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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff takes you inside the Cowboys’ draft room following the “The Pick Is In” ESPN feature, breaking down the dynamic between Jerry and Stephen Jones and what it reveals about how Dallas makes decisions on draft night. John also dives into the latest surrounding the Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers situation and a potential connection to the Arizona Cardinals, unpacking the rumors and what could realistically happen. Plus, why Anthony Richardson appears to have little to no trade market right now, and what that says about how teams view his development. On the flip side, John discusses Fernando Mendoza and why playing exclusively under center might be the only thing holding him back from starting over Kirk Cousins. Later, a look at Patrick Mahomes attacking his rehab and what it means for the Chiefs as they gear up for another run. To wrap things up, John answers your questions in this episodes mailbag segment. From behind-the-scenes draft insight to quarterback storylines across the league, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a pair of Game 7s from the first round of the NBA playoffs: the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons vs. the Orlando Magic. He breaks down how James Harden and Donovan Mitchell fare in their matchup against Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as well as Cade Cunningham vs. Paolo Banchero. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the collapse of the Celtics after blowing their 3-1 lead over the 76ers, Colin Cowherd explains why they fell in love with their “formula” and how that cost them the series Colin also ranks the top 10 players in the Knicks – 76ers series and why Jalen Brunson is outside the top 3  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong Matt Hasselbeck stops by The Herd to talk if Aaron Rodgers will come back to the Steelers, the aftermath of the NFL Draft, CJ Stroud's future, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin what the Rockets should do with Kevin Durant after their disappointing loss to the Lakers and why they should aggressively pursue Giannis AntetokounmpoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the collapse of the Celtics after blowing their 3-1 lead over the 76ers, Colin Cowherd explains why they fell in love with their “formula” and how that cost them the series. Colin also ranks the top 10 players in the Knicks – 76ers series and why Jalen Brunson is outside the top 3. Plus, Chris Broussard from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin what the Rockets should do with Kevin Durant after their disappointing loss to the Lakers and why they should aggressively pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier IS BACK after what was a CRAZY Carlos Prates TKO victory over Jack Della Maddalena in Perth, Australia! After racking up wins against two former champs in Leon Edwards and now JDM, DC feels like Prates deserves a title shot right now. If Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry are the next title fight in the division, DC says Prates has done enough to earn that next title shot, even if he does not fight Michael Morales. Hear Cormier's breakdown of the fight, who's next for Prates, and what's going down atop the division! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoffs. They start with the Celtics being upset by the 76ers and they discuss Boston’s dependence on their “system”, why that system fell apart when Jayson Tatum can’t play, and why Joel Embiid created massive problems for the Celtics defensively (3:00). They also  preview the upcoming series between the Knicks and Sixers (15:30).  They move to the western conference and Colin argues the Lakers win over the Rockets put the exclamation point on the argument that LeBron is better than Kevin Durant, and the series showed the gap between the two is bigger than ever (24:45).  They pivot to the Timberwolves knocking off the Nuggets, and they debate whether we’ve been underrating the Wolves team & organization for years (35:30), and whether a young & inexperienced Spurs team can be trusted in the postseason (39:30).  Colin argues the Nuggets need to shake things up and make some major moves in order to get over the hump and Jason suggests they look into acquiring CJ McCollum in order to move off Jamal Murray and finding an athletic forward to fill the role a younger Aaron Gordon filled (43:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Jake Ciely as they highlight the rookie quarterbacks and running backs that need to be on your target list ahead of your 2026 re-draft and dynasty drafts! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Jeremiyah Love - 0:03:45 Jadarian Price - 0:07:40 Mike Washington Jr - 0:11:30 Fernando Mendoza - 0:14:10 Emmett Johnson - 0:18:10 Hard Rock Bet - 0:19:19 Cole Payton - 0:20:26 Jonah Coleman - 0:25:20 Nic Singleton - 0:27:20 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:28:52 Kaytron Allen - 0:29:53 Kaelon Black - 0:31:20 Seth McGowan - 0:33:37 Demond Claiborne - 0:34:05 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 7 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. He breaks down the battle between Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George. After going up 3-1 the Sixers forced a Game 7 and now the two teams face off for a right to play Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in round 2. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.