3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John discusses the Deebo Samuel trade request, if the Niners should get rid of him or offer him an extension, why the Dolphins never ending dysfunction is exhausting, what teams are doing in the final days leading up to the NFL Draft, and thoughts before teams go on the clock. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for...

John hits the links for his weekly PGA pod as the tour heads to the Zurich Classic for a team play event. He reacts to Jordan Spieth’s RBC Heritage win, Patrick Mahomes playing in the next ‘Match’, and has Zurich best bets with Action Network's Jason Sobel. Then, Middlekauff answers some GoLow mailbag questions! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for th...

John discusses both the Jets and Giants entering the draft in full rebuild mode, why AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin have holdout leverage, how the Packers would benefit from having an owner, why John isn’t interested in watching USFL games, and why Apple looking into NFL package rights should terrify TV networks. He also looks at today’s top headlines, and answers questions...

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including how the Kyler Murray contract drama will play out, if the Bucs have enough to beat the Rams, the recent social media backlash towards Adam Schefter, his thoughts on a host of team draft needs and prospects. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and c...

John breaks down the myth of the “safe” draft pick, why the NFL doesn’t need a play in tournament style to create urgency, why he doesn’t have a problem with Baker’s recent podcast appearance venting about the Browns, if the dog is OK, and why he’s not as  bullish on Russell Wilson and the Broncos as the public. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Insta...

John hits the links for his weekly PGA pod as the tour heads to the the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head. First, thoughts on the Masters, if Tiger will play the remaining majors, and RBC best bets with Action Network's Jason Sobel. Then, Middlekauff answers some GoLow mailbag questions! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDue...

John discusses the latest news on the sale of the Denver Broncos, why it's clear Washington gave up way too much for Carson Wentz, why Aiden Hutchinson could get passed over for the #1 pick based on Jags GM Trent Baalke's past drafts, why this time of year is when paralysis by analysis is running rampant in NFL front offices, and why this weak QB class could still get up to 5 first rounders. He al...

John discusses Lions HC Dan Campbell's comments that teams don't need an elite QB for sustained NFL success, and explains why he was so impressed with Tiger's Masters comeback despite him not contending, and why he can't take anymore Nick Faldo as an analyst. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering...

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including if Lamar should play out this season without an extension before Week 1, if the Niners will end up extending Deebo, if Mahomes i son a Brett Favre-esque career arc, if the Saints are a lock for a major pullback, and why Eagles GM Howie Roseman swapped first round picks with the Saints. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Vo...

John gives quick thoughts on Tiger's resilient Masters 1st round, and if pain and fatigue will be a factor if he makes it to the weekend. Then, reacts to Tom Brady reportedly almost joining the Dolphins as a minority owner, explains why the Jets shouldn't trade for DK Metcalf, why the wide receiver boom isn't going away anytime soon, and how NFL teams make worse evaluations of prospects the furthe...

John previews the The Masters, the unique buzz surrounding Tiger's return to Augusta after a devastating leg injury, and what are realistic expectations. Then, it's thoughts on the rest of the field and best bets and Tiger talk with Action Network's Jason Sobel. Also, listener mailbag questions! Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and ch...

John reacts to the Eagles and Saints swapping first round picks, why it's a smart move by Philly GM Howie Roseman, the latest big time wide receiver trade buzz surrounding DK Metcalf and AJ Brown, one personnel philosophy that makes Bill Belichick great, why the precedent set by Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed contract is rubbing some owners the wrong way, and why one AFC West team is guaranteed...

John explains what front offices are doing behind the scenes on the lead up to the draft, what the Booby Wagner signing says about the Rams, why Tiger's impact on golf is unlike any star the NFL has ever seen, and why Dan Snyder's latest transgression could finally get him bounced as owner of the Commanders. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and u...

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including how the Chargers and Jets should attack the draft, if there's a master plan behind Belichick letting JC Jackson walk, if Shanahan and the Niners already regret moving up to draft Trey Lance instead of pursuing a veteran QB like the Rams with Stafford, if Billy Napier can get the Gators back to contending for natties, if Baker is bet...

John pays his respects to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins following his unexpected passing, and Bruce Willis after his announcement that he's retiring from acting due to a degenerative neurological disease. Then, back to football and thoughts on Bruce Arians' retirement, if there's anything to the conspiracy theories swirling around the decision, why Todd Bowles will thrive in his second chanc...

John jumps from the gridiron to the links for his weekly PGA pod as the tour heads to the the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. He starts off with thoughts on the intense buzz surrounding a possible Tiger Woods return to The Masters, gives his thoughts on the Valero field and talks best bets and Tiger with Action Network's Jason Sobel. Also, listener mailbag questions! Follow John and The Volume o...

John discusses why Bill Belichick would consider serving as the de facto OC for the Pats, and why Les Snead's approach to building the Rams by trading draft picks has gone from being mocked to being copied around the league this offseason. He also gives some quick takes on top headlines, including the Browns haven't dealt Baker yet, the Bills new stadium deal, why Liberty QB Malik Willis' stock is...

John discusses the ugly details from the Deshaun Watson introduction press conference debacle, why unsigned veteran free agents - like Bobby Wagner and Julio Jones - have a tough time coming to grips with making less money, why the owners meetings will produce another wave of deals, and why leaks coming out of Carolina could be a huge problem if David Tepper is the leaker. Follow John and The Volu...

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including his thoughts on the Chiefs future after the Tyreek Hill trade, if Hill makes the Dolphins a threat in the AFC East, his thoughts on Alabama's Will Anderson's draft stock, if the Saints can avoid a huge drop off without Sean Payton, why no one is trading for Jimmy G, and the predictable pushback the Browns are getting over the Deshau...

John breaks down both sides of the blockbuster trade sending Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins, how the Chiefs will attempt to replace Hill, why KC GM Brett Veach did the deal, why the the deal makes sense for Miami, if Hill can be nearly as effective with Tua instead of Mahomes. He also gives an inside look at what teams and scouting departments are doing leading up to the draft, and discusses why Jeff...

John jumps from the gridiron to the links for his weekly PGA pod as the tour heads to the the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin. He gives his thoughts on the field and talks best WGC bets with Action Network's Jason Sobel. He also looks at Phil Mickelson's total brand collapse and answers listener mailbag questions. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram an...

John reacts to the Falcons sending Matt Ryan to the Colts, if he still has enough game to make the difference in Indy, and why it's good for the Falcons to take the biggest dead cap hit in NFL history on the chin this year. He also looks at how quickly the Baker and Deshaun situations went from great to terrible in Cleveland and Houston, why the AFC West isn't lock to be the all-time power divisio...

John reacts to the Browns trading for Deshaun Watson, why the massive guaranteed 5-year $230 million deal doesn't concern him from a cap standpoint, the legal risks, and almost certain suspension. He also looks at the deal from the Texans perspective, why the Belichick front office tree is crushing it while his coaching tree has been largely awful, and why Davante Adams leaving the Packers for Veg...

John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including if the Davante Adams trade gives the Raiders a shot to win the brutal AFC West, if it's time to slam the door on Colin Kaepernick's NFL comeback chances, the biggest factor in the decline of NBA ratings, if Philly should consider building around Jalen Hurts, when Colts fans should start being freaked out about their long term QB pla...

John reacts to the shocking trade sending Davante Adams to the Raiders to reunite with his Fresno St. QB Derek Carr, and explains why Green Bay should have never never made the deal, why he's been blown away by the new Raiders regime's moves. He also dives into Baker Mayfield's public trade request, why the Browns public comments criticizing his maturity were so shocking, and why Pete Carroll's ha...