On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Baker Mayfield's latest comments about his contract, breaking down where negotiations stand, what the Buccaneers quarterback had to say, and what it could mean for both sides as the season approaches.

John also shares his biggest takeaways from College Football Media Days, discussing the top storylines, coaching comments, and how the sport continues to evolve in the era of NIL, the transfer portal, and expanded expectations.

Plus, it's that time of year when viral NFL training camp clips take over social media. John separates the highlights that actually matter from the ones that generate unnecessary hype, explaining what fans should—and shouldn't—read into during camp.

To close out the week, Fugazi Friday returns as John calls out what's real and what's not from around the football world, before wrapping things up with another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions on the biggest stories across the NFL and college football.

From quarterback contracts and training camp buzz to college football and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Nick Wright shares his predictions for the NFC ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Is this finally the year Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys go on a run in the NFL Playoffs? Or will Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC East for a third straight season? Are Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears ready to prove they are here to stay with Ben Johnson or was last season a flash in the pan? And just how unbeatable will Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams be in a loaded NFC West, which also has last season's Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and Brock Purdy's San Francisco 49ers? #Volume

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Can the Atlanta Falcons make a Super Bowl run under new coach Kevin Stefanski and QB Tua Tagovailoa? Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ready to rebound with a healthy Baker Mayfield? Can the New Orleans Saints complete their rebuild early with quarterback Tyler Shough? And perhaps most importantly: is this STILL "a Carolina Panthers podcast," as the hosts have long claimed? NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into one of the least glamorous divisions in the league as they kick off their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews. 

Bryce Young gave a genuine scare to the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford in the playoffs last season for the Carolina Panthers. Were they a product of a weak schedule, or can they make another plucky playoff run? Many fans are hoping for bigger and better things in Atlanta, so our duo dives into whether their hopes are shared by professional sports bettors. We also hear some picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers that may surprise you! #Volume

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0:08:25 - CAROLINA PANTHERS PREVIEW

0:13:25 - ATLANTA FALCONS PREVIEW

0:24:58 - TAMPA BAY BUCS PREVIEW

0:30:05 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS PREVIEW

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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin Cowherd with bad news for the 49ers. He explains why championship contention window is coming to close and it’s already on display before the regular season begins.

Fox Sports Football analyst Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell Jason why the Bears should make a major move for RB Bijan Robinson and why Oregon is ready to contend for a National Championship.

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Is Curt Cignetti the Babe Ruth of CFB?

Jason ranks the top 10 QBs in the NFL heading into this season: Find out why Patrick Mahomes is no longer number 1 and why Dak Prescott didn’t make the list.

Guest: Bryce Underwood

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Jason talks to Nebraska HC Matt Rhule at media day about their upcoming season, NIL, the College Football playoff, and more

Thoughts on the Vikings QB battle 

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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin Cowherd with bad news for the 49ers. He explains why championship contention window is coming to close and it’s already on display before the regular season begins.

Jason ranks the top 10 QBs in the NFL heading into this season: Find out why Patrick Mahomes is no longer number 1 and why Dak Prescott didn’t make the list.

Plus, Fox Sports Football analyst Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell Jason why the Bears should make a major move for RB Bijan Robinson and why Oregon is ready to contend for a National Championship.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs choosing to hold in as contract discussions continue. John breaks down the growing trend of players reporting to camp while avoiding on-field work, what it means for negotiations, and why teams and players are taking a different approach than the traditional holdout.

With NFL training camps in full swing, John dives into the biggest storylines from around the league, highlighting the teams and players already making headlines as the new season draws closer.

Plus, John shares his good and bad takeaways from training camp, discussing which teams are generating legitimate optimism, which early concerns are worth paying attention to, and which headlines should be taken with a grain of salt.

To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions on the NFL's hottest topics, from roster battles and contract situations to coaching decisions and preseason expectations.

From contract negotiations and training camp buzz to fan questions and league-wide analysis, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Oakland hip-hop icon Too $hort to discuss his legendary career, independence, and unmatched longevity in the rap game. The West Coast pioneer shares the story behind his hit single "Blow the Whistle," reflects on pushing past ageism in hip-hop while continuing to perform into his 60s, and highlights his new Lil Jon-produced album, Sir Too $hort Volume 2, featuring the single "Wouldn't Want to Be Him." They dive into classic memories of the 1990s Atlanta scene, wild studio interactions with icons like 2Pac and Big Pun, and the importance of grinding consistently without stepping away from the mic.

Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

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