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You want the boldest NFL takes? You got ’em. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff delivers his no-holds-barred opinions on the top stories in both pro and college football. Follow John and The Volume Sports on Twitter and YouTube for daily content all season long. Subscribe and follow now!

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    • 4.8 • 2.6K Ratings

You want the boldest NFL takes? You got ’em. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff delivers his no-holds-barred opinions on the top stories in both pro and college football. Follow John and The Volume Sports on Twitter and YouTube for daily content all season long. Subscribe and follow now!

    3 & Out - NFL Draft Day 2 Reaction

    3 & Out - NFL Draft Day 2 Reaction

    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 Podcast - Hour 2: NFL Draft Reaction: Bears land Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze, Falcons-Michael Penix

    Colin Cowherd Podcast - Hour 2: NFL Draft Reaction: Bears land Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze, Falcons-Michael Penix

    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 Podcast - Hour 1: NFL Draft Reaction: Bears land Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze, Falcons-Michael Penix

    Colin Cowherd Podcast - Hour 1: NFL Draft Reaction: Bears land Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze, Falcons-Michael Penix

    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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    3 & Out - Mock Draft Day

    3 & Out - Mock Draft Day

    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

    Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd
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    3 & Out - Broncos situation, QB's are more fun to talk about, Pats taking calls for number 3

    3 & Out - Broncos situation, QB's are more fun to talk about, Pats taking calls for number 3

    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

    Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd
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    3 & Out - Field Yates joins the podcast

    3 & Out - Field Yates joins the podcast

    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

    Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd
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