3 and Out with John Middlekauff

In this episode, John looks at the reality of the Aaron Rodgers/Packers standoff and the likely anti-climactic endgame. He also explains why the viral video of disagreement in the Eagles war room is being blown out of proportion, the reality about internal draft board debates, and why the media's opinion about late round draft value is irrelevant. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why the reality TV aspect of the NFL Draft is making it more popular every year, what separates a draftable red flag player from an undraftable one, and gives his takes on the top headlines coming out of draft weekend. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to the Aaron Rodgers bombshell news that he doesn't want ever suit up for the Packers today , and if there's any way to salvage the relationship. He also gives his top takeaways from rounds 1-3 of the 2021 NFL Draft, including who got the best value, and his thoughts on the first round QB's!

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In this episode, John kicks off Draft Week by looking at why teams are so willing to move up and take risks on drafting quarterbacks with a high risk factor, why the Chiefs are being aggressive to upgrade Patrick Mahomes' protection. He also puts out his First Round Top 10 Mock Draft and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John sits down with 2009 #7 overall pick Darrius Heyward-Bey looks back at his college recruitment, why he chose Maryland, deciding to turn pro, inside the agent selection process, his life-changing NFL combine performance, why he thinks he could have run faster than his 4.30 40, the draft day surprise of getting picked #7 by the Raiders, meeting Al Davis, the chaos at the time in Oakland, why it was important for him to become a key role player with the Steelers.

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In this episode, John discusses the continued debate surrounding Trevor Lawrence's love of football, shares some draft nuggets he's focusing with a week until the Jags are on the clock. He also tips the cap to Alex Smith after his retirement announcement and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses Trevor Lawrence's recent comments that have some calling his commitment into question, if they're a red flag, the bottom line on Julian Edelman's Hall of Fame case. He also gives his take on recent reports of dysfunction inside the Eagles, the case for OTA's for players and the league, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why he has questions about Zach Wilson to the Jets, why he's not buying Mac Jones to the Niners, and some other Draft predictions with two weeks out. He also looks at how Panthers OC Joe Brady and Sam Darnold can change each others NFL fortunes. why things look worse and worse for Deshaun Watson as more information comes out, and the pros and cons of the Rams skipping college pro days, He also gives his thoughts on Julian Edelman retiring, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John gives a scout's perspective on pre-draft meetings, building draft boards, and why draft decisions don't necessarily reflect the scouting department's opinions. He also discusses the annual pre-draft misinformation season, why it's incredible fans and media continue to take the same bait every single year, and looks at Deshaun Watson's suddenly uncertain NFL future, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John dissects all the sides of the Jets trading Sam Darnold to the Panthers for both teams and defends increasingly polarizing Ohio State QB Justin Fields as the NFL Draft approaches. He also gives his takes on the top headlines from around the league and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John is coming in hot on a Saturday talking NFL Draft. He explains his scouting philosophy when it comes to defining value, the positions where he sees the most first round value, the positions where it pays to wait, why the 2nd and 3rd rounds are where to find max value, and why future picks aren't equal to current ones. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John shares some of his thoughts on the draft, including what he's hearing from his sources around the league and his doubts about BYU's Zach Wilson. He also explains why Robert Kraft's recent comments lend more fuel to the theory that he could cut eventually ties with Bill Belichick, why Daniel Jones and the Giants organization is under a ton of pressure, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why the hyper-competitive NFC West forced the Niners to take a big swing and move up to the #3 pick, why draft QB intangibles matter so much, why pro days are more important for learning about a player's personality than his on-field performance, why the NFL allowing ESPN to flex out the MNF game is a huge improvement under the new TV deal, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to the Niners trading up with the Dolphins to the #3 pick, which QB they should draft with the pick, how the Dolphins should use their haul of picks over the next several years, and how the Eagles should attack the draft after making a separate first round pick swap with Miami. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John looks at Washington Owner Daniel Snyder attempting to take total control over the WFT, why the corona year has helped make the NFL players' case against OTA's, and why Andy "QB1" Dalton is just the latest in a bizarre off-season QB market. He also runs down the top stories form around the league and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why the NFL fans are driving the insane money behind the league's new TV deal, what's behind the Patriots atypical free agent spending spree, why the Colts unified coach/GM front will weather setbacks in the rebuilding of Carson Wentz, and why Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan's rivalry will only intensify in the coming years. He also runs down the top stories form around the league and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John looks at the Bears and Seahawks failing to get the big deal done for Russell Wilson, why a crowded free agent wide receiver market is making it harder for pass catchers to fetch top dollar, what the NFL's massive new $100 billion TV deal means for the league and the other major sports. He also looks at the top headlines from around the league and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John dives into the free agency frenzy by looking at Bill Belichick aggressive start to free agency, why the NFL needs the Bill to be relevant, what this year's free agency spending says about next year's cap, why the veteran QB market will have more impact on the season than free agency signings. He also looks at why Drew Brees is a lock to head to the SNF booth, breaks down the biggest moves from Day 1 of NFL free agency, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!! 

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In this episode, John explains why it's clear Jon Gruden has no idea how to build a team, what Dak Prescott's new contract limits the Cowboys chances to win a Super Bowl, why Tom Brady continues to make it easier for his teams to win by taking a discount, why the middle class free agents are going to get hit the hardest during this offseason, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to the Cowboys and Dak Prescott finally coming to terms on a long term deal and explains why he doesn't think Dak is worth top QB money. He also looks at the challenges facing teams evaluating college players during the pandemic, if the Eagles are making a mistake by reportedly building around Jalen Hurts, gives some rapid fire takes on this year's top draft QB prospects, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why the Russell Wilson/Seahawks divorce seems more inevitable every day, why Big Ben returning to Pittsburgh on a discount was his only option, what red flags he would avoid during free agency, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John looks at JJ Watt signing with the Cardinals and why he thinks they overpaid, why Washington doesn't deserve blame for parting ways with Alex Smith, why Russell Wilson doesn't have it as bad as he thinks, why there's no excuse for Jim Harbaugh's compete incompetence in recruiting QB's, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses the fallout from Russell Wilson's emerging power struggle with Pete Carroll over the direction of the franchise, why the price for the NFL TV deal is going to keep getting crazier as Amazon enters the picture, and why the NFLPA should pony up for better representation. John also offers some somber thoughts on how much Tiger Woods has impacted his life as a sports fan, and looks at the latest on the JJ Watt watch and other top headlines from around the league. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses why Carson Wentz has zero excuses after forcing a trade to the Colts, why David Tepper's billions can't solve his QB problems, if Mac Jones is a better NFL prospect than Tua, and what goes into a team cutting veteran cap casualties. He also runs down some of the top NFL headlines and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag, Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses the massive "dead cap" hit the Eagles are taking by dealing Carson Wentz to the Colts, and why Philly is willing to take the hit. He also has an extended conversation with former Pro Bowl kicker Blair Walsh who shares an inside look at life as a kicker in the NFL pressure cooker, memorable makes, devastating misses, and trying to stay in the NFL. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John looks at how the Patriots famous "culture" has taken a hit with Brady winning in Tampa, why JJ Watt should give the Bucs a look, the pros and cons of of Sam Darnold for the Jets, why Urban Meyer is in for an NFL reality check, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag, Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John turns the corner into the offseason by explaining why the Bucs need to stay aggressive, why Tom Brady getting sauced makes him more relatable, why the marriage between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks feels like it's on the rocks, why the Cowboys should wait (again) to pay Dak. He also gives his take on Urban Meyer taking for hiring Iowa's disgraced former strength coach, other top NFL headlines, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag, Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to Brady winning his unprecedented 7th ring, how some luck led to the marriage between the two, why the Bucs again proved that NFL football is still won on the offensive and defensive lines, why Patrick Mahomes was impressive, looks at Deshaun Watson, Carson Wentz and the rest of the QB's in a volatile offseason market, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag, Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why Patrick Mahomes is the only modern QB who even has a chance to chase Brady and gives his Super Bowl pick, favorite prop bets, and keys to the game. He also dives into Carson Wentz trade rumors, Deshaun Watson's trade value, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, 2x-NFL Pro Bowl Running Back Clinton Portis dropped a lot of knowledge to Shawne. Portis tells you how he feels about the Deion Sanders hire and supporting black colleges. Clinton talks about the years he played with concussions. And what are his big plans for the future?

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In this episode, John looks at the impact that Matt Stafford to the Rams will have on the NFL, and how the remaining dominoes will fall around the NFL for the rest of the teams looking for a QB. He also looks at the top storylines around the league, including new Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni's disastrous intro presser, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses Deshaun Watson ending speculation by formally demanding a trade, why he views the Texans hire of lifetime assistant David Culley as a stop gap coach heading into a total rebuild, which traits make Tom Brady the G.O.A.T., and why Aaron Rodgers has massive leverage over the Packers. He also explains why things are getting really ugly between the Rams and Jared Goff and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses Aaron Rodgers raising eyebrows with his post NFC Championship comments referencing an 'uncertain' future in Green Bay, why Brady taking the Bucs back to the Super Bowl shows he's the best teammate ever, why the gap between Mahomes and the rest of the NFL is bigger than any recent NFL era, which teams Matt Stafford can have the biggest impact with, and why signs point to the Jets already having made their decision on Sam Darnold. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress explain why Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy hasn’t gotten a head coaching position thus far and what the NFL can do to be more inclusive with their hiring practices. 

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In this episode, John previews the massive NFL Conference Championship Weekend and gives his team and QB pressure rankings. He also discusses the Colts' options for replacing Philip Rivers, why Chris Ballard should put the full court press on Andrew Luck to comeback, why Philip Rivers deserves all the respect, if new Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni can fix Carson Wentz, why Larry Scott's terrible Pac-12 legacy will be his unwillingness to embrace the football cash cow, and previews Conference Championship Weekend matchups, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John looks at a common thread between the teams that advanced from the weekend, why he's feeling like a kid again leading up NFC Championship matchup between Brady and Rodgers, the latest round of NFL coaching hires, how the Texans should handle their Deshaun Watson mess, and the bad vibes between Sean McVay and Jared Goff. He also looks at the NFL's decision to cancel the scouting combine and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John discusses Urban Meyer taking his talents to the NFL sidelines Jacksonville, and the biggest challenges he'll face entering the pros. He also explains why hiring defensive coordinators in today's NFL is the wrong move, why teams are going overboard signing new GM's to long-term deals, dives deep into this weekend's Divisional Round matchups, and lays out his theory that Nick Saban retiring will instantly restore college football interest, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to Saban and 'Bama rolling Ohio State to win another national title, and some NFL Draft projections for the game's top prospects. He also discusses the Eagles decision to fire Doug Pederson, why he's been so impressed with Sean McVay's growth this season, why Brady's age is a playoff advantage, why not having fans in the stands is hurting the playoff atmosphere, and the impact of the 2018 QB class on this postseason. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John breaks down the rapidly deteriorating relationship between Deshaun Watson and the Texans, and why the Houston franchise needs a break from the Belichick tree. He also previews the Wild Card Weekend games, gives his picks, gives his take on the latest coaching carousel developments, explains why Justin Fields has the most to gain from a huge National Championship Game performance, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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On today's episode, Jason opens things up with a quick thought on the group of rioters who breached the US Capitol building on Wednesday. Although we do make a concerted effort to stay out of politics on the show, when terrorists threaten our democracy, who won the game and whether or not your 3-team teaser hit just don't seem as important. Later, Jason does a deep dive into Deshaun Watson's cryptic tweet following the Houston Texans' decision to hire Nick Caserio as their new general manager. It's impossible to know for sure if Watson's 'some things never change' tweet was about the hire, but the timing definitely seems to fit. The decisions to hire Caserio (who wasn't on their search firm's list of preferred candidates) and not even interview Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head coaching job (who Watson has long-preferred) makes one thing very clear: the Texans don't give a damn what their franchise quarterback thinks. They're going to keep doing what they've always done, and they're going to continue to waste the best years of Watson's career in the process. The NFL would be better off if Watson would just force his way out of town; his time is far too valuable to be spent working for such a clueless franchise. Finally, Jason closes the show by sharing his thoughts on a few of the biggest headlines to come out of Wednesday night's action, including the first back-to-back appearance by Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. Maybe 'Load Management' is a thing of the past once and for all...?

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In this episode, John discusses the job openings after Black Monday coach firings, why he thinks media criticism of Doug Pederson for putting in Nate Sudfeld is over the top, the expanded NFL playoffs, and why Steve Sarkisian is more proof of Nick Saban rehabilitating coaching careers. He also gives out his 2020 End of the Year Awards, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why the Colts need to be honest with themselves and move on from Philip Rivers as soon as possible, and previews the biggest storylines from NFL Week 17 and the the CFB Playoff Semifinal matchups. He also gives his 3 for the $ ATS picks, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John looks at the Bills' MNF beating of the Pats, why they're a scary playoff team, and if Belichick should over by parting ways with the Pats. He also breaks down the AFC playoff picture, ranks his 3 teams that can win the NFC, explains why the QB's in the draft are far from a sure thing, why it's clear the Dolphins aren't sold on Tua, why the Cardinals are getting exposed, looks at the Dwayne Haskins disaster, Urban Meyer NFL rumors, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John explains why the hype on incoming college QB's has gotten out of control, why the NFL consistently cycles through GM and coaching retreads, previews the slate of Week 16 games and gives his 3 for the $ ATS picks, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to the death of Hall of Fame pass rusher Kevin Greene, the Steelers crumbling down the stretch, explains how the Jets should approach the draft now that they look to be out of the running for Trevor Lawrence, why no one wants to hear Carson Wentz complain about being benched, why the Bills should dominate the AFC East for the foreseeable future. He also breaks down his theory about why teams aren't finishing games strong after getting huge first half leads ,gives his key Week 15 takes and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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Click here to subscribe directly to the I Want Your Flex podcasts! Hosted by Fox Sports Radio personalities Mike Harmon and Dan Beyer, the guys recap the Bengals win over the disappointing Steelers on Monday Night Football. Dan apologizes for telling people to start Jared Goff, Taysom Hill, Miles Sanders and James Conner. The Titans and Cardinals are hitting their stride and providing fantasy gold in the playoffs. They preview Week 16 including Friday and Saturday games which project to provide big points. Mike hands out his Hot Plays, Cold Sores and Ninjas while Dan Gives You One Reason to start Antonio Brown and to sit JK Dobbins. Plus, waiver wire targets who could make a difference in your fantasy championships. Get all that and much more!

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In this episode, John looks at the Chargers taking down the Raiders on TNF, explains why Jon Gruden's return to coaching has been a bust after 3 years, why his experience working with Louis Riddick in Philly made him a believer, and why Nick Saban is actually somehow underrated. He also gives out his Week 15 3 for the $ ATS picks, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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In this episode, John reacts to the Ravens thriller of a MNF win over the Browns, explains why Jon Gruden's defensive personnel selection led to his defensive coordinator getting fired, gives his reaction to Week 14, looks at the available coaching jobs, why unrealistic expectations make mid-level SEC jobs unattractive, and why the evaluation of quarterbacks is as inexact, despite having more information than ever. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress look ahead to Black Monday and predict which NFL head coaches will be out of a job after this season. Plus, they take a look at which candidates are the best fit to fill those positions. Also, Speak For Yourself host Marcellus Wiley stops by to break down the coaching carousel and weigh in on the rift between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving! 

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In this episode, John looks at the Rams comfortably taking care of an undermanned Patriots squad, why he's down on Jared Goff, why Cam is done as a starter after this year, what Sam Darnold's value is this offseason, breaks down the NFC and AFC playoff pictures, gives his week 14 3 for the $ ATS picks, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on Twitter and SUBSCRIBE now to get all the latest content!!

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