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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!
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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 editions could not. A good sign for a team trying to get over the hump. As always, the conversation leads us many directions…

* His critical plays on the game-winning drive. McKenzie converted a third-and-2 and then drew a defensive pass interference on another third down. He dissects it all.

* Josh Allen’s Superman leap of a two-point conversion to tie the game. Like many Bills fans, McKenzie is concerned what all of this running could mean for Allen’s long-term health.

* His thoughts on Jakobi Meyers’ lateral that New England a game, ripped by many as the dumbest play in football history. How is this possible?

* Cole Beasley’s return. What was McKenzie’s reaction? They’re pals, of course, but our co-host wasn’t shy last week in saying he’d like the ball more.

* The frigid temps that await in Chicago. Good God.

* Your questions. We had some phenomenal submissions at Mister’s Bar & Lanes with the podcast turning into everyone sharing their best ghost stories.

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Miss a previous episode from Season 2? Catch up below…

* Ep 1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. Rams

* Ep 2: What was running through the receiver's mind that final play?

* Ep 3: “I couldn’t move”

* Ep 4: The Bills-Chiefs rematch is here

* Ep 5: It's gut-check time for the Buffalo Bills

* Ep 6: Is this Isaiah's last dance?

Also: All episodes from Season 1 are archived on our site.

Go Long is powered by YOU. Join our community today. We’d love to have you. Both free and pay subscriptions are available. We have a Christmas special rolling, too...

As always, McKenzie loves hanging out with the fans afterward. Mister’s Bar & Lanes is located at 206 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052.

Join us for the season finale on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m.

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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 everyone's best ghost stories in the crowd.
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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 the podcast.
Keep an eye on those frisky Detroit Lions, too.
We also take everyone's most ridiculous non-football questions, from The Muppet Christmas Carol to rather Jim Monos would eat at chain restaurants or bet the under the rest of his life. You can access "Go Long with Dunne and Monos" wherever you get your podcasts. Right now, if you upgrade to an annual paid subscription at Go Long, you'll receive a signed copy of "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football." Already a subscriber? Gift a sub to a friend at the annual rate and we'll do the same.
Merry Christmas, everyone. Enjoy the games.
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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, I figured we'd share a piece of that conversation. Thanks to all for joining our community.
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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 have the Q&A up at Go Long: https://www.golongtd.com/p/pain-is-glory-devier-posey-is-the
I figured we'd include the chat here on the podcast feed.
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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 that ignited the furor of a Bills fan or two.

McKenzie always keeps it real for listeners of “The Isaiah McKenzie Show” here at GoLongTD.com. That’s the goal: Give everyone a true inside look at the life of an NFL player.

On Episode 6 of Season 2, The Face of the Franchise is candid as ever. A few topics discussed…

* The offense’s malaise. What’s up? Where did the juggernaut of yesteryear go?

* Collecting wins, making no apologies. It’s much easier to work through an offensive funk when you work your way to No. 1 seed in the AFC. Miami hasn’t been so lucky through its funk.

* McKenzie’s drops. The elements have been a problem for all of the Bills’ receivers. He breaks it down. He hears your criticism loud and clear.

* McKenzie’s role. He’s honest. He says the film doesn’t lie. It’s pretty clear that McKenzie believes he’s getting open and would like to see the ball more in this offense. It should also be noted that we recorded the pod on Monday night, before the Bills brought back Cole Beasley.

* Dolphins rematch. McKenzie cannot wait to welcome Miami to the cold… even if he’d still prefer to play in a dome. How can the Bills lean into their homefield advantage.

* A WILD travel story. Remember McKenzie’s tweet about needing a ride from Pittsburgh to Buffalo? He supplies the full play-by-play detail.

* Last Dance? And, yes, Isaiah McKenzie absolutely buries the lede on our show. While taking questions, he mentions the idea of retiring in passing and… what!? It’s true. McKenzie says he seriously will retire if the Bills win the Super Bowl. (He’ll also enjoy his first sip of alcohol at that point, too.)

You can watch and listen to the show right here at GoLongTD.com or within the Go Long Podcast feeds:

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Miss a previous episode from Season 2? Catch up below…

* Ep 1: Inside the gender reveal and the beatdown of the L.A. Rams

* Ep 2: What was running through the receiver's mind that final play?

* Ep 3: “I couldn’t move”

* Ep 4: The Bills-Chiefs rematch is here

* Ep 5: It's gut-check time for the Buffalo Bills

Also: All episodes from Season 1 are archived on our site.

Go Long is powered by YOU. Join our community today. We’d love to have you.

Both free and pay subscriptions are available:

We have two shows left! As always, McKenzie loves hanging out with the fans afterward. Mister’s Bar & Lanes is located at 206 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052.

I’ll also have copies of “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” to sign:

* Monday, Dec. 19

* Monday, Jan. 9

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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, you can access all video, all audio of "The Isaiah McKenzie Show" right at GoLongTD.com.
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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. The point? For all of us purists irate over the direction of the sport, a temperament like Judon supplies some hope. (It's not time to declare the 6-6 Patriots dead, either.)
Here on the podcast, I figured it was worth sharing a handful of clips from my conversation.
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