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There's not another general manager in the sport quite like Terry Fontenot.At Go Long, the Falcons GM guides you through all of his colossal decisions the last two years, and he knows the time to win is now. He doesn't care what anybody thinks, either. As Fontenot says: “If you're worried about pleasing everybody, you're going to be a failure.” He most certainly is not afraid.Our entire piece is available to paid subscribers:On Substack Live, I continued the conversation with our good friend Justin Felder of Fox 5 Atlanta. We get into everything Penix, Jalon Walker, James Pearce and 2025 Falcons. Want to join future video chats? Download the Substack app and turn notifications on.Thanks, all.And of course, we are completely powered by you. Thank you for sharing Go Long.. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

The New York Giants needed to get the quarterback position right this offseason.And yet, this wasn't exactly the year to be quarterback hunting. Options were limited.Now that the dust has settled, can GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll sell a vision to ownership? I caught up with one of the franchise's all-timers — running back Tiki Barber — on the Go Long Pod this week to learn more. After inking Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, the Giants stuck at No. 3 overall to take perhaps the best player in the draft (Abdul Carter), before then managing to jump back into the first round for Ole Miss passer Jaxson Dart. This division is loaded, but there are signs of hope on this roster.Barber, who calls the team “unwatchable” a year ago, believes the Giants can find an identity. He recently spoke to the team, too. Video and audio of our chat are both available above, and you can also access the Go Long Pod over at Apple, Spotify and everywhere you pod. After diving into Barber's life a while back, we stick to the Giants of today on this episode.Here's the written transcript if preferred.Barber hits on everything Giants. A handful of topics discussed…. * Life post-Saquon.* The “juggernaut” Philadelphia Eagles. Barber can't help but love what his arch-nemesis has created. * What went wrong for Daniel Jones?* What can go right for Jaxson Dart? Personalities — finally — have a chance to match.* Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll and the identity both are trying to create for this team. * The moment Barber started to believe in rookie Eli Manning. And of course, you can always catch Barber's analysis in the New York sports media scene. He co-hosts “Evan and Tiki” on WFAN.Go Long is completely independent. Thank you for fueling our longform, and sharing the word. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

James Cook likes his money. He made that much clear with his actions and words at mandatory minicamp Tuesday.It sounds like he'll be good to go for training camp, too. And yet, the Buffalo Bills' starting back would like to get paid. Obviously. Will GM Brandon Beane — who explained his reasoning in our 1 on 1 — be inclined to strike a deal with Cook's camp? I caught up with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News for a quick Substack Live video at One Bills Drive. Thanks for joining, everyone. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Through a full decade of pro football — 1990 to 1999 — Leroy Hoard specialized in zapping the will to fight from defenders. His goal? Make you quit by the fourth quarter. The sight of No. 33 in Cleveland and No. 44 in Minnesota barreling through defenses helped define this glory era of the sport itself. Hoard ran with power, speed, attitude. And oh my, he has stories to share. The former NFL running back hangs out on the Go Long Pod to relive it all. During a Pro Bowl season in 1994, Hoard led the Browns to the playoffs with 1,335 total yards and nine touchdowns. Of course, he also remembers the scene in ‘95 when the Browns played their final games at Municipal Stadium. He'd later resurrect his career with the high-flying Vikings of the late 90s. Full audio and video is above, and available within your Apple and Spotify feeds. I'll share the written transcript later today.Topics include…* Life as a running back in the 1990s, from the old AFC Central to the NFC Central.* Growing up in New Orleans' dangerous Ninth Ward.* The worst collision of his football life. * The time the Browns moved from Cleveland to Baltimore. * The time he arrived in Minnesota on a Tuesday, started on Sunday and it felt like living in China. * Concussions. Pain. Life has been hard for Hoard since he retired. Did he have suicidal thoughts? Was he depressed? Hoard explains this empty feeling. * Finding purpose as a radio commentator today at 560 WQAM in South Florida. * Bill Belichick. His former coach in Cleveland has made offseason waves. We get Hoard's thoughts. * Analysis on the Browns today, Kevin Stefanski and the failed Deshaun Watson experiment. Thank you for fueling our independent journalism here at Go Long and sharing with a friend.Hoard previously hung out with us back in November 2021 if you'd like to check out that conversation, too.Miss our Browns column this week? There's a light at the end of the tunnel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

We don't necessarily need to shape-shift into flies on the wall. Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers surely had an excellent meeting earlier this offseason in Pittsburgh, Pa.There's a very good chance that both head coach and quarterback view this looming partnership as a chance to stick it to the doubters and reclaim control of their narratives.Tomlin hasn't won a playoff game since the 2016 season, albeit with teams that never finish with a losing record. Rodgers hasn't been a good quarterback in four years.How did the Steelers get here? How will this all end? On this week's Substack Live at Go Long, I chat with Brian Batko of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Always love seeing Brian on our trips to Steelers Country. He offers a sharp perspective on everything Tomlin and Rodgers. Yes, those Steelers of 2019 fought like hell — it was fun following that group for a B/R feature — but those wins with “The Duck” ‘n co. present a bitter counterfactural. We explore.As a reminder, you can always join our Substack Live videos by downloading the app here and turning notifications on. I'll also schedule episodes ahead of time so you can add them into your calendar.Also: Here is my column on the state of affairs in Pittsburgh, icymi. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

A decade ago, we met in the lobby of a Canton, Ohio hotel ahead of the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. I'll never forget Joe DeLamielleure — NFL great — offering this total stranger a seat. Before we knew it, an hour passed by. That's “Joe D.” He's 74 years old now, which is easily 90+ in Football Years for a man who absorbed endless head slaps as an NFL lineman in the lawless 1970s. Yet, you'd never tell. His mind is extremely sharp… and there's good reason for that. DeLamielleure's day-to-day life supplies real hope to all former players worried about their concussions leading to dark days. Loved catching up again with the man who made six Pro Bowls through a 13-year career with the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns. Audio of our chat is above, and available on Apple, Spotify, everywhere you pod.Here's the written transcript:Topics discussed…* Joe DeLamielleure and Joe Ferguson were the first two players to ever walk into Rich Stadium. This 2025 season will mark the Bills' final season in this bowl. * What kind of teammate was O.J. Simpson?* Remarkably, O.J. wasn't Joe D's only friend who killed somebody. * How his “Electric Company” offensive line followed Vince Lombardi's Packers blueprint with the help of Jim Ringo. * A pair of Tom Dempsey stories — DeLamielleure's comedic timing was spot on. * In 2013, a doctor told him he's living with CTE. Unlike fellow NFL lineman Mike Webster — whose life took a very haunting turn due to head trauma — DeLamielleure feels strong as ever in 2025. Both mentally and physically. How is this possible? * Why Joe D believes current Bills quarterback Josh Allen is “one in a million.” * Don't forget about those Browns days. DeLamielleure helped me out with the Ozzie Newsome chapter in “Blood and Guts” and again looks back to his crushing Red Right 88 playoff loss against the Oakland Raiders. (Damn those scuba gloves!) * A story about his father you will not want to miss.Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing Go Long with a friend.ICYMI…I'm in on Brandon Beane's defensive swingJulian Hill will save lives, Part I: UnderworldJulian Hill will save lives, Part II: RescuedJulian Hill will save lives, Part III: Destiny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

You nailed it.You found a star at the most important position in sports: Quarterback.Now, what? That's the question Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has been wrestling with since correcting choosing Josh Allen over Josh Rosen. This spring, he pumped a slew of defensive resources into the roster. As we write this week, the plan can work. There's logic to follow. Not only can we look back at the Philadelphia Eagles' boa-constriction of a Super Bowl win in February — the playoff runs of Hall of Fame Super Bowl champs past supply plenty of clues. Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers all needed a boost. We discuss on this week's Substack Live video.To join future shows, download the app here.Also: Go Long subscribers can access our aforementioned 1 on 1 with Beane here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

He wasn't tall. He wasn't big. There wasn't anything imposing about this athlete physically.Joe Theismann was doubted through high school, college, right into his CFL and NFL days. But the man never lacked bravado. This quarterback was fueled by true belief.Here on the Go Long Pod, I chatted with the Washington Redskins great at length about his truly unique rise from South River, N.J. to Heisman Trophy runner-up, College Football Hall of Famer, 1982 Super Bowl Champion and 1983 NFL MVP. Theismann was as tough as nails, too, in starting 163 straight games — quite a feat considering his prison-rules era of football. Topics discussed include…* One brutal, tough-love lesson from his father.* How he won the job at Notre Dame. Upon arrival in South Bend, Theismann was one of 13 quarterbacks.* The day he pissed off Don Shula. * Power of “mental toughness.” Call it spite or pride — Theismann says he was obsessed with proving people wrong. * How he started 163 straight games. Theismann recalls the time Ted Hendrickson dropped him on his head.* What made his 1983 Redskins historic to this day.* Why he believes in Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.Video and audio is available above.You can also catch this episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you pod. Thank you for fueling everything here at Go Long.Full transcript:Miss our three-part series on the harrowing journey of Dolphins tight end Julian Hill? All links are here: * Part I: Underworld* Part II: Rescued* Part III: Destiny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

What a bizarre week in Cincinnati. Trey Hendrickson is not happy with his superiors, and he let everyone know. We discuss on this week's Substack Live.Yes, the Bengals might've missed a golden opportunity to trade their star defensive end in March. But at this point? They can prove its a new day by paying the man and gunning for a Super Bowl title. There really isn't an amicable middle ground.Want to join future recordings? Download the app and flip notifications on here:Also:Our three-part series — “Julian Hill will save lives” — is now available in full. Here are the links. Thank you for reading.* Part I: Underworld* Part II: Rescued* Part III: Destiny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Greetings! We've got another Substack Live for you here at Go Long.I was joined by Matt Lombardo of “Between the Hashmarks.” Be sure to check out his site. Matt's always talking to coaches and execs around the NFL.Through this 40-minute chat, we hit on the George Pickens trade (what it means for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys), why Howie Roseman is a step ahead of everyone else and Brandon Beane's big move on defense. The Buffalo Bills GM has a plan, and he's sticking to it. (Our Q&A for Go Long subscribers, icymi.)Want to join future Substack Live videos? Download the app right here and flip notifications on:Go Long is powered completely by you. We've got a quite a profile for you next week to share. Thank you for growing our community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Good afternoon! As always, thank you to everyone for hanging out on Substack Live.Want to join a future chat? Download the app and flip notifications on.The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, so let's discuss. We touch on a handful of topics here, including the New York Giants' pursuit of ass-kickers, the New Orleans Saints finally wising up, the Arizona Cardinals' sneaky-good draft and why those New England Patriots are trending up. Miss our Q&A with Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane? It's available here.Go Long is hitting the road this week for more longform. Our journalism is only possible because of you.Appreciate all who've joined our community of readers from around the world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Roles have reversed. After a generation of the New England Patriots (and Tom Brady) tormenting the Buffalo Bills, the AFC East has been running through Western New York five straight years. Not even those Jim Kelly-, Thurman Thomas-, Bruce Smith-, Andre Reed-powered Super Bowl teams earned five straight division crowns.Yet, there's renewed hope in Foxborough. Mike Vrabel knows exactly what he wants on this roster and has rapidly, dramatically created a new identity. Games against his Patriots promise to be rock fights.With free agency and the draft complete, it's a perfect time for a joint podcast with our good friend, the excellent Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston and The Next Pats Podcast.We talk Bills… and my 1 on 1 with GM Brandon Beane that'll be available to subscribers very soon. (We got into everything.) We talk Patriots… will Drake Maye follow the Josh Allen trajectory? I really enjoyed this conversation, right on through our psychological breakdown of Bill Belichick. You can access video and audio of this episode of the Go Long Podcast above, as well as everywhere you pod, including Apple, Spotify and YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

On one hand, the Buffalo Bills' defense has been a mess at the worst possible moments.On the other, Super Bowl teams tell us repeatedly that it pays to load up on weaponry. I wrote about the Bills' defense-heavy draft here, icymi.Now, let's bring on old friend Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News.Today's episode of the Go Long Pod is available here — video and audio above — as well as Apple, Spotify, everywhere you pod.Thank you for listening and sharing.(Good news: The same day we recorded this, a few of those potholes were filled on Boston State Road.)ICYMI:* 'He wants to be the greatest of all time:' One bold trade, Travis Hunter and why the Jacksonville Jaguars nailed this* NFC North Rounds 4-7 Analysis: Lions, Vikings, Packers, Bears all draft with their Franchise QBs top of mind* NFC North Rounds 2-3 Analysis: Which surprising pick will pay off?* NFC North Round 1 Analysis: The Green Bay Packers (finally) draft a WR early* A defining draft for the New York Giants This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

At No. 30 overall, the Buffalo Bills selected Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston.His services are most certainly required. This is a defense in need of a corner capable of sticking with receivers step for step in the playoffs. Nobody ran faster than Hairston at the NFL Combine, and scouts describe him as mentally tough — “a cocky little guy” who's “electric as far as change of direction, movement, speed.” The 5-foot-11, 183-pounder had 89 tackles, six interceptions, three pick-sixes and 10 passes defensed in 20 games the last two seasons. He's got limitations physically. The Bills needed to step outside of their comfort zone with this pick and we'll explore more in full later.Here's a quick chat on Substack Live with WGRZ's Jon Scott into the wee hours at One Bills Drive. To join future live videos, be sure to download the app and flip notifications on.Thanks, all.Go Long is your home for longform.We are fueled by you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Good morn! Happy NFL Draft Eve, everyone.There's a ton at stake for all teams, but nobody needs to nail the draft quite like the New York Giants. To discuss, I recorded a Substack Live with noted comedian (and long-suffering Giants fan) Joe Praino. He runs his own Substack — “Miscellaneous” — and is the co-host of the “Dirty Sports” podcast. I first got to know Joe when he produced the Adam Carolla Show for about a year. Naturally, he's got many thoughts when it comes to these Giants. We both try to chart a logical quarterback journey forward for Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll and the Giants. Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston give the organization some breathing room but these Giants are obviously still on the quarterback search. It's been a bear. Also, what happened to Daniel Jones? I wrote about his exit late last season, and explore more this conversation. We've been bullish on this regime at Go Long.This is a crucial moment for both Schoen and Daboll. Thanks to everyone who watched lived. Always a pleasure to have you on. To join future shows, be sure to download the Substack app:We'll have you covered all three days of the NFL Draft right here at Go Long.Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series is also live. All links are below:* Part 1, WR: Tetairoa McMillan, and then... what?* Part 2, TE: Is Tyler Warren the next Great American NFL Tight End?* Part 3, OT: Inside the hunt for the next stalwart left tackle* Part 4, G/C: Who let the dawgs out?* Part 5, QB: Do NFL scouts view Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders as franchise quarterbacks?* Part 6, RB: 'Rare human being and a rare player,' but when to draft Ashton Jeanty?* Part 7, DL: Meet the Brawlers* Part 8, Edge: Herd of QB Hunters arrive with warnings...* Part 9, LB: Jihaad Campbell, Alabama's latest ass-kicker, leads class full of playmakers* Part 10, CB: The generational talent of Colorado's Travis Hunter* Part 11, S: Why Malaki Starks, 'A+ across the board,' can run your defense* Part 12, ST: Is it worth drafting a kicker anymore? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

A true 40-yard dash time. (There's a method to his madness.)Mock drafts. (They are poison.)Anonymous sourcing, and why it matters. (We relive Chris Ballard's sharp criticism of Bob's Adonai Mitchell report.) PFF and the cottage industry that is… film review. This 2025 Quarterback Class. And what was the most jarring thing he heard from NFL scouts? Oh, boy. Our Bob McGinn has many, many thoughts. Let's flesh them all out here on a special edition of the “Ty & Bob Pod.” Video and audio are both above. Thank you all for making Go Long at GoLongTD.com your home for unvarnished draft coverage. All 12 parts to McGinn's 41st annual series are linked below. Learn how the NFL views this year's prospects. New here? We'd love to have you join our community today. Go Long is completely fueled by readers — no sponsors, no ads, no corporate masters. * Part 1, WR: Tetairoa McMillan, and then... what?* Part 2, TE: Is Tyler Warren the next Great American NFL Tight End?* Part 3, OT: Inside the hunt for the next stalwart left tackle* Part 4, G/C: Who let the dawgs out?* Part 5, QB: Do NFL scouts view Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders as franchise quarterbacks?* Part 6, RB: 'Rare human being and a rare player,' but when to draft Ashton Jeanty?* Part 7, DL: Meet the Brawlers* Part 8, Edge: Herd of QB Hunters arrive with warnings...* Part 9, LB: Jihaad Campbell, Alabama's latest ass-kicker, leads class full of playmakers* Part 10, CB: The generational talent of Colorado's Travis Hunter* Part 11, S: Why Malaki Starks, 'A+ across the board,' can run your defense* Part 12, ST: Is it worth drafting a kicker anymore?Miss my conversation with David Yost? Enjoyed this conversation on quarterbacks with one of the best teachers of the position. If preferred, here's the transcript. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Way back in our early days of Go Long, we tried to learn everything we could about Jordan Love, the quarterback handpicked to take over for Aaron Rodgers. The plan was always genius, and now the Green Bay Packers are positioned to compete for a long time.Thus, one name you've read often — including here, here and here — is David Yost. The longtime college assistant was Love's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Utah State in 2017 and 2018. He also coached the likes of Brad Smith, Chase Daniel and Blaine Gabbert at Missouri and Justin Herbert at Oregon. Today, Yost is the offensive coordinator and QBs coach at New Mexico State. Every time we catch up, we end up talking quarterbacks for an hour-plus. So it only made sense to get Yost on the Go Long Pod. Video and audio of this episode is available above, as well as on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. I'll also share the written transcript with you soon.Topics discussed:* How does a college coach navigate the wild west of NIL today? Yost has lived the changes firsthand. Players come and go. (We get his thoughts on the Tennessee situation, too.)* When did Yost know Jordan Love could be special?* Yost takes you inside his (multiple) pre-draft conversations with Matt LaFleur. The Packers head coach couldn't sit down with Love during Covid, so he tried to get to know the quarterback best he could. Quickly, he realized Love used his brain as a quarterback.* The “it” factor. Love's leadership style. * Justin Herbert is quiet as a mouse… but Oregon teammates knew immediately he was the guy. * Why Yost prefers quarterbacks who push the envelope and take chances down the field. Of course, this is a balance the Packers (and others) are trying to strike with their quarterbacks.* The key difference between fumbles and interceptions.* If you don't have a QB1, Yost is blunt: You better draft one. * Yost didn't think Shedeur Sanders would amount to much out of high school. Now? Yost is a believer. He explains why in full. Thank you, everyone.We'd love it if you shared Go Long with a friend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Mike Tomlin is still waiting on a 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind. This isn't how the Pittsburgh Steelers drew it up, and that's part of the problem. There hasn't been much drawing up of plans at the quarterback position.Now, T.J. Watt is unhappy? Oy vey. The Steelers' best player took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a picture of himself flashing a peaceout sign. Such is protocol for disgruntled pros. He's got one year left on his contract. He sees other edge rushers like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby cashing in. And no doubt, Watt sees the Steelers backing up the Brink's truck for a wide receiver who's never played a down for the team in DK Metcalf.Nobody attacks their profession quite like Watt. The seven-time Pro Bowler has every right to be pissed off at the moment. Watt was the DPOY in 2021 and finished No. 2 in the voting in two other seasons.On this week's Substack Live, we take a quick look at the state of affairs.Is there any hope? The Steelers still must contend with Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow in their own division.With or without Rodgers, they'll need to draft a quarterback.If Shedeur Sanders falls, he'd make a lot of sense in Pittsburgh.Be sure to download the Substack app and turn notifications on to join future Live chats.Also, here's our feature from September 2022: “T.J. Watt is the best player in football:”Our Friday Feature on Chicago Bears guard Jonah Jackson:Miss Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series? All parts are below for paid subscribers.* Part 1, WR: Tetairoa McMillan, and then... what?* Part 2, TE: Is Tyler Warren the next Great American NFL Tight End?* Part 3, OT: Inside the hunt for the next great left tackle* Part 4, G/C: Who let the dawgs out?* Part 5, QB: Do NFL scouts view Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders as franchise quarterbacks?* Part 6, RB: 'Rare human being and a rare player,' but when to draft Ashton Jeanty?* Part 7, DL: Meet the Brawlers* Part 8, Edge: Herd of QB Hunters arrive with warnings...* Part 9, LB: Jihaad Campbell, Alabama's latest ass-kicker, leads class full of playmakers* Part 10, CB: The generational talent of Colorado's Travis Hunter* Part 11, S: Why Malaki Starks, 'A+ across the board,' can run your defense* Part 12, ST, Is it worth drafting a kicker anymore? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Here we go again. It's April and we're excited about the Atlanta Falcons. This organization has teased us all for years.But Michael Penix Jr. justifies optimism into 2025. Everything that preceded this shocking draft pick hasn't been ideal, but if Penix hits? Nothing else matters. (Although I suppose $100 mill is $100 mill.)Let's make sense of it all with our pal Justin Felder of Fox 5 Atlanta on the Go Long Pod. Against all conventional wisdom, at No. 8 overall the night of April 25, 2024, GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris selected the Washington bomber. Whether you're a fan of the Falcons or simply fascinated by the inexact science of finding a quarterback, you'll enjoy this conversation. What's next for Kirk Cousins? We offer thoughts. Finally, we get into the Georgia Bulldogs. Once again, they're sending blue-chippers to the pros. Felder covers the SEC power, too. One key defender makes a ton of sense for the Buffalo Bills in the first round.Video and audio is available above, as well as Apple and Spotify.Last week, icymi, I caught up with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.Here's a column on Penix and these Falcons from the annual meetings.All links to Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series below…* Part 1, WR: Tetairoa McMillan, and then... what?* Part 2, TE: Is Tyler Warren the next Great American NFL Tight End?* Part 3, OT: Inside the hunt for the next great left tackle* Part 4, G/C: Who let the dawgs out?* Part 5, QB: Do NFL scouts view Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders as franchise quarterbacks?* Part 6, RB: 'Rare human being and a rare player,' but when to draft Ashton Jeanty?* Part 7, DL: Meet the Brawlers* Part 8, Edge: Herd of QB Hunters arrive with warnings...* Part 9, LB: Jihaad Campbell, Alabama's latest ass-kicker, leads class full of playmakers* Part 10, CB: The generational talent of Colorado's Travis Hunter* Part 11, S: Why Malaki Starks, 'A+ across the board,' can run your defense* Part 12, ST, Is it worth drafting a kicker anymore? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

The J.J. McCarthy Era is here… it just took a gust of spring drama.The Minnesota Vikings did indeed flirt with the notion of signing Aaron Rodgers. But, it's McCarthy's time to lead this team into the future. To make sense of it all, we welcome Matthew Coller of Purple Insider back onto the Go Long Pod. Be sure to follow all of Coller's work right here on Substack and listen to his wildly popular show. On this episode, we get into everything…* Exactly how serious was Kevin O'Connell considering Rodgers as his QB1?* What are the pros and cons to adding the 41-year-old? It appears Minnesota is leaving the door open a crack in case something happens to McCarthy.* What can everyone expect in the 22-year-old stater? There were promising signs last summer. This is a roster ready to win now.* Why it's time for the Vikings to take such a swing at the position. We're both back from West Palm — shingles, sun burns ‘n all — so let's discuss. Full video and audio are available above. Thank you for supporting our independent work at Go Long.Miss the Friday Feature this week? I examined Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals. This is the team best equipped to leap right back into Super Bowl contention. It all starts with the man who's been a quarterback his entire life.And of course, Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series rages on. Scouts across the NFL supply a true reflection for how the NFL views this year's prospects. All links are below. * Part 1, WR: Tetairoa McMillan, and then... what?* Part 2, TE: Is Tyler Warren the next Great American NFL Tight End?* Part 3, OT: Inside the hunt for the next great left tackle* Part 4, G/C: Who let the dawgs out?* Part 5, QB: Do NFL scouts view Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders as franchise quarterbacks?* Part 6, RB: 'Rare human being and a rare player,' but when to draft Ashton Jeanty?* Part 7, DL: Meet the Brawlers* Part 8, Edge: Herd of QB Hunters arrive with warnings...* Part 9, LB: Jihaad Campbell, Alabama's latest ass-kicker, leads class full of playmakers* Part 10, CB: The generational talent of Colorado's Travis HunterICYMI, here are two features from our trip to Vikings Country this past season.* ‘Through the storm:' Blake Cashman is the Minnesota Vikings' maniac in the middle* SKOL! How old-school principles are fueling the 2024 Minnesota VikingsAnd a 2022 piece on the shift from Mike Zimmer to Kevin O'Connell:* It's a new day for the Minnesota Vikings This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Good afternoon! Back in Western New York after a busy 72 hours in Florida. Shingles ‘n all, we got a lot accomplished down there. I cannot wait to share one feature in-particular. First up, a feature on Zac Taylor and the state of the Cincinnati Bengals live at Go Long.There's a lot of noise around this organization at the moment, from stadium squabbles to Trey Hendrickson sniping back at Katie Blackburn on McAfee. The good news? Taylor's the sort of coach that can guide a team through it all. We take the conversation to Substack Live. Here's the Orlando Brown Jr. story from ‘23 mentioned at the top, too. If you'd like to join future Live episodes, download the Substack app and flip notifications on. Thanks, all. Go Long subscribers can access every story and every podcast.Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series is exclusive to members. Live on Friday is a close look at Travis Hunter and the cornerbacks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

If Joey Bosa stays healthy — the greatest if regarding this team — the Buffalo Bills got a steal.Of course, that's far from a guarantee.The team also signed a pair of player who'll begin the season on the suspended list. Here's the replay of my Substack Live chat with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News. As a reminder, be sure to download the Substack app and turn notifications on to join future Live pods. Go Long is your home for longform. We'd love to have you join our community today. More from West Palm coming soon, as well as the rest of Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

The best division in football — through the regular season, anyways — was the NFC North. Despite an avalanche of injuries, Dan Campbell's crew hung on for the crown. We tracked all four teams all season long on the “Ty & Bob Pod.”But into the playoffs… yikes. It was ugly for all parties. Now, those Lions face a brutal schedule in 2025. There's also brain drain on the coaching staff. Green Bay didn't do much in free agency. (Shocker, I know.) The youngest team in the NFL is banking on its own players improving. Minnesota is set to start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback barring a new twist in the Aaron Rodgers saga. Let's take a moment to make sense of the changes on Substack Live with Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network. One name we keep coming back to? Ben Johnson. It'll be fascinating to see how the Chicago Bears' new head coach manages Caleb Williams in Year 1. Be sure to download the Substack app and turn notifications on to join future Live videos. Thanks, all. As a reminder, paid subscribers can access Bob McGinn's 41st annual draft series in full. We also have a chat with LeRoy Butler live at the site. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comThere aren't many human beings in Canton quite like LeRoy Butler, one of the best safeties to ever play the game. Any day, any time, he'll drop what he's doing to answer the phone and immediately ask about your kids. It's genuine, too. From the moment the Green Bay Packers selected this DB out of Florida State in 1990, he's become the organization's gre…

Beware of the mainstream quarterback narrative. This is right when the discourse gets funky. Free agency is behind us. The NFL Draft is one month away. Now, everyone tries to make sense of the incoming class of quarterbacks. Somehow, quarterbacks still slip through the cracks. Back in 2017, in retrospect, there wasn't nearly enough buzz around a swashbuckling quarterback out of Texas Tech named Patrick Mahomes. Of course, Brock Purdy tumbled all the way down to 262nd overall. Other years, QBs are overhyped, overdrafted and flop completely. What should we think about this 2025 group? Here on the Go Long Pod, that's where the conversation begins with Joel Klatt. You can see and hear Klatt everywhere, of course. He is Fox Sports' excellent college football analyst. Be sure to check out “The Joel Klatt Show” everywhere you pod. This spring, he'll also be calling UFL games at Fox. Before dissecting the sport as an analyst, Klatt was the starting quarterback at the University of Colorado in 2003, 2004 and 2005, throwing for nearly 8,000 yards with 46 touchdowns. We get into plenty… * The 2025 Quarterback Class. Is there a hidden gem beyond the top two? * Why he believes in Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, a combination of “Montana” and “Tarkenton.” (Klatt does not hold back.) * As a Colorado alum himself, Klatt knows how bad it was for this program before Deion Sanders' arrival. He also shares insight into the Father-Son dynamic. * One team Klatt sees as a perfect fit for Sanders. * The value of accumulating starts as a collegiate quarterback. He thinks there could be a Purdy hidden in this group.* UFL! We've got real football beginning on March 28. Klatt explains why he believes the league is built to last. * Our former co-host Jim Monos is the GM of the Memphis Showboats. How's it looking for his team? * Is Syracuse Football back? Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend. I'll be sure to post the written transcript later. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

We took a close look at Anthony Richardson in Tuesday's column at Go Long. The 2023 fourth overall pick is the ultimate quarterback case study… and time's running out. All 32 teams should be panning a magnifying glass over the Indianapolis Colts and their mercurial QB. Now, his career's on the line. The leader on defense, linebacker Zaire Franklin, also offered a sharp perspective in the piece. And whenever the Colts come to mind, it's smart to place a call to Zak Keefer of The Athletic.Zak covered the Colts extensively for years and now writes features on the entire NFL. Last January, he authored this penetrating piece on Indy's poor culture.Here on the Go Long Pod, we discuss everything Anthony Richardson and Chris Ballard. There's something missing to the quarterback's DNA, beyond all of those erratic incomplete passes.Thank you for sharing with a friend and fueling our independent journalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comOne year ago, we tip-toed through the Chicago Bears' quarterback graveyard at Go Long. Oh my, was it very dangerous terrain. But now? The 2024 first overall pick, Caleb Williams, is paired with one of the sport's most innovative offensive minds in Ben Johnson.Is Chicago positioned to launch itself into NFC contention? We'll be taking a close look at thi…

These New England Patriots are swiftly becoming a reflection of their new head coach. Who knows when this team's ready to win, but all five signings the first 24 hours of NFL free agency should bring to life everything Mike Vrabel preaches to the team as a whole. On Substack Live, we continued the conversation with Andrew Callahan, Patriots beat reporter at The Boston Herald and host of the Pats Interference podcast. * Milton Williams broke the bank. What's his ceiling? * New England was spurned by Chris Godwin, and that's been a pattern at wide receiver. Without a doubt, this is the worst receiving corps in the NFL. There is one veteran available who makes sense.* And the most important person in the building is obviously Drake Maye. The Patriots would love it if receivers warm up to the idea playing with their young QB exactly as John Brown, Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs flocked to Josh Allen in 2019 and 2020. How realistic is an Allen-like ascent in New England?This organization has a vibrant pulse which, I suppose, is all Vrabel can ask for right now.If you'd like to join future Substack Live events, download the app and flip notifications on. Always open to your questions. More on the Patriots at Go Long: Violence, required: These are now Mike Vrabel's New England PatriotsHere's a profile of Carlton Davis from 2023:‘We're going to wreck shit:' Carlton Davis bows to no manAlso, Bob McGinn wrote this on Vrabel a few years back:McGinn Files: There is only one Mike Vrabel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comIt's Decision Time for Aaron Rodgers. He is officially a free agent.The laws of supply and demand have the four-time MVP in a position of leverage — multiple reports suggest he's choosing between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then again, it's important to remember that these teams can think outside the box.Here on the Go Long Podcast,…

Happy Free Agency, everyone. Here's to Super Bowl dreams spawning anew across the country. Our Substack Live replay is available right here. We discuss everything Myles Garrett, D.K. Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers and what's next for team's in desperate need for a quarterback. (There are many.) Thanks to all who joined live. We'll be sure to record more through the week — you can download the Substack app right here:Paid subscribers can access all free agency analysis, all podcasts all week. ICYMI…Finally the Minnesota Vikings will swing bigBUILT TO LEAD: The Arduous Rise of Cincinnati Bengals OC Dan Pitcher This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

No offense in the NFL was humming quite like these Cincinnati Bengals by December, but it didn't matter. The defense was an utter horror show. We're long overdue to take a look at this club at Go Long, so let's welcome on exceptional reporter Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic and “The Growler” Podcast. Always good catching up with Paul. We put on the gloves and closely examine the cadaver that was the 2024 Bengals Defense — what in the hell happened? Also, kudos to our recurring guest. An hour after explaining why trading Trey Hendrickson is the best play for Cincinnati, multiple outlets reported that the All Pro defensive end was given permission to seek a trade.New DC Al Golden has his work cut out for him. Can he get more out of young players such as defensive end Myles Murphy? (Readers may recall this jarring piece from Bob McGinn in his draft series.) An extreme youth movement is a must.The good news? On offense, the Bengals can realistically lock up Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins long term. Loved this conversation.Listen/Watch right here at Go Long, as well as on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, everywhere you pod. Also:, be sure to rate, review and share.One programming note. On Friday AM at GoLongTD.com, I'll also have a feature on the mastermind central to everything on offense in Cincinnati: Dan Pitcher. What a rise. Thanks, all. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Some teams are locking up their own.Other teams are putting players on the trade block.It's getting real, everyone. Free agency is almost here and we discussed on Substack Live with Go Long readers. On this episode, we wonder if D.K. Metcalf is a good fit in Green Bay, examine what Philadelphia gets right and take another look at this fragile moment for the New York Giants at quarterback. If they believe in Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders — even a little — it sure beats the veteran-bridge alternatives. New to our Live videos? Be sure to join the next recording by downloading the Substack app and turning notifications on: I promise it's been quiet at the site the last few days for good reason. We'll have a lengthy profile soon on one offensive coordinator central to arguably the best offense in the NFL — we should all be talking about this person a hell of a lot more than we are right now.Go Long is powered by you.Thank you for joining our community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Temperatures crept into the 90s. It was humid. Edgerrin James had zero business killing himself in this South Florida heat. But the Indianapolis Colts running back also knew the players trying to tackle him come September weren't training this hard. Not even close.So, he kept showing up.This week, Go Long chatted with the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who helped change offensive football. The written transcript is posted at the site.Right here on the Go Long Podcast, we've got the audio. What an enlightening conversation. Chatting from his gate at an airport, James relives his unique rise from playing older kids in street ball… to “The U” … to Indianapolis. He also offers sharp insight into the running back position today, where it's heading and Bills running back James Cook. Also: Keep an eye out for “Jizzle James” in the NBA.Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to Go Long. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comGood afternoon! Hey, New York Giants owner John Mara clearly took the advice of this independent longform site to chart his path forward into 2025. (We kid, we kid.) But yes, the Giants ultimately did decide to stick with both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll as analyzed.Now, all these two must do is find a quarterback.No pressure. OK, so the Giants did not take one giant leap in ‘24 but — if we've learned anything in the NFL these last few years — it's that premium quarterback play can right your ship in a hurry. Schoen owns the No. 3 overall selection in the ‘25 draft. First up: free agency and potential trades. * Could the Giants realistically pry Super Bowl champion Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams? (Hey, it doesn't hurt to have Chad Hall on staff.) * If not, who's Plan B on the veteran market? * And then — come draft day — which passer would this franchise prefer: Miami's Cam Ward or Colorado's Shedeur Sanders? Everything in Giants Country hinges on these questions.The NFC East is absolutely loaded, too. New York better nail it. So, it's time to pod. All of the above is discussed at length with longtime Giants beat reporter Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com. Both of us have been talking to Giants sources and try to put our heads together to figure exactly what this franchise will do at the most important position in sports. Phenomenal insight from Art. I think you'll come away from this podcast with a full understanding of where this team stands… with strong hints at what's coming next. The full hour-plus is available to Go Long subscribers.Audio is above. Video is below.Thank you for making this site your home for longform pro football coverage.Also: Part I of our February Mailbag is LIVE. Get answers on Caleb Williams/Bears Future, Davante Adams' Packers prospects, Cincinnati's critical offseason and more.

Get him a pair of sunglasses.My friend is on a mission from God. (The sports gods, that is.)What a joy to catch up with Dan Koob. A decade ago, we both worked in Wisconsin. These days? Dan and his pals Rudy, Rob and Patrick are launching “SportsTown,” which promises to be appointment viewing for all. The concept is simple: find the best damn sports town in America. Here on the Go Long Podcast, we get into everything “SportsTown,” reminisce on those Green Bay days and, of course, hit on Dan's Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl. Audio and Video are available right here at Go Long, as well as Apple, Spotify and our Go Long TD YouTube channel.Be sure to follow SportsTown all over your socials, including Instagram, YouTube and X for updates on future episodes and (hilarious) bonus footage. Here's the official trailer.ICYMI, our story on the Buffalo Bills' 2024 finish and the 2025 offseason ahead.Be sure to submit your Mailbag questions!And download the Substack app to join all future Live videos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

General managers across the NFL are charting their offseason plans. The framework for deals and contracts begin to take shape next week at the Combine in Indianapolis.Could the New York Giants realistically land Matthew Stafford?How are the Cincinnati Bengals going to handle Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson?Will the Green Bay Packers sign a veteran wideout as requested by Josh Jacobs?There will be a ton for us to discuss over the weeks to come. Let's get into the habit of recording Substack Live videos to take your questions. For those new to Go Long, simply download the app here and turn notifications on:This first offseason episode, we delve deeper into the team featured this week at the site: Brandon Beane, Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills. Maybe Buffalo cannot afford a star player in a trade. But a risk or two on draft day is a place to start. We've seen Philadelphia's calculated gambles pay off. The full story is available to paid members:In addition to this, I was joined by former personnel man Jim Monos on the Go Long Pod a week ago:Thank you for reading, watching, listening and sharing with a friend.We'll shoot for a Substack Live video each week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions. Again. As this 2024 edition parties on, I figured it was a grand time to catch up with a legend from the 2017 team that had the entire city celebrating on Broad Street.Of course, tight end Trey Burton was the man who threw the “Philly Special” touchdown to quarterback Nick Foles in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots. We explore this iconic moment in full detail — and everything that led up to it. A jack of all trades at Florida, Burton originally latched on as an undrafted free agent with the Birds. A few tough-love words from special teams coordinator Dave Fipp jumpstarted his career and he clawed his way to that title game in Minneapolis by Year 4. What was possibly going through his mind as the play call came in? How did it change his life? Burton has much to share. You better believe the Eagles were careful not to practice this play within range of Bill Belichick binoculars ahead of that game, too.Burton inked a big deal with the Chicago Bears in the wake of his shining moment, before then playing for Frank Reich and Nick Sirianni in Indianapolis.He's got many Nick Foles and Sirianni tales to share. The coach we see screaming on the sideline? That's who Sirianni has been his entire life.You can access the full episode here at Go Long, as well as on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. I'll share a Q&A transcript later today.Miss our chat with former Buffalo Bills exec Jim Monos? That episode is live as well. Love this time of year. A ton planned for you at Go Long this offseason. We'll spend plenty of time reporting on features worth your valuable time. Thank you for trusting us to bring you unvarnished coverage of pro football. New here? We'd love to have you join our community.How did the Eagles demolish Kansas City in the Super Bowl? And what does it mean? We examine below: * CARNAGE: The Philadelphia Eagles didn't only win Super Bowl LIX...* What the Philadelphia Eagles' ass-kicking tells the rest of the NFLAs for the Kansas City Chiefs? Michael MacCambridge brings this team's quest for a three-peat to life:REQUIEM FOR AN EPIC QUEST: Making Sense of the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Season... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Good day! Hey, we're long overdue to talk football with our resident personnel man, Jim Monos. Before Monos takes off to start his UFL season as general manager of the Memphis Showboats, Monos spends an hour-plus with Go Long. He has many thoughts pertaining to one of his former teams: the Buffalo Bills.To refresh, Monos worked as the director of personnel for the Bills (2013- ‘17). Before this, he was an area scout for the New Orleans Saints (2005- ‘13) and Philadelphia Eagles (2000- ‘04). The Bills' 2024 season was a success by many measures: Josh Allen won his first MVP award, Buffalo claimed its fifth straight division crown and they also reached the AFC Championship Game. And yet — once again — this season ended with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. We've got several months to discuss. I'll have a piece on Monday AM as well. In the meantime, let's get the front-office perspective from a front-office man who doesn't hold back. Full video and audio is available here, as well as on our Apple, Spotify, YouTube channels. Thank you for powering everything at Go Long. Subscribers have access to everything, including our complete coverage of Super Bowl LIX. All links are below, including columns on the aftermath. The great Michael MacCambridge is back to make sense of the Kansas City Chiefs' three-peat bid.* REQUIEM FOR AN EPIC QUEST: Making Sense of the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Season...* What the Philadelphia Eagles' ass-kicking tells the rest of the NFL* CARNAGE: The Philadelphia Eagles didn't only win Super Bowl LIX...* Talent vs. Vibes: How the Philadelphia Eagles avoided an 'avalanche' to get to Super Bowl LIX* Scorched Earth: Xavier Worthy is only getting started with the Kansas City Chiefs* The Legend of ‘Spags'* The Mystery of Zack Baun, the Eagles' 2024 wrecking ball* The Philadelphia Eagles' secret weapon is Christian Parker* Embrace Greatness. Embrace Patrick Mahomes.* Pod: How the Kansas City Chiefs mentally BURY you, with Joshua Brisco* Pod: Zach Berman on Hurts/Brown drama, Jalen Carter, Super Bowl LIX sleepers & Howie Roseman's bell-curve GM'ing* Happy Hour Replay: Eli Manning HOF debate, Nick Sirianni & Bland Tom Brady with SI's Conor Orr This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Eventually, Eli Manning is getting into the Hall of Fame because he's a Manning, right? He's essentially an NFL Kennedy. That's the debate we open up with on this week's Go Long Happy Hour with subscribers.I'm joined by the great Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated who wrote a column on this topic Friday. Of course, there's amuch Chiefs/Eagles to discuss, as we take your questions. How good of a coach is Nick Sirianni? The Eagles head man took a step back this season. The spotlight Sunday isn't only on the teams participating. Tom Brady will be facing quite a bit of pressure on Fox's call. Also, the NFL pretends that Travis Kelce never tried to fight his head coach in last year's Super Bowl. Odd.A fun chat as always.New here? Subscribe today to join future Happy Hours. Into the offseason, we'll again start welcoming on NFL players. ICYMI, from New Orleans:Scorched Earth: Xavier Worthy is only getting started with the Kansas City ChiefsThe Legend of 'Spags'The Mystery of Zack Baun, the Eagles' 2024 wrecking ballThe Philadelphia Eagles' secret weapon is Christian ParkerEmbrace Greatness. Embrace Patrick Mahomes.Pod: How the Kansas City Chiefs mentally BURY you, with Joshua BriscoPod: Zach Berman on Hurts/Brown drama, Jalen Carter, Super Bowl LIX sleepers & Howie Roseman's bell-curve GM'ing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

NEW ORLEANS — Somehow, the Kansas City Chiefs became villains. It's not a role they asked for, but a role they've got no problem embracing. All they'd like is a chance to stick a dagger into your chest late. We know the Philadelphia Eagles roster is loaded with talent. As discussed earlier with PHLY's Zach Berman, there really isn't a weakness. Yet, not much seems to matter whenever Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, Steve Spagnuolo and Chris Jones are playing in a one-score game. This dynasty is much like the last dynasty in the NFL and, hey, the good news is Andy Reid most likely will not start dating a woman young enough to be his granddaughter. Unlike Bill Belichick, the mustached Chiefs head coach is a lovable fellow. Let's take the Chiefs conversation to the Go Long Podcast with one of our favorite guests: Joshua Brisco of the “Only Weird Games” Chiefs podcast on KC Sports Network.A ton of insight. A ton of fun. We explore the psychology of this Chiefs team, and a lot more.Thanks for listening, all. You can access this episode right here at Go Long and everywhere you pod, including Apple, Spotify and YouTube. I'll be finishing up more stories in NOLA soon. Here's what's live so far…The Legend of 'Spags'The Mystery of Zack Baun, the Eagles' 2024 wrecking ballThe Philadelphia Eagles' secret weapon is Christian ParkerEmbrace Greatness. Embrace Patrick Mahomes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

They're back.For the third time in eight years, Howie Roseman has steered the Philadelphia Eagles into the Super Bowl.But how? And what makes this team special? We get a ton of insight from Zach Berman of PHLY. “ZB” isn't just one of my pals from The Daily Orange at Syracuse University. He's one of the absolute best on the Eagles beat. Be sure to read his stories and watch his daily shows. Here on the Go Long Podcast, Berman breaks down how Roseman built this team.Hint: Just as bad owners can poison their football operation, a good owner can go a very long way. The Eagles have mastered the difference between “cash” and “cap,” and are never afraid to take a chance in the draft or via trade. Also discussed:* Why Berman believes this is the best of the three Eagles Super Bowl teams.* Jalen Carter. You heard from the scouts in Bob McGinn's draft series. My goodness, it was ugly. Did the Eagles get one of the best draft-day steals in recent memory? The going's good right now.* Jalen Hurts & A.J. Brown. Is this relationship still rocky? What happened?* Underrated players to keep an eye on in Super Bowl LIX. You can listen to our conversation here at Go Long, as well as on Apple, Spotify and everywhere you pod. Thank you for reading and subscribing, friends.Also, we've got three stories live at the site with more coming: The Legend of 'Spags'The Mystery of Zack Baun, the Eagles' 2024 wrecking ballThe Philadelphia Eagles' secret weapon is Christian ParkerEmbrace Greatness. Embrace Patrick Mahomes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

The man working the phones to move up in the 2017 NFL Draft for Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes wasn't Andy Reid or Brett Veach. Rather, John Dorsey. From 2013- ‘17, Dorsey didn't only serve as the general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs — he built for the foundation for everything we still see today in 2025. Here on the “Ty & Bob Pod” at Go Long with co-host Bob McGinn, we examine the roots of the Chiefs' epic run. The former Packers exec drafted stars we'll see in Canton one day. History has been kind to Dorsey, who's now a senior personnel exec for the Detroit Lions.Also, you will not want to miss McGinn's commentary when it comes to the, uh, “blocking” exploits of Travis Kelce in the AFC title game. (With all due apologies to any “Swifties,” of course.)Here's your first look at Chiefs-Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Much more to come.Audio is above and video is below.Thanks, all. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe