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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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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 - Aaron Rodgers misses mini camp, Mike Tomlin extended, RIP Jerry West

    3 & Out - Aaron Rodgers misses mini camp, Mike Tomlin extended, RIP Jerry West

    John dives into the Aaron Rodgers/NY Jets saga and what it means that he's missed mandatory mini camp, should it be a concern for the Jets or do they let it slide. Later, John talks about Mike Tomlin getting a contract extension with the Steelers and what that means for the organization. Finally, he reacts to the passing of Jerry West and what he meant not only to the NBA world, but the entire sports world.

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

    6:49 - Aaron Rodgers misses mini camp

    15:39 - The Steelers and Mike Tomlin

    22:04 - RIP Jerry West

    34:58 - Mailbag

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    • 53 min
    You Might Also Like: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

    You Might Also Like: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

    Introducing How I Stopped Fearing Boredom from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.
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    Dr Laurie HATES boredom! Since childhood she's found it so painful that she'll do anything to avoid being bored. She'll watch crappy TV. She'll find extra work to do. She'll snack. But boredom is actually an incredibly useful tool to boost our happiness and creativity.  

    With the help of leading boredom experts, Dr Laurie learns how to embrace doing nothing and finds that in the midst of tedium our brains can come up with the most amazing breakthrough ideas. 
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    Go Low - John Rahm withdraws, Scottie is the best, who should rival Scheffler

    Go Low - John Rahm withdraws, Scottie is the best, who should rival Scheffler

    John reacts to the news that John Rahm is withdrawing from the US Open due to a foot/toe issue, what this means for the rest of his season, and this weekend at the US Open. Later, John dives into the greatness that is Scottie Scheffler and if he think Scottie will be at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday, who should be Scottie's rival, and finally, despite Tiger not being relevant in tournaments, watching his son Charlie slowly turn into a professional has been great to watch.

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

    7:01 - John Rahm withdraws

    14:34 - Scottie Scheffler is the best in the world

    19:45 - Who should be Scottie's rival

    34:25 - 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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    • 40 min
    3 & Out - Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers, Christian McCaffrey gets an extension, Lions lose an OTA session

    3 & Out - Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers, Christian McCaffrey gets an extension, Lions lose an OTA session

    John discusses how Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers job says a lot about where the Lakers are right now and also how that decision relates to college and NFL head coaches. John also dives into Christian McCaffrey getting an extension with the 49ers and how his relationship with Kyle Shanahan is a match made in heaven, does Dan Campbell need to take a step back with how he coaches, did the Jets get it wrong with Haason Reddick and John's reaction to the Caitlin Clark saga.

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

    6:50 - Dan Hurley and the Lakers

    21:07 - The 49ers and McCaffrey

    32:09 - The Lions and OTA's

    33:51 - The Jets and Haason Reddick

    36:40 - Caitlin Clark

    42:27 - 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 - Michael Calabrese from The Action Network joins the pod

    3 & Out - Michael Calabrese from The Action Network joins the pod

    John talks with Michael Calabrese from The Action Network about how College Baseball is on the rise and will be something worth betting on because of all the hype around it, do the Lakers have a chance to win a championship in the future with Lebron on the team, what's going on with Lincoln Riley and USC, and finally they discuss his upcoming book; LEGENDARY BOWL: Deciding College Football's G.O.A.T.

    6:07 - Michael Calabrese interview

    10:42 - JJ Redick or Dan Hurley to the Lakers

    14:18 - College football storylines

    28:43 - LEGENDARY BOWL: Deciding College Football's G.O.A.T.

    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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    • 44 min
    3 & Out - Justin Jefferson gets paid, Lamar's a no-show, Commanders cut Brandon McManus

    3 & Out - Justin Jefferson gets paid, Lamar's a no-show, Commanders cut Brandon McManus

    John reacts to the breaking news from the day which saw Justin Jefferson sign a WR record 4-year $140 million contract extension with the Vikings and how this contract not only changed the landscape for WR's, but for all players. He also dives into which player in the NFL is most likely to benefit from the Jefferson contract. Later, John dives into how Lamar Jackson missed out on a $750,000 work-out bonus by not showing up to OTA's and even though the work-outs are voluntary, should Lamar have been there. Next, John talks about the Commanders cutting Brandon McManus and how kickers and punters have no leash if they screw up like other positions may have.

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

    6:12 - Justin Jefferson gets paid

    19:27 - Lamar Jackson is a no-show

    24:42 - Larry Allen passes away

    27:38 - Brandon McManus gets cut

    33:13 - Caitlin Clark's treatment

    40:30 - 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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    • 1 hr 12 min

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