3 and Out with John Middlekauff

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why football coaches are the ultimate nomads of professional sports coaches, looks at the meteoric rise of Panthers coordinator Joe Brady, why he could be a head coaching candidate next year if he stays hot, looks at the pressure on Andy Reid and Aaron Rodgers on championship weekend, and previews the AFC and NFC Championship games. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff gives his takeaways from LSU's national championship game win over Clemson, Joe Burrow's case for the greatest CFB year ever, Eddy O's Louisiana immortality, and Trevor Lawrence not rising to the moment. He also explains why Patrick Mahomes is already an all-time great, looks at the Niners physical dominance in beating down the Vikings, why he Mike Vrabel is Parcells 2.0, looks at the Kevin Stefanski hire in Cleveland, and other headlines from around the league. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the insane amount of money being paid to NFL assistants, why it reflects the NFL's booming business, gives his take on the hirings of Matt Rhule in Carolina and Joe Judge with the Giants, He also previews the divisional round games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff breaks down the Cowboys moving quickly to hire Mike McCarthy after stalling on Jason Garrett's firing, why he likes the move for Dallas, why the end of the Patriots' dynasty will be difficult to replace from an interest standpoint, his take on the weekend Wild Card games, and why the stacked QB playoff field shows teams without true franchise QB's are wasting time. He also discusses some of the hottest NFL headlines and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the possibility of Urban Meyer to Dallas, the risks involved for both sides, and why SEC haters look ridiculous arguing it's not the #1 conference. He also previews this weekend's Wild Card games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the NFL coaching casualties, why massive league money has made teams less patient with coaches, his take on each playoff team as they head into the postseason, why Joe Burrow winning a national championship could make his year the greatest college football season ever. He also runs down the top headlines from around the league and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks ahead to the Niners/Seahawks game of the week that will decide the NFC West, the hype surrounding Marshawn Lynch's return, and why this is Kyle Shanahan's moment to shine. He also previews the week 17 slate of games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Packers MNF win over the Vikings, Kirk Cousins continued awfulness in big games; the Packers dominant defensive performance, why even a down New England is still a playoff threat, why the Cowboys are paying the price for not moving on from Jason Garrett last year. He also gives his biggest takeaways from a packed Week 16. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the firing of Tom Coughlin for over-fining players, why the Jags had to let him go, why Dabo Swinney building Clemson into a recruiting juggernaut is reminiscent of Pete Carroll's run at USC, He also previews all the Week 16 games and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the prolonged excellence of Dew Brees, where he would rank all-time with another Super Bowl, why he doesn't buy that the Seahawks and Packers are the top teams in the NFC despite currently being the top two seeds, the insurmountable curse of bad ownership, and the upcoming massive Eagles/Cowboys NFC East matchup. He also gives his takeaways from Week 15 and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff thinks Lamar Jackson officially locked up the MVP with ANOTHER 5 TD performance in a TNF win over the Jets, the difference between MLB and NFL money, and the hit or miss NFL crapshoot for Heisman trophy winners. He also previews the full slate of Week 15 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Eagles MNF comeback to spoil Eli Manning's return, the Niners/Saints game of the year, what to make of the Chiefs win over the Pats in Foxboro, Lamar Jackson beating Josh Allen in a showdown of young QB's, and Baker Mayfield popping off about the Browns' training staff. He also reacts to the College Playoff Final Four, NFL Week 14, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Cowboys collapsing on TNF in a bad loss to the Bears, Mitchell Trubisky complicating the Bears decision on him by playing well, why he was impressed with how Panthers owner David Tepper handled the firing of Ron Rivera, why the CEO head coach - who isn't directly in charge of one side of the ball - are a dying breed, and why USC is a shell of its former dominating self. He also previews the full slate of Week 14 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Seahawks MNF home win over the Vikings, why they till have a rare organizational edge, why the Vikings can still be a factor in the NFC playoffs, why he was so impressed with the level of play in the Niners/Ravens game of the week, why the NFC East is lapping the field as the worst conference in the NFL, why the Chiefs/Patriots upcoming matchup will reveal a lot about both teams ability to win it all, explains how the Steelers are still far superior to the Browns, gives his key takeaways from the weekend, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains why NFL coaching is so much more important in the NFL than the other major sports, and previews the full slate of Week 13 weekend games. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Ravens dominant MNF win over the Rams, why Sean McVay's magic has worn off, why he's convinced the Niners can win the Super Bowl, his reaction to the huge Pats/Cowboys matchup, a season of growing pains for Sam Darnold and Carson Wentz, why the College Football Playoff selection criteria is unfair and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff gives his take on the Texans AFC South division TNF win over the Colts, why he's not buying Houston as a contender, the mess that is the Chargers unwanted existence in L.A., why this Sunday is huge for the elite teams in the NFC. He also previews the slate of Week 12 NFL games. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Mexico City field conditions are a player safety hazard, why Philip Rivers' is on a steep decline; what he makes of Tom Brady looking miserable despite a 9-1 record, how far Tua Tagovailoa's draft stock will fall due to his devastating injury. He also ranks his top 5 NFC teams, recaps all of the Week 11 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Myles Garrett's helmet attack at the end of the TNF win over the Steelers, Garrett potential suspension, bounces around the league's hottest storylines in Rapid Fire Friday, how the NFL has turned Colin Kaepernick's workout into a mess. He also previews the slate of Week 11 NFL games. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Seahawks OT win in a MNF thriller against the Niners, why Jason Garrett just isn't good enough to get it done in Dallas, why Sean McVay's magic has worn off during a rough Rams season,why Bama/LSU lived up to the massive hype, and gives his takeaways from NFL Week 10. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Raiders' big Thursday Night Football win over the Chargers, Gruden continuing to prove critics wrong, why the Chargers continue to under-perform despite a stacked roster, previews this weekend's huge 'Bama/LSU tilt and the slate of Week 10 NFL games. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Cowboys Monday Night Football over the Giants, where the Cowboys fit into the NFC picture, his take on the AFC North, the Browns dumpster fire, the Ravens on the fly reboot with Lamar Jackson, why he's impressed with the Chiefs an Eagles handling adversity. He also gives his Week 9 takeaways and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Niners moving to 8-0 with a TNF win over the Cardinals, and is joined by former three time Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer to discuss when he started contemplating retirement, why he thought Andrew Luck was treated unfairly when he called it quits, his weekly game week preparation routine, the difference in culture between the Raiders and Cardinals, his decision to force his way out of Cincinnati, the benefits of rookie redshirting, and facing legendary defenses in the AFC North/NFC West. He also previews the Week 9 slate of games. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Steelers' Monday Night Football over the lowly Dolphins, why they still have playoff hope, his most balanced teams in the NFL, how Kyle Shanahan has broken out as an elite NFL head coach, why Deshaun Watson is an NFL QB version of Michael Jordan, why the Bears should cut Mitchell Trubisky after the season, and why he has no confidence that the Browns can make a playoff run. He also gives his Week 8 takeaways and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Vikings easy TNF win over the Redskins; why Kirk Cousins deserves credit for doing from disaster to dominant, and why he doesn't see Dwayne Haskins succeeding in Washington. He also reacts to the trades from the NFL this week, previews the slate of Week 8 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Patriots complete and total domination of the Jets on MNF, his takeaways from the Cowboys convincing win over Philly on SNF, why Sean Payton getting the Saints rolling without Brees is the ultimate coaching flex, why Matt LaFleur's biggest accomplishment is making Aaron Rodgers happy, why Lamar Jackson can't last as a run first QB, why Jalen Ramsey quitting on Jacksonville to protect his trade value isn't outrageous, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the potential impact of Patrick Mahomes going down in the Chiefs Thursday Night football win over the Broncos, gives his reaction to the Rams trading for star corner Jalen Ramsey from L.A. and Jacksonville's perspective, why Jim Harbaugh needs to beat Penn State to change his momentum at Michigan, previews the full slate of Week 7 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the refs ruined MNF with some egregious calls against the Lions, how Kyle Shanahan dominated Sean McVay, why L.A. has been a disaster for the Chargers, his early take on the big Eagles/Cowboys Week 7 matchup, and his thoughts on another terrible Baker Mayfield performance against the Seahawks. He also gives some quick takes on Week 6 from around the league, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at New England's systematic TNF win over the Giants, why the 6-0 Pats still have plenty of room for improvement, why people should hold off on judging Daniel Jones until he gets some help, and if LSU QB Joe Burrow has surpassed Oregon's Justin Herbert as the #2 QB in the 2020 Draft, He also breaks down the full slate of Week 6 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at why the 49ers total domination of the Browns on Monday Night Football, Jason Garrett's vanilla coaching style, why the Packers are for real, why bad officiating won't change, the Raiders and Falcons headed in opposite directions. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff gives his take on the TNF nail biter win for the Seahawks over the Rams, how Russell Wilson continues to carry Seattle, and why he was impressed with Sean McVay and Jared Goff in a tough loss.. John also previews the slate of Week 5 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff on the lackluster Monday Night Football product; how locking up the wrong quarterback - like Kirk Cousins - can break paralyze a franchise, why Teddy Bridgewater is worth every penny of his premium price for the Saints, Josh Allen getting schooled by the Patriots'secondary, and his issues with Matt Patricia's time management inf Detroit's loss to Kansas City. John also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to Philly's huge Thursday Night football win over the Packers at Lambeau, previews all of the upcoming Week 4 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how Khalil Mack has changed the Bears' franchise since arriving last year, Daniel Jones lighting up the Bucs in his impressive Giants debut, why he's not ready to bail on the Eagles, despite a slow start to the season, why Freddie Kitchens is a complete disaster, Jim Harbaugh's failures at Michigan, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Jags should ride out the Jalen Ramsey drama, why it's clear Marcus Mariota isn't the long-term answer in Tennessee, why the Cowboys will end up paying more for waiting to pay Dak, why Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer. He also previews all of the NFL Week 3 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Browns' lackluster MNF win over the Jets, why it's clear that Freddie Kitchens is a liability, why the Steelers' trading a 1st rounder for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami could backfire big-time, why the Patrick Mahomes/Steph Curry comparison is more accurate than ever, why Brees and Big Ben getting injured is the norm compared to Brady, why Julio Jones' new deal won't set a trend for more NBA type deals, his notes from Week 2, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to Cam and the Panthers dropping to 0-2 after a TNF loss to the Bucs, why Cam's days as Carolina's starter are numbered, why Belichick would bother signing the exhausting Antonio Brown, why Lamar Jackson's Week 1 explosion against the Dolphins needs some context, why Chip Kelly is stealing money from UCLA at this point. He also makes his Week 2 NFL picks, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Week 1 MNF doubleheader, including the Texans inexplicable late defensive calls against the Saints and Derek Carr's statement game against the Broncos. He also gives his take on Belichick stealing Antonio Brown, why Kellen Moore is a sure-fire coaching star, why the Browns' implosion was a reflection on Freddie Kitchens being overwhelmed, quick hits from the CFB and NFL weekend, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Bears' bad night against the Packers, why Mitch Trubisky isn't good enough to entirely skip playing in the preseason, what's next for the Raiders and Antonio Brown after his altercation with GM Mike Mayock, why Jerry Jones stays true to form by paying Zeke, and if Jared Goff is as elite a franchise quarterback as his new contract says, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how Bill O'Brien and the Texans blew it by waiting to deal Jadaveon Clowney until right before the season, why Melvin Gordon playing the victim during his holdout isn't going to get him paid, why the Dolphins' 'Process' style tank job isn't guaranteed to work in the NFL and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains how teams have their rosters set well before the final cut down day, why Dan Snyder's dumpster fire organization when you look at his highly competent business successes that landed him the team in the first place, why there's so much pressure on Oregon to prop up a weak Pac-12, why Tony Romo could break the bank by heading to the MNF booth, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff gives his thoughts on Andrew Luck's bombshell retirement decision, why his decision isn't surprising given his injuries, why he's betting on Colts GM Chris Ballard to succeed despite losing his star QB, the ripple effect of Luck's decision on players and in the standings, his thoughts on this weekend's Miami/Florida college kickoff, NFL preseason, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at why the disaster Canada preseason game - played on an 80-yard field - is completely the fault of the Raiders, how the contract negotiations between Zeke Elliot and Jerry Jones have gotten extremely personal, why it's time for Jerry to play hardball, why Baker needs to balance being real' with creating unnecessary problems with his comments, why Jim Harbaugh's comment accusing the SEC of cheating is weak, gives his rapid fire takes looks at the biggest headlines from around the league, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Jimmy Garoppolo struggling in limited preseason MNF action, why the pressure is on Jimmy G and Kyle Shanahan to get results, why Mike Mayock is fed up with Antonio Brown, but is powerless to do anything about it; why the Giants' meddling ownership has made the franchise dysfunctional, why it's ridiculous for Ezekiel Elliott over Jerry Jones' "Zeke Who?" comment, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains why he is out on Cardinals wonder boy head coach Kliff Kingsbury's spread offense succeeding in the pros, why, why Bill O'Brien has proven he's a bad GM during his interim stint with the Texans, how the freak out over Jimmy Garoppolo's five practice INT's shows how obsessed the culture is for football, why the social acceptance of gambling and weed is similar, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at Dak passing on Dallas' $30 million per offer, why Jerry should pull the offer sheet, why Antonio Brown needs to produce at a high level to justify his dumpster fire behavior, if violent hits are making a comeback, the opposite philosophies coaches around the league have about playing starters in the preseason, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff gives his takeaways from the first episode of Hard Knocks with Gruden and the Raiders, why the Cowboys have had a bad luck offseason, why Nick Bosa getting injured isn't surprising, what to look for/what to ignore during the preseason, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at why it's not crazy to think the discount Tom Brady is giving in his contract is being made up on the back end, if Bruce Arians can resurrect Jameis Winston's career; philosophies on managing preseason injuries, why most players crack way to early during holdouts, answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff explains why Melvin Gordon doesn't have any leverage in his standoff with the Chargers, why wide receivers are cashing in like never before, how Dabo Swinney is morphing into Nick Saban 2.0, answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the value of cornerbacks in today's pass first NFL, what it's like being inside the NFL front office training camp grind, and the Cardinals cutting former 5-star recruit Robert Nkemdiche, and how their bad drafts have set them back. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to www.theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now!

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