Tyler Dunne
@tydunne.bsky.social
Founder of Go Long at GoLongTD.com & Substack.
Longform NFL coverage.
Longform NFL coverage.
Reposted by Tyler Dunne
“This is no burden. All week, the Bills’ mission was to find the coach dying for fourth down, 1 minute left, trip to the Super Bowl on the line. In other words, the level of pressure that has too often triggered punts and prevent defense and goosebumps and blame games in the past.”
A trip to the Super Bowl is expected in Year 1? Good. That's how it should be for the #Bills in 2026 and beyond. Can Joe Brady handle it?
Column on the new HC: www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
Column on the new HC: www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
Now, Joe Brady must embrace his reality
A trip to the Super Bowl is expected in Year 1? Good. That's how it should be for a Josh Allen-quarterbacked team that's fallen short year-in, year-out. Can Joe Brady handle it?
www.golongtd.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM
“This is no burden. All week, the Bills’ mission was to find the coach dying for fourth down, 1 minute left, trip to the Super Bowl on the line. In other words, the level of pressure that has too often triggered punts and prevent defense and goosebumps and blame games in the past.”
Bills promote in-house. The people have spoken. Impossible to judge this hire yet. But Joe Brady is a pendulum swing away from the HC who’s led the team since ‘17 in one very important area.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Bills promote in-house. The people have spoken. Impossible to judge this hire yet. But Joe Brady is a pendulum swing away from the HC who’s led the team since ‘17 in one very important area.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
A trip to the Super Bowl is expected in Year 1? Good. That's how it should be for the #Bills in 2026 and beyond. Can Joe Brady handle it?
Column on the new HC: www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
Column on the new HC: www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
Now, Joe Brady must embrace his reality
A trip to the Super Bowl is expected in Year 1? Good. That's how it should be for a Josh Allen-quarterbacked team that's fallen short year-in, year-out. Can Joe Brady handle it?
www.golongtd.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
A trip to the Super Bowl is expected in Year 1? Good. That's how it should be for the #Bills in 2026 and beyond. Can Joe Brady handle it?
Column on the new HC: www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
Column on the new HC: www.golongtd.com/p/now-joe-br...
Per sources: Joe Brady has agreed to a new five-year deal to be the next Buffalo Bills head coach.
January 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Per sources: Joe Brady has agreed to a new five-year deal to be the next Buffalo Bills head coach.
New ep with Jim Monos is live. On everything from Championship Sunday with a close look at where things stand with this #Bills coaching search. From the QB’s involvement to how these interviews go down.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Real Football: Super Bowl is SET... and Bills HC hunt continues
Seahawks. Patriots. We dive into each team's conference title win with another close examination of the Buffalo Bills' search for a new head coach.
www.golongtd.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:58 AM
New ep with Jim Monos is live. On everything from Championship Sunday with a close look at where things stand with this #Bills coaching search. From the QB’s involvement to how these interviews go down.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Seattle has the better roster. New England has the coach of the year. Don't count out Mike Vrabel in Super Bowl LX.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/dont-count...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/dont-count...
Don't count out Mike Vrabel in Super Bowl LX
Seattle has the better roster. New England has the coach of the year.
www.golongtd.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Seattle has the better roster. New England has the coach of the year. Don't count out Mike Vrabel in Super Bowl LX.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/dont-count...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/dont-count...
We’re chatting all things NFC Championship inside the Gameday Chat.
-> open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
-> open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
January 25, 2026 at 11:54 PM
We’re chatting all things NFC Championship inside the Gameday Chat.
-> open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
-> open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
OK. The Packers really missed Micah Parsons. After reading what the scouts told our Bob McGinn in this year’s All-NFC North Team, you cannot help but wonder if the Packers are playing here on Championship Sunday if their star doesn’t tear his ACL.
www.golongtd.com/p/bob-mcginn...
www.golongtd.com/p/bob-mcginn...
Bob McGinn's All-NFC North Team: Defense/ST
Scouts across the NFL weigh in on everybody in the North. Our Bob McGinn analyzes in full. In retrospect, yeah, the Green Bay Packers really missed Micah Parsons down the stretch.
www.golongtd.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM
OK. The Packers really missed Micah Parsons. After reading what the scouts told our Bob McGinn in this year’s All-NFC North Team, you cannot help but wonder if the Packers are playing here on Championship Sunday if their star doesn’t tear his ACL.
www.golongtd.com/p/bob-mcginn...
www.golongtd.com/p/bob-mcginn...
AM story on Championship Sunday. On Josh Allen’s inclusion in the HC search, McVay/Stafford, need for harmony.
“He wants to run through your face & establish the fact that he’s the biggest alpha male dog quarterback in the history of pro football.”
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
“He wants to run through your face & establish the fact that he’s the biggest alpha male dog quarterback in the history of pro football.”
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
Hunt for QB-HC harmony: Why Josh Allen is sitting in these meetings
In Buffalo, there was always more to this relationship than snow angels. A look at what the Los Angeles Rams have built is also instructive.
www.golongtd.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:13 PM
AM story on Championship Sunday. On Josh Allen’s inclusion in the HC search, McVay/Stafford, need for harmony.
“He wants to run through your face & establish the fact that he’s the biggest alpha male dog quarterback in the history of pro football.”
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
“He wants to run through your face & establish the fact that he’s the biggest alpha male dog quarterback in the history of pro football.”
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
Predictions? Predictions. www.golongtd.com/p/championsh...
Championship Sunday Predictions!
Our picks are in. Who is Santa Clara-bound?
www.golongtd.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Predictions? Predictions. www.golongtd.com/p/championsh...
Reposted by Tyler Dunne
“One coach believes McDermott failed to grasp one crucial reality in pro football: There are only a half-dozen humans on the planet who are franchise quarterbacks, while there are hundreds who could be NFL head coaches.”
Why is Josh Allen sitting in these HC interviews? This is the most important relationship in the sport. (There was always more than snow angels going on in Buffalo.)
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
The hunt for QB-HC harmony: Why Josh Allen is sitting in these meetings
In Buffalo, there was always more to this relationship than snow angels. A look at what the Los Angeles Rams have built is also instructive.
www.golongtd.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
“One coach believes McDermott failed to grasp one crucial reality in pro football: There are only a half-dozen humans on the planet who are franchise quarterbacks, while there are hundreds who could be NFL head coaches.”
Sounds strange hearing a player with a literal seat at the table. Players, coaches, sources explain why in today's story. This will be a delicate needle for the Buffalo Bills to thread through interviews.
But after eight years, it's a no-brainer.
More: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
But after eight years, it's a no-brainer.
More: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Sounds strange hearing a player with a literal seat at the table. Players, coaches, sources explain why in today's story. This will be a delicate needle for the Buffalo Bills to thread through interviews.
But after eight years, it's a no-brainer.
More: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
But after eight years, it's a no-brainer.
More: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
Why is Josh Allen sitting in these HC interviews? This is the most important relationship in the sport. (There was always more than snow angels going on in Buffalo.)
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
The hunt for QB-HC harmony: Why Josh Allen is sitting in these meetings
In Buffalo, there was always more to this relationship than snow angels. A look at what the Los Angeles Rams have built is also instructive.
www.golongtd.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Why is Josh Allen sitting in these HC interviews? This is the most important relationship in the sport. (There was always more than snow angels going on in Buffalo.)
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
-> www.golongtd.com/p/inside-the...
Very cool to see Christian Parker get his chance to run a defense with the #Cowboys. He was a secret weapon in Philly with those corners.
From NOLA a year ago: www.golongtd.com/p/the-philad...
From NOLA a year ago: www.golongtd.com/p/the-philad...
The Philadelphia Eagles' secret weapon is Christian Parker
How did Philly's pass defense do a total 180? On Opening Night at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Go Long chatted with the coach central to the development of rookies Quinyon Mitchell & Cooper DeJean.
www.golongtd.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Very cool to see Christian Parker get his chance to run a defense with the #Cowboys. He was a secret weapon in Philly with those corners.
From NOLA a year ago: www.golongtd.com/p/the-philad...
From NOLA a year ago: www.golongtd.com/p/the-philad...
“What is success? Is success being in the playoffs seven years in a row with no Super Bowl appearance?”
Terry Pegula let those words hang in the air, as if to allow everyone watching to decide for themselves. The truth hurts.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/what-is-su...
Terry Pegula let those words hang in the air, as if to allow everyone watching to decide for themselves. The truth hurts.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/what-is-su...
'What is success?' The truth hurts...
With one simple question, Terry Pegula asks fans what's most important. Go Long attended the press conference that set the sports world ablaze. Here's our column on the state of the Buffalo Bills.
www.golongtd.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:56 PM
“What is success? Is success being in the playoffs seven years in a row with no Super Bowl appearance?”
Terry Pegula let those words hang in the air, as if to allow everyone watching to decide for themselves. The truth hurts.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/what-is-su...
Terry Pegula let those words hang in the air, as if to allow everyone watching to decide for themselves. The truth hurts.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/what-is-su...
Huge thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Happy Hour to discuss the state of the Bills. Hell of a turnout.
Here’s the replay: www.golongtd.com/p/happy-hour...
Here’s the replay: www.golongtd.com/p/happy-hour...
Happy Hour Replay: State of the Buffalo Bills
You've got many thoughts. We were overdue to hang out on Zoom.
www.golongtd.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Huge thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Happy Hour to discuss the state of the Bills. Hell of a turnout.
Here’s the replay: www.golongtd.com/p/happy-hour...
Here’s the replay: www.golongtd.com/p/happy-hour...
Reposted by Tyler Dunne
Pre-press conference content.
Conversation about the future of the franchise from someone who used to work for the Bills and someone who used to cover the team.
I wonder if Brandon Beane and Terry Pegula will listen to this episode before 10am Wednesday?
Conversation about the future of the franchise from someone who used to work for the Bills and someone who used to cover the team.
I wonder if Brandon Beane and Terry Pegula will listen to this episode before 10am Wednesday?
Perfect time to ding record on an episode of "Real Football" with co-host Jim Monos, a man who knows Sean McDermott well. We examine all angles of a seismic change at One Bills Drive.
Now what?
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Now what?
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Real Football: Sean McDermott is out, Brandon Beane is promoted... now what?
What a perfect time for "Real Football" with Jim Monos, the man who helped find McDermott as this team's HC in 2017. We examine the news of the week.
www.golongtd.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Pre-press conference content.
Conversation about the future of the franchise from someone who used to work for the Bills and someone who used to cover the team.
I wonder if Brandon Beane and Terry Pegula will listen to this episode before 10am Wednesday?
Conversation about the future of the franchise from someone who used to work for the Bills and someone who used to cover the team.
I wonder if Brandon Beane and Terry Pegula will listen to this episode before 10am Wednesday?
Perfect time to ding record on an episode of "Real Football" with co-host Jim Monos, a man who knows Sean McDermott well. We examine all angles of a seismic change at One Bills Drive.
Now what?
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Now what?
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Real Football: Sean McDermott is out, Brandon Beane is promoted... now what?
What a perfect time for "Real Football" with Jim Monos, the man who helped find McDermott as this team's HC in 2017. We examine the news of the week.
www.golongtd.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Perfect time to ding record on an episode of "Real Football" with co-host Jim Monos, a man who knows Sean McDermott well. We examine all angles of a seismic change at One Bills Drive.
Now what?
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Now what?
-> www.golongtd.com/p/real-footb...
Why was Sean McDermott fired? The goal is Super Bowls. Terry Pegula views Josh Allen as an all-time talent. After nearly a decade's worth of crushing playoff defeats, the #Bills owner placed his big bet.
More on the seismic news at One Bills Drive: www.golongtd.com/p/why-was-se...
More on the seismic news at One Bills Drive: www.golongtd.com/p/why-was-se...
Why was Sean McDermott Fired?
The goal is Super Bowls. With Josh Allen, the urgency has never been higher. Go Long talks to people with direct knowledge of the decision.
www.golongtd.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Why was Sean McDermott fired? The goal is Super Bowls. Terry Pegula views Josh Allen as an all-time talent. After nearly a decade's worth of crushing playoff defeats, the #Bills owner placed his big bet.
More on the seismic news at One Bills Drive: www.golongtd.com/p/why-was-se...
More on the seismic news at One Bills Drive: www.golongtd.com/p/why-was-se...
Here's our series from December '23 for those interested in looking. McDermott made real substantive changes since then but -- in the end -- Bills suffered the same postseason defeats:
I: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
II: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
III: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
I: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
II: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
III: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
The McDermott Problem, Part I: Blame Game
“This job’s too hard to fight from within and that’s what you do there. ... You’ve got to overcome the head coach." Our three-part series begins with a look at life at One Bills Drive.
www.golongtd.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Here's our series from December '23 for those interested in looking. McDermott made real substantive changes since then but -- in the end -- Bills suffered the same postseason defeats:
I: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
II: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
III: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
I: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
II: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
III: www.golongtd.com/p/the-mcderm...
Cool to see Carlton Davis balling out. He’s got quite a story. From dodging bullets in youth football games to picking off QBs here in the playoffs.
Easy to see why Vrabel loves him.
www.golongtd.com/p/carlton-da...
Easy to see why Vrabel loves him.
www.golongtd.com/p/carlton-da...
‘We’re going to wreck shit:’ Carlton Davis bows to no man
The shutdown cornerback offers a warning to the NFL... and his rise from South Florida explains it all.
www.golongtd.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Cool to see Carlton Davis balling out. He’s got quite a story. From dodging bullets in youth football games to picking off QBs here in the playoffs.
Easy to see why Vrabel loves him.
www.golongtd.com/p/carlton-da...
Easy to see why Vrabel loves him.
www.golongtd.com/p/carlton-da...
Christian Kirk strikes again. Loved sitting down with him a year ago.
As a teen, he thought his life was flashing before his eyes.
“Am I going to die? … This is it. This is how it’s going to go.” www.golongtd.com/p/undeniable...
As a teen, he thought his life was flashing before his eyes.
“Am I going to die? … This is it. This is how it’s going to go.” www.golongtd.com/p/undeniable...
'Undeniable:' Christian Kirk will attack this defining moment
This 2024 season, he's the X-factor in a loaded AFC. One moment changed his life forever, too. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver will never forget how close he was to dying.
www.golongtd.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Christian Kirk strikes again. Loved sitting down with him a year ago.
As a teen, he thought his life was flashing before his eyes.
“Am I going to die? … This is it. This is how it’s going to go.” www.golongtd.com/p/undeniable...
As a teen, he thought his life was flashing before his eyes.
“Am I going to die? … This is it. This is how it’s going to go.” www.golongtd.com/p/undeniable...
Pop Douglas had a feeling he might pop off in this game. Fourth and 1 to the house. www.golongtd.com/p/rhamondre-...
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Pop Douglas had a feeling he might pop off in this game. Fourth and 1 to the house. www.golongtd.com/p/rhamondre-...