John discusses the start to Ben Johnson's first training camp as a head coach and how he is seeing signs of a leader and shows the Bears his team to run and he will do it however he feels is best. Next, John reacts to Justin Fields getting carted off and talks about the importance of having your top players healthy throughout training camp and the season. Later, he dives into how the national media is approaching UNC this season, and the return of Fugazi Friday.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:58 - Ben Johnson getting his start

10:35 - Justin Fields gets carted off

31:57 - Nick Caserio on fully guaranteed contracts

38:51 - Could UNC be the next Colorado

53:03 - Mailbag

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John reacts to the news that Tyrann Mathieu has decided to hang up his cleats and retire from the NFL. John talks about the journey for the Honey Badger from getting kicked off his LSU team to becoming a team captain for every team he played for in the NFL. Next, John talks about his top 5 people that could have their job on the line heading into the season. Later, John pays tribute to the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:44 - Tyrann Mathieu retires

13:40 - Raheem Morris' job could be on the line

16:23 - Does Kyler Murray need to have a great season

24:23 - Should J.J. McCarthy worry about his job

27:39 - Trevor Lawrence must succeed this season

30:39 - Packers front office has pressure to win

43:35 - Mailbag

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John reacts to the comments from Jerry Jones talking about Micah Parsons and how we are slowly seeing that Jones needs to start taking a step back from the media because he has no filter with the comments that he makes season after season. Next, John discusses the trouble that continues with the Bengals and how if things don't change within that organization it won't matter how well Burrow plays, the team has no shot of winning. Later, John talks about Phillip Rivers retiring and how wrong he was about Will Levis.

04:51- Jerry Jones is losing his mind

23:04 - What's going on with the Bengals

26:53 - Phillip Rivers retires

28:01 - Will Levis out for the year

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John Middlekauff reacts to Scottie Scheffler winning the British Open in spectacular fashion. John debates whether Scottie will complete the career Grand Slam next year at the U.S. Open, as well as if he is on a Tiger Woods-like trajectory. John also reacts to the Wyndham Clark controversy and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf questions.

03:51- Scottie Scheffler wins British Open
28:03 - Colin Morikawa
33:19 - Wyndham Clark
39:44 - Mailbag
39:51 - Where does Scottie Scheffler ranks all time?
43:38 - How soon does Scottie win U.S. Open?
45:33 - NBC production of the Open
50:35 - Hitting straight shots
53:14 - Grant Horvat at Barrucuda Championship
56:52 - Playing at the Phonecian
58:55 - Value in taking golf lessons
61:33 - Golfing in Arizona
63:18 - How close is Scottie to Tiger Woods?
64:38 - Ryder Cup longshots
68:08 - How many majors does Scottie win?

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John Middlekauff gives his instant reaction to the breaking news that Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt has signed another record-breaking contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history for the second time in his career. John discusses why T.J. Watt had all the leverage in these negotiations and how this deal reflects the Steelers’ win-now mindset under Mike Tomlin. John explains why Watt is more than just a great player — he’s the heartbeat of the team, the captain, and the face of the franchise in the Post-Roethlisberger era. Plus, John explains how this impacts the pass rusher market, including guys like Micah Parsons.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

3:41 - TJ Watt signs an extension in Pittsburgh

10:48 - What's next for Micah Parsons

20:42 - Mailbag

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John opens the pod diving into the conversation surrounding Nick Saban and his potential return to football. John talks about if he could see Saban returning to college football or if the NFL would be more attractive to him at this point in his life. Next, John discussed the hype that is surrounding Arch Manning and how Arch has been doing a good job trying to get everyone to calm down. Later, John talks about the changes at Fox and how it is smart of them to be interested in bringing on the Barstool Sports team to be part of their College Football coverage, and how Grant Horvat has turned down an invitation to play a PGA Tour tournament because they won't allow his youtube crew to film him during the event.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:07 - Nick Saban returning to football?

13:20 - Arch Manning hype

21:07 - Barstool going to Fox?

27:59 - Grant Horvat says no to PGA

42284 - Mailbag

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John opens the podcast discussing reports about the NFL having a collusion issue which John thinks is a ridiculous argument. Next, John dives into the Jets continuing to pay their guys, this time they took care of Sauce Gardner and why paying him is risky, but the right decision. Later, John dives into Trey Smith signing a $94 million contract extension with Chiefs making him the highest paid O-Lineman in NFL history. John then dives into Terry McLaurin talking to the local DC media voicing his frustration with the Commanders organization.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:35 - NFL has a Collusion issue

9:18 - Sauce Gardner gets paid

14:55 - Trey Smith makes history

19:44 - Terry McLaurin is not happy

23:27 - Shemar Stewart may return to Texas A&M

31:04 - Mailbag

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John Middlekauff starts off by reacting to the New York Jets and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson coming to an agreement on a 130 million dollar extension. John speculates if due to the Jets volatile QB situation, the Jets wanted to lock up Wilson early to a long term contract. Next, John discusses 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings requesting a more lucrative deal or a trade from the team and applauds Jennings for using his leverage to open up negotiations. John reacts to Cleveland Browns 2nd round pick Quinshon Judkins arrest over the weekend for alleged domestic violence charges and how it affects the team moving forward. Then, John reacts to ESPN Top 10 QB rankings discourse over Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, John wraps up with some takes coming from SEC Media Day, including the possibility of former Alabama coach Nick Saban making a return to college football.

04:55 - New York Jets Garrett Wilson receives massive extension

10:12 - DraftKings

11:24 - San Francisco 49eres WR Jauan Jennings

19:08 - Quinshon Judkins

27:31 - ESPN Top 10 QB rankings

33:14 - SEC Media Day

46:17 - Mailbag

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