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What we all saw on Monday Night Football in Cincinnati was horrifying. But what’s it like as an NFL player to think your teammate died on a football field? On our eighth and final episode of “The Isaiah McKenzie Show,” the Buffalo Bills wide receiver relives the trauma. It’s true. Players thought they lost Damar Hamlin for good. Then, Hamlin started breathing again. Then, everyone headed into the...

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Damar Hamlin has entered the fight of his life. The signs, so far, are good. This is the scariest thing any of us have seen on a football field. We try to make sense of something so senseless here on the podcast, discussing the amazing life of Damar Hamlin, the night itself and what this means for the sport of football. You can learn who Hamlin is as a person in this GoLongTD.com feature from July...

A live show! Go Long hit the road for what may be the biggest regular-season game this NFL season. So much playoff positioning is on the line tonight at Paycor Stadium between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals are the hottest team in the league, while the Bills are trying to lock down the No. 1 seed with two more wins. I join Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison, the exceptional Be...

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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...

Are they good? Bad? We debate. Jim Monos has concerns, while I see a path. How the Minnesota Vikings perform at Lambeau Field Sunday will say plenty about this team. On this episode of the podcast, we each offer one team that's a threat to the top five and one team that could disappoint. Also, we touch on the awful storm in Buffalo. As Monos knows from his New Orleans days, football can help throu...

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...

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...

The psychology of a Super Bowl contender matters in mid-December. Wins like this are a must. The Buffalo Bills trailed by eight in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins, yet found a way. So… how? How do you quantify getting slugged in the jaw and knowing how to respond? We turn again to veteran slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie for answers. He agrees that the 2023 Bills respond in ways past ed...

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 ev...

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...

Tua Tagovailoa was lighting up the NFL. An MVP candidate. Everything - finally - was coming together. Two losses now have the Miami Dolphins descending... can he get his mojo back? We check in with Hall-of-Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to get answers. Subscribers can read the full feature at Go Long right here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/somebodys-hit-you-in-the-mouth-hofer Here on the podcast feed...

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 ha...

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 t...

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,...

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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....

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...

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 ema...

The Athletic's excellent Paul Dehner Jr. joins the show to break down the Cincinnati Bengals, a fascinating team that has it figured out top to bottom. Joe Burrow has cracked the codes defenses throw at him, but it's even bigger picture than this in Cincy. Dehner Jr. explains why less is more in Cincinnati's front office -- everyone is on the same page. Be sure to subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD....

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?...

Justin Fields gets it. Zach Wilson does not. Fields has a supreme physical gift. Wilson? We're still waiting. Now that we're 1 1/2 seasons in, we're starting to get clarity. The 2021 NFL Draft takes center stage on the podcast. We revisit the five quarterbacks taken, where they were taken and which teams have regret. Co-host Jim Monos also points out GM mistakes from recent drafts that may surpris...

Are the New England Patriots going to little-brother the New York Jets again. We both think so. Your cold-hard LOCKS are right here. Grab a beer at Fattey Beer Company in Western New York, and enjoy the games. All football coverage is at GoLongTD.com , including this week's feature on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals: https://www.golongtd.com/p/deja-vu-how-joe-burrow-can-return Head on out to...