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For decades, there's typically been nothing for Detroit Lions fans to get excited about on Thanksgiving Day. Dan Campbell has ushered in a new reality with an 8-2 club in pursuit of the NFC's top seed. What planet are we on again? The hype is real this season.Times have changed and Ford Field will be rocking on Thanksgiving Day.And yet — ever so steadily — the Green Bay Packers' offense has awoken from its slumber. This should be a different team with a different quarterback than the Lions faced at Lambeau Field earlier this season. Jordan Love had the finest game of his young career in the Packers' 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, completing 27 of 40 passes for 322 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Now, he'll enter his most hostile environment to date.That being said, as Bob McGinn details on this week's episode, there should be opportunities for Love in the secondary. We review a trio of NFC North games and look ahead. Audio is embedded above and available everywhere you pod. (To sync up your Apple account, just click “Listen On” adjacent to the audio player.)Go Long is your home for longform journalism. Subscribers can access all stories and all podcasts. We are completely supported by you.Also, as a reminder, VIP subscribers can ask Hall of Famer Brett Favre anything on “FAVRE.” We'll be recording another episode Friday AM. Upgrade to VIP status and you'll also receive a Go Long sweatshirt (hoodie or crew) and a signed copy of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football.” Previous episodes: * Ep 1: Reliving an unforgettable moment in NFL history* Ep 2: Bar fights, throat-slashes and the car crash that could've killed him* Ep 3: The unique attrition of football* Ep 4: Time for Jordan Love to make ‘chicken salad' out of ‘chicken shit' 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

These are times in Green Bay. After three decades of quarterback play and perennial contention, the future a total unknown. The 2023 Packers are 2-5Jordan Love has 10 games to prove he's the quarterback of the future. So, let's check in with the player who revitalized the franchise itself.On Episode 4 of “FAVRE,” three-time MVP Brett Favre examines the state of the organization, and a lot more:* The problems in Green Bay run deep. What does he see? * How is Love performing? * The challenge of trying to win with so much youth. Favre knows he was lucky to have Sterling Sharpe at wide receiver to begin his Packers career.* knew Doug Pederson would be a great NFL head coach.* His relationship with his father. He never heard “I love you” or “I'm proud of you” from his Dad. * His relationship with his daughters. He's been open to both about his addiction to alcohol and pain pills. * Connecting with the fans on a deeper levelhy th meant more to Favre than any statistic accolade. VIP members at Go Long can join recordingto ask Favre questions. Upgrade here to founding tier for this access, a Go Long sweatshirt and a copy of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football.” Audio is above with video below. Previous episodes of “FAVRE” below:Ep 1: Reliving an unforgettable moment in NFL historyEp 2: Bar fights, throat-slashes and the car crash that could've killed himEp 3: The unique attrition of football 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

Football isn't for everyone, and that's OK. That's what makes this sport different.Football, however, may be changing. Watch any game, any Sunday. Perhaps nobody is more qualified to thoroughly dissect the inherent danger of this sport quite like Brett Favre.Name an injury, he likely had it. Concussions? More than he can count.Through the NFL's golden age, the three-time MVP somehow started 321 straight games. A record that may never be broken despite the owners treating quarterbacks today like 32 bubble boys. On Episode 3 of “FAVRE,” we take a big-picture look at the sport itself with Favre's iron-man streak as the launching pad. The longtime Green Bay Packer is once again extremely candid on everything. You can listen to the full episode above or watch it below completely ad-free, sponsor-free. I greatly treasure our independence at Go Long — we're powered by you. Our readers, our listeners. Current subscribers, thank you. For those considering a subscription, we'd love to have you join our community.As always, you can listen right in Apple or wherever you get your pods, too. Click “Listen On” next to the audio player to link up your RSS feed if you'd like. Also: VIP members at Go Long are able to join the call and ask Favre anything. Click here to become a VIP. In addition to this Favre access, I'll also mail you a Go Long sweatshirt (hoodie or crew) and a signed copy of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football.” Here's what is discussed throughout our lively 83 1/2-minute discussion this episode:* Quarterbacks who impress Favre five weeks into this 2023 season with a close look at the San Francisco 49ers' godsend: Brock Purdy. (He also admires Baker Mayfield's leadership. Earmuffs, kids, on the Andy Janovich quote.)* The streak. A true love for the game drove Favre to always, always, always play on. Is such a passion becoming antiquated?* Painkillers sure helped Favre start every game early in his career. He'd always take his pills with a beer. (And the beer teammates turned down.)* Which injury was the most difficult for Favre to play through his two decades in the NFL?* We discuss football — true football — and why there's nothing else like it. You know at a very young age whether this sport is for you or not. * You might've seen Favre's name in the news last week. He says his deposition in the Mississippi civil suit is not this month, but that he's eager for the opportunity to speak. I ask Favre about the damage done to his reputation.* In 2023, Favre sees the sport transforming into something new: “Flag football with pads.” That's swell for the long-term health of quarterbacks — he'd know. But at what cost? Is the sport losing itself with so many flags and fines dulling the instincts of defensive players? He watched Bills-Jaguars on Sunday morning with similar angst. * The hypocrisy of pontificating about player safety while adding a regular-season game. That 18th game won't be far behind, too. Yet, Favre makes a smart point. Players who enjoy the physical contact will also be increasingly OK with danger being siphoned out of the sport… if they see the financial benefits all around.* VIP questions! Favre explains why it was always nice to joke around with officials. Also, who was his favorite receiver?* An Andy Reid story he'll never forget. FULL VIDEO: Previous episodes of “FAVRE” below:Ep 1: Reliving an unforgettable moment in NFL historyEp 2: Bar fights, throat-slashes and the car crash that could've killed him 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 easy to pinpoint the moment everyone in the huddle knew Brett Favre was a different breed. He was in college. He played a football game against Alabama one month after having 36 inches of his intestines removed. The result of a car crash that easily could've ended his life. Seeing this — up close — quite obviously empowered all teammates beyond their imagination. Somehow, Southern Miss shocked No. 13-ranked Crimson Tide.This became the story of Favre's football life, Start No. 1 to No. 321. Packers players have said repeatedly they'd run through a wall for their quarterback. On Episode 2 of “FAVRE” — exclusive to subscribers — the three-time MVP continues to open up like he never has before. As stated, the goal of Go Long is to always deliver football in its rawest form. The good, the bad, the ugly. You'll always get unfiltered, unvarnished coverage here, and nothing is ever off-limits with this show. There's never been a Favre before, never will be again and he'll open up on everything to bring you as close as possible to real football.Each episode, we'll connect the past with the present with endless untold stories.As young quarterbacks across the league try to make their own leap — and win over locker rooms — Brett Favre isn't afraid to open up wounds from his own life. On and off the field.You won't want to miss Episode 2. Audio is above. Video is below.A few topics discussed: * Favre should have vanished into oblivion early in his career. He opens up on his extreme alcohol usage, the byproduct of an addictive personality. Having just one beer was an impossibility. Favre admits he'd drink until he completely passed out. Somehow, he'd party ‘til 4, wake up at 7:30 and train just as hard as he drank. He easily could've been Johnny Manziel. Two specific turning points — Green Bay nearly benching him in ‘94, going to rehab for his painkiller addiction in ‘96 — got his life back on track. He quit drinking in 1998, too. * His year in Atlanta — 1991 — was wild. Favre hit it off with Deion Sanders. He got into four or five bar fights, too. * Favre sees himself in Josh Allen, and offers a solution. There's a needle the Buffalo Bills can thread to get the most out of their own gunslinger.* Yes, we get into Aaron Rodgers and the Achilles injury heard ‘round the world. Would Favre try to come back from this injury? What does he expect out of Rodgers? His perspective on this seismic storyline is obviously unique. He remembers The End well and would love to share his wisdom… if only Rodgers would return his calls. * You've probably heard many of Larry Bird's epic trash-talking stories from the ‘80s. Favre has many of his own, and shares one classic from ‘99. There's a reason he gave Lions' Robert Bailey a throat-slash gesture. * The blow-by-blow account of his college car wreck is certifiably nuts. How he managed to upset Alabama after having those 36 inches of intestines removed and losing 35 pounds is even crazier, and explains how he was able to galvanize an entire locker room.* What does Favre think about Jordan Love two games in? He's been watching closely and sees teammates rallying around their new QB. They want to fight for Love. Beyond the numbers — to him — this is a phenomenal sign. As always, VIP subscribers can hop onto the Zoom call after our 1-on-1 to ask anything they'd like. This episode, Favre answers reader questions on his best prank (poor Frank Winters) and details what made Sterling Sharpe special. Click Here to become a VIP, to hang out with Favre and also get both a Go Long sweatshirt and a signed copy of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football.” Thank you, everyone. No sponsors. No ads. This show, like everything here, is 100 percent fueled by readers.As always, the full 88-minute version of “FAVRE” is accessed right here at GoLongTD.com. If you prefer to listen on Apple, simply click the “Listen On” button above. There's a good chance you'll prefer the video, too. FULL VIDEO BELOW…

Cannot wait for this one. Hall-of-Famer Warren Moon will hang out with our VIP members this Friday night on the next Go Long Happy Hour. To join, upgrade right here: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding The link to hang out with Moon is here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/happy-hour-hey-lets-hang-out-with What do you get with a VIP subscription? Go Long hooded sweatshirt. (Black hoodie with Carolina blue logo.) Signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Read excerpts here! FULL Happy Hour access with current and past NFL players on Zoom. Our undying love. Your decision to support Go Long to the highest degree means the world. Thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's back. Isaiah McKenzie hangs out with subscribers on the Go Long Happy Hour. Everything is on the table with the former podcast co-host, too. His Bills exit, and why he was surprised by Brandon Beane's 180-degree turn. (Deonte Harty's contract raised his eyebrows, too. Kudos to his agent.) Brian Daboll's offense vs. Ken Dorsey's offense. What's the difference? A lot. He explains. The playoff loss to Cincinnati. What the hell happened? Snow, he says, was a factor. Is Stefon Diggs genuinely unhappy in Buffalo? McKenzie provides all context for the receiver's angry exit and cryptic tweets. Heading to the Indianapolis Colts. He cannot wait to lead a young team quarterbacked by rookie Anthony Richardson. Want to participate in future Go Long Happy Hours? You can join all sessions by becoming a VIP subscriber today. You'll receive Happy Hour access, a Go Long hoodie and a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding It's all about you, too. Let me know which players -- past or present -- you'd like to share a beer with, and I'll track 'em down. Also, ICYMI, my two-part series on Kevin Kolb's surreal decade is live at Go Long: https://www.golongtd.com/p/part-i-what-happened-to-kevin-kolb Thank you, everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's our latest "Happy Hour" at the site! From last night, our Hall of Fame sports writer hangs out with Go Long subscribers to talk Packers and wrap up the 2023 NFL Draft. It's a rip-roarin' good time. Join our community today at www.golongtd.com/subscribe And for full Happy Hour access with players around the NFL, a Go Long hoodie and a copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," you can become a VIP subscriber right here: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We learned everything we needed to know about the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets with this trade. New York is desperate. Green Bay was diligent. The trade details bear it all out. GM Brian Gutekunst made the absolute best of a brutal situation. For more, here's my column at Go Long: https://www.golongtd.com/p/brian-gutekunst-is-the-captain-now New to Go Long? You can subscribe to Go Long at 25% off this draft week to access Bob McGinn's entire 39th annual NFL Draft Series. https://www.golongtd.com/3941a13f Choose the annual rate with this special, and you'll also receive a copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This draft could be special at the position. Here's why the position's so important. A solo pod today. To learn how tight ends are saving the sport itself, grab your copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 At Go Long, I also have a Friday Feature live on Kansas City's Jody Fortson. His rise from South Park H.S. in Buffalo to two-time Super Bowl champion is wild: https://www.golongtd.com/p/no-surrender-no-retreat-jody-fortson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buffalo Bills conversation must continue with the team's head coach declaring that Josh Allen needs to run less. An odd statement, true, but a statement that also aligns with how Sean McDermott has operated each postseason. We explain why the Bills cannot -- and likely will not -- water down their best player's game. Also, we talk evolution in pro football and why team's need to be open-minded. Look no further than what Tony Gonzalez did to the tight end position... even if it meant nearly getting into a fight with Mike Mularkey. "Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is available everywhere books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 What's Sean Payton's plan in Denver with Russell Wilson? Co-host Jim Monos sees a lane. And we add another fella to the Worst Person pantheon... Cologne Guy. You can subscribe to Go Long any time at www.golongtd.com/subscribe. A subscription will get you access to our most recent column on the Bills' direction: https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-buffalo-bills-can-win-the-super And if you want to gain full Happy Hour access, in addition to receiving a Go Long hoodie and copy of "Blood and Guts," go VIP today: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a VIP subscriber at GoLongTD.com right here: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding When you do, you'll get a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," a Go Long hoodie and FULL Zoom Happy Hour access with players from across the country. Tonight, we welcome on Baltimore Ravens great, Jamal Lewis. Ask the NCAA and Super Bowl champion anything you'd like over a beer. The link is here upon upgrading: https://www.golongtd.com/p/happy-hour-jamal-lewis-to-hang-with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buffalo Bills are clearly avid Go Long readers, eh? Last week, they signed Deonte Harty, who shared his story in 2021: https://www.golongtd.com/p/last-month-deonte-harris-nearly-quit On Monday, Trent Sherfield was added to the wide receiver room. He opened up about his turbulent football life ahead of free agency: https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-trent-sherfield-prophecy Seems like a swell time to share my conversation with Sherfield here in the podcast feed. What a road it's been. Sherfield was a victim of some good 'ol fashioned NFL politics, as you'll learn. His work ethic is rare, and he proved in Miami what he's capable of. Considering a Go Long subscription? You've got two days left to take advantage of our 30% off special. Choose the annual rate and we'll send you a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?coupon=4fd98c2f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey! What about those New York Giants? To get the front-office perspective on GM Joe Schoen's plan, we bring on co-host Jim Monos. The Bills decided to still tear things down after winning nine games in 2017. Why did Schoen choose a different path? We discuss. We meander. The old Rex Ryan Bills enter the chat with Monos reliving the Percy Harvin signing. Somehow, Janoris Jenkins and Cliff Harris from the 2012 draft are brought up. The crazy Florida Gators days, too. And the Atlanta Falcons sure didn't hesitate to spend. Then again, they're quarterbacked by Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke at the moment. Bold strategy. You can read my column on the Giants at GoLongTD.com right here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-new-york-giants-had-a-phenomenal Bravo, Green Bay: https://www.golongtd.com/p/bravo-green-bay Through Monday, you can upgrade to a full Go Long membership at 30% off. Choose the annual rate and you'll also receive a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?coupon=4fd98c2f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week for the New York Giants. GM Joe Schoen was able to lock up Daniel Jones, and the contract is more team-friendly than you may think. Saquon Barkley sticks around on the tag. And they hope they found a new featured weapon in the passing game: tight end Darren Waller. To dive into it all, I'm joined by Pat Leonard of The New York Daily News. He's an NFL columnist, a Giants beat writer and the host of his own podcast, "Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard." https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-ball-with-pat-leonard/id1642747025 This week, you can subscribe to Go Long to get all of our content at 30% off. At the annual rate, we'll also send you a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Bang it here: https://www.golongtd.com/4fd98c2f Thanks, everyone. Be sure to rate, review and share the podcast with a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't be surprised if Aaron Rodgers waits longer. He's got a lot of leverage here, even if the Packers are itching to move on. For more clarity on the contract situation and Green Bay's exit strategy, I chat with my old pal at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: the excellent Tom Silverstein. He offers two surprise teams that could enter the chat if this drags on, and sheds more light on Jordan Love's development. Exceptional insight, as always, from the best Packers beat writer going. To get all stories, all podcasts delivered to your inbox in real time, subscribe to Go Long today at www.golongtd.com/subscribe. You can always upgrade to VIP status for a hoodie, a copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," and full Happy Hour access with players around the league: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lest we forget there was another conference championship game played on Sunday. We talked plenty about the Chiefs-Bengals game right here with Jim Monos. How about Eagles-49ers? Here's a quick solo pod on what went down at The Linc. Jalen Hurts hasn't been throwing the ball much... but does it matter? Not when they're beating you over the head with this kind of rushing attack. Also, it's fine time to subscribe to GoLongTD.com. We'll be revving up some Happy Hours for VIP members very soon. Get full Zoom Happy Hour access + a sleek new Go Long hoodie + a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" by upgrading today: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding Thanks, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our 2023 Happy Hours have begun at GoLongTD.com. First up: Stevie Johnson. As always, this is YOUR chance to hang out with NFL players, past and present. We want to bring you as close to real pro football as possible. So grab a beer and ask these guys anything you'd like on Friday nights. Happy Hours will be exclusive to our VIP members. Upgrade right here today: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding A VIP membership gets you full Happy Hour access, a Go Long hoodie and a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." This is about you. Tell me who YOU want to hang out with, and we'll make it happen. Thanks, everyone. Enjoy a man who needs no introduction. Stevie was fantastic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Tyler Dunne, author of The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football, and proprietor of the Go Long Substack. I'm a big believer in the principle that, the more specific the analysis, the broader the implications, and that's why I was excited to read Tyler's incredibly specific book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and, as happens, felt myself inspired to ask the author some follow up questions. On this pod, we discuss how tight ends unveil the meaning of life, represent the apotheosis of football player, get severely underpaid, and tap into a “sacred” tradition of permitted violence. Enjoy, unpaywalled. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofstrauss.substack.com/subscribe

GoLongTD.com is completely powered by YOU. No corporations, no advertisers. You have ONE MORE DAY to take advantage of our holiday special. CLICK THIS LINK to subscribe at 25% off. When you choose the annual rate ($37.50 the first year), I will also be in touch to send you a personally signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." When you upgrade, you'll gain full access to everything at Go Long, including our feature on Daniel Jones and the New York Giants' big decision: https://www.golongtd.com/p/is-daniel-jones-the-future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribers can read the full 7,000 words on Daniel Jones' future at Go Long right here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/is-daniel-jones-the-future The Giants are one win away from the playoffs. A major decision at quarterback looms. Go Long chatted with the likes of Rich Gannon, Chris Simms and Kurt Warner to see where this could go. Jones has shown toughness and leadership... does he warrant a second deal? Here on the podcast, we pose this question to a man who has been in this situation: co-host Jim Monos. (I also shared the LinkedIn message received from one member of the Giants organization.) Remember through New Year's Day, you can subscribe to Go Long at 25% off and ALSO get a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football:" https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?coupon=8081e73a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buffalo, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco.... and, yes, I'll throw those Minnesota Vikings in the mix after the greatest comeback ever. We know the heavy hitters as the playoffs near. But which team in each conference would be a terrifying matchup for anyone to face? And is capable of going on a run? Enjoy this solo pod and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS! Through the New Year, you can subscribe to GoLongTD.com to get everything Go Long has to offer at 25% off! Choose the annual rate, and you'll also receive a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Details: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?coupon=8081e73a Also, the new VIP option will get you a Go Long hoodie, a signed copy of "Blood and Guts" and FULL ACCESS to a star-studded Zoom Happy Hour lineup in 2023. We want to bring you as close as possible to the game: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding Miss the two-part series on the hearbeat of the Buffalo Bills, Taiwan Jones? https://www.golongtd.com/p/taiwan-jones-is-the-buffalo-bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He had no clue what to expect. The 24 hours after Buffalo released him, Isaiah Hodgins didn't know where his family would go. To Buffalo's practice squad? To a new city? Then, the New York Giants called. Go Long chatted with the Giants' breakout starter at wide receiver. Here's the Q&A at GoLongTD.com: https://www.golongtd.com/p/isaiah-hodgins-ascends-the-skys-the Here's that chat for the podcast. Hodgins certainly wanted to play more in Buffalo, but he's grateful for everything he learned from Stefon Diggs 'n co. He's bringing Diggs' "attack mentality" to the Giants. New to Go Long? Subscribe at 25% off right here. When you sign up annually, I'll also send you a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?coupon=8081e73a Merry Christmas, everyone, and stay safe through this storm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QBs get too much love, so football writer and author of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" Tyler Dunne joins Kyle to rank his top five fictional football players that don't play QB.  Follow Tyler on Twitter @TyDunne and Kyle @kylebandujo Pick up The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football on Amazon or wherever books are sold. You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports. Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced by Aaron Figueroa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike Dries, Ryan "Nigel" Yager, Mike D, Chris Mycoskie, Andrew Tuegel, John Craig, Zach Rich, Jason Alba, Stephen DeBow, and Classic Stadium Fire. Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a value to winning close games. Seasons past, yes, the Buffalo Bills managed to lose games like this. On this episode of the Isaiah McKenzie -- powered by Go Long -- the team's veteran slot receiver explains how this team learned to punch back when an opponent throws that haymaker. Down by eight, Buffalo earned a crucial win in the snow against the Miami Dolphins. And, why not, we take everyone's best ghost stories in the crowd. Subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD.com today to get all profiles, all features, all podcasts delivered directly to your email inbox. Right now, a VIP option also scores you a hoodie, a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," and Happy Hour access with players past and present: https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?plan=founding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins meet for some December football. It will snow. There's no dome. This will be fun. Can Buffalo get its offense back on track with Cole Beasley back in town? It hasn't mattered of late with how well the defense has played. And maybe most importantly: Will Tua Tagovailoa get his mojo back? GoLongTD.com turned to Kurt Warner for answers this week and we discuss on the podcast. Keep an eye on those frisky Detroit Lions, too. We also take everyone's most ridiculous non-football questions, from The Muppet Christmas Carol to rather Jim Monos would eat at chain restaurants or bet the under the rest of his life. You can access "Go Long with Dunne and Monos" wherever you get your podcasts. Right now, if you upgrade to an annual paid subscription at Go Long, you'll receive a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Already a subscriber? Gift a sub to a friend at the annual rate and we'll do the same. Merry Christmas, everyone. Enjoy the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeVier Posey researched why college athletes should be paid, gave a 30-minute speech to his class and decided he didn't give "a f--k about the rules anymore." He sold his gear for money at Ohio State. The scandal shook the sports world but, looking back? He was ahead of his time. We lionize the stars in this game. Posey's story represents what survival in this sport really looks like. ICYMI, we have the Q&A up at Go Long: https://www.golongtd.com/p/pain-is-glory-devier-posey-is-the I figured we'd include the chat here on the podcast feed. Remember, when you upgrade to an annual subscription at Go Long, you'll get a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Current subscribers can get a copy by gifting an annual sub. Let's keep this community growing -- thank you all! www.golongtd.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This has been an interesting season for Isaiah McKenzie.To put it mildly. Since our last episode, the Buffalo Bills' wide receiver has experienced highs and lows. He tore up the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day for 96 yards and a touchdown. He caught all five balls thrown his way in New England for 44 yards. Then, in Buffalo's 20-12 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, he had a pair of drops that ignited the furor of a Bills fan or two.McKenzie always keeps it real for listeners of “The Isaiah McKenzie Show” here at GoLongTD.com. That's the goal: Give everyone a true inside look at the life of an NFL player. On Episode 6 of Season 2, The Face of the Franchise is candid as ever. A few topics discussed…* The offense's malaise. What's up? Where did the juggernaut of yesteryear go? * Collecting wins, making no apologies. It's much easier to work through an offensive funk when you work your way to No. 1 seed in the AFC. Miami hasn't been so lucky through its funk. * McKenzie's drops. The elements have been a problem for all of the Bills' receivers. He breaks it down. He hears your criticism loud and clear. * McKenzie's role. He's honest. He says the film doesn't lie. It's pretty clear that McKenzie believes he's getting open and would like to see the ball more in this offense. It should also be noted that we recorded the pod on Monday night, before the Bills brought back Cole Beasley. * Dolphins rematch. McKenzie cannot wait to welcome Miami to the cold… even if he'd still prefer to play in a dome. How can the Bills lean into their homefield advantage. * A WILD travel story. Remember McKenzie's tweet about needing a ride from Pittsburgh to Buffalo? He supplies the full play-by-play detail. * Last Dance? And, yes, Isaiah McKenzie absolutely buries the lede on our show. While taking questions, he mentions the idea of retiring in passing and… what!? It's true. McKenzie says he seriously will retire if the Bills win the Super Bowl. (He'll also enjoy his first sip of alcohol at that point, too.)You can watch and listen to the show right here at GoLongTD.com or within the Go Long Podcast feeds:APPLESPOTIFYYOUTUBEMiss a previous episode from Season 2? Catch up below…* Ep 1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. Rams* Ep 2: What was running through the receiver's mind that final play?* Ep 3: “I couldn't move”* Ep 4: The Bills-Chiefs rematch is here* Ep 5: It's gut-check time for the Buffalo BillsAlso: All episodes from Season 1 are archived on our site.Go Long is powered by YOU. Join our community today. We'd love to have you.Both free and pay subscriptions are available: We have two shows left! As always, McKenzie loves hanging out with the fans afterward. Mister's Bar & Lanes is located at 206 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052.I'll also have copies of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” to sign:* Monday, Dec. 19* Monday, Jan. 9 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 Buffalo Bills beloved "face of the franchise" is candid as ever. Isaiah McKenzie discusses the state of the team's shaky offense, the drops and his frustrations. He's getting wide open but not seeing a high volume of targets. McKenzie also shares a hilarious travel story and buries the lede. At the tail end of the pod, yes, McKenzie says he'll retire if the Bills win the Super Bowl. Remember, you can access all video, all audio of "The Isaiah McKenzie Show" right at GoLongTD.com. When you upgrade to a paid subscription -- at the annual rate -- I'll also send you a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." --> https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to GoLongTD.com to get the FULL story on New England Patriots' star Matthew Judon: https://www.golongtd.com/p/kill-or-be-killed-inside-the-mad I hit the I-90 to sit down with Judon for an hour at Gillette Stadium. He did not disappoint. There is much more in the story linked above, including conversations with Josh Uche, Deatrich Wise and those who knew Judon best at Grand Valley State. The point? For all of us purists irate over the direction of the sport, a temperament like Judon supplies some hope. (It's not time to declare the 6-6 Patriots dead, either.) Here on the podcast, I figured it was worth sharing a handful of clips from my conversation. On the free mailing list at Go Long? Just listen to the podcast? Right now, when you subscribe to GoLongTD.com -- at the annual rate -- I'll send you a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." A paid subscriber? Thank you! Gift an annual subscription to a loved one and I'll send you a signed copy as well. Greatly appreciate your support, everyone. Feel free to rate and review the pod right here. Your support will keep this growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You don't replace Von Miller. This torn ACL will leave a mark. Still, co-host Jim Monos explains why he's still bullish on the Bills. Also, the 5-7 Detroit Lions are favorites against the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings. Why? Well, they look damn good right now. As always, be sure to subscribe to GoLongTD.com. Our takeout on Patriots maniac Matthew Judon drops Friday AM. Go Long visited with the star pass rusher for an hour in Foxborough. Thank you for your support. When you subscribe annually -- right now -- email me at golongtd@gmail.com and I'll send you a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Already a member? Gift an annual subscription and you'll get some B & G, too. Thanks, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sports Rabbi celebrated his 350th show with a very special guest as Tyler Dunne, NFL expert journalist, author and all around great guy joined the program to talk about his brand new book “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football”.Dunne who has been covering the NFL for well over a decade is also the founder of an incredible website Go Long TD which has some of the best writing, analysis and podcasts around. In Blood and Guts, Tyler Dunne interviews the greatest tight ends ever, whose stories reveal why they were uniquely qualified to serve as the blood and the guts of football—the players keeping this sport alive and well. There's a reason Mike Ditka epitomized true toughness in pro football through the 1960s. Ben Coates, the son of a World War II vet, put an entire childhood spent building roofs to use by smashing defenders in the open field. His entire life, Jeremy Shockey has been hellbent on sticking it to anyone who doubts him. And from afar, a young “Gronk” idolized Shockey and took his approach to a whole new level.Make sure to check out all of Dunne's work, subscribe to Go Long TD and pick up a great Chanukah gift in “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football”!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

That was ugly. We haven't seen New England wave the white flag like this since... since... when? These are two AFC East teams in very different states. The Buffalo Bills have to feel good about dominating in this fashion without their left tackle and All-Pro edge rusher. The Patriots? There are questions. Many questions. Subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD.com to get all stories delivered to your email inbox. "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is also available everywhere, and makes for a great Christmas gift! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hopefully you've had a chance to read the two-part series on Tua Tagovailoa over at GoLongTD.com, available for subscribers here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/tua-time-part-i-belief You'll learn how the Miami Dolphins quarterback regained his confidence. It's quite fascinating. We continue the Tua dialogue with co-host Jim Monos on the podcast. As a longtime NFL scout and exec, what does Monos see? And where are the Dolphins and Bills as this NFL season heads into December? For a limited time, you can subscribe to Go Long at 25% off. With an annual subscription, you'll also receive a free signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football:" https://www.golongtd.com/0d8cf897 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go Long chatted with the man who knows Joe Burrow's game best: Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher. Get the full story on Burrow and the Bengals over at Go Long, by subscribing right here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/deja-vu-how-joe-burrow-can-return Pitcher shares fascinating intel on how defenses are playing the Bengals right now and the best way to counterpunch. How much did that Super Bowl loss sting? (A lot.) Also, Pitcher's own rise is quite interesting. The former D-III quarterback took advantage of coaching opportunities through hardships. As always, remember to secure your copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" ahead of Christmas. I'll also be at Fattey Beer Company to sell and sign copies on Sunday, Nov. 27, at noon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go Long checks back in with the longtime Buffalo Bills center to discuss his new book. Eric Wood has authored "Tackle What's Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life." Wood explains what you'll get out of his book and, of course, dives deep on these Buffalo Bills of today. What's up with Josh Allen? He has some thoughts. He still believes the Bills are the best team in the NFL. You can buy Eric's book today: https://www.amazon.com/Tackle-Whats-Next-Achieve-Business/dp/111993186X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32TKCNJP4K6AY&keywords=tackle+whats+next+eric+wood&qid=1668774090&s=books&sprefix=eric+wood%2Cstripbooks%2C244&sr=1-1 And "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football:" https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 And it's always a great time to join our full community at Go Long! Subscribe today to gain access to our gameday chats: GoLongTD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You'll get nothing but honesty from Isaiah McKenzie, and Lord knows that's what WNY'ers want after one of the most ludicrous games in NFL history. On the latest episode of the Isaiah McKenzie Show at Mister's Bar and Lanes in East Aurora, NY -- powered by Go Long -- the Bills' slot receiver relives the 33-30 Vikings win in painstaking detail. He digs into the team's second-half woes, Josh Allen's mental hurdle and why the sport always, always, always more mental than physical. Get all episodes of the show at GoLongTD.com. "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is LIVE, too. You can secure your copy at Amazon or in-person at the next McKenzie show. I'll also be announcing a mini book tour locally, too, shortly. Thank you for your support. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro football will always be more mental than physical. Beyond the 4.3 speed colliding at all conceivable angles, wins and losses are determined between the ears.So, let's say hello to the 2022 Buffalo Bills. An ultra-talented team — the odds-on Super Bowl favorites — have struggled for 2 1/2 games now. And they're also fresh off one of the most insane finishes you'll ever see in a sporting event. On this episode of the Isaiah McKenzie Show at Mister's Bar & Lanes in East Aurora, NY, the team's slot receiver relives the finish in painstaking detail. From Dalvin Cook's 81-yarder to the goal-line stand to the overtime interception, it's still hard to wrap your brain around this 33-30 Vikings win. McKenzie can relate to Allen's rut, too. He lived it. He's been down. He explains why exactly the sport is so mental and how Allen can snap out of this funk. Everything is discussed this episode…* Buffalo's second-half woes. Why does this look like a completely different team after halftime?* His plays from the game. Yes, he stepped out of bounds on Allen's first interception. And, oh yes, he heard all of you screaming at home to get out of bounds on that field-goal drive at the end of the fourth quarter. * How suffocating is that feeling of pressure as a pro athlete? Fans, gamblers, the front office. As McKenzie explains, players feel the heat from all angles. * Justin Jefferson's catch heard ‘round the world. Cam Lewis was understandably hurting after this loss — if the Bills DB knocks the ball down, the Bills win. * Isaiah McKenzie's role the rest of the season. The Bills certainly could use a dependable receiver other than Stefon Diggs to shift this passing game to a higher gear.* How McKenzie met his girlfriend. (Cover your ears, kids.)As always, the goal of this show is to take you beyond the press conferences and locker room. We want to bring you as close as possible to this league at Go Long. Live around Western New York? Come on out to one of our three remaining live shows at Mister's. All dates are below.You can watch or listen to the show right here at GoLongTD.com or within the Go Long Podcast feeds:APPLESPOTIFY YOUTUBEMiss a previous episode from Season 2? Catch up below…* Ep 1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. Rams* Ep 2: What was running through the receiver's mind that final play?* Ep 3: “I couldn't move”* Ep 4: The Bills-Chiefs rematch is hereAlso: All episodes from Season 1 are archived on our site.Go Long is powered by YOU. Join our community today. Both free and pay subscriptions are available: We have three shows left! As always, McKenzie loves hanging out with the fans afterward. Mister's Bar & Lanes is located at 206 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052.I'll also have copies of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” to sign:* Monday, Dec. 12* Monday, Dec. 19* Monday, Jan. 9 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

Time to panic? Not quite. But the player atop your MVP leaderboard for two months is in a bad, bad place. It's not only that Josh Allen leads the NFL in interceptions… it's the timing of his gaffes. Right now, the quarterback is killing the Buffalo Bills. We dissect this team and this player this hour of the podcast. Co-host Jim Monos supplies his exceptional insight as always. "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is LIVE. Come on out to Fattey Beer Company in Orchard Park on Sunday, Nov. 27 to get your signed copy. We'll be there around noon and hang out through the 1 o'clock games. And, of course, you can join the Go Long community any time at GoLongTD.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1ST QUARTER    Ballsy catches up with former U of S Huskies safety Josh Hagerty who is in his 2nd year as a defender with the Toronto Argonauts..   2ND QUARTER    Dave Jackson is on of the great coaches of the Regina Thunder coaching staff. As you'll hear he's proud of the culture they've created.   3RD QUARTER   Ballsy chats with 4th year U of R Rams kicker Aldo Galvin who hails from Mexico City.    4TH QUARTER     If you're looking for a book as a stocking stuffer this Christmas, I suggest The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," a cross-country search for football's soul: It's written by Tyler Dunne an NFL beat writer from the website golongtd.com

We're back! Thanks for sneaking this episode in ahead of the games. Jim Monos and myself share three picks apiece. Sometimes, we're right. Sometimes, we're wrong. (We refuse to be held accountable.) Be sure to subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD.com to get full access to our NEW gameday chats! Right within the Substack app, you'll be able to hang out with subscribers from around the country. Also "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is available everywhere. Get your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former Michigan great -- and '97 national champ -- joins the show to relive a life in football. Chris Howard was the starting running back for one of the most storied teams in college football history. He's got some wild Brady and Woodson and Wolverine stories to share. His NFL career didn't go as planned, but that's OK. He got a few hilarious stories out of those days, too. Sign up to the Go Long newsletter any day, any time at GoLongTD.com. Also, "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is LIVE. Get your copy at Amazon and everywhere books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Guts-Tight-Ends-Football/dp/1538723743/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As it turns out, the rest of the division will not peel over and die at the Buffalo Bills' behest. What a performance by Robert Saleh's defense... and what an egg dropped by MVP candidate Josh Allen. This was every bit as ugly as the team's loss at Jacksonville one year ago. Will Buffalo respond now as it did then? We discuss. Also, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins stay hot, the Patriots' defense dominates Indy... and are the Green Bay Packers dead? Probably. Subscribe to Go Long today to get all journalism delivered to your inbox. Live at the site right now is a visit with Demario Davis, heartbeat of the Saints: https://www.golongtd.com/p/demario-davis-has-spoken-to-god "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is live! Get your copy at Amazon or anywhere books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, our own Dan Wiederer chats with author Tyler Dunne about his new book, "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know the Eagles, Bills and Eagles are the cream of the crop. Who else could go on a run? At the midway point of this 2022 season, we zoom out. Miami has hope in its red-hot passing attack. A new Geno Smith has Seattle thinking big. And, of course, Lamar is Lamar is Lamar. Live at Fattey Beer Company, we try to make sense of a bonkers season. Subscribe to the Go Long newsletter today at GoLongTD.com to get all journalism delivered to your email inbox. Also, "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is available at Amazon and everywhere books are sold. Get your football bible today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was billed as a quiet trade deadline was anything but, as a record number of deadline-day deals went down in the NFL. After a little bit of time to reflect, Conor and Gary are ready to dispense the takes. Why there's plenty of reason to like what the Bears did, the Dolphins are taking advantage of perhaps an open window, the Lions' forever rebuild carries on, the Bills add yet another dynamic to their already very good offense, the bizarre twists and turns of the Indianapolis Colts, and much more. Then, special guest Tyler Dunne of Go Long joins the show to discuss his new book, “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football,” and to absorb some random tight end names being lobbed at him for 20 minutes. Have a comment, critique or question for a future mailbag? Email themmqb@gmail.com or tweet at @GGramling_SI or @ConorOrrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring back our resident Hall of Famer for some Packers-Bills talk. As he did for each game last season, Bob McGinn dissects the film from Buffalo's 27-17 win over the Packers. (From a Green Bay perspective.) And those downloading this podcast for Green Bay reasons will love his big-picture perspective. There's some good (Zach Tom! The run game!), some bad (the run defense, GM picks backfiring) and a good amount of ugly (is the QB vested?). Subscribe to the Go Long newsletter any time to get all of our journalism: GoLongTD.com. "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is available, too. Get your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buffalo took care of business at home against Green Bay, 27-17. So where do the 6-1 Bills and 3-5 Packers go from here. We examine. The Bills surely would like to fast forward to January. Clearly, this is a Super Bowl contender with much bigger fish to fry. The Packers? With their $150M quarterback and issues all over the roster? It's a bit more complicated with the "complicated fella." Be sure to get journalism delivered directly to your email inbox by subscribing to Go Long at GoLongTD.com. "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" is LIVE. Get your copy today at Amazon and everywhere books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 This podcast is fueled by our pals at Fattey Beer Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lock 'em in! Here are our cold-hard, bet-the-house locks this Sunday. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Go Long newsletter today: www.golongtd.com/welcome Buy "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football!" https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two teams are heading opposite directions. A quick pod on Aaron Rodgers' regret and where the Green Bay Packers go from here. In town for the game? Be sure to head to Fattey Beer Company in Orchard Park, NY at 2 pm to hang out: https://www.golongtd.com/p/lets-hang-out-bills-packers-go-long We'll have copies of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" to sell and sign. Hope to see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week eight is here; the team is rested, and we welcome Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) to the show. Tyler's book The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football is out, and a look ahead at the week eight matchup with Green Bay. Check out Tyler's other work at GoLongTD.com. Spotlight Charity: IronMan Foundation https://ironmanfoundation.donordrive.... Bettor Edge: http://bettoredge.com/nerd (Click the Link or use Code NERD for $20 when you sign up and make a deposit) Legal in 45 states (our platform connects users taking opposite sides for a bet, rather than someone betting against the house). Create your own lines and prices with zero fees, resulting in prices that are often better than anywhere else. Custom PickEm Competitions Auction Squares I appreciate your support & Go Bills! | Follow the Nerd | IG https://www.instagram.com/thebuffalon... Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalonerd Twitter | https://twitter.com/thebuffalonerd TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuffalonerd Youtube | Click Here to Subscribe & hit the Bell never to miss an episode! Host: Colt Schroeder | https://twitter.com/Colt_schroeder Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, Code of Conduct with J. Spence, The Bruce Exclusive, The Buff Hub, Jamie D. & Big Newt, The Overreaction Podcast, Food For Thought, The Chop Up, Hump Day Hotline, Off Tackle with John Fina, Bills Mafia Time 2 Shine, Intentional Grounding, Not Another Buffalo Podcast, Buffalo Nerd Sports Podcast and Circling the Wagons: Click Here for the Buffalo Rumblings Podcast on your favorite player! | https://pod.link/buffalorumblings | #GoBills #NFL #BillsMafia #Football #packers #packernation #gopackgo NFL Football NFL Week Six NFL Predictions Ask Alexa or Google Home to play the Buffalo Rumblings podcast! Editor's note: If you're viewing this in Apple News, you'll need to head to your podcast app or phone's web browser to hear the embedded audio file. * The Buffalo Nerd is an affiliate and may earn compensation on show affiliate links Intro audio Spirit of War by DeKibo LICENSE #4324126 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports writer, Tyler Dunne has written “the definitive guide to the real men of the gridiron: NFL tight ends”. It's called The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football and it's available wherever books are sold. This week, Ty joins Bibliography to chat about the state of the NFL, his favorite sports books, and more. You can grab a copy of the book here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

Miami and Iowa can both claim the throne but T.J. Hockenson sure makes a compelling argument here. As a bonus episode, I figured I'd include my conversation with the Detroit Lions' star tight end. Here is Hockenson on how he got into the position and why it's unlike any other. Be sure to add "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" to your library. Hardcover, Kindle and Audiobook options are all available at Amazon (and everywhere books are sold): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Also, if you're not a member, we'd love it if you joined the Go Long community today: GoLongTD.com. This Sunday, we'll have a Packers-Bills shindig right at Fattey Beer Company. Details coming soon at the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dunne talks about the unpredictable start and mediocre quarterback play around the NFL this season, the Browns' 2-5 start despite heightened expectations entering the season, why he's expecting Deshaun Watson will need time to adjust and get his rhythm back and his new book, “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football".

He just keeps winning. How exactly is Jones playing? We examine. Also, the Packers lost their third straight. Yeah, there are issues on defense and the offensive line. Aaron Rodgers didn't play well. We wrap up Week 7 in the NFL. Get the Monday column at Go Long right here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/seattles-bet-is-paying-off Buy "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 This podcast is fueled by Fattey Beer Company. Make sure to grab your seasonal brews today at Fattey in Western NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Detroit Lions finally get over the hump? A win over Dallas would go a long way, eh? Your cold-hard LOCKS are in. Be sure to catch all NFL coverage at GoLongTD.com, and buy your copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" on Amazon and everywhere books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J5FZBJ580EKRQE5WQ38E_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: At what point should the Commanders move away from Rivera? Callers weigh in on what they believe we should do with Cameron Payne, Tyler Dunne joins the show to talk about his new book: The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football.

Tyler Dunne joins the show to talk about his new book: The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football

Guest: Ty Dunne, Author of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" l Buy or Sell l Deandre Hopkins returns tonight for the Cardinals.

The author of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" to discuss his passion project and who is in a worse situation, Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers.

#BadSignal is joined by a longtime friend of the pod Tyler Dunne, who has debuted his brand new book "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" and discuss this literary masterpiece (that's from Courtney - me - speaking). Incredibly well written, if you haven't caught Tyler's work on Bleacher Report, GoLongTd.com very extensive features. He joins to discuss his book release, which is available on Amazon.

Chris and Kyle discuss the latest 49ers injury news and how Nick Bosa, Trent Williams and Jimmie Ward potentially returning could swing the 49ers' fortunes vs. the Chiefs. Ty Dunne, author of The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football joins the show to talk about how tight ends and George Kittle are keeping football's heart and soul in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is time for a Would You Rather Wednesday edition of Glenn Clark Radio presented by Glory Days Grill. We have a busy one on deck after the Ravens sign DeSean Jackson to silence all of Ravens Flock after another lackluster receiver performance against the Giants! We'll give our thoughts on that plus we'll start looking ahead to this weekend when the Ravens welcome the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore as they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Super Bowl XLVII team. At 10:40am, we will keep the Tight End theme going when we chat with author, Tyler Dunne, and talk all about his new book “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football.” At 11:05am, we will catch up with former Raven and Super Bowl XLVII champion, Brendan Ayanbedajo, to see what he's been up to and talk some Ravens football. At 11:20am, we will have our weekly chat with our buddy Drew Forrester from drewsmorningdish.com to get all his thoughts on the Ravens wide receivers and answer some WYR Wednesday questions. We'll wrap the show by chatting with another Ravens Super Bowl champion, RB Ray Rice. All that and much more on a busy day of GCR.

Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to talk about the Bills success this season, the decline of Aaron Rodgers, and his first book, "The Blood and the Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Listen, download, rate, and subscribe here or wherever you enjoy your shows.

Lindsay's joined by author Tyler Dunne to talk about his new book “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football". They get into some of the stories he picked up while researching the book, like how Jeremy Shockey got into a bar fight when he was in high school or how Tony Gonzalez almost quit football because he was picked on. He discusses how tight end usage has been at the forefront of modern NFL offensive evolutions and how the greatest coaches of all time always knew the best way to use their guys. 

Clare ‘clazzyclare' Cooper is back for a special episode as she talks with author of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” Tyler Dunne. Tune is as they discuss Tyler's books as well as a few sneaky cheeky Patriots topics too!Link to pre order “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” out October 18th:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538723743/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_Q0CZGTP7F1WJJ6ZVJV2A_0Also check out Tyler's twitter account for links @TyDunne

NFL writer and author Tyler Dunne joins Drew and Roth to discuss his book The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football, the evolution of the tight end position and the Buffalo Bills. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK welcomes author Tyler Dunne to discuss his new book "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" and the Bills' big game in Kansas City on Sunday. But before that, Tim and Jonah talk about the Sabres' season and Kyle Okposo as captain.

Phil Perry is joined by Tyler Dunne, author of the new book, “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” to discuss the importance of the position and its changing role in the sport today. Ty also shares his favorite stories about Patriots legends Rob Gronkowski and Ben Coates, which he learned while interviewing them for the book.2:05- Ty Dunne explains why Rob Gronkowski's emergence was exactly what the NFL needed in 20108:28- Ty shares his favorite story about Gronk growing up and how Bill Belichick allowed the tight end's personality to flourish while with the Patriots18:25- Ty explains what made Ben Coates the most important tight end of the 1990s22:00- Why hasn't the Patriots' new tight end pairing of Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith worked out?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5qSdQj3tr7oTy's Book: http://a.co/d/4IXfU9rSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Baltimore wins. Aaron Rodgers cannot close in London. And the Buffalo Bills smashed the Steelers. We break it all down on the pod. Pre-order "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" today on Amazon! The book releases on Oct. 18: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Guts-Tight-Ends-Football/dp/1538723743 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30% off, with a signed bookplate: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/bloodandgutspublic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Taylor's office. Be sure to read the full story on Trevor Lawrence reaching the next level at Go Long: https://www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the-jacksonville-jaguars-plan Taylor provides a ton of insight into how the Jags are trying to maximize the 2021 first overall pick. It's a lot. But they've got a special one under center. We also have a profile on Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun up at the site. He isn't our father's linebacker: https://www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the-jacksonville-jaguars-plan "Blood and Guts" is coming! Cannot wait. Be sure to pre-order "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30% off with a signed bookplate right here if you'd like. This offer runs through Oct. 11: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/bloodandgutspublic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 "Blood and Guts." Through Oct. 11, you can pre-order "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" and get a signed bookplate by hitting this link: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/bloodandgutspublic Ditka. Gronk. Gonzalez. Shockey. All of their stories were as wild as you can imagine. Thank you so much for your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 season. How do we reconcile this all? Simple: It's a violent game, and it'd just be nice if the league acknowledged this violence. Jim Monos dives deep into the players who have impressed him four weeks in. Saquon Barkley is finally looking like the player who tore through the Big Ten. There's real hope in Kenny Pickett. Matt Milano dominated in Baltimore. And, Monos explains who Justin Fields reminds him of. Finally, we take your most outlandish, non-football questions... with a few Halloween movie recommendations. As a reminder, you can still take advantage of this special offer. Through Oct. 11, pre-order "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," at 30% off. A collection of the wildest untold football stories you've heard, right here: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/view_expired/1818 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 McKenzie could not even move after absorbing a vicious hit in Baltimore that knocked him out of the Buffalo Bills' 23-20 comeback win. And yet, he cannot wait to venture across the middle of the field again. He loves the physicality. He knows that's what separates him as a slot receiver. Make no mistake, too. This was a scary moment. On Episode 3 of “The Isaiah McKenzie Show,” the 5-foot-7 receiver takes everyone through the collision and the aftermath. Concussions are obviously back in the NFL headlines and we've seen quite a few motionless players sprawled on the turf in NFL games this season. We all love the sport's violence but, holy, it comes with a cost. McKenzie details exactly what that cost is.He does believe his mind is doing just fine… even though he's currently using this concussion to get out of cleaning dishes at home with his girlfriend. When you come from where McKenzie did in South Florida — yes, a bullet once grazed him — you'll gladly accept football's inherent risks. Also, on this episode, we dig into Buffalo finally winning a close game. McKenzie refers to Sean McDermott as a “dad” and Brandon Beane as the “cool uncle” in taking all of your questions.As always, the goal of this show is to take you beyond the press conferences and locker room. McKenzie says himself at the end of this pod that he never wants to spew mindless cliches as if part of a “cult.” His raw honesty is refreshing. We want to bring you as close as possible to this league at Go Long. Live around Western New York? Come on out to one of our five remaining live shows at Mister's. All dates are below.You can watch or listen to the show right here at GoLongTD.com or within the Go Long Podcast feeds:APPLESPOTIFYYOUTUBEMiss a previous episode from Season 2? Catch up below…Ep 1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. RamsEp 2: What was running through the receiver's mind that final play?Also: All episodes from Season 1 are archived on our site.Go Long is your source for longform journalism in pro football. We're completely powered by you. Subscribe today: Here are the remaining dates for our live recordings at Mister's Bar & Lanes in East Aurora, NY:* Monday, Oct. 10* Monday, Nov. 14* Monday, Dec. 12* Monday, Dec. 19* Monday, Jan. 9As a reminder, right now, you can pre-order “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” at 30% off and receive a signed bookplate. Just click this link. 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 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't hold back. He calls this the hardest hit he's taken in his life and -- yes, for a moment -- he could not even move. Yet, he believes his mind was unaffected. McKenzie takes everyone through this dark, violent side of the game. The last half of the show, he answers your questions live at Mister's Bar & Lanes in East Aurora, NY. As always, be sure to subscribe to Go Long to get all stories and all podcasts: GoLongTD.com. And, right now, you can buy "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30% offer by clicking this link: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/view_expired/1818 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Bowl-caliber. (But is mangled to bits on offense.) And what about those Pittsburgh Steelers? They may look back at Oct. 2 as a brutal, yet necessary step toward winning once again. As always, we wrap up the NFL action here on the podcast with co-host Jim Monos. In addition to these three 1-3 clubs, there's plenty of Green Bay Packers' talk. It was ugly vs. Bill Belichick's Patriots but this felt like a W for the receiving corps more than anything. We explain. Also, there's plenty of concussion talk out of this Tua Tagovailoa situation. Can we trust the NFL and NFLPA to do the right thing? Remember, right now, you can pre-order "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30% off by hitting this link: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/bloodandgutspublic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Baltimore's terms, Buffalo overcame a 20-3 deficit. It was rainy. It was sloppy. It was a game Buffalo needed to prove it can win. Not to mention, the clock management late in the game was pretty darn solid, too. Remember, right now, you can purchase "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30% off! https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/bloodandgutspublic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Friday edition of the JDP, JD Bunkis is joined by the author of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football", Tyler Dunne, (02:00) to break down last night's Thursday Night Football contest and the concerns raised over how the NFL handles concussions. They then transition to the AFC West to determine the which team should be most concerned heading into Week 4, before focusing in on the impact Micah Hyde's injury has on the Bills' secondary (18:45). Then, Pete Walker joins JD to share their best bets for this weekend, presented by DraftKings! (21:23) Later on, Jared Carrabis, host of the "Baseball is Dead" podcast, joins JD to talk about the Blue Jays clinching a playoff spot, (27:21) why it's so enjoyable to see Gerrit Cole fail, Alek Manoah's AL Cy Young chances, and how folks outside of Toronto view the Jays heading into the postseason (31:43). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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 Dorsey. What should we make of the explosion that broke the Internet? From here, it's a raucous affair. QB to QB, we try to solve of the greatest mysteries at the most important position. Is Russell Wilson shot? Is Jameis Winston nothing more than backup? What will we see in Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson on Sunday? Aaron Rodgers always finds a way to make our podcast. Right now, you can purchase "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football" at 30 percent off and receive a signed bookplate. Bang this link: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/bloodandgutspublic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 my upcoming book "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." My gut feeling is that we'll see him on the field again. Want to pre-order the book? It's available on Amazon and wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices