3 and Out with John Middlekauff

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Reggie Bush's punishment never fit the crime, and why he shouldn't have ever had to step away from the program. He also answers listener questions in a massive Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Roger Goodell siding with NFL players, what it means in the re-escalated fight with Donald Trump, and how the recently released league training camp protocols will drastically change how training camps will be executed. He also discusses the pushback Dabo Swinney and Iowa football are receiving for not being sensitive to the protests, and Dalvin Cook's holdout...

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the massive backlash against Drew Brees for his comments about kneeling for the national anthem, why he should have read the room in this moment of national protest, and his teammates throwing him a lifeline by accepting his apology. He also discusses the NFL's decision to have teams hold training camps at team facilities, looks at some of the non-Drew Brees r...

In this episode, Middlekauff gives his thoughts on the nationwide protests of the murder of George Floyd, and differentiating between sincere protesters and looters. He also dives into some football headlines, including news of Henry Ruggs sustaining an unspecified injury, George Kittle fighting for more than tight end money, and if former star USC recruit JT Daniels can finally live up to his pot...

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how the NBA and MLB uncertainty about getting back on the field will feed the NFL monster, gives his top 5 offseason moves, and looks at Jadeveon Clowney turning down the Browns and other top stories from around the league. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find th...

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to The Match II , explains why it was such compelling TV, the authenticity of Brady and Manning being completely out of their element, and why he thinks Tiger looks ready to roll once the tour gets started. He also answers listener questions in an XL edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the...

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Saints actions on Taysom Hill say they don't believe in him as a starter, and debuts his top four AFC and NFC teams with his Elite 8 rankings. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

In this episode, Middlekauff thinks there's more momentum that an NFL season is going to happen than at anytime since the beginning of the Corona quarantine, why a week with several high profile arrests is a product of the lack of OTA's, and why new proposed changes to the Rooney Rule won't produce more minority head coaches. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twi...

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the NFL's L.A. problem is becoming a full blown disaster for the league with the prospect of California being closed for the NFL season, gives his top 5 young players to watch in 2020, and looks at headlines from around the league. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find...

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the NFL will avoid most of the major financial devastation that the NBA and MLB are facing, who's to blame for the failed post-Gruden Monday Night Football broadcast booth, and gives his 5 football documentaries worthy of a Last Dance length documentary. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to...

In this episode, Middlekauff gives his first impressions of the newly released NFL Schedule, his favorite matchups; expectations, why the NFL is going to be aggressive trying to own what has traditionally been NBA's Christmas Day, the recent Earl Thomas wife drama, and Brett Favre getting money for speeches he never gave. He also answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter...

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the NFL releasing its schedule, despite the uncertainty of the coming months facing the COVID-19 pandemic, the high number of 2017 1st rounders that had 5th year options declined, Andy Dalton's value to the Cowboys, other headlines from around the league, and answers questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theher...

In this episode, Middlekauff puts the SEC's total dominance in the Draft into perspective, why it will only continue to separate, and why declining or exercising the 5th-year option is ultimate judge of a team's draft class. He also looks at Cam Newton's future is more uncertain ever as teams fill QB slots, and why it's only a matter of time before Nick Foles starts over Mitchell Trubisky, and ans...

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why he agrees with the Packers and Eagles taking Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts as a backups for Aaron Rodgers and Carson Wentz, why the Cowboys should make Dak Prescott prove he can win with a stacked roster - now featuring CeeDee Lamb - this season before giving him a long-term extension, and why the Niners and Kyle Shanahan won big by waiting to replace Joe St...

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Packers picking Jordan Love in the first round, and why it sends a message to Aaron Rodgers that the new regime isn't beholden to him like Mike McCarthy and former GM Ted Thompson. He also goes around the league with reaction to rounds 1-3 of the Draft, and his biggest winners/losers. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to fin...

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the importance of drafting prospects with elite intangibles like those that separated Michael Jordan from the rest of the NBA, why he thinks Jags Exec Tony Khan tweeting at disgruntled pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue is low level, looks at top headlines from around the league, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMid...

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the x-factor of GM's adapting to the using Zoom to conduct the draft, and why draft tech is a natural extension of the evolution of scouting technology. He also explains why Odell Beckham to the Vikings rumors don't make sense, why Dak should hold out, player comp overkill, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnM...

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the art of GM's determining draft value, his top 5 GM jobs heading into the 2020 draft, why he thinks Christian McCaffrey is worth the money in his massive new deal, why he's not sold on Drew Brees as an announcer, the abrupt end of the XFL, and other headlines from around the league. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on...

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses Tom Brady's extended interview with Howard Stern, if he'll continue to be more talkative during the season, the debate heating up around Tua's medicals heading into the draft, and why John has some serious questions about his NFL potential aside from the injury questions. He also looks at Bill O'Brien's latest head scratching trade, and answers listener quest...

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Roger Goodell's virtual NFL Draft rules, how teams will manage it, how trades could be impacted, and the biggest NFL Draft and free agency risers and fallers due to the Corona quarantine eliminating pro days, workouts, and medical evaluations. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherd...

In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the dark reality of the massive job losses and far reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the huge risk/reward with the Cowboys signing former Pro Bowl pass rusher Aldon Smith, and the most revealing GM comments on free agency from Mike Sando's (The Athletic) recent article. He also looks at the top headlines from around the league and answers listener...

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why NFL GM's complaining through the media should just shut up and get ready, why Tampa is a short term rebound relationship for Tom Brady after a long marriage to New England, and recaps today's biggest headlines. He also mocks the first half of the first round of the draft and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnM...

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Peyton Manning would have been a guaranteed superstar MNF analyst, why his passing on the gig looks like he wants to run a team, why he has questions Matt Rhule's readiness in Carolina based on how they handled the release of Cam Newton and some other early decisions. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @John...

In this episode, Middlekauff checks in from quarantine to look at why Belichick and Brady divorce won't negatively impact either of their legacies, their race against each other to reach another Super Bowl, and the organizational obstacles that teams will have to overcome if OTA's are cancelled. He also looks at some recent deals, headlines, signings and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's...

In this episode, Middlekauff dives into Brady's decision to leave Belichick for the Bucs, the void that's left for the NFL now that they've split, why Philly's smarter approach to contracts gives them the long-term advantage over Dallas in the NFC East, his thoughts on the Rams moving on from Todd Gurley, Cam Newton being left in limbo in Carolina. He also runs down other headlines and transaction...