lions Preview 29.12.2023

John reacts to the Browns 37-20 win over the Jets by diving into the success that Kevin Stefanski has had the last two years, and how Joe Flacco is showing that he is a really good quarterback. John also shares his feelings on the Jaire Alexander situation, he previews the Lions-Cowboys game and discusses how important this game is for Dallas.  4:53 - Kevin Stefanski is a great coach 17:08 - Jaire...

3 and Out - Wilson benched, What's going on with Travis Kelce, Change in Washington 28.12.2023

John reacts to the breaking news that Russell Wilson has been benched, will he play another snap for the Broncos, do they have any trade options or will they just cut him. Also, John dives into the potential reasons as to why Travis Kelce is having a rough season, and why did Ron Rivera decide to make a QB change now. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:20 -...

3 and Out - Ravens look great, who to blame in KC, how to fix the 49ers 27.12.2023

John takes a deep dive into the success of the Baltimore Ravens and if being a great defensive mind is something that will hurt you in becoming a head coach in the NFL, and who he feels should win Coach of the Year. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's huge mailbag segment. 5:13 - Ravens deep dive 11:30 - Coach of the Year 18:53 - Mailbag 22:41 - Who is to blame in KC 29:04 - A...

3 and Out - Ravens soar over the 49ers, Raiders look good, Eagles finally win 26.12.2023

John reacts to the Ravens domination over the 49ers and how Brock Purdy played himself out of the MVP race, how despite the Chiefs having a decent defense, their offense has many problems, is Antonio Pierce going to be the next head coach for the Raiders, the Eagles finally got back to winning after beating the Giants but still have issues they need to fix. Finally, the Jets announce that they are...

3 and Out - Weekend Mailbag 23.12.2023

John answers your questions ahead of a big weekend in the NFL. 3:30 - Pats and their QB 6:25 - Vikings and their QB 8:38 - What's the best fit for Cousins 10:22 - What should the Raiders do in the draft 19:43 - Will Brock be considered an All-Time Great if he wins the MVP and Super Bowl 25:53 - What should the Giants do next season 35:47 - Is Josh Allen the MVP Follow John on Twitter , Instagram a...

3 and Out - Rams are good, Ben Johnson wants his money, FSU wants out of the ACC 22.12.2023

John reacts to the Rams 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football and how the Rams are looking like a top team in the NFC, how the Saints should not have doubled down on Dennis Allen, Derek Carr hasn't lived up to the hype, the Steelers made a massive mistake with Mitch Trubisky's contract, and Ben Johnson is looking to get paid as a head coach. 5:33 - Rams are a top team in the NFC 15:...

3 and Out - Weekend bets with Stuckey 21.12.2023

John is joined by Stuckey from The Action Network to talk about how average the Eagles offense is, Saturday Night Football, if the Giants have a shot to win a game against the Eagles, and the Ravens-49ers on Monday Night. 8:06 - The Eagles offense 11:04 - Saturday Night Football 24:09 - Giants play the Eagles twice 28:34 - Ravens-49ers Follow John on  Twitter , Instagram and  YouTube  for the late...

3 and Out - Bidding war for Belichick, Lions prices go up, the Rodgers comeback is OVER 21.12.2023

John reacts to the news that the Patriots are trying to have a bidding war to trade Bill Belichick and if trading head coaches is the right move, the Lions are finally good and have raised ticket prices and fans aren't thrilled after being horrible for years, TNF Preview, and Aaron Rodgers finally admits he's not 100% Lastly, John answers your questions for this week's mailbag segments. 5:06 - Bid...

3 and Out - Jamal Adams is a problem, Jerry Jones can pick coaches, Opting out is BIG business 20.12.2023

John dives into the issues surrounding Jamal Adams and his relationship with the Seahawks and if he's become so much of a headache for Seattle that they should just cut ties, if you're a potential top-20 pick in the NFL draft should you opt-out of bowl games, and should the Panthers leave Carolina and relocate. Lastly, John answers your questions for this week's mailbag segments. 5:16 - Jamal Adam...

3 and Out - MNF Reaction, Eagles drop another one, The Bills are back 19.12.2023

John recaps the Seahawks 20-17 Monday Night win over the Eagles, how concerned should Philadelphia be after dropping their third in a row, should we start looking at the Bills as a contender again, and Tom Brady weighs in on some of the "illegal hits" in the NFL and who should also be at fault for them. Lastly, John answers your questions for this week's mailbag segments. 5:20 - MNF Reaction 22:27...

Colin Cowherd Podcast - McVay’s Masterclass, Bills Run Over Cowboys, Jets Future, Bring Back Baker?, Belichick’s Future, Tomlin To Chargers? 18.12.2023

Colin argues that Sean McVay deserves to be in the running for coach of the year for taking a team that was supposed to win five games to potentially winning ten (4:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the week 15 action, starting with the Buffalo Bills running over the Dallas Cowboys (10:00), and whether the Jets should bring back Aaron Rodgers (20:30). They de...

3 and Out - Staley is out, Steelers are awful, Lions get to 10 wins 17.12.2023

John reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers having one of the worst QB room in the entire AFC, what should Pittsburgh do with Mike Tomlin, what's the next move for the Chargers after firing Brandon Staley, the Lions get back to their winning ways, and how impressive are the Bengals right now. The Steelers are awful - 5:20 The Chargers next move - 10:11 The Lions - 24:34 Bengals-Vikings - 30:07 Follow J...

3 and Out - Change is coming in NE, Tomlin's future, the NFL is growing internationally 14.12.2023

John dives into the report that the decision has already been made that Bill Belichick will be let go by the Patriots at the end of the season, should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin after the season, is the NFL making the right decision to play more games internationally, and how important is the Practice Squad to help improve your team. Lastly, John is joined by Stuckey from the Action Net...

3 and Out - Chargers don't work, KC's offensive woes, Owners involvement 13.12.2023

John dives into the issues surrounding the Chargers and how they are wasting away Justin Herbert's career by not hiring a good coach to help him succeed, what do the 49ers need to do to keep this core group together moving forward, would you rather have Bryce Young or Zach Wilson, and could we see the NFL make a similar move like the LIV tour. Later, Dan Morgan, of Morgan and Morgan, joins the sho...

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