3 and Out with John Middlekauff

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the idea of an NFL Draft Lottery and whether the league should consider changing the current draft order system. Would it help competitive balance, or create even more problems for struggling franchises?
John also reacts to the Cowboys and Giants landing the Week 1 Sunday Night Football spotlight and what the matchup says about the NFL’s biggest brands and scheduling priorities.
Plus, the Seahawks are still searching for new ownership, and John breaks down what potential changes at the top could mean for the future of the franchise.
The conversation then shifts to quarterback battles, as J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray become the focus in the Vikings’ QB competition. Who has the edge, and what’s the best path forward for Minnesota?
To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics.
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things football.
They start with the renewed discussions between Notre Dame & USC to potentially revive their rivalry after many top schools won’t schedule Notre Dame and why the new NIL business model of college sports & their lack of quality opponents has forced Notre Dame to the table (2:00). They also react to an ex UNC quarterback’s disparaging comments about the atmosphere Bill Belichick created and explain why the “Patriot Way” doesn’t work with 18 year olds (8:30).
They move to the NFL & discuss the weird situation developing between the Steelers and still unsigned Aaron Rodgers amongst some of their other strange personnel decisions, and Colin predicts the Steelers could be an absolute mess within five years (16:30).
They react to a recent article by The Athletic ranking the top NFL rosters and debate whether the Bills deserve to be ranked at #3 (28:00). Finally, they pivot to NFL win totals, and give their thoughts on the Patriots, 49ers, Vikings, Packers, Bengals and more (34:00).
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff is joined by Jackson Groff for a deep dive into the future of college football and the loaded 2027 quarterback class. The guys discuss the growing pressure surrounding Arch Manning and whether the expectations tied to his name are already shaping the draft conversation years in advance.
They also break down the debate between Dante Moore and Arch Manning, evaluating their skill sets, upside, and who could ultimately emerge as the top quarterback prospect. Plus, a look at other rising 2027 QB names to know, including CJ Carr and John Mateer, and how the next wave of quarterback talent is shaping up across the country.
John and Jackson also discuss Notre Dame’s upcoming schedule, the importance of the USC rivalry, and why those marquee matchups still matter in the changing landscape of college football.
And with NIL continuing to dominate the conversation, the guys react to rumors surrounding a potential NIL salary cap and what it could mean for recruiting, roster building, and the future of the sport.
All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to reports that Aaron Rodgers is expected to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is flying to Pittsburgh for the weekend. What does it mean for the Steelers’ outlook and why does this pairing continue to make sense?
John also discusses Netflix airing the Week 1 Thursday night matchup between the Rams and 49ers from Australia, another major step in the NFL’s evolving media landscape.
The conversation then shifts to the business side of the league, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and billionaire 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla are reportedly interested in Seahawks ownership. John breaks down what high-profile ownership groups could mean for the future of the franchise.
Plus, the Colts’ behind-the-scenes draft video gets rave reviews, and John explains why he thought it was absolutely badass. He also weighs in on why celebrity boxing matches—like Bob Menery vs. Johnny Manziel—can sometimes be more entertaining than UFC cards.
To wrap things up, Fugazi Friday returns with reactions to the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel boat video and more stories from around the sports world.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez commenting that Bill Belichick seems to coach in college the same way he coached in the NFL.
John also dives into Russell Wilson reportedly weighing his next move between continuing his NFL career with the Jets or stepping into television, discussing what makes sense for the veteran quarterback at this stage of his career.
Plus, Jaguars GM James Gladstone shared his thoughts on Travis Hunter, and John reacts to how the Jags will handle the dynamic two-way star next season.
Later, John discusses the NBA’s decision to stagger playoff games and why the viewing experience matters more than ever in today’s sports landscape.
To wrap things up, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
From football headlines to broader sports conversations, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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