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Baker Mayfield's Hidden Injury, Schefter's Big Payday, Aaron Donald Watch & Stefon Diggs Speaks Out + NFL Offseason Mailbag

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into what separates good quarterbacks from great ones, using Baker Mayfield and Tony Romo as examples in a conversation about the mental toughness required to succeed in the NFL. From handling adversity to leading a locker room, John explains why the psychological side of the position is just as important as physical talent. The conversation then turns to the latest rumors surrounding Aaron Donald's potential return to the NFL. Is the future Hall of Famer really considering another run, and which teams would make the most sense if he decides to come back? Plus, Stefon Diggs stirred up debate with his recent comments about being a top-two wide receiver in the league. John weighs in on where Diggs stacks up among the NFL's elite pass catchers and whether his claim holds up. John also reacts to Adam Schefter's contract extension with ESPN, discussing what it says about the value of NFL insiders and how sports media continues to evolve in today's landscape. To wrap things up, it's the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and dives into even more NFL storylines from around the league. From quarterback psychology and league rumors to wide receiver rankings and media news, 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.

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