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Something new here in your podcast feed. Through the NFL madness, we'll make a point to record more of these shorter 15- and 20-minute episodes in addition to the main podcast with Jim Monos.
From Hamburg Brewery Company in Western New York, this mini episode sets the stage for a fantastic Super Bowl matchup.
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Stephen Ross, oh, Stephen Ross. Why?
Maybe none of us should be too surprised to see an owner so out of touch with reality. There is a way to rebuild in the NFL, but that isn't it.
On the podcast, former director of personnel Jim Monos explains the mentality that goes into a rebuild. He knows 9-8 purgatory is no way to live,
Also, the Giants are in the news again. We discuss.
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There's a lot happening in the NFL so, hey, here is a quick check-in on the podcast ahead of Championship Sunday.
ESPN reported Saturday that the best ever is retiring. What a run.
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Western New Yorkers love them some Isaiah McKenzie. We saw that right away on Thursday night.

A huge, huge thank you to everyone who packed Mister’s Bar & Lanes for our final live episode of the season.

It’s easy to see why the Buffalo Bills wide receiver is so beloved, too.

You won’t find many NFL players this authentic and this honest with the public through the stressful ups and downs of an NFL season. And, really, that was the goal with this show at Go Long — to give all football fans a true look inside into this league. Poll-tested press conferences often only reveal so much. And, holy, what an emotional roller-coaster this 2021 season has been for McKenzie, from the kick return called back in Tennessee to getting benched by Sean McDermott after a 41-15 loss to the Colts to playing hero in Foxborough to one of the most insane finishes you’ll ever see in an NFL game.

McKenzie has discussed it all… even that hilarious reason he did not attend Notre Dame. If you missed any previous episodes, they’re all linked below.

This week? McKenzie guides everyone through the Bills’ surreal 42-36 overtime loss in Kansas City.

What was going through his mind sitting on the bench afterward?

Who said what in the locker room?

Why exactly was the defense sitting back in such soft coverage to his knowledge? Do players even know what happened?

Where is McKenzie at through his “5 stages of grief?”

McKenzie is just as flabbergasted as the fans. And, now, he’s a free agent. McKenzie discusses the next step, too. After proving himself with limited opportunities, free agency could be interesting. Does he want to be back in Buffalo?

You can watch and/or listen to The Isaiah McKenzie Show right here at Go Long.

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Ep 8: An inside look at '13 Seconds' and the ‘5 stages of grief’

Ep 7: One shining moment

Ep 6: What happened to the Bills?

Ep 5: ‘I was grazed by a bullet once’

Ep 4: The true story of 'Lil Dirty'

Ep 3: Why it's time for the Buffalo Bills to give him a scout team 'bonus'

Ep 2: Inside the Bills’ demolition at Arrowhead

Ep 1: From Miami Gardens to Orchard Park

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What was it really like at Arrowhead? The Bills wide receiver takes everyone on the wild ride, answers the most pressing questions on all things '13 Seconds' and discusses his NFL future.
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You won't want to miss this one.
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Where to even begin?
This was a game we will all be replaying for years. And while we absolutely preview Bengals-Chiefs and Rams-49ers on this episode of the Go Long Podcast, we sure thought it’d be a good idea to put Kansas City’s 42-36 overtime win over Buffalo under the microscope one final time.
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What happened? Bob McGinn joins to dissect the destruction. Subscribe to GoLongTD.com to get all episodes of the "Ty & Bob Pod" today.
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Nobody sifts through the rubble of a playoff loss like Bob McGinn who’s seen quite a few calamities this time of year over the last decade.

On this final in-season episode of the Ty & Bob Pod, we relive every angle of Green Bay’s 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The loss is not quite as stunning as you may think. We all should’ve seen this coming.

Aaron Rodgers has made a habit of shrinking in January. His performance at Lambeau Field this time around was particularly meek. A blend of apathy, locking into Davante Adams and, shockingly, not reacting quick enough to the 49er defense doomed the likely MVP. Bob breaks it down.

The critical third-and-7 run by Deebo Samuel is on cornerback Jaire Alexander, and speaks to the bigger problems the Packers had re-incorporating starters.

And what about those special teams? Good God. Green Bay tried to break even on special teams yet again in 2021 and paid the price dearly. The blocked punt that changed this game was no accident, rather the culmination of year-long disinterest. From the front office to the coaching staff to the players, the Packers’ NFL-worst specials teams is on everyone. Overall, they proved to be a team with too much dead — Marcedes Lewis, Randall Cobb, etc. — and not enough core special teams players. Bob talked to people around the NFL to learn more.

And, of course, the Packers now head into an offseason of uncertainty.

A huge Thank You to everyone for listening to our podcast this season — we’re beyond appreciative and floored by your support. This site is totally powered by you. No ads, no corporations. Your good word has helped this podcast and newsletter spread all season long.

If you haven’t, be sure to weigh in on the Packers’ loss in the Discuss thread and we hope you enjoy the pod.

Bob McGinn’s Football Awards

(maximum is 5, minimum is one-half)

* RECEIVERS: 1 1/2

* OFFENSIVE LINE: 1 1/2

* QUARTERBACKS: 1

* RUNNING BACKS: 4 1/2

* DEFENSIVE LINE: 3

* LINEBACKERS: 4

* DEFENSIVE BACKS: 3 1/2

* KICKERS: 1 1/2

* SPECIAL TEAMS: one-half

* OVERALL: 2

STARS OF THE WEEK

One. Aaron Jones, RB

Two. Rashan Gary, OLB

Three. Davante Adams, WR

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George Teague is defined by so many epic football moments. Over the offseason, he chatted with Go Long for this lengthy Q&A. What a football life he has led.
We bring him back on the podcast for Part II of our divisional playoff preview extravaganza to look back at some playoff memories, from his interception returned for a touchdown in Detroit to the Packers' signature 1995 win at Candlestick.
And, of course, we have to get Teague's take on those Dallas Cowboys. The ex-Cowboy safety was no fan of Mike McCarthy's "nervous" comment and thinks Jerry Jones will be operating with some urgency.
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Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen duel again. Are the Titans healthy at the perfect time? Jim Monos likes the Rams in an upset, too.
We dive into all of the matchups and discuss all of these GM interviews, too, on Part I of our divisional playoff preview extravaganza.


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