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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 - Trent Williams is holding out, What will Dallas do with Dak, the latest with Michael Penix and the Falcons

    3 & Out - Trent Williams is holding out, What will Dallas do with Dak, the latest with Michael Penix and the Falcons

    John dives into the latest 49ers hold out news and this time it's with Trent Williams as he waits for a new contract. How will the Trent situation affect Aiyuk's contract situation and the importance of getting them done quickly. Next, John talks about the latest with the Cowboys and Dak Prescott and why they haven't offered him a new deal, is this the beginning of the end for Russell Wilson as he's already missing time with a calf injury, and the reason as to why players ultimately hold out or hold in when waiting for a new contract.
    Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
    10:04 - Trent Williams is the latest 49ers hold out
    24:51 - Russell Wilson is out
    27:23 - The latest with Michael Penix
    30:30 - Why players hold out
    42:10 - Mailbag
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    • 55 min
    3 & Out - Aiyuk reports, what will Tua do, same old Jets

    3 & Out - Aiyuk reports, what will Tua do, same old Jets

    John dives into the news that Brandon Aiyuk has reported to 49ers training and if he's used all his chips after the 49ers didn't budge when he requested a trade, when will the conversations start on a contract extension for Brock Purdy, and how should the Dolphins proceed with Tua. Later, John talks about the latest issues surrounding the Jets and how they seem to never learn, and what should be expected from Jerod Mayo in his first season with the Patriots. 
    Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
    8:17 - Brandon Aiyuk reports to 49ers training camp
    15:07 - The latest with Brock Purdy
    18:45 - What will Tua do
    23:28 - Other contract news
    25:08 - Is it the same old Jets
    29:31 - Mayo on the Patriots
    41:22 - Mailbag
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    • 59 min
    3 & Out - Love isn't playing, Aaron Rodgers went to Egypt, Burrow cleared to play

    3 & Out - Love isn't playing, Aaron Rodgers went to Egypt, Burrow cleared to play

    John dives into the news that Jordan Love is at Packers training camp, but isn't practicing until he gets a new contract. Is Love making the right decision even though he's really only had one good season. Later, John reacts to Aaron Rodgers joining the "Pardon My Take" podcast and opened up about about skipping OTA's and how the media made a bigger deal about it than what it really was, and finally, Joe Burrow is cleared to play and what a healthy Burrow for the entire season would mean to the Bengals.
    Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
    6:57 - Jordan Love isn't practicing
    19:10 - Aaron Rodgers joins PMT
    21:05 - John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson 
    25:22 - Burrow is cleared to play
    34:05 - Teams training in LA
    37:33 - 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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    • 48 min
    Go Low - Xander wins The Open, Scottie or Xander for POTY, Americans take the majors

    Go Low - Xander wins The Open, Scottie or Xander for POTY, Americans take the majors

    Would Scottie Scheffler trade his season for Xander Schauffele’s? John breaks down the stellar performance that Xander put on in the final round, shooting -6 on Sunday and -9 for the tournament, as he claims his second major of the season. Is Scottie stills the best American player or has Xander taken that title with his win at Royal Troon?
    8:50 - Xander wins The Open
    15:36 - Is Xander the POTY
    20:22 - Saturday at The Open
    36:08 - 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 - Hard Knocks recap, Who to blame in NY, Mailbag

    3 & Out - Hard Knocks recap, Who to blame in NY, Mailbag

    John discusses the last from HBO's Hard Knocks where the Giants fail to re-sign Saquon and how they had no idea that he was going to the Eagles. Later, John answers your questions when he does a massive mailbag by diving more into the Giants, what Prime is doing in Colorado, thoughts on the College Football Playoffs, and much more.
    11:18 - Hard Knocks recap
    18:16 - Mailbag
    24:49 - The Giants blame should fall on the Mara's
    30:52 - Colorado and Deion are a big fugazi
    35:59 - College Football Playoff expansion
    41:06 - Where would LT get drafted in an All-Time draft
    45:54 - Will SF be back in the SB
    48:10 - Why is no one talking about Seattle
    1:01:17 - The importance of good ownership
    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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    • 57 min
    3 & Out - Brandon Aiyuk asks for a trade, Caleb signs, who has the most pressure

    3 & Out - Brandon Aiyuk asks for a trade, Caleb signs, who has the most pressure

    John reacts to the news that Brandon Aiyuk has officially asked to be traded out of SF and he gives his take on if he thinks Aiyuk will eventually get traded. Later, he dives into Caleb Williams signing his rookie contract and how the NFL has changed when it comes to rookie deals, and finally John tells you which teams he thinks has the most pressure in each division.
    11:40 - Brandon Aiyuk news
    24:58 - Caleb Williams signs
    32:30 - Teams with the most pressure
    33:53 - The East
    38:41 - The South
    42:07 - The North
    49:04 - The West
    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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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2.6K Ratings

2.6K Ratings

Money Mike Sanchez ,

The best

I’ve been listening to Cowherd as my main sports show/pod for over a decade. Switched to John. Love it, keep up the good work (Colin is way too big of an Aaron Rogers Hater)

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Adverts are ridiculous

Dont mind some advertising for good content but the amount of commercials in a typical episode is horrifying. Content is normally good similar (sometimes too similar) to cowherd’s pod. If you handle nonstop ads this pod might be for you.

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