Go Long Podcast

He's met with the Bills virtually twice and thinks Buffalo, NY could be his next home. He's also one of the best playmaking cornerbacks available in this year's draft. This episode, we chat with San Diego State's Darren Hall, who dishes on those Bills chats, why faith is so important to him, the in's and out's of his game, the silly season that is the predraft process and so much more. He has no f...

Doug Whaley experienced just about everything in Buffalo and got into just about everything on our weekly Go Long Zoom Happy Hour with subscribers. I figured I'd share another sneak peek here for anyone out there thinking about becoming a subscriber to the Go Long newsletter at GoLongTD.com . Each week, we have someone in the NFL on to chat with members and answer anything on your mind. The goal,...

What goes down behind the scenes these final days before an NFL Draft? Jim shares stories from his days with the Eagles, Saints 'n Bills.  Plus, what is San Francisco going to do at No. 3? And just how intrusive are owners this time of year? Enjoy, and be sure to subscribe to GoLongTD.com to join next week's Draft Extravaganza! All details online. You can subscribe to the newsletter today at 25% o...

College football is a monopoly... but that doesn't mean there isn't a path to success.  Down in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jamey Chadwell found a recipe in turning the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers into a budding powerhouse. Be sure to read our full story at GoLongTD.com right here, but we figured we'd also share part of that conversation with Chadwell here in the podcast. It's remarkable how far the pro...

Looking for the sleeper of the 2021 NFL draft? It's right here: Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu. He tore his Achilles. He never was a featured back in college. But Nwangwu is faster than any other back in this draft after that 4.28 at his pro day. In addition to our story posted at Go Long, I figured I'd share the conversation we had here in the podcast to give you a sense of what's happening...

All he's done is prove people wrong his entire life. And even after dominating college football at UB - leading the nation in yards per game last season - Jaret Patterson sure isn't being hyped to a Najee Harris- or Travis Etienne-level. In this conversation with Go Long, he explains why he absolutely is every bit as good. Patterson also gets into idolizing Barry Sanders, how everything clicked at...

There are so many talking heads this time of year but few know what they're really talking about.  We spend an hour-plus for this ep talking with someone who is in the know. NFL Network's Marc Ross spent time in the front offices of Philly, Buffalo and the New York Giants and shares many, many stories from behind the scenes: What was it like in the Eagles draft room up to the Eagles choosing Donov...

Every Friday night, subscribers to the Go Long newsletter at GoLongTD.com get access to our Zoom Happy Hours with players around the NFL. Some of our previous guests include Allen Robinson, Vince Williams, Andy Janovich, Ryan Leaf, Steve Tasker, Joshua Harris (the personal QB coach to Lamar Jackson) and D'Wayne Eskridge. To give you a sense for what's included in a full Go Long subscription, here...

The NFL quarterback picture is clearing up. With two massive trades, several teams now have charted their path at the position. The stakes could not be higher. So what do we make out of Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Mac Jones?  What are their strengths and weaknesses? We get into it all with Jim Monos who has been watching all of the above a ton this last month. You'l...

He's ripped, he jumped higher than any prospect before, he can take over on the field, too. Josh Imatorbhebhe just may be the next DK Metcalf. Hopefully you're able to check out our draft stories over at GoLongTD.com . Subscribe today to get 'em all right in your email inbox. To give you loyal podcast listeners a feel for what's going down in the newsletter, I figured I'd share portions of our con...

You just don't hear stories like this one. Chris Manhertz played Division I basketball at Canisius in Buffalo, NY but never a lick of football until connecting with our own, Jim Monos. One workout in Williamsville, NY led to a opportunity with the Bills and the rest is history. From New Orleans to Carolina to, now, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Manhertz has stayed in the NFL for nearly a decade... des...

How does anyone know who will draft who? Better yet, how does anyone know who projects as a real NFL talent? In Part 1 of this week's podcast, we have a little fun. Jim Monos, a NFL lifer himself, is blown away at what pre-draft hype has become nationwide. We explore the hits, the misses, the seven-round mocks and how in the hell you make sense of anything right now.  We also preview our conversat...

Whew. Get all that? What a wild, wild week of free agency in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills seem to have accomplished exactly what they wanted to do, in finding a new backup quarterback and keeping talent in-house. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bears remain franchises wandering in no man's land. Jim Monos relives his favorite and not-so-favorite free agency memories, including a play-by...

OK, so the Bills missed on Patrick Mahomes. Maybe you heard about it. But, hey, that 2017 draft wasn't all that bad. Tre'Davious White, Dion Dawkins and, now, Matt Milano are all locked in for the long term. So for this week's episode, former Bills director of personnel Jim Monos takes listeners through each selection with some stories you certainly haven't heard before. For starters, yes, Zay Jon...

Nobody cares about 40s and the bench press. No, we miss the Combine for other reasons. The NFL World descends upon Indianapolis every year and everything truly goes down at the bars and restaurants. So, with no Combine this year, we have stories to share - from one coach trashing his own players after a playoff loss to control a narrative to Jon Gruden hanging out at Hooters to trades that go one...

Over at GoLongTD.com , we took a close look at mental health in the NFL. Be sure to head on over and subscribe if you'd like. I figured we'd share our chat with Ryan Leaf right here on the podcast as well. It was an emotional one. Leaf sharply criticizes the NFL in the wake of Vincent Jackson's death, shares his own experiences and explains how he is trying to help retirees today.  Learn more abou...

Somehow, Eric Wood was able to keep a smile on his face through all of the losses and all of the turmoil his decade as the Buffalo Bills' starting center. How? He explains. And Wood does not disappoint with many, many tales from the locker room and the field fans have not heard before. You'll laugh and, probably, you'll cry a little as well. Buffalo wasn't just close to drafting Patrick Mahomes, n...

We knew this was going to be a wild NFL offseason. It has not disappointed already. Carson Wentz gets his wish in heading to Indianapolis where the fit is absolutely perfect. Jim explains why he loved Wentz so much coming out of college (and wanted to make a run at him running the Bills), and believes the Colts can now win with him at QB. Deshaun Watson is smack dab in the middle of an absolute du...

This episode, the guys are joined by Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic for a deep, deep dive into all things Buffalo Bills. What a season it was for the AFC East champs... but now some difficult decisions loom. What exactly do the Bills need to do to become Super Bowl champs? This very well could be the most important offseason in franchise history, from navigating Josh Allen's contract extension,...

So, did anyone see that coming? What an obliteration. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions after a 31-9 dismantlement of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dunne & Monos Podcast gets into it all...  How did Tampa Bay physically punish KC start to finish? This game was so, so good for the sport's soul. And, for whatever reason, Andy Reid never really adjusted. Tom Brady did more Tom Brady thi...

You've heard all about how the Buffalo Bills missed on Patrick Mahomes on this podcast. But how did the Chiefs know he'd be special? We check in with the reporter who knows that team better than any other: Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor. He shares a fascinating perspective on that 2017 draft with a close look at the inner-workings of that Chiefs' front office that included John Dorsey, Brett Veach and...

What's up, everyone? Expect plenty of Go Long podcasts this Super Bowl Week. First up, is an incredibly insightful conversation with Buccaneers.com 's Carmen Vitali who joins us for the full hour. As Vitali explains, Tampa Bay sees a clear path to the upset, too. Between a ferocious pass rush, old-school corners and, well, quarterback Tom Brady, the Bucs are heading into Super Bowl LV confident as...

The great Donte Whitner joins the fellas to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games as only he can. Whitner, a two-time Pro Bowler, is one of the sharpest analysts going today and does not pull any punches on what he's seen in these NFL Playoffs. He also shares some legendary untold stories from his playing days, from Buffalo to his ruthless 49ers' defense (one that eliminated Jim's Saints i...

All season long, the Bills played fearless. With the season on the line, in Kansas City, Sean McDermott certainly did not coach that way. Doug Whaley joins Dunne & Monos to break down what in the hell happened at Arrowhead. There's quite a gap, still, between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. And McDermott's decision to kick three field goals on fourth and shorts proved to be a losing mentality vs....

And then there were four. The guys break down how Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen got to this point in the AFC. Both found a way to improve their games drastically at specific turning points. Now, they're the future of the league itself. Dan Campbell's press conference was a kneecap-gnawing hoot. The guys talk Ted Thompson's legacy, Packers/Bucs and more before bringing on former Bills wideout Lee...