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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw John Harbaugh being fired in Baltimore. John dives into how we knew all season that this was possible, what's next for Baltimore and where should Harbaugh look to next to coach? Next, John talks about Washington moving on from Kliff Kingsbury and why they both decided to part ways, the changes made to the Cowboys defense, and the wild college transfer portal and how it's changing the college football landscape. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:22 - John Harbaugh fired in Baltimore 21:01 - Cowboys make a change on defense 29:41 - Carlie Irsay Gordon and the Colts 34:12 - College football transfer portal 41:45 - Dad Diaries 53:11 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright recaps Week 18 of the NFL season, starting with the Baltimore Ravens being eliminated after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers. What's next for Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh as tensions continue to rise in Baltimore? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers the dark horse team to watch out for in the NFL Playoffs? Then, Nick debates whether or not Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks deserve to be the Super Bowl favorites heading into the playoffs. After, Nick recaps “Black Monday” and decides what the best head coaching vacancies in the NFL are. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The betting slate for 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend is here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss every game for this opening round of the NFL Playoffs!Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Today's betting action starts with two huge Saturday matchups, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers play host to Matt Stafford and the favored L.A. Rams. Then in the nightcap, Jordan Love returns for the Green Bay Packers as they square off against Caleb Williams and the rival Chicago Bears in frigid Soldier Field. Moving on to betting picks and predictions on the Sunday slate, we hear our duo's opinions on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they hit the road to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars with red-hot quarterback Trevor Lawrence. In the City of Brotherly Love, Jalen Hurts and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles defend their crown against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. And on Sunday night, coach Jim Harbaugh and captain Justin Herbert lead the L.A. Chargers to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. And finally, today's episode wraps up with a breakdown of Monday's game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, as C.J. Stroud looks to hand Mike Tomlin yet another Wild Card defeat. Plus, we hear Simon's favorite NFL playoff futures and longshot bets! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:13:20 - LA RAMS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:23:30 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:32:55 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:38:35 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 0:45:30 - LA CHARGERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:55:55 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:04:50 - FAVORITE NFL PLAYOFF FUTURES & LONGSHOT BETS-- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He reveals his Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL before the playoffs begin. Colin talks to First Things First host Nick Wright about his top 10 teams and what to expect in the playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen joins the show to breakdown the Bears v Packers match up and why Chicago’s defense could be a liabilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd argues Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are the team under the most pressure heading into Wild Card Weekend with other star QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow missing  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd argues Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are the team under the most pressure heading into Wild Card Weekend with other star QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow missing. He reveals his Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL before the playoffs begin. Plus, Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen joins the show to breakdown the Bears v Packers match up and why Chicago’s defense could be a liabilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to a wild black Monday in the NFL that saw Pete Carroll, Jonathan Gannon, and Kevin Stefanski and Raheem Morris all get fired. John dives into what's next for these teams and if any of them made the wrong decision. Later, John talks about Matt Ryan likely headed towards taking a job with the Falcons organization and how that could impact his job at CBS. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 03:37 - Black Monday in the NFL 21:49 - Matt Ryan and the Falcons 28:56 - Zoned In 35:48 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul. Right out the gate, Jada instigates an argument about LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, which then quickly evolves into a heated debate over whether King James or Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the true greatest NBA player of all time. They also discuss Paul's relationship with superstar musician Adele, his new 'Game Over' podcast with former ESPN analyst Max Kellerman at The Ringer, his signature shoe with New Balance, and the infamous cancelled 2003 Rucker Park basketball game between Jay-Z's Team S. Carter and Joe's Team Terror Squad which would have featured NBA stars like LeBron, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson, and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal. 3:30 - New 'Game Over' podcast with Max Kellerman 6:00 - Relationship with Adele 8:00 - Paul explains to Joe why Lakers WON'T trade LeBron 11:30 - LeBron vs. Jordan NBA G.O.A.T. debate 16:30 - Shoe deal with New Balance 21:00 - Paul's role & specialties with Klutch Sports clients 33:00 - Why you should work HARDER once you make it 46:00 - Why Paul stays out of his clients' personal lives 53:00 - Cancelled Jay-Z vs. Terror Squad Rucker game 1:04:00 - Importance of giving back 1:10:00 - Joe's got the Kenny Smith leg [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a much anticipated episode, Ben Askren IS OFFICIALLY BACK on the Daniel Cormier Show with DC in a brand new edition of Funky & The Champ! Askren talks about his long road to recovery since his double lung transplant. Ben also talks to DC about the days leading up to being in the hospital and what that journey has been like for him as well as his friends and family. After, the guys talk Real American Freestyle (RAF), and Cormier says he'd wrestle Jon Jones and BEAT HIM. Plus, the guys talk about Khabib Nurmagomedov's viral comments about the UFC and promoting superstars, Justin Gaethje "wanting to be scared" to fight Ilia Topuria, and Ben's role with the RAF wrestling competitions! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.