Real Football: Sean McVay's tears, Ty Simpson, GM'ing in 2026 & analysis on the Buffalo Bills picks

Sean McVay is happy. Just ask him. Don’t worry about it. See his smile? See? See?!Ah, I always love when a bit of raw honesty makes its way to the podium after a draft pick. Everyone who saw the Los Angeles Rams head coach after the team selected Ty Simpson 13th overall pick could tell he was not well. For Simpson, it’s a best-case scenario. What does this mean for the Rams? And Quarterback Hunting in general? The No. 1 storyline from the 2026 draft is the first topic discussed here on “Real Football” with my co-host, longtime NFL personnel man Jim Monos. We examine from all angles.Taking everything into account, is it best to trade up or trade down? How should a general manager proceed in today’s game?We take a close look at the Buffalo Bills’ draft selections, too. GM Brandon Beane did both with his first two choices: Clemson’s T.J. Parker and Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosun. Selections that further reflect the vision to attack post-McDermott. Monos spent time in the Bills front office and offers full analysis on the Bills’ picks after studying the film. He also shares one wild tale from the Philadelphia Eagles war room that involves a certain “FredEx.” (Not everyone’s on-board with decisions made.)Don’t look now, but the Cleveland Browns are quietly adding some talent. Now, about that quarterback…Video and audio is above. Go Long is completely fueled by you. Your support directly supports out independent journalism. Thank you for joining and growing our community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe