Greetings! Hey, I know the picture of Chuck Bednarik pumping a fist over a lifeless Frank Gifford gets all the glory, but what about this classic? Cigar in the mouth. Cig in his hand. Happy as a clam. The Eagles legend was dripping with swag after Philadelphia’s title victory in 1960. A different time.
Training camps open up in a month.
Until then, I’m going to keep chipping away at our cover stories to launch our 2026 plans. My favorite time of year at Go Long. Always try to put your investment to good use by traveling the country to sit down with players.
Expect columns ‘n pods over the next few weeks and we’re also due for a monthly mailbag.
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Here’s the latest episode of “Real Football” with Jim Monos, icymi.
We discussed the quarterbacks of the NFC North.
Real Football: Time is now for Jordan Love to take flight
Football is funny. If Jayden Reed catches that deep crosser on the Green Bay Packers’ final drive vs. Chicago or if Christian Watson goes up with two hands at the goal line to catch a magnificent throw from his quarterback, the conversation around Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur and the 2026 Packers is much different.
Hi Tyler! I have a Vikings question for you. Everyone’s rightfully discussing the QB competition, but how big of a year is this for Kevin O’Connell? If the team fails to meet expectations again, what’s the likelihood that KOC is handed his pink slip, especially with the team having a new GM in Nolan Teasley?
what do the Bills need to do this off season to create a SB winning team? Additionally do the Bills have the squad of players with the coaches on this roster to go all the way?