Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters rehab, Steelers GM MUST improve, Giants GM on HOT SEAT?
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John Middlekauff's '3 and Out' podcast dives deep into the latest NFL draft fallout, spotlighting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's sudden entry into gambling rehab—raising questions about the future of a player once seen as a top-tier prospect. Middlekauff critiques the Steelers' front office, arguing they're behind the times technologically and organizationally, with a GM who lacks film study and strategic depth, while also highlighting how the Cowboys exploited insider knowledge during the draft process. He challenges the validity of draft grades, emphasizing that most NFL players come from later rounds and undrafted free agents, and warns against overhyping prospects like Sorsby or the current quarterback class. The episode also explores broader themes: the impact of NIL on college football, the decline of traditional scouting, and the fragility of team accountability when teams keep winning despite poor drafting. Middlekauff delivers a candid look at the NFL's inner workings, from the emotional toll of fatherhood to the cutthroat nature of front office politics, all while questioning whether the league is becoming too reliant on hype over substance.
Brendan Sorsby's gambling rehab entry could derail his NFL prospects despite a high ceiling.
The Steelers' front office is criticized for being outdated, with GM Omar Khan lacking film study and strategic depth.
Draft grades are misleading—most NFL players come from later rounds or undrafted free agency.
The Cowboys' draft-day leak reveals a culture of poor discretion among coaching staffs.
NIL has inflated player ages and created a draft with many 24-25-year-olds, making evaluation harder.
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Podcast Intro & Sponsor Breaks
The episode opens with multiple iHeartRadio sponsor segments for shows like 'Humor Me,' 'Superhuman,' 'Stuff to Blow Your Mind,' 'The Clifford Show,' and 'Look Back At It,' setting the stage for the football discussion.
Sorsby's Rehab & Draft Grade Skepticism
“He checked himself into rehab for gambling. Now, I'd be a hypocrite. Part of it is he's made thousands of bets. So have I, so have probably many people listening.”
Steelers' Front Office Crisis
“I think he's a little bit in over his head, and I don't think he's very good at his job. But it turns out Howie wasn't the guy that – and the Steelers organization, from what I was also told, is extremely behind the times...”
Draft Grades & the Illusion of Value
“I don't really mess with that. I live in more reality than the theoretical world of the reaction to the draft.”
The Rise of 24-25 Year Old Prospects
Middlekauff highlights how NIL has extended college careers, creating a draft class full of older, experienced players who are now 24-25 years old, making traditional scouting and evaluation far more difficult.
“I would have taken Reuben Bain at 13. I'd just been like my front is we add McDuffie. Our secondary is going to be better, but my front is going to be elite.”
“I think he's a little bit in over his head, and I don't think he's very good at his job. But it turns out Howie wasn't the guy that – and the Steelers organization, from what I was also told, is extremely behind the times...”
“You're constantly talking to agents. Well, who do you think are the biggest yappers in the world? Agents. Their whole business is talking.”
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Brendan Sorsby
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Arvel Reese
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Jerry Jones
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