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This week, we spend time with Tennessee Titans wide receiver Mason Kinsey, a former Division III star trying to shatter the odds and make it in the pros.
Kinsey breaks down how he climbed to the pros, from Berry College, and what it'll take to earn a spot on this Super Bowl contender. Along the one, one college professor even told him he's nuts.
We also talk plenty about the greatest city on earth: Nashville.
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Russell Wilson. Aaron Rodgers. Justin Fields. Tim Tebow. Oh my!
What an insane offseason it's been at the quarterback position. It's only right to dedicate a full episode to what it's been like for Chicago, Green Bay, every team living through drama at the most important position in sports. Jim Monos has lived these QB decisions himself in NFL front offices and weighs in on Sean McDermott wanting to stick with Tyrod Taylor in Year 1 back in '17. We dissect the Bears pursuit of a franchise quarterback, after this takeout story up at GoLongTD.com. Of course, we have to get into all things Rodgers/Packers again. His passive-aggressiveness ramped up a notch on Kenny Maybe's final ESPN appearance. 
Also... TEBOW. Irate over the Jaguars giving him a chance at tight end? Please use that energy toward something more productive.
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The New Orleans Saints' offense has been a well-oiled machine for a good 15 years and a major reason why is this guard up front: Jahri Evans. Count on seeing this four-time All Pro inducted into Canton one day.
He joins the show to get into everything...

His wild rise to the NFL. (Monos' Dad coached him in college)

Life in the trenches -- the toughest D-linemen he faced.

Playing with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay (2017), and his prediction for what's coming next. He knows how the QB is wired.

How Sean Payton prepared his team for that onside kick in the Saints' Super Bowl win. 

Why he believes in Jameis Winston in post-Brees New Orleans.

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What is Jordan Love possibly thinking right now?
Who is Jordan Love as a quarterback?
On the Go Long Zoom Happy Hour, we got those answers from the man who knows the Green Bay Packers quarterback best: His private QB coach, Steve Calhoun, who's been in Love's life back to ninth grade. When you subscribe to the Go Long newsletter at GoLongTD.com, you get full access to these weekly hangouts with people from around the league. Here's another sneak peek. Subscribe any time at $7 per month or $70 per year and let us know who you want to hang out with. We'll make it happen.
Here is Calhoun on a quarterback he calls "a quiet assassin." Hopefully you'll learn more about the real beautiful mystery in Green Bay right here.
 

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Three years ago, Doug Whaley interviewed for the Green Bay Packers general manager job. The team ended up hiring Brian Gutekunst instead and what a time it is in Green Bay right now.
This episode, Whaley joins the guys to offer a GM's perspective on the No. 1 storyline in sports.
Everyone agrees: Rodgers is acting overly sensitive and, frankly, afraid of the 22-year-old Jordan Love. What is the league MVP scared of in Green Bay? What could possibly be motivating him right now. And if you're Green Bay... what's the solution? We try to make sense of it all.
Also, Whaley relives the time the Bills released fan favorite Fred Jackson. It wasn't easy but, as he explains, it had to be done. 
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The NFL Draft was hijacked last week by Aaron Rodgers who, clearly, wants the hell out of Green Bay. Leak to leak to leak, it's obvious the quarterback is done with Green Bay.
What now? Will he get his wish?
We cover all angles of the standoff and try to figure out what's next for both parties involved. 
Also, Jim Monos analyzes the precision of GM fist bumps on draft day and both take a close look at the Buffalo Bills' 2021 draft class. Did the Bills close the gap on Kansas City? They sure hope so.
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He's met with the Bills virtually twice and thinks Buffalo, NY could be his next home.
He's also one of the best playmaking cornerbacks available in this year's draft.
This episode, we chat with San Diego State's Darren Hall, who dishes on those Bills chats, why faith is so important to him, the in's and out's of his game, the silly season that is the predraft process and so much more. He has no fear as a tackler, too. Jim breaks down Hall's game with Hall himself.
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Doug Whaley experienced just about everything in Buffalo and got into just about everything on our weekly Go Long Zoom Happy Hour with subscribers.
I figured I'd share another sneak peek here for anyone out there thinking about becoming a subscriber to the Go Long newsletter at GoLongTD.com. Each week, we have someone in the NFL on to chat with members and answer anything on your mind. The goal, always, is to tear down that wall between the league and fans as much as possible.
Whaley got into it all with members last Friday...

What it was like working with Russ Brandon

The 2014 draft and trading up for Sammy Watkins

The time he locked up with cramps in the draft war room

Why synergy between the front office and the coaches is so important

How tough it is to find a quarterback and what he's up to today

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What goes down behind the scenes these final days before an NFL Draft? Jim shares stories from his days with the Eagles, Saints 'n Bills. 
Plus, what is San Francisco going to do at No. 3?
And just how intrusive are owners this time of year?
Enjoy, and be sure to subscribe to GoLongTD.com to join next week's Draft Extravaganza! All details online. You can subscribe to the newsletter today at 25% off -- get a hoodie, hang out with Doug Whaley on the Zoom Friday and have a beer on Go Long at Wednesday's hangout at Hamburg Brewing. We'll also be Zoomin' every night of the draft.
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College football is a monopoly... but that doesn't mean there isn't a path to success. 
Down in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jamey Chadwell found a recipe in turning the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers into a budding powerhouse. Be sure to read our full story at GoLongTD.com right here, but we figured we'd also share part of that conversation with Chadwell here in the podcast. It's remarkable how far the program has come in such a short amount of time. 
Chadwell provides a rare peak behind the curtain on how they've pulled it off. 
Also, for our Buffalo listeners, the Chants will be playing at UB in the fall. Should be a humdinger. 
Subscribe to Go Long today to get access to our Zoom Happy Hour this Friday. Former Bills GM Doug Whaley will be sharing many a draft story. Thank you!

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