Live on Monday: The Harrowing Journey of Julian Hill
We spend time with the Miami Dolphins tight end. You won't believe how far he's come — and where he's going.
Happy Friday, all.
The NFL Draft is behind us. Rookie camps are in full swing. OTAs are almost here.
But please. There’s no need to watch a second of the NFL’s “schedule release” bonanza. All teams already knows who they’re playing this 2025 season.
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Wanted to drop a quick note here to everyone. This was a quiet week of publishing at Go Long… but for good reason. The goal here is to deliver quality storytelling worth your time, and we’ve got a two-parter posting soon from my trip to South Florida in April.
Spent time with Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill, and wow. Was shocked to learn exactly how far he’s come.
This is a life we may see in a movie theater one day. Cannot wait to share.
Thanks, everyone.
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