Go Long Podcast

One year ago, we tip-toed through the Chicago Bears’ quarterback graveyard at Go Long. Oh my, was it very dangerous terrain . But now? The 2024 first overall pick, Caleb Williams, is paired with one of the sport’s most innovative offensive minds in Ben Johnson. Is Chicago positioned to launch itself into NFC contention? We’ll be taking a close look at this franchise soon in print. There’s a lot to...

These New England Patriots are swiftly becoming a reflection of their new head coach. Who knows when this team’s ready to win, but all five signings the first 24 hours of NFL free agency should bring to life everything Mike Vrabel preaches to the team as a whole. On Substack Live, we continued the conversation with Andrew Callahan, Patriots beat reporter at The Boston Herald and host of the Pats I...

It’s Decision Time for Aaron Rodgers. He is officially a free agent. The laws of supply and demand have the four-time MVP in a position of leverage — multiple reports suggest he’s choosing between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then again, it’s important to remember that these teams can think outside the box. Here on the Go Long Podcast, I catch up again with former NFL quarterba...

Happy Free Agency, everyone. Here’s to Super Bowl dreams spawning anew across the country. Our Substack Live replay is available right here. We discuss everything Myles Garrett, D.K. Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers and what’s next for team’s in desperate need for a quarterback. (There are many.) Thanks to all who joined live. We’ll be sure to record more through the week — you can download the Substack app...

No offense in the NFL was humming quite like these Cincinnati Bengals by December, but it didn’t matter. The defense was an utter horror show. We’re long overdue to take a look at this club at Go Long, so let’s welcome on exceptional reporter Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic and “The Growler” Podcast . Always good catching up with Paul. We put on the gloves and closely examine the cadaver that was...

Some teams are locking up their own. Other teams are putting players on the trade block. It’s getting real, everyone. Free agency is almost here and we discussed on Substack Live with Go Long readers. On this episode, we wonder if D.K. Metcalf is a good fit in Green Bay, examine what Philadelphia gets right and take another look at this fragile moment for the New York Giants at quarterback. If the...

Temperatures crept into the 90s. It was humid. Edgerrin James had zero business killing himself in this South Florida heat. But the Indianapolis Colts running back also knew the players trying to tackle him come September weren’t training this hard. Not even close. So, he kept showing up. This week, Go Long chatted with the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who helped change offensive footbal...

Good afternoon! Hey, New York Giants owner John Mara clearly took the advice of this independent longform site to chart his path forward into 2025. (We kid, we kid.) But yes, the Giants ultimately did decide to stick with both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll as analyzed . Now, all these two must do is find a quarterback. No pressure. OK, so the Giants did not take one giant...

Get him a pair of sunglasses. My friend is on a mission from God. (The sports gods, that is.) What a joy to catch up with Dan Koob . A decade ago, we both worked in Wisconsin. These days? Dan and his pals Rudy, Rob and Patrick are launching “SportsTown,” which promises to be appointment viewing for all. The concept is simple: find the best damn sports town in America . Here on the Go Long Podcast,...

General managers across the NFL are charting their offseason plans. The framework for deals and contracts begin to take shape next week at the Combine in Indianapolis. Could the New York Giants realistically land Matthew Stafford? How are the Cincinnati Bengals going to handle Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson? Will the Green Bay Packers sign a veteran wideout as requested by Josh Ja...

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions. Again. As this 2024 edition parties on, I figured it was a grand time to catch up with a legend from the 2017 team that had the entire city celebrating on Broad Street. Of course, tight end Trey Burton was the man who threw the “Philly Special” touchdown to quarterback Nick Foles in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots. We explore this i...

Good day! Hey, we’re long overdue to talk football with our resident personnel man, Jim Monos. Before Monos takes off to start his UFL season as general manager of the Memphis Showboats, Monos spends an hour-plus with Go Long. He has many thoughts pertaining to one of his former teams: the Buffalo Bills. To refresh, Monos worked as the director of personnel for the Bills (2013- ‘17). Before this,...

Eventually, Eli Manning is getting into the Hall of Fame because he’s a Manning , right? He’s essentially an NFL Kennedy. That’s the debate we open up with on this week’s Go Long Happy Hour with subscribers. I’m joined by the great Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated who wrote a column on this topic Friday. Of course, there’s amuch Chiefs/Eagles to discuss, as we take your questions. How good of a coa...

NEW ORLEANS — Somehow, the Kansas City Chiefs became villains. It’s not a role they asked for, but a role they’ve got no problem embracing. All they’d like is a chance to stick a dagger into your chest late. We know the Philadelphia Eagles roster is loaded with talent. As discussed earlier with PHLY’s Zach Berman , there really isn’t a weakness. Yet, not much seems to matter whenever Patrick Mahom...

NEW ORLEANS — They’re back. For the third time in eight years, Howie Roseman has steered the Philadelphia Eagles into the Super Bowl. But how? And what makes this team special? We get a ton of insight from Zach Berman of PHLY . “ZB” isn’t just one of my pals from The Daily Orange at Syracuse University. He’s one of the absolute best on the Eagles beat. Be sure to read his stories and watch his dai...

The man working the phones to move up in the 2017 NFL Draft for Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes wasn’t Andy Reid or Brett Veach. Rather, John Dorsey. From 2013- ‘17, Dorsey didn’t only serve as the general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs — he built for the foundation for everything we still see today in 2025. Here on the “Ty & Bob Pod” at Go Long with co-host Bob McGinn, we examine the ro...

Another season, another loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. More specifically, this was another season of Josh Allen’s prime squandered. Here’s a column dissecting the latest playoff defeat to Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Steve Spagnuolo. This 32-29 loss will linger for the Buffalo Bills. Here on the Go Long Podcast, I’m joined by Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News . Should this season be viewed as a s...

For the fourth time in five years, the Kansas City Chiefs have sent the Buffalo Bills home. It was a 32-29 final. Patrick Mahomes. Andy Reid. This duo always finds a way. We’re witnessing greatness. Yet, there’s certainly a ton of blame to go around in Buffalo. We’ll have time to make sense of it all in stories ‘n podcasts right here at Go Long. We dinged record on a Substack Live in the immediate...

It’s not revenge, the Bills say. Rather, a reckoning . Now, another clash with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs is here. As we close in on two excellent conference championship matchups, I thought it’d be a good idea for us to hang out on a Zoom Happy Hour. Thank you to all subscribers who were able to make it. Some solid points all around. The audio replay is above and also accessible o...

The NFL’s natural forces have led to this at Arrowhead Stadium: Kansas City & Patrick Mahomes vs. Buffalo & Josh Allen . Is this the year that the Bills (finally) slay the king? We examined in this week’s Friday Feature at Go Long . Buffalo is a loose, confident team right now. To get the Chiefs’ perspective on this matchup, let’s check back in with one of the best football writers ever: Michael M...

This 2024- ‘25 ride for the Detroit Lions was really starting to feel like a fairy tale. Despite all of their injuries, Dan Campbell’s gang earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC postseason. Then, the Washington Commanders shoved that Disney script into a paper shredder. Jayden Daniels was tremendous. Jared Goff was not. And those injuries on defense were finally too much to overcome. Here on the “Ty &...

What a game last night. Suppose those Washington Commanders tried to tell u s, eh? Joe Whitt compared this team to the 2010 Packers and now that statement is looking prophetic. Dan Quinn’s club lit it up at Ford Field. Now, we inch closer to the main event: the Baltimore Ravens at the Buffalo Bills. We’ve all been dissecting this matchup to the point of becoming hoarse — but for good reason. Josh...

Dan Campbell seeks a very specific brand of football player. The Buffalo Bills have spent the last 1 1/2 years trying to evolve into a team capable of winning in sub-zero wind chill. Of course, Derrick Henry is as close as we’ll get to the badass running backs of bygone eras. These four matchups are full of players and schemes our fathers and grandfathers would appreciate. Here on the podcast, I b...

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are unlike anyone at their respective positions. The quarterback will likely win his third MVP, judging by the All-Pro voting. The running back is up to 2,107 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season, all at the age of 31 years old. But you heard it from A.J. Epenesa after the Buffalo Bills’ wild-card win over Denver. This Buffalo Bills defense that’s suffered its shar...

So, what now? The Green Bay Packers entered the 2024 season with realistic Super Bowl expectations, and they now exit without a true signature win. This team suffered yet another disheartening playoff defeat. Yes , they’re young. Yes , they’ll fully expect to get more opportunities. But nobody in history has taken sharper autopsy views of Packers seasons q… This is a public episode. If you'd like...