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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the Steelers getting scooped by the Cowboys in the Lemon trade and what it says about how quickly deals come together in the NFL. Did Pittsburgh miss an opportunity, or did Dallas simply outmaneuver them at the right time? John also takes a broader look at this year’s draft classes—who stood out, which teams helped themselves the most, and where some organizations may have come up short. Plus, is the pressure starting to mount on Giants GM Joe Schoen? John discusses where things stand in New York and whether his seat is getting hot. He also reacts to the news of Brendan Sorsby entering rehab for gambling, addressing the seriousness of the situation and what it could mean for his future. To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd gives his big takeaways from the NFL Draft: Why the Raiders are making all the right moves around Fernando Mendoza Why the Giants are in prime position to turn things around with John Harbaugh Why the Chiefs are prepared to be back in Super Bowl contention  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why the Rams made the right call drafting QB Ty Simpson despite Matthew Stafford winning the MVP last season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to Chris Broussard about the NBA playoffs so far More thoughts on the NFL DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd gives his big takeaways from the NFL Draft: Why the Raiders are making all the right moves around Fernando Mendoza Why the Giants are in prime position to turn things around with John Harbaugh Why the Chiefs are prepared to be back in Super Bowl contention Plus, Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why the Rams made the right call drafting QB Ty Simpson despite Matthew Stafford winning the MVP last season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ draft and what their selections say about the team’s direction moving forward. Did they do enough to stay competitive in a loaded AFC, or are there still major questions to answer? John also revisits the Rams’ decision to take Ty Simpson, diving into how he fits in Los Angeles and what the pick means for the future of the franchise. Plus, a full look at the San Francisco 49ers’ draft—how they approached their roster needs and whether they did enough to keep their Super Bowl window wide open. Later, the SEC once again leads the way with the most players selected in the NFL Draft. John discusses what continues to separate the conference and why it remains the premier pipeline to the league. From certain team breakdowns to big-picture draft trends, 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 live to another set of Game 4s in the first round of the NBA playoffs including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers battling Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, Victor Wembanyama's possible return in San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, and James Harden and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers against the Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is  joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft. Colin begins by arguing that GM Brett Veach of the Chiefs drafts predictably & he can’t figure out 49ers GM John Lynch, and John explains that Lynch doesn’t run the 49ers draft… head coach Kyle Shanahan does (3:00). They discuss the backlash to the  Bears taking speedster Zayvian Johnson and Colin explains that if any coach picked him, it may not be a great pick…but with Ben Johnson as coach it can work (9:00).  They move to the Rams & Colin argues that while their draft won’t grade well… outside of Ty Simpson, the Rams are drafting for the near term while they still have Matt Stafford and John believes Simpson wasn’t talented enough to justify the 13th pick (15:00). Colin believes the Raiders crushed the draft and Fernando Mendoza could change the trajectory of the franchise (25:00), and they discuss the impact of NIL creating less seasoned, older prospects with multiple years of high-end college football experience in the later rounds (28:30).  They break down the Chiefs draft and why it made total sense for them to draft 3 defensive players with their three Top 40 picks (31:30), and Colin lauds the Cowboys for focusing on improving their defense as well by getting the steal of the draft in Caleb Downs (37:00).  They debate whether Carson Beck will see the field for the Cardinals in his first season (45:00), and they each predict four teams that didn’t make the playoffs last season that will make the playoffs in 2026 (48:00).  Finally, they react to the Steelers choosing Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (54:00).  (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.

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and has reshaped the landscape for your Dynasty rookie drafts even further! The crew was live on the FantasyPros YouTube channel, breaking down every selection pick-by-pick. The episode features our analysis from the stream on every fantasy-relevant selection from Rounds 2 and 3. Listen to our thoughts on what these landing spots mean for your Redraft and Dynasty leagues. Join the crew as we analyze the landing spots for the newest wide receivers, a plethora of tight ends, and the lone running back who heard his name called on Friday night. We break down who saw their value skyrocket, which selections we weren't impressed with, and which veterans are now looking over their shoulders. Join us again on the FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube channel on Saturday night at 7 PM ET to get your dynasty questions answered and to hear our overall dynasty thoughts on the draft as a whole. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, 49ers) - 0:00:52Russell Brown's analysis on Stribling - 0:03:47Denzel Boston (WR, Browns) - 0:04:57Germie Bernard (WR, Steelers) - 0:10:12Eli Stowers (TE, Eagles) - 0:14:51Nate Boerkircher (TE, Jaguars) - 0:21:54Marlin Klein (TE, Texans) - 0:26:46Max Klare (TE, Rams) - 0:29:20Pat's analysis on Stribling - 0:33:36Carson Beck (QB, Cardinals) - 0:34:34Eli Stowers vs. Kenyon Sadiq analysis - 0:36:59Sam Roush (TE, Bears) - 0:39:02Antonio Williams (WR, Commanders) - 0:40:52Ty Simpson analysis - 0:44:01Oscar Delp (TE, Saints) - 0:46:51Malachi Fields (WR, Giants) - 0:47:10Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:49:34Harold Fannin's value with KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston? - 0:49:59Caleb Douglas (WR, Dolphins) - 0:52:14Drew Allar (QB, Steelers) - 0:52:43Zachariah Branch (WR, Falcons) - 0:55:16Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, Ravens) - 0:57:31Chris Brazzell II (WR, Panthers) - 1:00:04Join our Day 3 stream on Saturday, 4/25 at 7 PM ET on the FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube channel - 1:03:01Ted Hurst (WR, Buccaneers) - 1:04:05Caleb Douglas analysis - 1:05:02Will Kacmarek (WR, Dolphins) - 1:05:59Zavion Thomas (WR, Bears) - 1:06:54Kaelon Black (RB, 49ers) - 1:08:37Chris Bell (WR, Dolphins) - 1:10:01Eli Raridon (TE, Patriots) - 1:11:37 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.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Round 1 of the NFL Draft including his Kansas City Chiefs trading up with the Cleveland Browns for LSU CB Mansoor Delane as well as taking Clemson DT Peter Woods at pick 29. Has KC best positioned themselves for another Super Bowl run as Patrick Mahomes returns from his ACL injury? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Rams' stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson before giving instant breakdowns of ALL 32 picks! Then, Nick turns his attention to the NBA Playoffs, where Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves have now taken a 2-1 lead over Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, CJ McCollum hits another game-winner for the Atlanta Hawks to take a 2-1 series lead over Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks, and the Toronto Raptors have taken Game 3 from Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.