On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into some of the biggest stories around the NFL, starting with the latest contract situations across the league and the growing trend of players choosing to “hold in” rather than hold out. John breaks down the cases of George Pickens and Christian Gonzalez and what these standoffs mean for their teams.
The conversation then shifts to Cleveland, where the Browns’ quarterback situation continues to generate headlines. John analyzes the dynamic between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, the expectations surrounding both players, and what the competition could mean for the franchise moving forward.
Plus, John discusses media narratives and reactions to Commanders GM Adam Peters’ comments about Jayden Daniels’ pre-draft Top Golf visit, examining how stories can take on a life of their own during the NFL calendar.
Off the field, John reacts to Tom Brady launching his new coconut water brand, Good Nut, and breaks down the business side of athlete-backed ventures. He also explains the details behind Pat McAfee’s reported $60 million ESPN deal and what it says about the value of sports media personalities in today’s landscape.
The episode also features another edition of Dad Diaries, as John shares the story of "The Onesie Incident" and the unpredictable adventures of parenthood.
To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics.
From contract negotiations and quarterback battles to sports business and life as a dad, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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