On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Trent Williams signing a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers and what it means for one of the NFL’s premier rosters moving forward. How long can the Niners keep this core together, and what does this deal say about their window to win?

With the NFL Draft around the corner, John takes a deep dive into the job of a general manager during this critical stretch—how they balance short-term needs with long-term vision, manage risk, and navigate the pressure of draft night decisions.

Plus, a look at one of the league’s ongoing mysteries: why don’t NFL teams trade future draft picks more often? John breaks down the logic, the risk, and why front offices tend to be more conservative than fans might expect.

From front office strategy to big contracts and draft philosophy, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Jason reacts live to Game 2s between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves + the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. He discusses how Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert made adjustments + how Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray handled them. Then he breaks down how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns fared against Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

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Daniel Cormier is joined by WWE SUPERSTAR Jacob Fatu ahead of his WrestleMania match with Drew McIntyre where he talks about WrestleMania 42 ahead of his match with Drew McIntyre. Fatu talks about the struggle of going through the independent ranks before being signed to the WWE, and how he gets emotional from just thinking about his journey. Fatu talks about how wrestling has changed his life, as well as talks about still feeling star struck when meeting WWE legends like Roman Reigns. #Volume

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Jason gives 10 reactions to the first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs, including how LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can match up with the Houston Rockets in Game 2 with or without Kevin Durant, adjustments Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards can make in the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series, why the Atlanta Hawks are struggling vs. the New York Knicks, how good Cade Cunningham has to be for the Detroit Pistons to compete with the Orlando Magic, and more.

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Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen are LIVE FROM WRESTLEMANIA 42 in Las Vegas, and got a chance to sit down with none other than WWE legend Shawn Michaels! Shawn gets into the origin of HBK and how "The Heartbreak Kid" took off early on in his career. Michaels and the guys also get into him going viral with Sexyy Red and what that all entailed. And don't miss Teague, Shawn, and the guys talk about facing The Undertaker in some legendary matches, Wrestlemania 42, and so much more!

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down a major move in the trenches as the Cincinnati Bengals trade for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. What does the deal mean for Cincinnati’s defense, and how does it shift the balance of power in the AFC?

John also checks in on the New York Giants, taking a closer look at where the franchise stands and what’s next as they continue to reshape their roster. Plus, a deep dive into electric playmaker Zachariah Branch and how his arrest could lead to teams passing on him.

The conversation then turns to Houston, where Will Anderson cashes in with a massive extension—what it says about the Texans’ long-term vision and how it impacts C.J. Stroud and the rest of the roster moving forward.

To wrap things up, John reacts to LeBron James and Bronny picking up a playoff win together, adding another unique chapter to their story.

From blockbuster trades to rising stars and big-picture roster moves, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Jason reacts LIVE after Sunday's Game 1s in the first round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down the matchups between Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs and Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers, Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's OKC Thunder and Devin Booker's Phoenix Suns, Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons and Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic.

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Colin starts with the Giants trading star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals. He predicts that the Giants are poised to make a huge jump under John Harbaugh and that Harbaugh is creating a new culture in New York. He also offers suggestions on how the Giants should use their two first round picks (2:30).

Then, Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoffs.

They start with the Lakers and Lebron James winning game 1 over the Rockets despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves and Colin highlights the Lakers defense showing up in a way that was missing during the regular season (12:00). They also discuss the potential impact on the series if/when Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic return from injury (23:00).

They pivot to the Celtics dominating the 76ers and Colin praises the Celtics organization for being able to retool their roster in one season and remain highly competitive. They point to great scouting and player development as the reason Boston has stayed great (29:00).

They move to the red hot Nuggets beating the Wolves in game 1 and Colin argues the trio of Jokic, Murray and Gordon are good enough to power the Nuggets to a title (34:45).

Colin argues the Knicks have a flawed roster and are not a championship team and believes the Knicks were at their best when owner James Dolan was busy building The Sphere and not meddling with the team, and Jason argues they have almost no chance against Boston (43:00).

Finally, they discuss the new Jerry West documentary and Colin gives it two thumbs up (48:15) and they discuss why the NBA playoffs moving to streaming services was the correct move by the NBA, and debate the concerns over tanking and whether there’s anything the league can do about it (52:30).

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