Best Bob McGinn Football Podcasts (2024)

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Ty & Bob Pod: Inside the Detroit Lions' Lambeau beatdown & how the Vikings got their groove back 8:23

2h ago8:23

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.com Jordan Love was careless. Jared Goff was flawless. And the Detroit Lions socked the Green Bay Packers with haymakers at the line of scrimmage — jarring considering all of the injuries to Dan Campbell’s crew. We examine the 24-14 defeat in full here on the “Ty & Bob Pod.”…

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Tyler Bass-O-Matic: Substack Live with Jim Monos 27:11

2h ago27:11

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Tyler Bass missed an extra point on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Dolphins and banked another one in. So, of course, the Buffalo Bills kicker drilled the game-winner from 61 freakin’ yards. What a thriller in Orchard Park as Buffalo outlasted Miami, 30-27, to improve to 7-2. Here at Substack, we’ve now got the ability to bring you live videos.…

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Ty & Bob Pod: King of the North? Packers and Lions on a collision course at Lambeau 1:39:27

8h ago1:39:27

1:39:27

The NFC North has been high drama from the get-go this 2024 NFL season. All four teams quickly found hope through all four quarterbacks. Now, the weather’s getting colder, the stakes are rising and we’ll see who can separate. This Sunday, the Detroit Lions (6-1) head to Wisconsin for a date with the Green Bay Packers (6-2). Both clubs are feeling d…

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Why are the Washington Commanders sucker-punching teams in 2024? A chat with J.P. Finlay... 23:36

6d ago23:36

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Apparently, the Washington Commanders were not told this was supposed to be a rebuilding year. So much for a three-year plan. As we near the halfway point, they’re 5-2 and in prime position to win the NFC East. Rookie Jayden Daniels has exceeded the wildest of expectations — those scouts who saw “Mahomes” might’ve correct — and head coach Dan Quinn…

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Ty & Bob Pod: Inside the Lions-Vikings epic and Jordan Love's gusto at Lambeau 1:52:47

7d ago1:52:47

1:52:47

The best game of the season, to date, was played at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Detroit took this heavyweight brawl vs. Minnesota, 31-29. Jared Goff was nearly perfect. Jahmyr Gibbs continues to prove Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell right. The Lions had a handle of Brian Flores’ wacky pressures. And with so many pass rushers out, the Lions relied on …

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Podcast: Why are the Vikings 5-0? A chat in Eagan with Matthew Coller 49:05

13d ago49:05

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The Minnesota Vikings have a championship formula. Brian Flores’ defense has been in attack mode since Game 1. With money to spend, the Vikings found the pieces he needs. Sam Darnold has launched himself into the MVP conversation. His game’s been a perfect fit with Kevin O’Connell. A team predicted by so many to finish last in the NFC North is 5-0.…

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Ty & Bob Pod: DEFCON 4 post-Hutch in Detroit, Romeo Doubs returns, Caleb Williams lights up London 1:38:09

15d ago1:38:09

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We figured the NFC North would be a bare-knuckle brawl. That’s why we built a podcast around the division this 2024 season. Six weeks in, there’s no debate. Minnesota (5-0), Detroit (4-1), Green Bay (4-2) and Chicago (4-2) occupy the best division in football. So, let’s dive in. A loaded episode for you this week with co-host Bob McGinn. The Lions …

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How the NFL Works, S1 E3: Resurrecting a Franchise with Ron Wolf 56:40

20d ago56:40

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The task, to most, appeared insurmountable. This was a Green Bay Packers franchise that had completely forgotten how to win. When Ron Wolf took over as general manager in November 1991, the football team in the NFL’s smallest market was short on both talent and belief. With free agency looming, it was fair to wonder if the Packers would become obso…

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Podcast: Where does the Buffalo Bills' offense go from here? 32:16

23d ago32:16

32:16

Wide receivers aren’t getting open. Josh Allen had one of the worst games of his career, completing 9 of 30 passes. The protection broke down. The playcalling those final three snaps — to put it mildly — was less than ideal. After starting 3-0, the Buffalo Bills have lost two straight to AFC contenders. Where does GM Brandon Beane, head coach Sean …

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How the NFL Works, S1 E2: Life After Football with Ryan Leaf 54:11

27d ago54:11

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The underbelly of this league is often gruesome. Sadly, the NFL itself chooses to ignore that underbelly. That’s why Ryan Leaf has become so valuable to droves of former players — he’s living proof. Many remember Leaf as the quarterback drafted No. 2 overall after Peyton Manning, the “bust” who threw 14 touchdowns, 36 interceptions and washed out o…

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Ty & Bob Pod: How the Minnesota Vikings slugged the Packers at Lambeau Field 1:54:28

29d ago1:54:28

1:54:28

Is there a new King of the North? Well, it’s early. But these Minnesota Vikings look damn good. Here on the “Ty & Bob Pod,” we dissect Packers-Vikings in great detail with Hall of Fame scribe Bob McGinn. Should the Green Bay Packers have started Jordan Love? Who’s the better back — Aaron Jones or Josh Jacobs? Why is Sam Darnold an early-season MVP …

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Ty and Bob Pod, S4 Ep3: NFC North revs into a three-horse race 1:44:13

1M ago1:44:13

1:44:13

It’s time for everyone to take Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings seriously. Kevin O’Connell just may have some “special shit” brewing. Optimism is high in Wisconsin, too. Somehow, the Packers have coasted to a pair of victories with Malik Willis in and Jordan Love out. Let’s get into everything for another marathon podcast with your pal, my pal…

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Kalyn Kahler discusses 'Spiraled,' her new investigative podcast on KGB 53:11

1M ago53:11

53:11

You may remember Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila sacking quarterbacks at will with the Green Bay Packers at the turn of the century. His get-off speed was rare. Only Clay Matthews has sacked the quarterback more as a Packer. He was a player who loved chatting up teammates, coaches and media members alike about faith. A lot. That’s not uncommon. Everything tha…

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How the NFL Works, S1 E1: Building the 2024 Quarterback with Quincy Avery 58:03

1M ago58:03

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Good morning! And welcome to our new show: “How the NFL Works.” The goal at Go Long is to always deliver pro football coverage in its realest, rawest form. We want to take you behind the curtain. In that vein, every other week, I’ll chat with a unique guest who’ll zero in one fascinating aspect of the sport. Subscribers can access full audio (above…

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Ty & Bob Pod: The Minnesota Vikings stunned the 49ers... can this last? 14:16

1M ago14:16

14:16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.com Two games in, the Minnesota Vikings think it’s a damn fight. First, Kevin O’Connell’s crew clobbered the Giants. Next, they stunned the defending NFC Champions. Can it last? Here on the “Ty & Bob Pod” at Go Long — with Hall of Fame scribe Bob McGinn — we take a close loo…

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Ty & Bob Pod: State of the Packers, Lions, entire NFC North after Week 1 2:01:08

2M ago2:01:08

2:01:08

The NFC North promises to be one of the best divisions in football. It’s loaded with intrigue. Bob McGinn, enshrined in Canton for his distinguished career covering the NFL since 1979, remains extremely plugged into the league and has plenty of analysis to share. He’s still studying the tape unlike anyone in the business. Thus, the “Ty & Bob Pod” c…

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Podcast: An Aaron Rodgers conversation with Ian O'Connor, author of 'Out of the Darkness' 49:00

2M ago49:00

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No player generates more opinion and more emotion than one, Aaron Rodgers. He has managed to stay in the headlines for many reasons. Football or otherwise. Finally, one author threw himself into the quarterback’s world: Ian O’Connor with “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.” Rodgers’ career with the New York Jets now begins. For the …

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NFC South Preview: Shaun King brings his quarterback takes loaded 41:39

2M ago41:39

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All four teams in the NFC South made very different quarterback bets the last two years. Carolina sold the farm for Bryce Young. Tampa Bay went thrifting for Baker Mayfield. New Orleans paid Derek Carr as the missing piece. And Atlanta, of course, shocked the football world by signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr. To wrap up our divis…

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AFC North Preview: Russ/Fields, Mike Tomlin & QB Whispering with Dave Dameshek 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

We’re in agreement: Mike Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the NFL. The man nearly led a Duck Hodges-quarterbacked club to the playoffs. He knows how to muck a game up and will forever ensure his team’s in the playoff mix. But when it comes to the quarterback position, this is the plan? I was critical of the pivot back in the spring — Russell Wi…

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Now, Erik Kramer's next fight begins 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Erik Kramer shot himself, and survived. Then, he nearly lost his life again. Our longtime members at Go Long will recall our three-parter on the former NFL quarterback. It didn’t have a conclusion then. The woman who coerced him into a sham marriage and then robbed him of tens of thousands of dollars had not been punished yet. Kramer finally receiv…

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NFC West Preview: Cracks in the 49er foundation are showing... who takes advantage? 53:09

2M ago53:09

53:09

The San Francisco 49ers came within inches of another Super Bowl. This is a roster loaded with talent — Hall of Fame-level talent — at important positions. And yet? This offseason exposed fractures. As of this posting, the status of Brandon Aiyuk remains a mystery. We expect San Francisco to be in the NFC title conversation again, obviously, but a …

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AFC West Preview: Michael MacCambridge and the art of the three-peat 41:43

2M ago41:43

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Patrick Mahomes is a different competitive species. This is a quarterback who hears management secured him a left tackle and — re-fueled with adrenaline — immediately chips a shot out of the 16th-hole bunker at Augusta within six feet of the cup. There’s plenty of magic to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, the best player in the sport tries to make hist…

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AFC South Preview: It's Stefon Diggs Time in Houston 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Bring up the Buffalo Bills to anyone in Western New York and “Stefon Diggs” inevitably comes up. Locals are excited for change. This name is also a hot topic of conversation in Houston… for much different reasons. Our division-by-division podcast preview continues with a (suddenly fun) AFC South. The excellent D.J. Bien-Aime joins me to discuss. D.…

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Happy Hour: LeRoy Butler on his Hall call, loving life, Rodgers-to-Love, Packers 2024 outlook 13:03

3M ago13:03

13:03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.com A sincere thank you to everyone who carved out time for our latest Happy Hour. The always-entertaining and authentic LeRoy Butler joined Go Long subscribers and there were stories galore. Full audio and video is available to our paid members. Remember, just let me know w…

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NFC East Preview: They Might Be Giants 53:51

3M ago53:51

53:51

Our podcast previews continue a rollicking NFC East discussion. Conor Orr, the exceptional scribe at Sports Illustrated, joins me to break it all down. Brian Daboll has taken matters into his own hands this summer. Clearly, these practices are different. The Giants don’t want to get pushed around again. That “Click Click Boom” by Saliva you hear on…

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AFC East Preview: Buffalo's WR gamble, Dolphins stand by Tua & Rodgers (finally) takes NYC 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

The Buffalo Bills welcomed a bold experiment at wide receiver. There’s no ambiguity. They’ll orbit around their quarterback, and his wishes. Down south, Mike McDaniel is sticking with Tua Tagovailoa as his quarterback. Finally, the two sides reached an agreement. Does 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers have one last hurrah in him? The New York Jets need to …

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NFC North Preview: Why the Lions and Packers should think Super Bowl 49:43

3M ago49:43

49:43

Dust off your Robert Porcher and Dorsey Levens jerseys. For my money, the NFC Central-turned-North hasn’t been loaded in nearly three decades. Both the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are fresh off seasons in which they were a breath away from thinking Super Bowl. No. 1 pick Caleb Williams has a realistic chance to cure the Chicago Bears’ centu…

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Happy Hour Replay: Rob Johnson 17:07

3M ago17:07

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.com Hey, things did not go according to plan for Rob Johnson in Buffalo. But that’s life. He’s not living with regrets. Here’s the full Happy Hour Replay with the former NFL quarterback. Johnson relives that quarterback controversy with Doug Flutie — was their bad blood? We …

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Buffalo Bills memory lane with sportswriting legend Chuck Pollock 1:24:41

4M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Nobody has covered the Buffalo Bills longer than my friend, Chuck Pollock. What a fun walk through history this podcast was with the longtime Olean Times Herald sports editor who’s now writing for the Olean Star and Wellsville Sun here in Western New York. Chuck takes listeners right through his time covering the Bills from 1973 to today. You’ll he…

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Wyatt Teller, America's lineman 1:13:46

4M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

There is nobody quite like Wyatt Teller on the line of scrimmage. He is 6 foot 4 inches, 315 pounds of whiskey-loving, alligator-hunting hell for defensive players. The Cleveland Browns have had arguably the best rushing attack since 2020, and he’s a primary reason why. Go Long readers may recall getting to know Teller in this story a few years bac…

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Which rookies are destined for success? 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

More teams have officially placed their quarterback bets. Six of the first 12 picks in the 2024 draft were QBs. Which rookies have entered the best possible situation? We examine on this week’s episode of the Go Long Show. Caleb Williams has an opportunity to exorcise a century of demons in Chicago. (Part I and Part II of our series, icymi.) Jayden…

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'Tis the Season of Daniel in New Jersey (again) 50:17

4M ago50:17

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Good afternoon! Hope everyone has prepared their grills and country-music playlists accordingly for July 4. First, a quick programming note. When it gets quiet here at Go Long, I promise that’s a good thing. This lull in the NFL calendar is prime time to chip away at bigger projects. Will be sharing the first extensive feature on Monday morning. Un…

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Why Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy has good reason to be 'fed up' 48:12

4M ago48:12

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You’re never quite sure when or how a quote or anecdote from a story will rip through the modern NFL news cycle. Three weeks ago, I wrote a story trying to make sense of the Dallas Cowboys’ bizarre offseason rooted in conversations with those who’ve worked in the front office. The note was somewhat buried in a bigger-picture piece. But, yes. One fo…

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Shaun King on the 'most egregious call in NFL history' and QBs today 1:04:02

4M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

John Madden (“Boom!”) and Pat Summerall (“Nothing doing!”) on Sundays. Hank Williams Jr. on Monday nights. A sport not yet dulled by the suits on Park Avenue. Favre and Aikman and Young and Kelly and Elway and Marino. Football peaked in the 90s. But it wasn’t without its issues… especially at the end of the decade. One year after Jerry Rice clearly…

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Happy Hour: Preston Brown on Rex Ryan days, Burfict, Peterman, McDermott... and why he wants to slap Odell Beckham Jr. 1:11:52

5M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Life is sweet for Preston Brown. He’s happy now. The middle linebacker who roamed NFL defenses from 2014- ‘19 is living in Atlanta. He’s engaged. He has two dogs. He still works out all of the time at his home gym. Brown is also a man who can finally take a deep breath and reflect on the high drama that is professional football. As always, Go Long …

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Pod: Can the Buffalo Bills evolve? A chat with Jay Skurski 1:00:34

5M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

A half-decade of heartbreak has convinced Brandon Beane that major change is needed to this Buffalo Bills roster. Granted, this was a team $41 million in the red at the start of the new league year. But as the Bills general manager detailed to Go Long in a 1 on 1 conversation, the team sees immense value in reinventing the roster around quarterback…

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And for Jordan Love's next act... 1:02:47

5M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

He’ll become a rich man very soon. Jordan Love played his way into the upper tier of quarterback contracts late last season. Still, this was a small sample size. And opposing defensive coordinators are bound to offer a counterpunch. The same bet these Green Bay Packers placed on Love the night of April 23, 2020 applies in June 2024. This is a playe…

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The heat turns up in Duuuval for these Jacksonville Jaguars 57:23

5M ago57:23

57:23

One year ago, Super Bowl visions danced in their heads. The Jacksonville Jaguars, fresh off a thrilling run to the playoffs, appeared poised to launch themselves into serious contention once and for all. We chronicled the 180 from life under Urban Meyer to Doug Pederson. The Jags started 8-3. A No. 1 seed was in sight. Then… disaster. The Jaguars f…

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Dust settles, and... it's Daniel Jones' last chance 55:22

5M ago55:22

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Now is not the time to hyper-analyze and agonize over OTA reps. While tempting, it’s dangerous to watch a few 7-on-7 throws and make bold proclamations about a quarterback’s “chemistry” with a rookie receiver. However, this is a perfect opportunity to take a deep breath and see where a few teams stand post-draft because not every team got what it w…

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'I'm ready to die right now:' Alex Green relives it all 1:17:59

6M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Alex Green lost football, then he almost lost his life. The former NFL running back shares his chilling story with Go Long on our latest Happy Hour session. This may be our most compelling yet with Green, the ex-Packer, detailing his descent into a gripping addiction to alcohol, weed and cocaine. In harrowing detail, he relives the night he nearly …

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The Chicago Bears have been waiting a lifetime (or two) for Caleb Williams 58:28

6M ago58:28

58:28

The Chicago Bears have been in desperate need of a Big Bang at the quarterback position for, oh, 105 years. Hello, Caleb Williams. The Heisman Trophy-winner out of USC is unlike anyone before him, lip gloss included. Our extended two-part series examines where the Bears have been and where the Bears are going at quarterback. Let’s continue the conv…

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Jared Goff may smash the QB market (Yes, really) 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

There are quarterbacks locked into mega contracts. There are quarterbacks on rookie deals. And then there’s a third category. Detroit, Miami and Jacksonville all are in the midst of difficult conversations with their starting quarterbacks. Publicly, the general managers and head coaches involved speak glowingly about their guy under center. Private…

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The Atlanta Falcons don't care what anyone thinks 1:07:05

6M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

At No. 8 overall, the Atlanta Falcons shocked everyone. Their fans. The other 31 teams. You at home. Your grandmother who doesn’t care about football. And, without question, Kirk Cousins. GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., fresh off signing Cousins to his monster contract in March. With…

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State of the Buffalo Bills, post-draft edition 1:13:23

6M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Brandon Beane played poker on Day 1, found his wide receiver on Day 2 and sure hopes the Buffalo Bills landed a few more long-term starters throughout the 2024 NFL Draft. It was an eventful weekend at One Bills Drive. Go Long has been tracking the direction of this team closely since last December’s three-part series, and wanted to take a moment to…

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Is Jayden Daniels the best QB in the draft? 26:35

6M ago26:35

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Caleb Williams has been the presumptive No. 1 overall pick for months. And months. And few have questioned whether or not that should be the case. Meanwhile, LSU’s Jayden Daniels drew rave reviews from the personnel community in Bob McGinn’s draft series. Scouts would actually take Daniels over 58 percent of the quarterbacks drafted No. 1 overall s…

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Extravaganza Pod: The Buffalo Bills' Wide Receiver Decision 1:12:14

6M ago1:12:14

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Greetings from Fattey Beer in Hamburg, NY. What a fun time. Thank you to everyone who made it out for our 2024 pre-draft hangout. We’ll definitely do this again very soon. So great to see familiar faces and say hello to new faces. Here on the podcast, WGR 550’s Jeremy White and The Buffalo News’ Jay Skurski both cut away to discuss the state of the…

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Drake Maye is why quarterback beauty is in the eye of the beholder 57:21

7M ago57:21

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A dozen smart football people can watch a full game of Drake Maye and draw a dozen different conclusions. We share different opinions here on the Go Long Show and thought it’d be smart to devote a full episode to this year’s enigma at the position — in addition to all of the best QB fits in Round 1. Should Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll do everything …

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A conversation with Joey Mulinaro... America's Cool Uncle 46:12

7M ago46:12

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There’s a very good chance Joey Mulinaro has organically worked his way into your life online. He’s one of the rare humans making social media a fun place. Maybe it was his Modern Seinfeld sketch on “The Big Game” or “The Accidental Like.” Maybe you caught one of his impressions — Saban & Belichick, Cris Collinsworth, Mel Kiper Jr., Mike McDaniel, …

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Who will the New England Patriots draft at No. 3 overall? 33:39

7M ago33:39

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Eliot Wolf is the captain now. The son of Hall of Famer Ron Wolf has final say on draft day. He’s finally in charge of an NFL team. So, how will the New England Patriots boss proceed at No. 3 overall? This was a fun conversation. Go Long welcomes on Phil Perry, the excellent reporter at NBC Sports Boston, to chat all things Patriots’ direction, Dra…

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Go Long Show: The Diggs Decision 59:41

7M ago59:41

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The calculated gamble in Orchard Park, NY is that this is addition by subtraction. Stefon Diggs wanted out, and the Buffalo Bills were much obliged. There are many layers to the Bills’ decision to trade their star wide receiver to the Houston Texans, a clear Super Bowl contender. In addition to last week’s column, here’s a podcast discussion. I’m j…

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