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Buffalo asserts its dominance. Denver digs new lows. (Plus, TE talk!)

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a win for the Bills in Kansas City. It's not full-fledged revenge. (This is still the regular season, after all.) But this game was more proof th...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2 Ep4: The Bills-Chiefs rematch is here

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had a packed house at Mister’s Bar & Lanes in East Aurora, NY this week.First, a huge thank you to the East Aurora JV Little Loop squad and all f...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2 Ep4: The Bills-Chiefs rematch is here

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isaiah McKenzie missed Buffalo's 38-3 obliteration of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but that's OK. The game of the season is this Sunday in KC. Granted, a ...

Week 5 Wrap: Lamar, Kyler, Rodgers folds, Bills roll and... that's roughing the passer?

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One day later, the penalty on Grady Jarrett still boggles the mind and -- once more -- exposes a confused NFL. Lamar Jackson misses key throws, yet Ba...

Week 5 Fattey Locks!

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Book it.These bets are good as gold. Unless we're wrong. In that case, don't blame us. And, hey, act fast. You've got through Oct. 11 to pre-order "Th...

Jaguars OC Press Taylor on Trevor Lawrence reaching the next level

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bonus weekend episode!Here is my conversation with Jacksonville's offensive coordinator Press Taylor from a Go Long trip south. We chatted right in ...

DEAL: "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30% off

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings!Thank you so much for making this podcast part of your life. If you enjoy our real football talk here, by God, I know you'll enjoy some "Blo...

Is the resurgent Saquon Barkley destined to be a Bill?

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have reached the quarter pole, everyone. It's time to study trends.First, we cannot ignore all of the vicious collisions we've seen in the NFL this...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2 Ep3: 'I couldn't move'

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why exactly are pro football players different than the rest of us? Exhibit A: Mister’s Bar & Lanes in East Aurora, NY on Monday night.Isaiah McKenz...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2 Ep3: 'I couldn't move'

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all saw the hit that knocked out the Buffalo Bills wide receiver. So, how did it feel? What goes into treating a concussion? Isaiah McKenzie doesn'...

A signature win for the Buffalo Bills

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, the Bills have won a one-score game. This is exactly the kind of game that should have fans thinking 2022 could be different, too.Playing on ...

Week 4: Lions and Steelers and Saints, oh my!

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions' offense is averaging 35 points per game, the most in the NFL. (But the defense cannot stop anyone.)The Saints' defense remains Super Bowl B...

Is Russ cooked?

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Fattey Beer Company, we dissect the quarterback conundrums three weeks in. All mysteries are explored.First up, a former QB. As in Ken Dorse...

Isaiah McKenzie Show S2 Ep2: What was running through the receiver's mind that final play?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hindsight is a beautiful thing. These last 48 hours, we’ve all been hyper-analyzing Isaiah McKenzie’s every step that final play against the Miami...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2 Ep 2: What happened that final play in Miami?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Buffalo Bills' starting slot receiver meticulously breaks down the answer to everyone's question out of Buffalo's 21-19 loss to Miami. Could McKen...

Week 3 Wrap: Bills melt, Jags are legit, Packers' new formula works

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happened in Miami? Injuries mounted and the heat index reached 100, but the Buffalo Bills' inability to finish proved costly.Elsewhere, Lamar Jac...

Week 3 Fattey Locks!

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week was rough. This week, we rebound. Book it.Jim Monos and myself tell you which games to bet on right here with our "Fattey Locks," which are ...

Jarrett Bush on smashing the odds (and what the 2022 Packers can take from the 2010 Packers)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The longtime Green Bay Packers cornerback joins the show. Few players busted their ass quite like Jarrett Bush through his time with the team from 200...

Week 2 Wrap: Tua goes nuts, Lawrence looks sharp, Patriots grind out a W

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tua Tagovailoa blows up in the fourth quarter. Trevor Lawrence is sharp in Jacksonville. How did all of the young quarterbacks fare?We take our weekl...

Week 2 Fattey Locks!

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guaranteed outcomes for this weekend's games. "Free money," as the kids say.Each week, Jim Monos and myself will share three cold-hard locks for your ...

Brian Daboll and Kevin O'Connell thread the coaching needle

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a ride Week 1 was for the NFL's first-year head coaches.Minnesota and New York got off to rousing starts under Kevin O'Connell and Brian Daboll, ...

A ridiculously fun opening weekend in the NFL

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zany finishes. Turnovers galore. Revenge games. Week 1 in the NFL had it all. We recap it all on the podcast, from Pittsburgh's improbable win to Minn...

Week 1 Fattey Locks!

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guaranteed outcomes for this weekend's games. "Free money," as the kids say.Each week, Jim Monos and myself will share three cold-hard locks for your ...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2, Ep1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. Rams

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not all gender reveals hit the mark. Many crash and burn.Not all touchdown celebrations pan out, either.Yet, Isaiah McKenzie certainly nailed this one...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, S2, Ep1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. Rams

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Buffalo Bills' starting slot receiver takes everyone along for the wild ride that is an NFL season. Get all episodes right here in the Go Long Pod...

2022 Preview Show! Super Bowl picks + 500-degree takes

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Monos see the Packers and Bills in the Super Bowl? Why does Dunne see the Bengals winning it all? We explain.Something crazy always goes down...

Oh, so THAT is why everyone is picking the Bills to win it all

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a beatdown.The Bills demolished the Los Angeles Rams, 31-10, on Thursday night. All of the usual suspects made plays -- Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs,...

Talking Vikings with Purple Insider's Matthew Coller

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're overdue for a good 'ol co-pod extravaganza. Go Long catches up with Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to discuss our two-part series on the cultur...

Kevin O'Connell, Mike Zimmer and why "culture" matters in Minnesota

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Culture. The word alone may make you puke. What does it even mean? We are about to find out with these 2022 Minnesota Vikings. Out is the miserable Mi...

The Buffalo Bills' Matt Araiza disaster

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Buffalo Bills cut their punter accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old. It should have never gotten to this point, either.The Bills eventually did th...

Steve Calhoun explains why Jordan Love will be 'one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL'

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go Long chats with the man who has coached Jordan Love since eighth grade: Steve Calhoun of "Armed & Dangerous."Calhoun explains in great detail why w...

Let's talk about your Super Bowl-favorite Buffalo Bills

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The expectations have changed in Orchard Park. These Bills may be more talented than any team in the league.How did this offseason further fuel title ...

Happy Hour: Richie Incognito on his unparalled football life

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hell-raising NFL guard dishes on everything: the bullying scandal, the Bills days, his best war stories, Aaron Kromer, Mario Williams, Derek Carr ...

Brainiac or Maniac: Which type of head coach is best in today's NFL?

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We name Jim Monos the GM of a team and allow him to choose exactly the type of head coach he'd want. Do you opt for the play-designing, playcalling wi...

The Packers want to kick ass in 2022, with the Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These aren't the Packers we're used to seeing. This season, they're trying to win with defense and special teams. Will it work? We ask the one man who...

Ja'Marr Chase is about to blow up and the Bengals D is legit, with The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr.

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The excellent Bengals beat writer takes everyone inside the rise of one of America's most fascinating teams. How did Cincinnati turn it around in 2021...

A good 'ol fashioned REDRAFT of the 2016 class says a lot about 2022

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The best way to hit on the storylines of today? Revisiting the draft six years ago. Former Buffalo Bills director of personnel Jim Monos was part of t...

Camp Tour: Colts and Bengals

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Go Long caravan of one continued through Westfield, Ind., and Cincinnati, Ohio last week. In addition to our coverage at GoLongTD.com, here's a qu...

Camp Tour: Bills and Steelers

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Along the Go Long training camp tour, I'll drop mini episodes here on the podcast. Be sure to read all coverage over at the newsletter as well.First u...

Six games?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Six games for... this? The punishment doesn't seem to meet the crime.We discuss the gross case of Deshaun Watson, the hubris that drove the Browns qua...

Yes, the Cardinals had to pay Kyler Murray

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Training camps are open. Let's talk about the quarterbacks in the headlines: Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson.Neither is perfect -- as one contract clau...

How do the Bills respond from "13 Seconds?" Live from Genesee Brewery with Tim Graham & Jay Skurski...

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a game we'll be talking about for years, that Bills-Chiefs classic at Arrowhead decided with thirteen fateful seconds. Now what? Can the Bills us...

Meet Clay Harbor, Tight End Renaissance Man

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the Go Long Q&A with former NFL tight end Clay Harbor, a man who transformed his body in remarkable fashion back in college, enjoyed a nine-ye...

Juwann Winfree: 'There’s not a guy out there who can guard me'

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back in March, I chatted with Juwann Winfree down in Fort Lauderdale about his odyssey this past decade. From suspensions to JUCO to Colorado to the D...

Live from Wyatt Teller's whiskey bar!

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cleveland Browns' ass-kicking guard is one hell of a good time on the Go Long Happy Hour. Want to hang out with players from around the league? Su...

Carolina's QB carousel turns to... Baker Mayfield

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our long national nightmare is over. Baker Mayfield has a new team. But what does this all say about the Carolina Panthers? Our answers may surprise y...

Special Happy Hour coming next week...

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're always trying to build up the community at Go Long. Next week, I think you'll love our next Happy Hour guest.Sign up at GoLongTD.com to stay in ...

The time Bruce Smith took cover in an Iraq 'war zone'

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back when we launched Go Long, one of our first Q&As was with the NFL's all-time sack leader himself: Buffalo Bills great Bruce Smith. I figured we'd ...

Sammy Watkins can manifest a championship

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month, we explore the greatest variables on contenders. Who are players we all should be talking about more? First up: Sammy Watkins, a wide rece...

Dawson Knox plans to join "the elite of the elite" at TE

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Miss our Q&A with Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox earlier this offseason at GoLongTD.com? We've got a good portion of that audio here for you on t...

Can Luke Fortner engineer a Jags turnaround?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He has a master's degree in aerospace engineering. The team's 65th overall pick is one smart dude. Now, he's being groomed as the brains of the Jaguar...

Sleeping in the office isn't the best idea

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the question central to every coach's life in the NFL: How much of your time do you pour into this profession? Bill Belichick's staff set a ruthl...

Ramon Foster on why Mike Tomlin is a rare breed (and AB)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 11-year Steelers veteran guard hops on the podcast to discuss his pro career, why Mike Tomlin's motivation is rare and, yes, we get into Antonio B...

Is Rob Gronkowski really retired?

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He may be the greatest tight end of all-time. Is he done? I'm not so sure.Rob Gronkowski was naturally one of the greats I chatted at length with for ...

Can Kayvon Thibodeaux save the day? (Geoff Schwartz is optimistic!)

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to GoLongTD.com to get our full story on the Giants' fifth overall pick, Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux. Here's a preview with fantastic NFL ana...

Doug Whaley on Fitz, the XFL, Steelers GM job and... the time the Bills nearly took Russell Wilson

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former NFL GM -- and current VP of personnel -- Doug Whaley joins Go Long subscribers on our most recent Happy Hour. He is an open book. We get into e...

Deshaun Watson, the Browns and the NFL's ugly side gets even uglier

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow, the Deshaun Watson case discovered a new low. A bombshell New York Times story was full of more disgusting allegations. We get into it all wi...

Free Willie Snead IV

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The veteran wide receiver is waiting to get a call from a team. In the meantime, he chats with Go Long. We get into plenty... That Ravens passing offe...

Terence Newman defied logic

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't make sense. How does an NFL cornerback last to age 39? Terence Newman detailed his rise from Salina, Kansas to Go Long in this week's Q&A c...

Michael Carter II wants to 'flip' the AFC East

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I figured we'd try something new here on the podcast. When we drop our Friday Features over at GoLongTD.com, I'll be sure to include a 15- or 20-minut...

Let's talk Vikings & NFC North with Matthew Coller

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go Long is on the road. We're spending a few days in Minnesota getting to know those Minnesota Vikings, so why not talk shop with Purple Insider's Mat...

What's next at Go Long?

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few quick updates on what's brewing over at the newsletter. Subscribe today at GoLongTD.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Rodgers, Lamar, Poyer... who should (and shouldn't) be at OTAs?

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

OK, so they're voluntary. But couldn't those new Packers receivers benefit from their MVP QB being at practice? We disagree on this matter.There's a t...

Bengals, Chargers and... those deplaning imbeciles

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Super Bowl odds are out. The Buffalo Bills lead the way. We offer our own Super Bowl favorites on this episdoe of the podcast, and -- surprise, su...

Mailbag: What is the New York Giants' QB plan?

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first Go Long Mailbag is posted over at the Go Long newsletter for subscribers. On this pod episode, I dig into one of the many excellent question...

Doug Marrone, Nathaniel Hackett and the Browns with SI's Conor Orr

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome on an old college friend, the great Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated. He's done extensive reporting and writing on all things Cleveland Brow...

Quincy Carter's life was 'hell.' Now, he wants to help.

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go Long chats with the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback on his addiction to drugs and how he got his life back on track. It wasn't easy.You can read ...

Part I with Fairburn: Why is Bill Belichick still coaching?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Matt Fairburn joins the show for a special two-part pod. First up? We talk all things Patriots and Bill Belichick. Why in the hell is t...

Part II with Fairburn: Inside Brandon Beane's system

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We transition into the Bills. No reporter on the beat got to know the GM like The Athletic's Matt Fairburn. Here's how he found Josh Allen and built t...

Part II: Who could hit a wall in 2022?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Then... there are these teams. There are concerns.This time, Jim Monos is the one who takes a chance. He's not so high on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wit...

Part I: Who do we love in 2022?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Part I of this post-FA, post-draft pod, we try to figure out which teams morphed themselves into contenders.Jim Monos sticks with the blue bloods i...

Ep 22: A hearty debate on Brian Gutekunst and the Packers' direction

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we’re a full week removed from the NFL Draft, how should the Green Bay Packers feel? Our resident draft (and Packers) expert, Bob McGinn, e...

Ty & Bob Pod: On the NFL Draft, Brian Gutekunst, direction of the Packers

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bob McGinn breaks down how his draft series comes together and why the uncut perspective of actual NFL scouts is rare and so important. This isn't the...

Draft Recap: Was this a franchise-altering draft for the Jets and Giants?

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Schoen and Joe Douglas appeared to nail their drafts, but let's also not forget: it's always about the quarterback in the NFL.We examine both team...

Join our 2022 Draft Extravaganza TONIGHT!

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is time.The much-anticipated second annual 2022 Go Long Draft Extravaganza is here. This year, we'll cut back a bit. Join us at 6 p.m. (EST) tonigh...

Tayland Humphrey's transformation

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The (very) large man has a (very) compelling story to share. You won't want to miss the Louisiana Ragin' Cajun defensive tackle's odyssey from Texas t...

Happy Hour: TE Isaiah Likely wants to change the game

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Coastal Carolina tight end prospect hangs out with Go Long subscribers. To join our exclusive Happy Hours, and hang out with players around the NF...

Quarterback desperation's final hour

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! After a mini break, The Go Long Podcast returns to discuss which teams are still scrambling for a quarterback. What could those in the Car...

Troy Andersen raises cattle and crushes quarterbacks

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He played linebacker... and quarterback... and running back. Troy Andersen did it all in college. In addition to our story at Go Long, here's the conv...

Davante Adams is off to Vegas

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another bombshell rocks NFL Free Agency with the Packers trading their star receiver to the Raiders. Also, what's up with Baker Mayfield in Cleveland?...

Where do the Bills go from here?

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the story at GoLongTD.com on '13 seconds' and where Sean McDermott went wrong, and what it means for the Buffalo Bills into 2022.Miss the s...

Subscribe to Go Long today at GoLongTD.com!

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bring on the offseason. We have many deep dives planned. I'd love for you to join our community at GoLongTD.com. Paid subscribers to the Go Long newsl...

Tyrel Dodson took the long road

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This was the sort of transaction that few people probably even noticed. Two weeks ago, linebacker Tyrel Dodson re-signed with the Buffalo Bills as an ...

Tyrel Dodson took the long road

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He's back with Buffalo on a one-year deal. He really loves Buffalo, too.One of the Bills' core special teamers -- linebacker Tyrel Dodson -- hangs out...

It's Aaron Rodgers Season... again

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So... what's going to happen with the league MVP? We discuss. Again. There are many angles to this, too. The Packers clearly are doing everything in t...

The Rams are champs

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The officiating stunk but L.A. earned this, too. We talk Kupp and Donald and Bengals heartbreak... with an eye toward what will be a wild offseason. B...

Happy Hour: Stevie Johnson hangs with Go Long

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to GoLongTD.com to hang out with players from around the NFL. First up this offseason? Former Bills receiver Stevie Johnson.We want to bring...

Rams-Bengals Super Bowl Preview (and more!)

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford and... Uber drivers? Ride along with us to get ready for the big game. Jim Monos shares a funny Sean McDermott-Joe Mixon ...

It's Super Bowl Week

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something new here in your podcast feed. Through the NFL madness, we'll make a point to record more of these shorter 15- and 20-minute episodes in add...

Tanking, or, uh, *rebuilding* done right

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Ross, oh, Stephen Ross. Why? Maybe none of us should be too surprised to see an owner so out of touch with reality. There is a way to rebuild ...

Tom Brady retires!

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot happening in the NFL so, hey, here is a quick check-in on the podcast ahead of Championship Sunday. ESPN reported Saturday that the best...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, Ep 8: An inside look at the emotion behind Bills-Chiefs and '13 Seconds'

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Western New Yorkers love them some Isaiah McKenzie. We saw that right away on Thursday night.A huge, huge thank you to everyone who packed Mister’s ...

Isaiah McKenzie Show, Ep 8: An inside look at the raw emotion behind Bills-Chiefs and '13 Seconds'

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What was it really like at Arrowhead? The Bills wide receiver takes everyone on the wild ride, answers the most pressing questions on all things '13 S...

A final look at '13 Seconds'

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where to even begin?This was a game we will all be replaying for years. And while we absolutely preview Bengals-Chiefs and Rams-49ers on this episode ...

Ty & Bob Pod: Inside the demise of the 2021 Packers

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happened? Bob McGinn joins to dissect the destruction. Subscribe to GoLongTD.com to get all episodes of the "Ty & Bob Pod" today.Learn more about...

Ep 21: Inside the demise of the 2021 Packers

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go Long is a newsletter dedicated to enterprising pro football journalism. Free and paid subscriptions are both available. You can support this public...

Part II: George Teague on Packers memories, the Cowboys' loss, his Super Bowl pick

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

George Teague is defined by so many epic football moments. Over the offseason, he chatted with Go Long for this lengthy Q&A. What a football life he h...

Part I: NFL Divisional Playoff Preview!

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen duel again. Are the Titans healthy at the perfect time? Jim Monos likes the Rams in an upset, too. We dive into all of ...

Will the 49ers pull the upset?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this free episode of the "Ty & Bob Pod!" To get them all, subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD.com.The 49ers just may be built to win at Lambeau Fie...

Ep 20: Will the 49ers pull the upset?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New around here? Welcome! The “Ty & Bob Pod,” at Go Long, is a weekly examination of the Green Bay Packers (with a look around the NFL, too). Bob ...