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They’re booing “Renegade.”They’re calling for Mike Tomlin to be fired. Now, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most beloved players — one by one — are ripping both the head coach and the team. It’s getting ugly. At 6-6, a division title remains a real possibility for this team. And yet? One bruising 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills felt like a new low. The Steelers allowed more rushing yards than ever before inside this stadium. Aaron Rodgers, bloody nose ‘n all, was terrible. It’s a perfect time to make sense of it all on “Real Football.” Co-host Jim Monos and myself examine how the Steelers slipped into purgatory… and explain their only way out. Video and audio is available above. The best place to catch all podcasts is at GoLongTD.com and inside the Substack app. If you prefer to listen on Apple, bang it here to sync your account. Instructions on syncing on Spotify are also here.This episode is available in its entirety to Go Long subscribers. Monos worked as a scout with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints before taking over as the Bills’ director of personnel. Now, he’s got many unfiltered stories to share. Here’s what you’ll get on this week’s episode.* Why this loss feels like a new low for Pittsburgh.* The pros and cons of everything Mike Tomlin. Would he embrace a rebuild? How does an NFL team balance winning in the present vs. preparing long term? Monos offers the front-office view. Pittsburgh’s lack of a vision is backfiring.* Aaron Rodgers is old, cranky and not very good at football anymore. This was obvious last season, but the Steelers chose to lie to themselves. Sad.* Arthur Smith ain’t it and Monos wants the team to erect a statue in Mason Rudolph’s honor. * The only solution for these Steelers isn’t pretty, but very necessary* Who wins the AFC North? Somebody must. Lamar Jackson looks broken lately. * We always circle back to the Bills here in Western New York. Back in ‘22, Sean McDermott’s team was bullied by Cincinnati in the playoffs. This time, the Bills’ No. 1 rushing attack has a chance to set the physical tone. There’s a very good chance this matchup’s been circled on the coach’s calendar for a long time.* “Is Bryce Young good?” has become a weekly segment. The Panthers QB threw three touchdowns in a win over the Rams. (Monos’ take may surprise you.) * Self-preservation is a GM art. * Why I still love Tampa Bay in the NFC. * Caleb Williams and the first-place Chicago Bears. Hey, they’re winning and they’ve got a formula. How long will it last? * Drake Maye and the high-flying New England Patriots. He’s back in the MVP race and making chests hurt leaguewide. * The success of this Geno and Jeanty law firm is on par with Uncle Jack in Always Sunny. Past episodes:* It’s Not Sunny in Philadelphia* An Epiphany in Buffalo* What’s wrong in Buffalo? * Meet the NFL’s 2025 Party CrashersICYMI:* Matt LaFleur goes for the kill* Why the Ben Johnson Effect is realTy & Bob Pod:Preparing you for the Packers-Bears NFC North Showdown This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comThere haven’t been Packers-Bears games this important, this late in the season much at all since the 90s. Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers went 47-18 against their neighbors to the south. Jordan Love is 3-1. First place in the NFC North is on the line Sunday evening at Lambeau Field.Then, there’s a good chance it’s on the line again at Soldier Field two we…

This same team has already endured a swoon of drama and firings to rise again. This team just smacked the Kansas City in a Super Bowl, a game that was total carnage. What’s going on with the Philadelphia Eagles? On this episode of “Real Football,” we explore in full. My co-host — Jim Monos — began his NFL career (2000- ‘04) as a northeast scout for the Eagles before moving on to New Orleans and Buffalo and offers his front-office eye as always. Saquon Barkley isn’t tearing through defenses like he did last season… but there are reasons for that. This defensive backfield is legit… but the Cowboys’ receivers went full Moss Mode. A.J. Brown is unhappy… but maybe he has a point. Hint: All roads lead back to the quarterback position. Teams are daring Jalen Hurts to make a play. The Eagles, somehow, need to stick to their winning formula. Also on this episode, we check in on the Buffalo Bills. It was a punishing night in Houston. Should concern be with the offense or the defense? Who’s to blame for things not looking right, the coach or the GM? We discuss, debate. They’ve got a matchup ripe with playoff implications on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Full video and audio of this episode is above. Subscribers can always access all episodes at GoLongTD.com and inside the excellent Substack app.Also, I’ve heard from many subscribers who prefer to listen on Apple. No sweat. Bang it here to sync your account. (Instructions on syncing on Spotify are also here.) We don’t take gambling blood money around here. All stories and all podcasts are completely fueled by you. I appreciate you all joining and growing our community. Previous episodes: * Meet the 2025 Party Crashers* What’s wrong in Buffalo?* An Epiphany in BuffaloICYMI:* Ty & Bob Pod S4 E10: Packers KO Vikes, J.J. McCarthy crumbles, Bears in first place, Jahmyr Gibbs saves day* Best team in football? The Los Angeles Rams. 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

Just like that, the Green Bay Packers are back on track. OK, OK. They faced Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy these last two weeks. But this is the level of physicality required as the 2025 NFL season creeps toward December. Here’s your weekly two-hour dose of NFC North talk with Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob McGinn. Everything is discussed with a close look at the film. * Up front — on both lines — this 23-6 win was precisely what the Packers’ doctors ordered. They’re peaking at the line of scrimmage into a whopper of a Thanksgiving Day matchup. * Emanuel Wilson warrants a regular role in this offense after his 28-carry, 107-yard, 2-TD afternoon at Lambeau Field. McGinn wonders if he deserves more carries than Josh Jacobs, too.* J.J. McCarthy was bad. Really bad. What does it mean in the short and long term for the Vikings? * The Chicago Bears are in first place. Not only that. They finally scored a victory against a team with a winning record, too. Albeit, one quarterbacked by Mason Rudolph. The same red flags keep reappearing, but there are also several trends on both sides of the ball that suggest the Bears can hold their own against better competition. Philly will be a test on Black Friday.* How are the Bears coping with injuries at linebacker? * Finally, we get to those Detroit Lions that survived by the skin of their teeth against the Giants. McGinn predicted a close game. He was right. Good thing Jahmyr Gibbs is on a different level.* The excellent McGinn Memory looks back at arguably the greatest win in Lions history, 1962 triumph over Vince Lombardi’s Packers. Video and audio is available above.If you prefer to listen on Apple, bang it here to sync your account. Instructions on syncing on Spotify are also here.ICYMI, our column on the Los Angeles Rams and Week 12 in the NFL. 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 Los Angeles Rams stated their case as the official 2025 heavyweights. Matthew Stafford is the MVP frontrunner.Subscribers can read our Monday column for more.And we hit record on a Substack Live to discuss further. As a reminder, be sure to download the Substack app to join future shows and ask any questions you’d like. Thanks to Tim P. and Tim R. for thoughts on the Panthers and Lions.Upcoming…“Real Football” with Jim Monos. Get a front office perspective on the NFL each week at Go Long. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comBen Johnson is working his magic. The holiday season is closing in and he has the Chicago Bears (7-3) at first place in the NFC North. Then again, the Bears haven’t beaten a team with a winning record and their quarterback ranks near the bottom of the league in completion percentage. Without question, the most perplexing team in the sport is the same team we took a close look at back on the eve of the 2025 season. Fresh off yet another absurd finish, it’s time we made the Bears the lead story here on the Ty & Bob Pod. Is this a team capable of making the playoffs and winning some games or is the fairy dust about to wear off? Here’s their gauntlet ahead: Steelers, at Eagles, at Packers, Browns, Packers, at 49ers, Lions. Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob McGinn dissects the film as only he can. Elsewhere, the quarterback known as “Nine” didn’t get much help from his receivers, but… yikes. This was ugly. It’s shocking that Kevin O’Connell insists on pushing the ball downfield. Jared Goff had a miserable night in Philadelphia. Dan Campbell kept saying “hit me” at the blackjack table. How concerning was Detroit’s 16-9 defeat to the offensively-challenged Eagles? We discuss. And we finish with the Green Bay Packers sweating out a 27-20 win over the New York Giants. Speaking of drops, Jordan Love’s receivers apparently dipped their hands into a giant bowl of butter. Yet, he kept firing. Ignore the box score. This was one of Love’s finest games in a while.Two programming notes to share…* This episode, I made an age-old podcasting blunder in letting my headphones serve as the “microphone.” The audio above is a little better than what you’ll hear on the video below. * All podcasts in full are accessible right here at Go Long and the Substack app to our paid subscribers. But if you subscribe — and prefer to listen on Apple — bang it here to sync your account. Instructions on syncing on Spotify are also here. Thank you, all. Here is the video:

Six touchdowns later, survey says… Unleash Josh Allen.These Buffalo Bills returned their shootout ways in a 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reigning MVP Josh Allen was outstanding. Here on “Real Football” with longtime NFL exec/scout Jim Monos, we dive deeper into what this win means for this team at this time.Topics on Episode 3 include…* Why the Las Vegas Raiders are a case study into how not to build a team from scratch. The Geno & Jeanty law firm hasn’t produced. Tom Brady, the owner, is off to a rough start.* Buffalo has issues… but there’s a clear solution: Allen in Full. That much was clear vs. Tampa Bay. What a performance. * There’s hope for the Bills in the 2006 Indianapolis Colts. That run defense was even worse. Here’s the 2024 “Smash the Window” series referenced on the pod. * Keon Coleman was benched. It was third time Buffalo needed to discipline him. What should Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott do with their top pick from ‘24? There’s an easy answer, Monos says. It’d send a message.* Shedeur Sanders finally played. Shedeur Sanders was awful. * Dan Campbell is probably still going for it on fourth down. (Yes, we both love it.)* Caleb Williams hasn’t found much of a rhythm at all in games this season. He completed half of his passes on Sunday. And yet? The Bears keep on winning. We try to make sense of the league’s most unlikely 7-3 team. Full video and audio is available right here at Go Long. Reminder: If you prefer to listen inside Apple, you can set up a private feed right here. And to get your paid pod on Spotify, instructions are here.Paid subscribers can access the 100-minute episode in its entirety. No ads. No sponsors. “Real Football” — like everything at Go Long — is fueled by you.ICYMI, here’s my story from Highmark Stadium.And here’s last week’s Friday Feature on Emeka Egbuka. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Good afternoon, all. The New England Patriots’ storybook season continues tonight. Mike Vrabel’s vision is coming to life sooner than the most optimistic locals could’ve expected. Drake Maye currently has the best case for MVP. It took one dynasty crumbling to ashes for the Patriots to rebuild again. But for two decades, the greatest coach ever (Bill Belichick) and greatest quarterback ever (Tom Brady) lorded over the NFL.There have been many books written about those Patriots.Now, there’s a definitive account of one of the best debates in sports.Longtime NFL scribe Gary Myers has a new book out: “Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate.” We chatted with Gary about his last book — “Once a Giant” — and welcome him back on the podcast talk “Dynasty.” Loved our chat. Right when you think you know everything there is about this quarterback and this coach, Myers gleans fresh anecdotes. We also touch on the Brian Daboll firing in New York. Video and audio is above. You can purchase a copy of “Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate” right here. Related: 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.comIn the city that dubs itself “Titletown,” the expectation is always title or bust. These Green Bay Packers resemble anything but a championship offense at the moment.Is it time to have a Matt LaFleur Conversation?A Brian Gutekunst Conversation? A Jordan Love Conversation?Good thing Bob McGinn is back from vacation to help us answer these questions. It w…

One week after clobbering the best player in the sport, the Buffalo Bills were smacked themselves by a team fresh off firing their general manager.Huh?Here on “Real Football,” we’ve got to pan a magnifying glass over Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Josh Allen and the Bills with a man who once ran this team himself from May ‘13 through May ‘17: former director of personnel Jim Monos. You won’t want to miss Jim’s fresh take on the team. We examine what’s going wrong and where these Bills go from here… with some major news breaking mid-pod: the firing of New York Giants coach Brian Daboll.That fourth-down kick in Chicago was a bad omen. John Mara made the surprising midseason move. Since recording, McDermott dismissed the idea of bringing Daboll back on his staff. As we’ve covered extensively, these two didn’t exactly see eye-to-eye at One Bills Drive. Could time perhaps heal those wounds? Let’s not forget the relationships that Daboll had with both Allen and owner Terry Pegula. Those matter, too. Several players on those Bills teams believed this team would’ve won multiple Super Bowls if Allen and Daboll were united beyond 2021.We discuss in full with reporting from our three-part series a couple years back.Either way, this Bills defense needs work and the offense must rediscover its rhythm against Tampa Bay this week. As always, we spend the first chunk of the show analyzing the week’s games. (Holy, New England.)Go Long subscribers can access the full show. Real Football — your weekly dose of unfiltered pro football discussion — is completely powered by you. Reminder: Paid subscribers can also listen on Apple via a private feed.Bob McGinn will also return this week to talk NFC North. Keep an eye out for that Tuesday PM.Miss Episode 1? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Good evening! And here’s hoping you’ve all transitioned to Christmas music. It’s time.Back from our reporting trip to Tampa, I hit record on a Substack Live to preview Week 10 in the NFL quick. Good news for the Minnesota Vikings. It sounds like Aaron Jones (shoulder/toe) is a go. He is the subject of our Friday Feature this week.The beloved veteran opens up about his deceased father and the promise he made to him their final hours together. Hope you enjoy. Whoa nellie, did we get A LOT of exceptional Mailbag questions from you all. Rather than rush it, I’ll post midway through next week. Exceptional submissions by all. Feel free to keep ‘em coming at golongtd@substack.com. ICYMI, the first episode of “Real Football” with co-host Jim Monos is live. Our hope is for this show to serve as your weekly two-hour peek behind the curtain on how this NFL works. Monos brings the goods. Subscribers can access in full. And thanks to everyone who hung out on the live broadcast. Love seeing new names.Want to join future shows and ask questions? Download the app right here and flip notifications on. 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.comAnd… we’re off! Welcome to “Real Football.” Each week, I’ll be joined by longtime NFL personnel man Jim Monos. Episode 1 is officially LIVE. We spend the first hour analyzing the previous week’s games and the second hour examining three Super Bowl contenders nobody saw coming: Seattle, New England and Indianapolis. As discussed, we’re back to bringing y…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comLambeau Field served as the site for one of Matt LaFleur’s worst defeats to date as the Green Bay Packers’ head coach. His team lost as 13.5-point favorites to the Carolina Panthers.The offense should be hitting its stride right now. Especially after Jordan Love’s signature win over the Aaron Rodgers-led Pittsburgh Steelers in prime time. Instead? LaFle…

ORCHARD PARK, NY — Good evening, all. I’ll write a column on the Buffalo Bills’ win over Kansas City Monday AM. This could prove to be a seminal moment for this 2025 edition. In the meantime, here’s a quick video recap from the field.Yes, the Bills have been here before. They have this team’s number in the regular season.But, yes, this win is also extremely encouraging for everyone at One Bills Drive. They’ve never made Patrick Mahomes, an all-time great, look this bad.Want to join future Substack Live videos? Be sure to download the app right here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

They are not merely squeaking by teams, no, these Indianapolis Colts have been smashing opponents. This Daniel Jones-led operation is scoring more points than any team in football. Our Friday Feature this week zeroes in on one badass who makes this thing go — wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Can the Colts keep this up?Or will the magic fairy dust wear off?To learn more, we welcome Zak Keefer of The Athletic back onto a Substack Live. Zak is based in Indianapolis and has written numerous outstanding features on this club for years. He can see this formula working. Offensively, this offense is basically playing downhill each week. Be sure to join future Live videos by downloading the app.Thanks, all. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Winter is coming in the NFC North. All four teams must make their move or start plotting for 2026. Green Bay is rolling as the current No. 1 seed in the conference. Detroit — at full strength — has a case to make as the best team, period. Minnesota must figure out if J.J. McCarthy is the answer at quarterback. And there’s growing public skepticism as it pertains to that No. 1 pick in Chicago.Our Hall of Famer, Bob McGinn, is on vacation this week. But I did talk Packers with two other NFL reporters who run their own sites on Substack: Peter Bukowski of The Leap and Vikings with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider. Video is above and audio is below.Thanks, all.We’ll pick up the Ty & Bob Pod when McGinn returns!Miss last week’s podcast with McGinn? Catch up here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Baker Mayfield is squarely in the MVP hunt. Sam Darnold’s renaissance rages on in the Pacific Northwest.And raise your hand if you saw the Daniel Jones revival coming.Elsewhere, Carson Wentz’s fairy tale story isn’t so merry. Aaron Rodgers? It is... complicated.On this episode, we explore quarterback revivals (and a hell of a lot more) with the exceptional Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports. There’s a good chance you remember Lindsay from her days running the show at NFL Network. Now? She’s helping fans see a totally different game on Sundays. At SumerSports, she analyzes the sport on a deeper level. Together, we try to solve some of the biggest questions this season... with a blend of analytics and human nature.Over at GoLongTD.com, your home for longform, we’ve got a feature LIVE on the state of the Buffalo Bills. I spent a day hunting for answers inside the locker room.Also, it’s Jordan Love vs. Aaron Rodgers under the Sunday Night Football glow. Here’s my column on what this game means for the new face of the Packers franchise.As always, the best way to support our independent journalism is with a paid subscription to Go Long. Thank you for building our community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

The NFL wasn’t ready for an African-American star quarterback in the late 70s.Warren Moon forced the league’s hand.We chat with the legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer all about his unparalleled rise from to the University of Washington to the CFL to nine-time Pro Bowl passer. Moon previously hung out with Go Long subscribers on a Happy Hour. He’s now opening up on the burden he carried as a star in college and the pros. Moon never really was able to enjoy all of his success and openly wonders how he would’ve performed with a clear mind.But today? His impact on the sport is obvious every Sunday.We also get into his mentorship of No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. He’s always giving the Titans quarterback advice.Which QBs does Moon like to watch today? Josh Allen is near the top of his list.Be sure to rate, review and share the podcast and subscribe to GoLongTD.com for all feature stories, all columns. We aim to take you places others will not. 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

Chicago rolls along. Miami is fried. Cleveland has hope (really). And speaking of hope? Yeah, the Giants lost but the bigger picture was always Jaxson Dart. Here’s the replay of our latest Substack Live, hitting on a handful of games and taking your questions. Be sure to download the app to join future recordings: 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 are 4-2. They’ve got the reigning MVP under center.And yet? Code Red panic has swept through Western New York through the team’s bye week. These surely are not 4-2 vibes.What a big game upcoming vs. the Carolina Panthers. To sort through the team’s current issues, I welcome back Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News onto the Go Long Pod. There’s problems on defense, problems on offense and, no, Josh Allen hasn’t been himself. The good news? All it may take is for Allen to shift back into Sicko Mode. He’s a cure-all force on this roster. Personally, I liked Brandon Beane’s approach to the roster over the offseason. There are many ways to help your quarterback and this still strikes me as a Simulate to January team.That being said, it’s been ugly of late. We discuss it all. Be sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.The Go Long Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, everywhere you access your shows. ICYMI…* Ben Johnson is worth every penny* ‘I’m a sick f--k:’ Why Al-Quadin Muhammad is the missing piece for the Detroit Lions* McGinn Files: Inside the rise of Chris Jones, the Kansas City Chiefs’ mercurial star* Dan Campbell, the Cleveland Browns and what could’ve been 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