Good morning, friends.

Hey, Travis Kelce and George Kittle reminded the country on back-to-back nights why the NFL tight end is so insanely important. Both players took the game over. It’s clear the red-blooded, badass American Tight End is in fantastic hands. Mike Ditka and John Mackey are proud.

As you read “The Blood and Guts,” you’ll understand why everything we love about the sport lives and breathes at this position. A position that also tells us so, so much about the human condition. Thanks to all who’ve read my book since it’s Oct. 18 release. So many hours, so many miles went into this project — your support means the world. All can purchase “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” wherever books are sold. A few links here:

• Amazon

• Barnes & Noble

• Target

• Walmart

• Books-A-Million

• Indiebound

• Bookshop

Live around Western New York? Snare your copy in person over a beer and a football game. I’ll be at Fattey Beer Company at 4226 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127 this Sunday, Nov. 27, at noon.

A week later, on Dec. 4, I’ll post up at Mister’s Bar and Lanes at 206 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052 from 3 p.m. to 6’ish p.m.

And in case you missed any of our tight end coverage at Go Long when the book was released and/or would like to rip through an excerpt or two from “Blood and Guts,” here are some links below.

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Stories and Q&As…

• Why Lee Smith is the Great American Tight End Story

• What's next for the NFL Tight End? That's up to Kyle Pitts...

• Juwan Johnson and the power of the mind

• 'It's a lifestyle:' T.J. Hockenson and why Iowa is the real Tight End U

• Frank Wycheck and an inside look at the 'Music City Miracle'

• Ranking the ten best tight ends in NFL history

Book Excerpts…

• The unrelenting grit of Dallas Clark, Go Long

• Inside Jeremy Shockey’s wild Giants tenure: ‘This dude’s crazy,’ New York Post

• New School vs. Old. Glitz vs. Grunters. Tony Gonzalez vs. Mike Mularkey, Sports Illustrated

• How Mike Ditka changed football forever, The Dispatch

• The Rise of Gronk, Buffalo News

• Yo Soy Fiesta!, NBC Sports Boston

• Jimmy Graham becomes a Saint, NOLA.com

• Tears & Beers: How Jackie Smith found himself, The Read Optional

• The alter egos of George Kittle, Go Long