John opens the show talking about the breaking news from the day that saw former Ravens Tucker get handed a 10 week suspension after the NFL found that he violated its personal conduct policy and John talks about if he thinks Tucker will ever kick another football in the NFL. Next, John talks about the difference between the top players in the NBA Draft and the NFL Draft and how it relates to Arch Manning. Later, John discusses Aaron Rodgers, how he feels his body will be able to handle the cold weather in Pittsburgh and if he thinks this will in fact be his final season in the NFL. Also, the return of Fugazi Friday!

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

5:14 - Justin Tucker suspended

8:49 - NFL Draft vs. NBA Draft

24:57 - Robert Kraft talks owning an NFL team

30:00 - The end for Rodgers

34:50 - Fugazi Friday

46:09 - Mailbag

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John Middlekauff reacts to Keegan Bradley winning the Travelers and how Keegan's play will impact his role as Captain of the Ryder Cup team and if he'll ultimately name himself as a player. With a great win, comes a hard loss, and John dives into Tommy Fleetwood losing the Travelers after having a three stroke lead heading down the stretch. Next, John talks about Brian Rolapp's role as the new PGA Tour CEO and what he would like to see Rolapp change when it comes to the PGA and LIV relationship.

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

6:09 - Should Keegan name himself to the Ryder Cup team

14:56 - Tommy Fleetwood comes in second

30:22 - Brian Rolapp new PGA CEO

36:39 - LIV Update

44:11 - Mailbag

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John is joining Colin this week on The Herd on FS1 and shares his experience after Day 1 and talks about "how the sausage is made" with the show and how fun his first day was. Next, John dives into the Ravens signing Jaire Alexander and even though it's a good signing, the Ravens should be looking to add on the offensive side of the football. Later, he discusses the LA Rams team trip to Hawaii and why this trip is a good thing for the Rams. Next, John dives into how Caleb Williams and Bryce Young get humbled by a few of the greatest QB's ever to play the sport.

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

5:09 - Filling in on The Herd

12:02 - Jaire Alexander and the Ravens

20:01 - The Rams look good

26:55 - Caleb Williams and Bryce Young humbled

43:29 - Mailbag

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John dives into the latest with Shedeur Sanders and why getting a speeding ticket for going over 100 MPH is not the reason why he won't work out in Cleveland. Next, John discusses the new commissioner of the PGA Tour and how it connects with the NFL and is a great thing for the Tour. Later, John talks about the Buss family selling the Lakers for 10 billion dollars.

4:32 - Sanders gets pulled over

11:29 - PGA Tour and the NFL

25:30 - Lakers sell for 10 billion

30:01 - Fugazi Friday

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John Middlekauff sits down with the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider, to talk all things Seahawks and NFL. Schneider starts off by explaining how he got into sports management and scouting with the Green Bay Packers when he was starting out in the NFL. Schneider speaks about how he dealt with being a young general manager, and how former head coach Pete Carroll was a valuable resource for him. Schneider discusses his head coach Mike McDonald and why he felt confident hiring him. Schneider discusses the trades of QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and WR DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Schneider speaks on signing QB Sam Darnold away from the Minnesota Vikings after his breakout year, as well as drafting QB Jalen Milroe from the university of Alabama in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Middlekauff and Schneider wrap up with the Gemini Question of the day which Schneider gives advice to his younger self.

06:20 - Schneider on how he got into sports management
15:50 - Schneider on when he realized he was good at NFL business
17:21 - Schneider on scouting college football
20:10 - Schneider on being a young GM
25:38 - Schneider on Head Coach Mike McDonald
29:45 - Schneider on pressure with a young head coach
31:32 - Schneider on being "the bad guy" as GM
33:55 - Schneider on Geno Smith
36:02 - Schneider on DK Metcalf
39:28 - Schneider on salary cap spending
40:54 - Schneider on Sam Darnold
43:14 - Schneider on tough QB decisions
44:40 - Schneider on 2025 NFL Draft picks
48:33 - Schneider on Jalen Milroe

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John Middlekauff reacts to J.J. Spaun winning his first major at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. John revisits his previous take regarding if Cinderellas in gold are done in regards to Spaun pulling off an improbable victory. John debates whether the Oakmont course is the most difficult in America. John also reacts to Rory McIlroy's continued confrontations with the media and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf questions.

03:43 - Are Cinderella's actually dead?

06:31 - J.J. Spaun

14:39 - Oakmont is the hardest course in America

29:07 - NBC U.S. Open broadcast

29:35 - Rory McIlroy vs the Media

36:13 - Mailbag

36:42 - What's going on with Rory McIlroy?

39:50 - Unfair coverage for LIV golfers at Majors?

43:48 - Should the PGA tour consider more difficult courses?

46:02 - LIV Golf 50:40 - Benefits of finger lock grip style

52:12 - How to play a consistent 18 holes

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ohn answers all of your questions from if Aaron Rodgers is actually underrated, the latest drama with the Bengals, who was better; JJ Watt or Aaron Donald, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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John talks about the evolution of Sam Darnold over his career and what we can expect from him this upcoming season in Seattle, how if Christian McCaffrey is healthy he is still a top player in the NFL and could change how the season will look for the 49ers, and how this is going to be a big year for Bryce Young who showed that he has the ability to be a quality QB in the league.

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

4:43 - The evolution of Sam Darnold

11:23 - What's going on with CMC

15:11 - Bryce Young update

28:43 - Mailbag

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