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I believe it’s illegal in at least 27 states to publicly doubt Patrick Mahomes.He has earned that right.He was a central the-one-that-got-away figure in our first story ever at Go Long.There’s a strong case to make that Mahomes is the best quarterback ever this side of Tom Brady. The Kansas City Chiefs star has captivated us all with a magic to his game.Yet, last season, Mahomes posted career lows across the board and the Chiefs missed the playoffs. In my piece on C.J. Stroud and the gnarly Texans defense, sources detailed the team’s blueprint vs. Mahomes — one that Philadelphia used in the Super Bowl, one that bludgeoned the QB into submission. Houston made him look downright bad in 2025.Of course, the three-time champion and five-time Super Bowl participant is also coming off a torn ACL. This could dull mobility, too.Under the Monday Night Football glow, Mahomes started sluggish, ran for one touchdown and threw short for two more in a 31-10 win over Denver.What do we make of his performance? Where do Mahomes and the Chiefs go from here? This is our main topic on “Real Football” with co-host Jim Monos, our longtime NFL scout.Andy Reid and Brett Veach restructured this team in major ways in an attempt to create a new championship window. (Holy, Kenneth Walker Jr.) We get into plenty on the first episode of the regular season.* Everything Mahomes. (Also: I loved the QB’s trainer, Bobby Stroupe, sharing our story as motivation.)* Drake Maye’s scary debut. Aberration? Or cause for concern? * Juggernaut Chicago Bears offense.* Matt LaFleur’s Week 1 dud.* Baker Mayfield’s $55M/year contract. If Monos was the Buccaneers’ GM, what would he have done? * Why I still love the Ravens. New playcaller Declan Doyle, 30, supplied quite a first impression. * UPSET ALERT. Monos believes the Indianapolis Colts will beat KC this week. We rapid-fire predict all Week 2 games. Full video and audio is above. As a reminder, you won’t be peppered with one advertisement at Go Long and that’s only possible because of you. So thank you for watching, listening and sharing with a friend. Subscribers can also catch the two-hour, 12-minute NFC North podcast with Bob McGinn. He dissects all the action as only he can.Here’s our mission into Year 7, icymi.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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comWe’re back. Welcome to another season of the “Ty & Bob Pod.”Each week, I’ll be joined by Bob McGinn to discuss the NFC North. To those who remember McGinn’s weekly Rating the Packers column at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the format is familiar. He studies the film of the NFCN teams — Packers, Bears, Lions, Vikings — and offers a fresh perspective on…

EAGAN, Minn — Packers. Vikings. Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium. We’ll be on-hand for all festivities. Cannot wait to reboot our Gameday Chat. Tune in for all sights, all sounds and all tomfoolery with fellow readers around the country. Always a good time. We’ll discuss anything and everything you’d like all Sunday.After two midweek clunkers, I’m feeling good about the Sunday slate. Or maybe it’s just the random Blake Bortles jersey I spotted at my layover in Detroit. Either way, let’s get the party started with Jarrett Bailey & Todd Haley of the insightful Pump Fake Podcast. Subscribe to their channel here. You know Haley from his long career coaching in the NFL — from WR coach to Arizona Cardinals’ Super Bowl OC to Kansas City Chiefs head coach to Steelers OC with a year in Cleveland we absolutely touch on. Bailey is an NFL writer at SB Nation and the producer of Behind the Steel Curtain.We rip through a medley of topics on the cusp of this season.* Aaron Rodgers’ podcast appearance on Not Just Football broke the Internet. He’s saying whatever he wants. Agree with him? Disagree? Bring it on. All of it.* But as a quarterback — 43 years old in December — what does Rodgers have to offer? And what is Pittsburgh’s ceiling? * Bailey has the Tennessee Titans making the playoffs, and explains why.* Haley steers the focus to Robert Saleh. He wants the Titans HC to bring all of his sideline energy as a coordinator to the head job. * Kyler Murray? No, Haley is not quite as bullish.* None of us believe Chicago will make the playoffs. There’s got to be a odd man out in the NFCN. * Which wide receiver did Haley need to convince to embrace blocking? His answer definitely shocked me. * Does he still think about that ‘17 playoff loss to Jacksonville? * C.J. Stroud and the Texans. We’ve got a deep dive live for subscribers. I hit on a few themes covered.* You’ll want to stick around for Haley’s story from the 2018 draft. He was in Cleveland then and, dammit, he tried his best to convince owner Jimmy Haslam to draft Josh Allen. He relives that spring in full. * Super Bowl picks. Video and audio is above, and be sure to subscribe to our Apple, Spotify and YouTube channels.You can follow Bailey and Haley on X, and listen to the latter on Sirius XM Radio. Miss any season preview stories? All links below.Do or Die for C.J. StroudTony Pollard is the NFL’s hidden warriorThe “Big John” Simpson CreedTate Ratledge feels no painThe Kyler Murray Project, Part I: LiberatedThe Kyler Murray Project, Part II: The Great Unknown‘We will be the best offensive line in football:’ Q&A with Alec Anderson, Buffalo Bills enforcer‘Who’s going to take this yard?’ The Arrival of Eric WilsonJordyn Brooks is the captain nowDregs to Domination: The Aaron Brewer Blueprint 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

Greetings from Orchard Park! I’ll be getting on a plane to Minneapolis Friday AM for Packers-Vikings. But first? Let’s talk some Bills-Texans with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News. It’ll be an AFC heavyweight fight at Reliant Stadium… a place that’s been a house of horrors for Josh Allen.What changes in 2026? We discuss the matchup and the identity of the Bills here on a quick Substack Live video.This Texans defense is a different animal, as we learned.Now, Joe Brady takes charge. His boss, Brandon Beane, certainly understands the stakes of this season.Also: Keep an eye out for an extensive C.J. Stroud piece soon. Nobody in the NFL faces more pressure to produce.Want to join future Substack Lives? Download the app right here.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

It’s Game Week.The 2026 NFL Season is HERE.No more lists. No more forecasting. We officially have substantive games to gnaw on starting Wednesday night.You bet “Real Football” will march on with co-host Jim Monos, our resident NFL scout/exec, this fall. Subscribers can expect a full episode each Tuesday. Our goal — always — is to bring you something different. Monos will tap into his experiences with the Eagles, Saints and Bills, while I share reporting stories from the road.In addition to these weekly shows, we’ve got fun news to share: Expect half-hour Buffalo Bills postgame shows on Substack Live. Monos served as the team’s director of personnel from May ‘13 to May ‘17 and I’ll be around One Bills Drive plenty this season. On these live videos, paid subscribers will be able to hang out with us and ask questions in real time after all games.This week, my pal made the trip down to Ellicottville, NY.We post up at Ellicottville Brewing Company. Gotta say, as much as I love their signature EBC Blueberry, “The Charge Lager” and “Fan Zone” beers on tap deliver. Highly recommend. If we have readers that’d like to hang out in-person down here in the Southern Tier, let me know. On this episode, we primarily we dig into everything NFC after last week’s AFC show.The Los Angeles Rams have constructed a mega team.Who’s the best challenger? * There was one grave omission in our 2026 NFL Predictions: the Jaguars. How did we all overlook a 13-4 team? * How is Sean McDermott taking in Bills games this season? * Readers asked why in the hell Monos has Matt LaFleur on the hot seat while also picking Green Bay to make the Super Bowl. He explains. (And he still can’t shake that playoff loss). * Jared Goff doesn’t move. That’s fine. His brain’s sharper than ever.* Caleb Williams does move and improvise and create as well as anyone. Can he master the other stuff? * Christian Parker, profiled here, could be the ultimate X-Factor in this conference. If the Cowboys’ defense improves to average, look out.* You guys know I’ve been bullish on Minnesota. * Hey, let’s not forget the Seattle Seahawks did win a Super Bowl. Video and audio is above and accessible over on our Apple, Spotify and YouTube channels. Once we get the season rolling, full episodes will be exclusive to members. A fine time to upgrade for those on the free list.Go Long is completely independent because of you. No gambling BS, no ads, no sponsors. Thanks, all.2026 NFL Season Preview Features to date…* Tony Pollard is the NFL’s hidden warrior* The “Big John” Simpson Creed* Tate Ratledge feels no pain* The Kyler Murray Project, Part I: Liberated* The Kyler Murray Project, Part II: The Great Unknown* ‘We will be the best offensive line in football:’ Q&A with Alec Anderson, Buffalo Bills enforcer* ‘Who’s going to take this yard?’ The Arrival of Eric Wilson* Jordyn Brooks is the captain now* Dregs to Domination: The Aaron Brewer Blueprint 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