3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Colin is joined by John MIddlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft!

They start with the Cowboys seeming to deliberately not load up on weapons in Dak Prescott’s contract year (3:30) and why the Bears won the offseason (7:30) They rate the Bears chances in a stacked NFC North (11:00) and Colin explains why the Raiders could be set up perfectly to draft a quarterback NEXT year (14:00)

They dissect the drama in Atlanta and why the Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix situation could get awkward fast (19:15), and rate Jim Harbaugh’s draft as “substance” rather than flash (27:00)

They predict the first and last place finishers for every NFL division (33:15) and rate the Titans draft as the weirdest (37:15).

Piggybacking on the Titans talk, they go behind the scenes into why so many NFL organizations are dysfunctional, and reveal the best run team in the league (44:00).

Finally, they each pick their biggest whiff on a take from the past couple of years (01:05:00), debate whether the Sixers are a “failed experiment” (01:10:00) and explain why bad business decisions have made Kevin Durant irrelevant in the NBA (01:15:00).

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John reacts to day 2 of the NFL Draft and dives into which teams he thinks did a really good job and who may have reached and could regret their picks. He also talks about Dave Teppers response to the local restaurant that had a sign that said "Let the GM and coach pick the players."

5:11 - Second Round reactions

22:55 - David Tepper makes headlines again

21:36 - First Round thoughts

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Colin Cowherd, John Middlekauff and Danny Parkins discuss the first round of the NFL Draft. What are realistic expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears in his rookie season. Was Rome Odunze the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #9. Can Bears make the playoffs? Colin, John and Danny react to the NFL draft and give their takes about your favorite NFL teams pick. #Volume #Herd #3AndOut

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Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff react to the the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. Colin and John discuss the Bears landing Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze and what their future will be like in Chicago. The Falcons stunned everyone when they drafted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr after signing Kirk Cousins in Free Agency. The Broncos landed Bo Nix, Vikings got JJ McCarthy, Patriots drafted Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels went #2 to the Commanders. Which quarterback has the best future? NFL Draft went heavy on offense including Brock Bowers to the Raiders. Colin and John give their takes on the 1st Round. #Volume #Herd #3AndOut

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John does his Top-10 Mock Draft and tells you what he thinks is going to happen during Thursday's NFL Draft. John also dives into the news that the 49ers might be open to trading Brandon Aiyuk, and the importance of hiring the right head coach

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:29 - Mock Draft

7:15 - Bears Pick

8:44 - Commanders Pick

10:12 - Patriots Pick

11:59 - Cardinals Pick/Trade

14:25 - Chargers Pick

16:13 - Cardinals Pick

17:05 - Titans Picks

19:12 - Falcons Pick

21:58 - Bears Pick/Trade

24:12 - Jets Picks

28:13 - Could the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk

35:37 - The importance of hiring the right coach

45:05 - Mailbag

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John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:21 - The Denver Broncos

16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about

24:27 - Pats are taking calls

31:50 - Other NFL storylines

40:58 - Mailbag

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John talks with longtime NFL Analyst at ESPN, Field Yates. John and Field dive into how Field got his start in the NFL, his relationship with Stephen Belichick, if the Giants should draft JJ McCarthy, what will the Patriots do at three, where Michael Penix Jr. may end up, and his hottest take for the upcoming draft.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:40 - Field Yates

8:47 - How he got his start

17:22 - Belichick-Kraft saga

25:52 - Will the Giants from JJ

31:50 - Pats at three

34:24 - Michael Penix Jr.

37:15 - Hottest pick in the draft

42:04 - Mailbag

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John dives into his best of from the week that was with his breakdown of the top WR's in next weeks draft (4:30), who he thinks the best pass rushers are and where they would best fit in the NFL (17:27), what the Patriots and Giants should do on draft day (39:11), and how Bill Belichick was made for TV (50:34).

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John dives into the Belichick-Kraft saga that just won't seem to end and what the real reason might be that he isn't a head coach this upcoming season. John also talks about what he thinks the Patriots and Giants might be doing when their name is called next Thursday. Later, you have your Fugazi Friday comments answered and reacted to. 

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:42 - Belichick-Kraft saga

15:30 - The Patriots

19:39 - The Giants

26:53 - Fugazi Friday

43:13 - Mailbag

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John talks about how the NFL is such a monster in the sports world that even the draft dominates viewership over most other sporting events, and how a large reason why is because the top players getting drafted have been playing on national TV at top schools for years. John also dives into how Bill Belichick has a very bright future on TV, where Joe Alt ranks as an NFL prospect, and how the NBA has done the right thing by banning Porter for betting on the NBA.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:25 - The NFL Draft is huge

18:12 - Belichick is great for TV

25:42 - Joe Alt's eval

30:28 - The NBA bans Porter

35:57 - Mailbag

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John dives into the top pass rushers in the NFL draft by breaking down the top three, where he thinks they might get drafted and where they would be a good fit. John also discusses the Patriots and should it be foregone conclusion that they are going to draft a QB when they have so many other needs as well.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

5:17 - Pass rushers in the draft

9:21 - Dallas Turner

15:57 - Jared Verse

19:52 - Laiatu Latu

27:01 - The Patriots stink

34:30 - Mailbag

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John dives into the contract extension that the Eagle gave DeVonta Smith and what it means for WR's and the position for the many players with upcoming contract negotiations. John also discusses the WR draft class and who he thinks has the highest upside to make an immediate impact at the top of the draft. Later, John talks about holdouts in the NFL and the latest "Tangent Tuesday."

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:17 - DeVonta Smith gets an extension

14:41 - WR scouting report

26:39 - Holdouts

30:48 - Other NFL notes

35:19 - Tangent Tuesday

45:03 - Mailbag

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John reacts to Scottie Scheffler winning The Masters for the second time and proving to the golf world that he is hands down the best player in the world. John talks about how Scottie is playing so well right now that even when he is playing his "B" game he is still better than everyone else, but will the pressure ultimately get to him the way that he has with other guys like, Rory and Jordan Spieth. Later, John dives into the emergence of Ludvig Aberg and how this kid is going to be a star in the sport. Finally, John discusses the importance of Tiger finishing the weekend and playing all 72 holes with his son next to him all weekend.

6:14 - Scottie wins The Masters

20:17 - Ludvig Aberg is a rising star

30:02 - Tiger finishes the weekend

32:31 - Other weekend notables 

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John's best of the week!

This week John dove into the Commanders bringing in a bunch of the top QB prospects in the draft and how that is the right decision since their pick could be franchise changing (5:05), how the Vikings may be blowing smoke with all the chatter coming out of Minnesota (32:50), and later, Hunter Mahan stopped by to talk about playing at Augusta and what it was like playing with Tiger in his prime 41:56.

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John dives into why the Commanders bringing in the top QB's in the upcoming draft for one more round of interviews should be considered them just doing their due diligence and not something out of the ordinary. John also dives into the scouting reports that The Athletic published on all of the top QB's coming out in the draft and who has the biggest upside and who may not have what it takes. 

Lastly, John reads your comments for this episode's Fugazi Friday segment.

5:46 - Washington interviews top QB's

13:34 - Scouting reports

33:30 - Josh Allen gets extended

39:37 - Fugazi Friday

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It's Master week and John takes a deep dives into some of his best bets at Augusta. He talks about who he thinks is going to win The Masters, who we should keep an eye on, and is this the tournament where Rory turns his game around.

Later, John is joined by 6-time PGA Tour winner, Hunter Mahan to talk about the pressures of playing at The Masters, what makes the course so difficult, what it was like playing with Tiger in his prime, and who of the top guys he thinks can break through and win this weekend.

5:34 - Difficulty in betting golf

11:10 - Picking a winner

16:38 - Guys to watch for

27:30 - Hunter Mahan Interview

28:38 - What Masters week is like

32:05 - What makes the course so hard

40:02 - Tiger in his prime

1:04:24 Favorite holes to play at Augusta

1:07:24 - Hunter's pick to win

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John dives into the pre-draft chatter and if we should believe the rumblings that we're hearing out of Minnesota and the interest that the Vikings have for JJ McCarthy, how Former Texas defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat got a DWI and if this mistake will or should have an impact on his draft status, and the latest "Tangent Tuesday".

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:03 - The Vikings and the draft

13:33 - Sweat gets a DWI

22:22 - What Coach Cal means to college sports

28:46 - Tangent Tuesday

35:25 - Mailbag

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

They react to South Carolina beating Iowa to win the national championship in Caitlin Clark’s final collegiate game, and break down why Clark is a transcendent “must see TV” athlete like MJ and Tiger (3:00). They pour over the ratings for both the women’s and men’s tournaments and why they feel “big” while the NBA is suffering from self-inflicted wounds (10:30).

They also address the reports that John Calipari will take over as the head coach at Arkansas and debate whether his tenure at Kentucky was a failure (22:30).

Colin predicts that Washington will pick Jayden Daniels at #2 overall in the NFL draft (31:15) and a flurry of moves on draft day with quarterback needy teams making trades (36:30). They break down the process for NFL teams vetting draft prospects character and intangibles (41:00)

Finally, they preview UFC #300 and talk about why Dana White has been so successful in building UFC into a must-see spectacle (49:30). They address the reasons behind the layoffs at the NFL Network (56:30) and John lays out his argument for why the Dolphins CAN’T pay Tua (01:00:00)

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John's best of the week!

John talks with Mike Mayock about the top draft prospects and how he thinks they will do in the NFL (4:50), how Ryan Poles is making people rethink how they felt about him (25:21), and the big trade from the week that sent Stef Diggs to the Houston Texans (34:20).

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John dives into the trade that sent Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, what it means for the Texans moving forward, and was the trade the right move or wrong move for the Bills. John also discusses the pressure on Tua if he is hoping to have a max deal, today's version of "Draft Daily", and the latest "Fugazi Friday."

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:37 - Diggs traded

19:12 - How the trade impacts the Bills

24:22 - Ernie Adams talks with Edelman

30:27 - Draft Daily

35:09 - Fugazi Friday

42:00 - Mailbag

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John dives into Justin Thomas's decision to fire Bones as his caddy the week before The Masters, and why that might be the wrong timing even if it hasn't been working out this year. John also discusses the issues surrounding the sport of golf and how Tiger Woods hasn't been helping the game. Lastly, John talks about some bets for The Masters.

9:56 - JT and Bones break-up

15:30 - Tiger Woods is back

19:36 - Where has Rory been

26:00 - Best bets

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John dives into the latest with Rashee Rice and the Chiefs, and discusses some of the information that we know about the car cash, what we're still learning, and the importance of learning as much as you can about the guys getting drafted. John also talks about how he's done a complete 180 on Ryan Poles and how he's been extremely impressive in recent interviews about how the Bears are approaching the NFL draft, Wentz signs with KC, Haason Reddick on the Jets, and the latest installment of "Tangent Tuesday."

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:01 - Rashee Rice and the Chiefs

20:27 - Ryan Poles impresses

27:47 - Wentz has a new team

30:50 - Haason Reddick talks

35:16 - Tangent Tuesday

40:52 - Mailbag

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John is joined by the former GM of the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, Mike Mayock. John and Mike dive into the unique situation that he was in when he was let go by the Raiders and how he handled it, what it was like being in the Raiders organization and how the evaluation and draft process worked, the difference between having a draft board when working with NFL Network and having a draft board as the GM of the Raiders, and finally the guys dive into some of the top names in this years draft.

6:15 - Mike Mayock

30:04 - Relationship change with other GMs

34:51 - Thoughts on JJ

41:01 - Thoughts on Caleb Williams

48:25 - Brock Bowers WR ranking

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

They start with UConn basketball and why they are the best college sports program that nobody talks about (7:00) and why basketball is trending away from small-ball and towards dominant bigs like Zach Edey (13:00).

They debate which top ranked QB prospect is at most risk of becoming a bust (23:00) and pick the best potential landing spots for J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix. They project some bumpy times ahead for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers (31:00) and why Jordan Love is currently a better QB than Rodgers (38:00) 

They list their “can’t miss” NFL draft prospects (51:30) and give their “dream” summer vacation destination (58:15)

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John discusses the importance of the Pro Day and how Malik Nabers proved a point during his workout and the reaction from Michael Penix Jr showing off his speed during his workout. John also dives into how the NFL owners seem to have an issue with the grades they've gotten on their organizations, and how the Christmas Day games are going up for auction. Finally, John reacts to some of your biggest Fugazi Friday concerns.

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:08 - Pro Day workouts

13:48 - Michael Penix Jr's Pro Day

19:56 - Jed York speaks

30:56 - Owners are not happy with their team grades

33:47 - Christmas Day Games Auction

37:09 - Fugazi Friday

50:21 - Mailbag

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John dives into the comments made by Peter Malnati on the state of golf and how the sport needs to find a way to get the PGA-LIV situation solved so that we have more tournaments with all the top golfers playing, he later recaps Full Swing on Netflix and discusses one guy he wishes they would've profiled more, and lastly, John gives you his early best bets for The Master. 

6:01 - Peter Malnati on the state of golf

27:48 - Full Swing recap

36:40 - Masters look ahead

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John reacts to the big news from the league meetings about the NFL continuing to take over Christmas Day and how adding games to Christmas Day is one of the best things the NFL has done, the NFL is going international Week 1 with a streaming game in Brazil, how the new kick-off rule is great, and the coaches and GM's continue to talk from the league meetings.

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

5:18 - Christmas Day football

10:50 - NFL goes International

21:45 - New Kick-Off rule

28:45 - Sean Payton on Russ

30:38 - Brian Daboll speaks

34:01 - Robert Kraft on the dynasty

37:06 - 49ers are still complaining about the turf

41:39 - Mailbag

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John dives into the annual coaches picture that showed us how excited Jim Harbaugh is to be back in the NFL. John also discusses how it's been a long time but the Chargers finally have a real head coach and their future looks very bright, how money is not an issue for the league or teams anymore because of all the money that is coming in each season, the reaction to the NFL saying that the in-season Hard Knocks is going to be expanding from one team to an entire division, and finally John goes off on his weekly "Tangent Tuesday."

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:12 - Annual coaches picture

10:00 - Chargers have a real coach

12:30 - The NFL has so much money

20:34 - In-Season Hard Knocks expansion

27:15 - Tangent Tuesday/March Madness

32:57 - Mailbag

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John reacts to the big trade in the NFL which sent the L'Jarius Snead to the Titans for drafts picks and why KC is the only team that could get away with this trade without people asking questions. John also dives into the league meetings, and how he has figured out JJ McCarthy and who he thinks his comp is.

Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

5:02 - Big trade in the NFL

19:43 - Latest from the League Meetings

23:06 - JJ McCarthy's comp

31:27 - Mailbag

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John dives into what he thinks will happen at the top of the draft and what teams might be looking to trade up and who might look to trade down. John also reacts to Aaron Donald's interview talking about his retirement, also what it would mean for the game if they go away with the "hip-drop" tackle.

Lastly, John reads your latest questions and stories for Fugazi Friday.

5:16 - Top picks in the draft

13:21 - Aaron Donald speaks

23:13 - The hop-drop

25:25 - Fugazi Friday

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John reacts to Marvin Harrison Jr. not participating in the Ohio State Pro Day and if that's the right or wrong decision for someone that may not be the top player at the WR position, Caleb Williams has his USC Pro Day and John dives into the significance of Caleb throwing. Also, what the start of the NCAA tournament means for sports and why everyone gets invested in the tournament.

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:16 - Marvin Harrison Jr. has his Pro Day

19:21 - Caleb Williams throws

31:43 - Start of the NCAA Tournament

40:08 - Mailbag

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John dives into Robert Griffin's comments about how Caleb Williams should pull an Eli Mannings and not play for the Bears and if that could be the right move. He also talks about the difficulty of the QB position, the Jets signing Mike Williams, the Saints sign Chase Young, and how the Browns are giving a contract extension to a player that hasn't played a snap for them. 

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

5:37 - RGIII's take on Caleb Williams

18:18 - Only 2 QBs from the 2019 draft are set to start this season

30:18 - Jets are signing Mike Williams

33:13 - Saints sign Chase Young

35:21 - Browns extend Jerry Jeudy

39:00 - Mailbag

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John dives into the Steelers trading for Justin Fields despite them just signing Russell Wilson, how will the quarterback room dynamic work, and should we believe the talk about Russ already being named the starter. John also discusses how teams and GM's should manage a player's worth when it comes to free agency, the latest draft daily, and "Tangent Tuesday."

Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:05 - Fields to the Steelers

15:01 - How to manage a players worth

24:00 - Draft Daily

28:51 - Tangent Tuesday

36:45 - Mailbag

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

They start with Selection Sunday and why college basketball has lost its luster in recent years (3:30). They react to the news of Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers and wonder if a defensive focused culture is the best place to reboot his career (6:30)

They predict that Minnesota is angling to move up in the NFL Draft and why they are the team best suited to develop a young QB (16:00). They look at the impact of Aaron Donald compared to some of the other all-time greats and Colin predicts that players retiring early might become a trend (28:30).

They weigh in on the conclusion of the  Patriots “Dynasty” series and lay out why Bill Belichick may have been his own worst enemy (33:15) and why Andy Reid’s lack of ego has allowed the Chiefs to draft so well (40:00)

They give kudos to the Jets for signing Tyron Smith (43:30) and making a smart move despite all the chaos unfolding off the field around Aaron Rodgers (52:00).

Finally, they question the Cowboys choice to remain quiet during free agency (58:00) and Colin predicts a renaissance year for a veteran journeyman quarterback (01:03:00).

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John reacts to Scottie Scheffler's historic win at The Players Championship, becoming the first to win back-to-back at The Players. John breaks down Wyndham Clark's heartbreaking putt that lipped out to secure Scheffler's win and discusses Rory McIlroy's failure to meet the standards expected of him.

6:10 - Scottie Scheffler wins The Players

12:20 - Can't bet on Xander

21:44 - Brian Harman is awesome

27:24 - The course looked great

32:00 - Former players on the broadcast

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John dives into why so many Dallas Cowboy fans continue to freak out over the lack of signings that the Cowboys have made at the start of free agency and how that likely won't change until they figure out what's going on with Dak's contract, what's going on with the Chargers and Harbaugh, the Browns decision to pass on Flacco and sign Jameis Winston, and this week's edition of Fugazi Friday.

Later, John is joined by Thor Nystron of Fantasy Pros to dive into the upcoming draft and what certain free agent signings could mean for your fantasy draft heading into next season.

Lastly, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment.

7:35 - Cowboy fans are freaking out

12:21 - The Chargers and Harbaugh

17:00 - The Browns QB situation

21:00 - Dan Campbell gets an extension

23:32 - Fugazi Friday

29:53 - Thor Nystrom Interview

1:15:00 - Mailbag

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John breaks down the biggest moves including Kirk Cousins leaving the Vikings for the Falcons, Saquon Barkley to the Eagles, and Russell Wilson to the Steelers. Who got better...and who got worse?

7:04 - The Bears

9:32 - King Henry to Baltimore

18:57 - Cousin to Atlanta

27:06 - Should the Giants trade for Fields

30:54 - Houston has it right now

36:30 - Chargers don't have a choice but to cut players

44:30 - The running back position

55:00 - Mailbag

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John dives into PGA Commissioner, Jay Monahan's press conference and how it seems like he is never going to figure out that the PGA has a big problem because of LIV, is he ever going to be able to find a way for the PGA players and the LIV players to play together in more tournaments than just the Majors, how much of the blame should be on him and how much on the players. Also Scottie Scheffler changed his putter and dominated on the putting green. Lastly, John gives you his best bets for The Players.

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John reacts to Day 1 of NFL Free Agency, including Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles, and Christian Wilkins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. John also discusses the explosive offense of the Green Bay Packers after adding Josh Jacobs.

7:12 - The Atlanta Falcons

19:17 - The Philadelphia Eagles

25:28 - The Giants are bad

26:32 - The Raiders and Rams are making moves

39:41 - Brian Burns traded

57:53 - The Commanders

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John dives into a story that he saw about how the Buffalo Bills window to winning a Super Bowl is closing and if that headline should have any merit, the latest with Russell Wilson and where his best fit would be, Good Morning Football is moving, and the latest edition of Fugazi Friday.

Also, John is joined by former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. The guys dive into how Rick got involved with Josh Harris and Bob Meyers to help the Commanders find their new GM and head coach, drafting AP, and his retirement. 

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:38 - The Buffalo Bills window

12:06 - Chicago Bears

15:48 - Russell Wilson's latest

19:34 - Good Morning Football is moving

23:54 - Fugazi Friday

32:46 - Rich Spielman Interview

1:07:20 - Mailbag

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John recaps the players that had the Franchise Tag put on them, does the tag help the player or the team, he reacts to some of the players that have gotten cut, do any teams value the running back position, what's the latest with Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson is allowed to talk with other teams.

Also, John is joined by the Kansas City Chiefs GM, Brett Veach. The guys dive into how they had to win the "hard way" this year to get to the Super Bowl, what made this year's KC team different, how impressive the Chiefs defense was, and the importance of getting the Tyreek Hill trade draft picks right.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:48 - The Franchise Tag

12:20 - Cut Day

17:23 - The Running Back position

24:23 - Draft Daily

29:52 - Kirk Cousins' future

32:14 - Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick

35:00 - Russell Wilson is allowed to talk with other teams

38:57 - Brett Veach Interview

49:37 - Mailbag

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John dives into how golf is so different from other sports when it comes to winning and losing and how you can make a ton of money just by finishing in the top 15, he also discusses how the sport needs its stars to start winning more regularly, he reacts to Anthony Kim's unforgettable return to golf, and finally, John gives you some of the best bets for the coming weekend.

6:45 - Winning in golf

9:12 - Stars in the sport

17:31 - Anthony Kim returns

25:07 - Best Bets

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John dives into the early news of the day that Jason Kelce is retiring from the NFL and talks about his career going all the way back to when he was drafted, he discusses the possibility of an 18-game season and if we could really see the league go in that direction, Mike Evans re-signing with the Bucs, and the return of Topic Tuesday.

Also, John is joined by the Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid. The guys dive into how this season was different from any of the other Super Bowl winning seasons, what impressed him the most from this year, and if he was surprised when the 49ers opted to take the ball in Overtime.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:26 - Jason Kelce retires

17:08 - 18-game schedule

23:25 - Bucs re-sign Mike Evans

23:45 - Draft Daily

29:12 - Topic Tuesday

35:22 - Andy Reid Interview

49:37 - Mailbag

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football!

They start the show on a somber note following the passing of legendary NFL reporter Chris Mortensen and reflect on his life and impact in the football world. (3:30)

They weigh in on the future of Kirk Cousins and why he is likely the #1 free agent domino to fall (6:00), and why Justin Fields hasn’t drawn much interest as a trade target (13:00). They talk about the latest episodes of the “Dynasty” documentary with the focus being Aaron Hernandez and why the Patriots weren’t willing to trade him away (15:30).

They dive into the Steelers seemingly being willing to lower their high standards if they stick with Kenny Pickett (26:30) and why signing Russell Wilson makes sense for Mike Tomlin’s team (32:00). They point to Washington as next year’s “surprise” team (38:00) and debate the draft status of Michael Penix Jr. (42:00).

They look at the Jets rough o-line situation (57:00) and Aaron Rodgers’ suspect choices for teammates (1:02:00) and predict more turbulence ahead for gang green.

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John wraps up his time at the combine by discussing his main takeaways from the week. He dives into the similarities between the Chiefs and Ravens organizations and how unsurprising it is that those teams are successful, how the Texans have built themselves a quality team, and the importance of teams being realistic about the players getting drafted.

Later, John sits down with the Bucs GM, Jason Licht to discuss the impressive season that Tampa Bay had, the resurrection of Baker Mayfield, and whether the Bucs will be able to re-sign Mike Evans.

Lastly, NBC's Matthew Berry joins John to dive into the history of Fantasy Football and how he has made a career of a game that he started playing when he was 17, what is the highest buy-in league that he knows of, and what's the most intense league that he's heard of.

5:36 - Similarities between KC and Baltimore

14:39 - What makes a good head coach

17:47 - Houston is turning into a great organization

24:46 - Teams need to be realistic about draft players

33:37 - Jason Licht Interview

34:39 - How impressive was Baker

39:08 - Mike Evans' future

46:13 - Matthew Berry Interview

48:10 - The History of Fantasy Football

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John is still at the combine and gives his take on the latest with Justin Fields and the Bears, who he thinks Washington will take at number two, and who are some big name players that we could see get traded this off-season.

Later, John sits down with the Eagles GM, Howie Roseman to discuss the rough ending to the season and the importance of being at the combine for the Eagles organization.

Lastly, PFT's Mike Florio stops by and talks with John about the "Big Dom" situation, if all the coaches should be at the combine to meet with players, will Bill Belichick be back in the NFL this year or next, and which big name player he thinks is going to be traded.

5:22 - Fields is done in Chicago

8:05 - Who will go number 2

10:31 - Will a star get traded

15:50 - Does anyone care about Russ

27:00 - Howie Roseman

27:58 - Eagles and the combine

33:10 - Mike Florio

34:00 - Mike doubles down on Big Dom

37:30 - Should all coaches be at the combine

41:39 - Fields and the Bears

46:57 - Crazy that Belichick isn't in the league

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John is in Indy and sits down with Albert Breer of The MMQB. John and Albert dive into the worst call he's ever gotten from a coach, GM, or owner based on something he reported, how he thinks Caleb Williams is going to do in the NFL and if there are any flags the Bears should be worried about, what will Washington do at number 2, and how surprising it is that Bill Belichick isn't in the NFL.

5:54 - Albert Breer Interview

7:46 - Worst call he's ever gotten

16:35 - Caleb Williams breakdown

22:09 - What will the Commanders do at number two

25:34 - What's going on in SF

37:32 - Marvin Harrison breakdown

49:10 - Belichick is out of the NFL

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John is in Indy at the NFL Combine and dives into the importance of the combine for organizations, what teams look to accomplish while in Indy, what role the actual players play while at the combine, and if it's important for the players to have a fast 40 time.

Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

5:29 - Combine Preview

7:05 - The importance of the combine

13:50 - The players role at the combine

22:05 - Mailbag

23:46 - Would the Panthers have drafted Caleb Williams

25:08 - What should the Commanders and Titans look to do in free agency

31:34 - What does SF off-season look like

36:22 - Topic Tuesday Idea

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

Colin starts by giving his review of his airline experience during his recent vacation (3:30), and they both give their reaction to the Patriots “Dynasty” documentary on AppleTV+ (7:30).

They explore the ramifications of the NFL’s massive jump in salary cap (18:15) and the reasons why the Packers have drafted and developed players better than almost any other team for decades (25:30).

They contrast the problems the NBA and MLB have with overpaying average players to the system in the NFL (40:00), and why Roger Goodell has done such an incredible job managing the NFL and its brand (44:00). 

Finally, Colin explains why Steve Kerr’s body of work has put him into Colin’s” top 5 guys” in NBA history (54:00) and tells a strange story that involves mistaken identity…and Taylor Swift (01:00:30)..

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John dives into the latest with Justin Fields and if the media is looking too much into the fact the he wants to get away from football when he goes on a mini vacation, is Caleb Williams making the right decision by not having an agent, and the return of "Fugazi Friday."

Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

6:45 - Justin vs. Social Media

11:10 - Head coaches vs. the media

21:19 - Caleb Williams is going agentless

25:16 - Fugazi Friday

33:00 - Mailbag

34:20 - What's going on with the Giants

52:10 - Can the Browns change their image

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John dives into the return of Tiger Woods and quickly changes gears to discuss him withdrawing from The Genesis Open, and what are fair expectations to have for Tiger. John also talks about how the West Coast swing on the PGA Tour was a dud for a number of different reasons, how Jordan Spieth being DQ'd is a joke, and what is the best way to make your golf bets if you want to make some money.

4:23 - Tiger Talk

15:01 - West Coast Swing

19:43 - LIV Golf

24:43 - Jordan gets DQ'd

34:50 - Golf betting

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John dives into Russell Wilson and the disaster that is his relationship with the Broncos, should anyone be surprised that hasn't worked in Denver. John also discusses the NFL Draft, and introduces a new segment called "Topic Tuesday."

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:39 - Russell Wilson's future

15:46 - Free Agency talk

24:05 - NFL Draft Talk

32:33 - Topic Tuesday

39:59 - Mailbag

40:15 - Thoughts on the Eagles coaching hires

42:01 - Brandon Aiyuks's future

49:30 - Where should Fields get traded to

51:48 - Bucs and the Baker

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John dives into the start of the off-season and how the off-season means the start of the business of football, this is where the GM's make their money, who has the biggest question marks to answer, will big name players get traded, and Sark gets big money.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:30 - The off-season is here

17:13 - Rookie contracts change the game

21:48 - Biggest question marks of the off-season

29:55 - Who will get traded

36:03 - Sark gets paid

43:14 - Mailbag

46:23 - Grading off-season coaching hires

56:34 - Top QB draft picks are assumed to be franchise QB's

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John reacts to the news that Steve Wilks has been fired by Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, is that the right move, and where does SF go from here. John also dives into the importance of dynasties in all sports, and he recaps the Waste Management Open.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

6:02 - Steve Wilks fired

12:55 - What's next for the 49ers

19:57 - The importance of good players playing together

26:13 - Waste Management Open

34:53 - Mailbag

37:58 - Has the 49ers window closed

43:53 - Any reason to get excited about the Cardinals

50:29 - Purdy needs more respect

1:01:48 - Should KC add WR's

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John dives into what winning the Super Bowl means for Patrick Mahomes, where he ranks on the list of the greatest QBs, the overtime rule explained, and how history was made with the number of people that watched the Super Bowl.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

6:13 - Patrick Mahomes is one of the best

11:49 - How people feel about Brock

16:29 - Overtime rule

20:36 - Super Bowl ratings

27:15 - Mailbag

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John gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl after taking 24 hours to digest what we all watched. What does Kyle Shanahan need to do to get over the hump to win a championship, did Shanny cause his team to lose by not having his team prepared for overtime, and how it's unfair to say that he will never win a Super Bowl in his career. John also dives into how it's taken a lot of people until now to really appreciate how great of a coach Andy Reid is, what makes Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, and lastly, how the NFL and Las Vegas are a match made in heaven.

5:47 - How can Shanny get over the hump

16:57 - Despite the loss, Kyle did not blow it

23:50 - It's not fair to say Kyle Shanahan will never win a title

34:15 - We finally appreciate Andy Reid

42:15 - What makes Mahomes so good

49:38 - Vegas crushed Super Bowl week

54:50 - Mike Zimmer to the Cowboys

1:00:53 - No one like Chip Kelly

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Chiefs beating the 49ers in the Super Bowl 25-22 to cement their dynasty!

They examine what went right and wrong with Kyle Shannahan’s game plan and play calling (3:00) and give their assessment of Brock Purdy’s performance (6:00). They give the 49ers credit for playing “winning football” (8:30) and break down why the Chiefs defense has become so great (12:30).

They debate what offseason moves the 49ers should make in order to get over the hump (15:45) and whether the Chiefs should pay to keep Chris Jones after a dominant performance (20:30).

Colin makes his case for Andy Reid being a better coach than Bill Belichick (32:00) and why THIS was the year to knock off the Chiefs (40:00). They dive into the factors behind Patrick Mahomes’ greatness and why he belongs in the conversation with Tiger/MJ/Brady (56:00). 

Finally, they give Kudos to Roger Goodell for managing the NFL so well and building into the juggernaut it is today (01:04:00).

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John is joined by The Action Network's betting guru, Stuckey, as the guys dive into the best prop bets and parlays for the Super Bowl.

6:32 - Stuckey interview

13:57 - What will the pace of the game be

21:43 - 49ers D isn't good

26:36 - Can someone other than Mahomes win the MVP if KC wins

41:53 - Issues with SF and KC

50:15 - Confidence in the 49ers

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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 Raiders next QB be

26:10 - Why is everyone quitting on Sam Howell

29:58 - Coaches already on the hot seat

38:20 - Purdy vs. Great DC's

58:49 - Is Belichick THAT good

1:03:25 - Adam Silver staying for 10 more years

1:13:01 - Will the Patriots be good again

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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.

6:16 - Media Day Drama

9:10 - Media Day

12:23 - Goodell vs. The Media

18:05 - Kliff Kingsbury is Washington's OC

27:29 - Ben Johnson's situation

34:02 - Mike Vrabel not in the NFL

49:30 - Mailbag

50:02 - Will Canada get an NFL team

53:30 - What's going on in NOLA

56:30 - What would it mean if Purdy lost the SB

1:02:03 - Best College vs. Worst NFL

1:15:05 - How will the Super Bowl play out

1:20:57 - Could Harbaugh and the Chargers fail

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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 hump

24:42 - Vegas is actually hosting a Super Bowl

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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 of his coaches to find out who the leak within the organization is.

6:27 - Dan Quinn to Washington

19:41 - No more HC openings

20:38 - Kyle Shanahan knew Purdy was the future

32:39 - More problems with the Jets

42:44 - Mailbag

43:05 - Rating the new GM hires

44:30 - Should the Bears trade the number 9 pick

45:19 - How to fix the Jets

51:45 - Would the 49ers be interested in Cousins

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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 of golf

44:15 - What's going on with Anthony Kim

56:06 - Lugvig Áberg makes golf look so easy

59:12 - The latest with Tiger Woods

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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. 

5:38 - Ben Johnson is staying in Detroit

18:54 - Arthur Smith is so important

34:55 - Mailbag

35:17 - Why do the 49ers struggle against the run

37:38 - Why would Ben Johnson turn down HC jobs

40:51 - What will the Commanders do

46:34 - Adam Silver gets extended

47:49 - NFL in Mexico is growing

50:30 - What does the Seahawks offseason look like

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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 and send Greg Olsen to the number two broadcast team. Lastly, the Eagles have finally hired a coaching staff and on paper it looks like they've made some really good hires.

Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 

5:19 - Early Super Bowl Preview

13:53 - Dan Campbell conversation

31:03 - Watch out, Greg Olsen

34:05 - The Eagles have coaches

41:21 - Mailbag

41:33 - Is Mahomes the best ever

42:59 - Can the NFL review plays after the game

45:44 - Lamar, Burrow, or Allen

1:00:52 - Lamar didn't have a chance because of coaching

1:04:14 - Why is age such an issue at the draft

1:09:50 - The Lions didn't make the wrong decision

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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 biggest of Andy Reid's career, and Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid know what they need when it comes to winning a Super Bowl.

5:11 - Lions-Niners Reaction

13:51 - Ravens-Chiefs Reaction

28:06 - Weekend Recap

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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 much blame should be assigned to Dan Campbell for his aggressive play calling that backfired (17:30) and give their takeaways from Brock Purdy’s performance (21:30).

They break down the missteps in the Ravens game plan and why they forced Lamar to try to play hero ball and bailing on the running game (33:00). Colin declares Patrick Mahomes the greatest quarterback he’s ever seen (38:30) and gives credence to the narrative that Lamar Jackson shrinks in the playoffs (46:00).

They look ahead to the Super Bowl between the 49ers and Chiefs (55:00) and discuss the reasons why the NFL has completely pulled away from other sports as the most dominant cultural force in America. (01:00:00)

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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 for a QB or draft one

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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 NFL, is the NFL media doing Jared Goff a disservice by not spending any time talking about him, and the return of Fugazi Friday.

Later, John is joined by Stuckey from The Action Network to discuss the Conference Championship games and give you the best bets for the weekend.

5:47 - Is the Patriot Way dead

19:19 - Will the Harbaugh's run the NFL

27:02 - No one talks about Goff

34:09 - Fugazi Friday

45:10 - Championship Round Best Bets w/Stuckey

47:51 - NFC Championship Game

1:06:36 - AFC Championship Game

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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 Philadelphia.

Later, John answered your questions on this episode's mailbag segment.

5:13 - Harbaugh to the Chargers

19:27 - Lamar on facing Mahomes

28:04 - Pressure rankings

37:37 - Vic Fangio leaving Miami

45:22 - Mailbag

47:55 - Does the NFL winner have something to prove

52:14 - Should Commander fans trust Adam Peters

53:37 - Should Wilkes be back in SF

54:37 - Should KC fire Matt Nagy

1:07:02 - How can Purdy escape the negative

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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 mailbag segment.

5:19 - Eagles need a new OC

10:47 - Raiders hire a new GM

14:32 - Harbaugh to the Chargers?

17:04 - Titans have a new Head Coach

19:32 - Dan Morgan hired in Carolina

21:04 - Is Atlanta going to hire Belichick

27:56 - Mailbag

28:11 - Why do people forget about Burrow

30:00 - How does Dennis Allen still have a job

32:06 - Should Jordan Love get a big deal

37:20 - People discredit Purdy

44:37 - Seahawks coaching search

46:42 - Is Purdy actually good

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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.

Later, John answered your questions on this episode's mailbag segment.

5:12 - Brock Purdy hate

13:36 - Josh Allen in playoffs

18:28 - Dan Campbell

26:58 - Mahomes-Reid

35:10 - Mailbag

35:50 - DeMeco Ryans impact

44:26 - Why don't more coaches come from college

47:00 - Should the Rams draft a QB

50:43 - Why do people treat Purdy differently than other QB's

1:01:36 - What off-season moves do the Packers need to make

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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

19:32 - 49ers are winning ugly

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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 tools has led many people into undervaluing him (19:00),and they peer into the crystal ball to look at the future for Green Bay and see multiple NFC championship runs in the next few years (24:00).  

They find flaws in the 49ers that could cause problems against a talented Lions team (31:00) and marvel at the evolution of Lamar Jackson’s game (48:00).

They also weigh in on Jim Harbaugh’s job search in the NFL (01:02:00), what the market for Baker Mayfield looks like (01:04:00) and whether the Raiders chose poorly by making Antonio Pierce their head coach (01:07:00)

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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 decision to have Mike McCarthy coach without an extension?

5:25 - 49ers-Packers

20:17 - Ravens-Texans

26:25 - McCarthy's future

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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 - What's going on in Cleveland

27:04 - What should Seattle do at QB

33:22 - Reasons McCarthy is staying in Dallas

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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 you the best bets for this weekend.

5:02 - KC-Buffalo Rivalry

13:07 - Nick Sirianni staying?

22:19 - Steelers

24:06 - Belichick to ATL

27:52 - Vrabel in Seattle

33:20 - Stuckey

36:10 - Ravens-Texans

42:04 - 49ers-Packers

49:15 - Bucs-Lions

56:45 - Bills-Chiefs

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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 fail following Belichick as that Pats head coach.

Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment.

6:01 - Pressures on Purdy and Shanny

29:27 - McCarthy is coming back in Dallas

43:28 - Pats introduce Mayo

48:37 - AP looks set to be the Raiders new HC 

58:39 - Mailbag

58:57 - Top 5 GM's

1:04:18 - McCarthy makes Dak better

1:07:45 - Hypothetical Bears trade

1:10:00 - Purdy gets no respect

1:16:15 - Tomlin should stay with the Steelers

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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 remaining quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs have in common (21:30) and he answers listeners’ questions from the “Middlekauff Mailbag”(33:30).

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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 mailbag segment.

8:30 - What does Nick Sirianni do

13:20 - Sirianni's future

21:15 - Do the Eagles like each other

22:37 - Baker has matured

30:39 - What a great night for TB

31:41 - Belichick's future

43:24 - Mailbag

43:55 - Should the Bears trade Fields

55:34 - Should the Cowboys trade Dak

58:34 - Does the Packers win look worse for McCarthy or Rogers

1:00:00 - Belichick to the Cowboys

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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 for the Lions

11:10 - Small things killed the Rams

13:13 - Lions earned the win

15:51 - Offensive coaches owned the weekend

27:45 - Eagles can't lose to TB

28:42 - Belichick to the NFC East

38:44 - Jedd Fisch to Washington

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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 Stroud and the Houston Texans had in their dominating win over the Browns. Lastly, John touches on Kalen Deboer as the new head coach at Alabama.

5:29 - Chiefs-Dolphins Reaction

22:27 - Houston-Cleveland Reaction

30:06 - Buffalo-Pittsburgh postponed

32:34 - Raiders front-runner for their HC

35:54 - Kalen Deboer in Alabama

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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's mailbag.

5:30 - Bill Belichick out in New England

20:28 - Potential playoff upsets

22:40 - Playoffs on Peacock

29:17 - Fugazi Friday

38:14 - Mailbag

39:38 - Could the Eagles be looking for a new HC

46:31 - How long should rebuilds take

48:33 - Can the 49ers win the SB

56:01 - Could Vrabel go to OSU

1:11:04 - Packers to the Super Bowl in 2025

1:11:47 - Harbaugh to Seattle?

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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 Bears should do now that they announced they will be bringing back their head coach and GM.

Later, John is joined by Stuckey from The Action Network to talk about the best bets for Wildcard Weekend.

6:08 - Mike Vrabel out in Tennessee

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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.

6:08 - Mike Vrabel out in Tennessee

35:00 - Mailbag

35:20 - Should Seattle find a new coach

36:52 - Should the Jets reset again

41:10 - How can Atlanta be good again

46:10 - Is Trevor Lawrence actually all-in

49:10 - Why does Bryce Young get so much hate

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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 on this episodes mailbag segment.

5:25 - Commanders make massive changes

12:22 - What's next in Atlanta

21:45 - Bill Belichick's future

25:48 - Wink out in NY

28:26 - Injury updates

34:04 - Tiger and Nike

40:30 - Mailbag

43:42 - Could Vrabel go to NE

47:02 - Is Trevor Lawrence a bust

1:10:34 - Will KC get it together

1:23:53 - Green Bay needs to build around Love

1:36:44 - Chargers next steps

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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 - Cleveland-Houston

24:28 - Miami-KC

24:56 - Bills-Steelers

25:37 - Green Bay-Dallas

27:08 - Rams-Lions

27:38 - Eagles-Bucs

33:20 - Arthur Smith gets heated

40:02 - Jacksonville's meltdown

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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 - Texans and CJ Stroud

24:41 - Pittsburgh-Baltimore

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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 - Coaching hiring cycle

8:11 - Pressure rankings

16:01 - Justin Field's likely to be out in Chicago

24:42 - Jim Harbaugh needs to win the National Championship

34:08 - Mailbag

34:30 - Vikings and the draft

37:05 - Should the combine add pads

43:07 - How concerning is Joe Burrow's injury history

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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. 

4:41 - Michael Penix Jr. could be the number 2 QB off the board

22:00 - Sign stealing in college football

23:06 - Jim Harbagh's future

31:41 - Do the Eagles have a problem

35:07 - Big week for back-up QB's

43:10 - Mailbag

43:20 - Who could replace Jim Harbaugh

52:57 - Are the Bills scarier than the Chiefs

59:51 - Should the Broncos draft Penix

1:05:20 - What should the Commanders do in the draft

1:10:50 - Mike Vrabel's future

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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 see AI refs

40:52 - John's role as a scout

43:17 - 49ers and the Super Bowl

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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 another solid quarterback.

5:20 - Washington-Texas

21:01 - Michigan-Alabama

34:40 - David Tepper is awful

38:36 - Jordan Love is underrated

40:52 - Morgan and Morgan

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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 crushes

29:38 - Best coaches in college football

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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

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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 Alexander's situation

28:54 - Cowboys-Lions Preview

31:36 - The NFL are the sports ratings grinch

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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 - Russell Wilson gets benched

26:00 - Travis Kelce has lost a step

31:12 - Changes in Washington

38:07 - Mailbag

40:21 - Russell Wilson's contract

45:12 - Would the Colts be better with Richardson 

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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 - Advice for being bald

38:15 - What happened to Carson Wentz

44:30 - What should the 49ers do in the off-season

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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 bringing back their coaching staff, and would the Seahawks be better off with Russell Wilson.

5:20 - Ravens-49ers

17:50 - Chiefs are in trouble

24:40 - Eagles finally win again

32:32 - Jets to bring back staff

34:30 - Would Seattle be better with Wilson

38:31 - Morgan and Morgan

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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

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