Russell Wilson Retires from Football, Ben Johnson Yells at Reporter, Steelers have a LOYALTY problem, Eric Weddle goes after Bryce Underwood + Fugazi Friday

About this episode

John Middlekauff discusses Russell Wilson's retirement, Ben Johnson's press conference reaction, the Steelers' loyalty issues, and Eric Weddle's comments on Bryce Underwood, along with a segment on Fugazi Friday.

On this episode of 3 & Out , John Middlekauff reacts to Russell Wilson officially calling it a career and reportedly heading to CBS Sports. What kind of broadcaster could Russ become, and how should his NFL legacy be remembered? John also discusses the viral moment from Ben Johnson’s press conference, where the Bears head coach was visibly irritated after a reporter’s phone went off during the session. Was the reaction justified, or was it much ado about nothing? Plus, the Steelers continue to invest in their young core, handing out major extensions to Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington. John breaks down what the moves say about Pittsburgh’s long-term vision and why both players are important pieces of the franchise's future. The conversation then shifts to Minnesota, where Kevin O’Connell addressed the quarterback situation and shared his thoughts on Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. John analyzes the comments and what they could mean for the Vikings heading into the season. John also reacts to former NFL safety Eric Weddle’s negative comments regarding Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, discussing expectations, evaluations, and the challenges…

People in this episode

Host: John Middlekauff

Topics covered

• Russell Wilson retirement
• NFL legacy
• Ben Johnson press conference
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• quarterback evaluations
• Eric Weddle comments
• Fugazi Friday

Keywords

• Russell Wilson
• Ben Johnson
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Eric Weddle
• Bryce Underwood
• NFL
• quarterback
• Fugazi Friday
• Kyler Murray
• J.J. McCarthy

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Organizations: CBS Sports, Michigan

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