Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the rumors currently circulating around the football world that Miami’s Cam Ward is a lock to get taken by the New York Giants and that Colorado’s Sheduer Sandres has already been earmarked for the Las Vegas Raiders nearly six months before the NFL Draft. Later, J-Mac explains why he believes North Carolina should do whatever it takes – even acquiescing to a 400-page football bible – to ensure that Bill Belichick becomes their next head football coach. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the wild ending to the Cincinnati Bengals’ Monday Night Football win over the Dallas Cowboys and why it feels like a microcosm of what each franchise is currently dealing with, why he believes the head coaching gig at the University of North Carolina could actually wind up being the perfect for Bill Belichick as he heads into his twilight years and whether or not we can expect this very public beef between AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts to negatively impact the Philadelphia Eagles offense this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Sean McVay’s aggressive play call late in the Los Angeles Rams’ win over Buffalo is illustrative of a shift in thinking by NFL coaches, how Josh Allen cemented himself as the NFL MVP even in a loss, what’s really wrong with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles passing attack and whether or not we should consider this iteration of Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs to be a great football team. Plus, J-Mac shares a few thoughts the final College Football Playoff rankings and why the committee felt compelled to take SMU over Alabama. Finally, Jason closes the show his Best Bets for tonight’s Monday Night Football action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the Detroit Lions' Thursday Night Football victory over the Green Bay Packers, whether or not we should expect Dan Campbell's propensity to always 'go for it' could come back to bit him in the postseason and why it's so important for the Lions to secure a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for college football Championship Weekend and NFL Week 14. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ embarrassing 40-point loss to the Miami Heat and tells us if their recent swoon is just a blip or a sign of things to come. Plus, professional sports bettor and FOX Sports Radio host Bill Krackomberger swings by to preview Championship Weekend in college football and NFL Week 14 from a wagering perspective. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he’s such a big fan of Rob Manfred’s proposed Golden At-Bat rule that could be hitting Major League Baseball sometime in the next few years, the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings and whether or not a 3-loss Alabama Crimson Tide team is deserving of a spot in the big dance, and why the Jacksonville Jaguars could wind up drafting Shedeur Sanders – and trading incumbent starter Trevor Lawrence - if they wind up earning the number 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft yet again. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Jameis Winston’s historic performance (both good and bad) in Cleveland’s Monday Night Football loss perfectly encapsulates why nobody wants him to be their full-time starter, the narrative that Bo Nix has been a dramatic upgrade from Russell Wilson for Denver and whether or not it’s fair to say that Father Time has finally caught up to ‘The GOAT’ LeBron James. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses where the Philadelphia Eagles rank in the NFL hierarchy following their road victory over the Baltimore Ravens, whether or not it’s fair to call the Pittsburgh Steelers the most complete team in the AFC with Russell Wilson under center, why it’s so hard to envision this current Kansas City Chiefs team making the Super Bowl for a third consecutive season, the fallout from the Ohio State-Michigan flag planting that led to a all-out brawl between both teams and why he’s picking Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty to win the Heisman trophy over Travis Hunter. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason hits us with a preview of all the upcoming Thanksgiving and Black Friday NFL action, including thoughts on Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins, New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few of his Best Bets for the college football slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to the Ravens beating the Chargers on Monday Night Football, highlighting a couple of key decisions that led to the strong victory for John Harbaugh over Jim Harbaugh. Jason identifies the one player the Chargers need to target in the offseason to make them key contenders next year. Jason praises the Knicks for their Monday night win and explains why the road could get rocky in the coming weeks for the Celtics. Plus, Jason gives his thoughts on the controversy involving San Jose State volleyball. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to a loaded NFL weekend and recaps his bets. Jason praises Saquon Barkley for another outstanding performance and dives into the Cowboys surprising win over the Commanders. Malik Nabers lets loose after the huge loss for the Giants. Are the Seahawks really the third best team in the NFC? Jason examines the San Francisco 49ers after a huge loss and looks at what may happen to Deebo Samuel this offseason. Plus, Jason has a Best Bet for Monday Night Football, as the Chargers and Ravens face off in the Harbaugh Bowl! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with an unfortunate update about his basketball team. Jason gives his thoughts on the Steelers losing to the Browns and what it could mean for their playoff standing moving forward. Jason delivers a slew of best bets for NFL and college, including big bets on a major NFC East matchup and a surprising underdog against one of the best teams in the league. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason chats with FOX Sports Betting Analyst and Host of the Bear Bets Podcast, Chris Fallica. Fallica gives his thoughts on the Jets turmoil and explains why relief from Woody Johnson may be in the near future. Fallica explains why he is not buying the belief that Deion Sanders will be so quick to leave Colorado. Fallica dives into the latest College Football Playoff rankings and breaks down how one surprise school can sneak into the field of 12. Fallica identifies one SEC dark horse as a team to watch heading towards the CFP. And of course, Fallica has plenty of bets to dish out for the weekend. Plus, Jason gets in on the action and gives his Best Bet for Thursday Night Football between the Steelers and Browns! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings and notices an unfortunate trend with the top teams. Jason dives into the reports of issues with Joel Embiid in the 76ers locker room. Jason sounds off on Woody Johnson after an explosive report releases Tuesday night hours after the Jets fired GM Joe Douglas. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to the Texans beating the Cowboys on Monday night. Jason breaks down how the Cowboys are becoming the latest team to waive the white flag on the 2024 season, which could lead to both Deion and Shedeur Sanders coming to Dallas in 2025. Jason explains why the Texans are still in danger of losing the AFC South to the Colts. The Giants send Daniel Jones to the bench, and Jason believes the move to Tommy DeVito has even further implications on how bad things have been for the Giants. Plus, in light of James Harden's recent accomplishment, could he actually be underrated as an all-time great? Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to a wacky Week 11, highlighted with the Bills putting an end to the Chiefs' undefeated season. Jason breaks down how the Jaguars have a legitimate shot at bringing in Bill Belichick. Jason rips the Jets for handing a win to Anthony Richardson, but can't help but be happy to take the loss as a Jets fan. The 49ers are in serious trouble of missing the playoffs, and Joe Burrow continues to shine in losses for the Bengals. Plus, Jason gives his Best Bets for Monday night between the Cowboys and Texans.Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to the Eagles beating the Commanders on Thursday night. Saquon puts on a show while Hurts and Jayden may have been battling injuries. Jason dives into the pivotal moment of the Commanders' loss. Plus, tons of best bets for a loaded weekend in the NFL and college football, and a huge update on Jason's basketball team! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to a wild night in the NBA, highlighted by Victor Wembanyama putting up 50. Jason sheds some light on how Wemby made history on Wednesday night. Jason gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson getting the starting job back in Indianapolis, and compares the state of the Colts to the state of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers. Deion Sanders says he wouldn't let the "wrong team" draft his son - but how many teams are truly the "right team?" Plus, Jason preview Thursday Night Football between the Commanders and Eagles and gives his Best Bet for the game! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Cooper Flagg's big debut for Duke in thier gut-wrenching loss to Kentucky, as well as Klay Thompson's first game back in Golden State after leaving the Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason. Later, The Athletic Dallas Cowboys beat writer Saad Yousuf swings by to discuss which coaches could replace Mike McCarthy assuming he gets axed at the end of the season, why the team's roster issues could be the biggest reason for their downfall, the impact Micah Parsons' podcast is having on the team as a whole, the likelihood that another quarterback matches Dak Prescott's record-breaking contract in free agency and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Miami Dolphins may now have an outside shot at the postseason after beating the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, the narrative that this could be Matthew Stafford's last season in the NFL, why he believes the Kansas City Chiefs are more lucky than good and whether or not it's fair to say that Caleb Williams isn't liked by his Chicago Bears teammates.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the Detroit Lions stunning comeback win over the Houston Texans in a game where Jared Goff threw five interceptions and still led the game-winning drive, why it's become clear that the Chicago Bears needs to fire head coach Matt Eberflus if they want to maximize Caleb Williams' enormous potential, how the Indianapolis Colts' decision to bench Anthony Richardson has come back to bite them, why it's so hard to figure out if Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers are as good as their record says the are and why he's hoping that the New York Jets sever ties with Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Chargers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the epic Thursday Night Football clash between Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals, and explains why he came away even more impressed by the Bengals despite the controversial loss at the end. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL weekend slate. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the fallout from the Los Angeles Lakers’ road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Later, FOX Sports college football analyst Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss why it seems like Penn State is a lock to make the College Football Playoffs, Alabama’s uneven play thus far, the likelihood that both BYU and Colorado make the CFP, Indiana’s Cinderella season, the rumors of Ryan Day leaving Ohio State to jump to the NFL and more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the the NBA's decision to suspend Joel Embiid 3 games for shoving a reporter who brought up his deceased brother in a critical column, what we learned from the first installment of the College Football Playoff rankings and how the next few weeks could re-shape things, why it's so hard to make sense of the Dallas Cowboys trade deadline decision making and whether or not the trades made by the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals will be enough to secure playoff bids.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Kansas City Chiefs win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to move to 8-0 on the season, whether or not it's fair to declare Patrick Mahomes as 'back' following his scintillating performance on MNF, why it would make sense for the New York Knicks to move in on Giannis Antetokounmpo if the reports surrounding their secret interest in him are true and the early returns on JJ Redick in the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers' embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ongoing debacle that is the Dallas Cowboys and wonders aloud whether changes could be coming to the roster and/or the coaching staff (Mike McCarthy), whether Caleb Williams’ postgame comments following the Chicago Bears latest loss could mean the end is near for Matt Eberflus, if the quarterback (Derek Carr) or the head coach (Dennis Allen) is currently the most hated man in New Orleans, whether the Indianapolis Colts are already regretting benching Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco and why it’s clear that the Philadelphia Eagles are winning in spite of head coach Nick Sirianni. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Jets surprising win over Houston on Thursday Night Football, why it's still hard to feel too optimistic about either the Jets or the Texans right now and the bad vibes surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks as of late. Later, J-Mac makes his Best Bets for the upcoming weekend slate of college football and NFL action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Yankees' Game 5 meltdown that led to the Los Angeles Dodgers clinching the World Series championship. Later, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss the upcoming 2024 United States Presidential election, the College Football Playoffs landscape, the first few weeks of the NBA season and the upcoming NFL Week 9 slate - all from a wagering perspective.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the New York Yankees' bats coming alive to extend the World Series to a Game 5 on Wednesday, why the Indianapolis Colts may be making a mistake by benching second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson - even if Joe Flacco gives them a better chance of winning this season, how the addition of wide receiver Diontae Johnson in Baltimore might shake up the AFC hierarchy and the likelihood that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs end the regular season undefeated.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what has been underwhelming World Series thus far as the Los Angeles Dodgers have raced out to a 3-0 series lead over the New York Yankees, why the good vibes could be coming to an end soon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the most frustrating part about betting on Daniel Jones and how guys like Diontae Johnson, L'Jarius Sneed and DJ Reed could send shockwaves through the NFL ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Washington Commanders' improbable Hail Mary victory over the Chicago Bears, where Jayden Daniels and the Commanders rank in the NFC hierarchy,  what Trevon Diggs' viral moment with a Dallas reporter says about the current state of the 3-4 Cowboys and why Aaron Rodgers seems like the wrong guy to lead the 2-6 New York Jets out of the darkness. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very quick Monday Night Football edition of the Best Bet.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Los Angeles Rams' sudden return to health (Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua) played a big role in their Thursday Night Football victory over the Minnesota Vikings and whether or not they should still look to become sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. Later, J-Mac makes his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 8 weekend slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, sports betting expert and Only Players Chief Content Officer Doug Kezirian joins Jason to discuss his biggest problem with the current state of the sports wagering space, the evolution of sports betting 'touts' and his favorite picks for the upcoming NFL Week 8 slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Boston Celtics' bludgeoning of the New York Knicks  as well as the highly-anticipated debut of the LeBron James-Bronny James pairing in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA Opening Night. Later, J-Mac and Rob G make their official 2024-25 NBA season predictions, including the top-8 in both the Eastern and Western Conferences and their picks to win the NBA championship.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate injuries to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (likely season-ending) and Mike Evans (week-to-week, hopefully) in their loss to Baltimore, why it appears as though Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are the best team in the AFC right now and how such a mediocre team like the Los Angeles Chargers can still wind up sneaking into the playoffs later this season.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' latest ugly win of the season (this time, over a depleted San Francisco 49ers squad), why he has become so disillusioned by this current Kansas City dynasty, why Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and the New York Jets continue to be so disappointing, the narrative that the 3 best teams in the NFC all play in the NFC East (Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers), the likelihood that Deshaun Watson has played his last game as a member of the Cleveland Browns and whether or not the Cleveland faithful were out of line for cheering Watson's potentially season-ending injury. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ramifications of the New Orleans Saints blowout loss to the Denver Broncos, why stars like Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore could wind up on the trade block in the next few weeks and whether or not Tom Brady might consider putting his stamp on the Las Vegas Raiders franchise by bringing in Bill Belichick to be their next head coach and tearing the rest of the roster/front office down to the studs. Later, J-Mac shares his Best Bets for the upcoming NFL Week 7 and college football Saturday slate. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers' obliteration of the New York Mets in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NLCS. Plus, FOX Sports betting analyst Patrick Everson swings by to preview NFL Week 7 and the upcoming college football Saturday slate from a wagering perspective. Later, J-Mac drops his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a pair of trades that went down Tuesday in the NBA - the New York Jets' acquisition of Davante Adams and the Buffalo Bills picking up Amari Cooper. Later, professional sports bettor Steve Fezzik swings by to discuss his biggest gripe with touts, the sports betting gold rush that seems to be taking place these days, why it's been a relatively down year for him personally in the sports betting place and a few of his favorite picks for the upcoming NFL Week 7 slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Jets' latest frustrating loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, why Aaron Rodgers can't seem to win close games in New York, how much of the Jets' problems come down to a simple lack of discipline and attention to detail and whether or not Gang Green's season could essentially before their bye week. Later, J-Mac waxes poetically on the pros and cons of placing bets on the NFL Week 7 slate so early in the week. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses where the Dallas Cowboys go from here after yet another blowout loss at home, how the Detroit Lions can try to replace star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson in the wake of his unfortunate season-ending injury, why Trevor Lawrence continues to get the benefit of the doubt despite producing middling returns in Jacksonville, how Lamar Jackson can silence his critics for good and his biggest takeaway from the Ohio State-Oregon barnburner on Saturday night. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football showdown between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers big road win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, whether or not Geno Smith is good enough to overcome Seattle’s leaky defense, the latest San Francisco running back to take the NFL – and fantasy football world – by storm and why it’s time to finally acknowledge that Brock Purdy is an upper-tier NFL quarterback. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the upcoming weekend slate of college football and NFL action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on a wild night of MLB Postseason action. Plus, The Athletic's senior managing editor of sports betting - Vik Chokshi - swings by to discuss the biggest NFL (Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys) and college football (Ohio State vs Oregon, USC vs Penn State, Texas vs Oklahoma) games from a betting perspective, as well what he believes are the best ways to break into the sports media business. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the New York Jets felt compelled to fire head coach Robert Saleh just five weeks into the season, how much blood is on the hands of mercurial quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the narrative that Woody Johnson axed Saleh due to his own political leanings and whether or not the Jets still have what it takes to salvage the season and make a run at the postseason. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses how Patrick Mahomes and the 'boring' have managed to stay undefeated through the first five weeks of the season, the conflicting reports surrounding the health of Rashee Rice, why the San Francisco 49ers have suffered two inexplicable losses to division opponents in the last three weeks and whether or not we should expect Davante Adams to get traded sometime here in the next 24-48 hours.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are currently the best team in the NFC, how much blame Aaron Rodgers and the offense deserve for the New York Jets' lackluster start to the season, whether the 1-4 Cincinnati Bengals or the 2-3 San Francisco 49ers are in more trouble heading into Week 6 and why the major media outlets have absolutely refused to acknowledge just how bad Josh Allen played on Sunday in a loss to the Houston Texans (not to mention whether or not Allen suffered a concussion and kept on playing). Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Atlanta Falcons' latest improbable win of the season over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whether or not Kirk Cousins recent string of game-winning drives actually bodes well for Atlanta's long-term future and what he'd like to see the Falcons do differently moving forward. Plus, Jason shares a few quick thoughts on the New York Mets' exhilarating playoff win powered by slugger Pete Alonso. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the upcoming slate of college football and NFL action this upcoming weekend. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason is joined by Las Vegas Review-Journal Raiders beat writer Vincent Bonsignore for a deep dive into Davante Adams' trade demands. During the conversation, Bonsignore discusses why Adams wants out, whether or not it's safe to assume that the All-Pro wide receiver will wind up with either the New York Jets or the New Orleans Saints, which teams could be lurking as a dark horse trade partner and much more! Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses what he believes are the best landing spots for disgruntled Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams. Later, Cleveanalytics founder Clev TA swings by to discuss his Survivor picks and strategies moving forward, the narrative that the banged-up Kansas City Chiefs could miss the playoffs altogether, how he managed to be so far ahead of the curve when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings, the best underdogs to bet in NFL Week 5, how to fix the ailing Miami Dolphins, who he likes in the big Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills showdown and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what we learned about the Detroit Lions following their offensive explosion on Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks, whether or not we should believe that Antonio Pierce is dumb enough to 'like' a social media post about Davante Adams leaving the Las Vegas Raiders, why it's clear that the Miami Dolphins completely botched their quarterback situation behind Tua Tagovailoa and how the sports world mourned the deaths of Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it feels like a Cold War brewing between Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh in the wake of the New York Jets' embarrassing loss to the Denver Broncos, why the Kansas City Chiefs may need to call the Las Vegas Raiders about Davante Adams to help fix Patrick Mahomes (and replace Rashee Rice), whether or not he emergence of Jayden Daniels makes the Washington Commanders a legitimate threat in the NFC East and why it's so hard to make any sweeping judgments about the Buffalos Bills following their blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Tennessee Titans vs Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the dreadful 'mid-off' between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, where Dak Prescott ranks amongst the best quarterbacks in the NFC East and the idea that the Giants could be 'quiet tanking' in order to get a franchise quarterback to replace Daniel Jones in the 2025 NFL Draft. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the Saturday college football slate and Week 4 in the NFL Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the wild story involving the starting quarterback at UNLV leaving the program over an NIL deal gone sideways in the midst of their best start in years. Later, Right Angle Sports professional sports bettor Adam Chernoff swings by preview NFL Week 4 from a wagering perspective, with thoughts on New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets vs Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason is joined by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Mike Silver for an in-depth conversation on his upcoming book, 'The Why is Everything', which examines the on- and off-field dynamics between San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jayden Daniels' historic performance in the Washington Commanders shocking victory over Cincinnati on Monday Night Football, whether or not the Bengals have what it takes to climb out of their 0-3 hole to make a run at the playoffs, why it looks like the Jacksonville Jaguars have quietly quit on head coach Doug Pederson and how Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen can run away with the NFL MVP award this season. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses why the latest debacle in Dallas proves that the Cowboys aren't one of the top-6 teams in the NFC, whether or not the San Francisco 49ers are going to get healthy fast enough to re-claim their throne atop the NFC West, why Antonio Pierce and Nick Sirianni may need to start updating their LinkedIn pages as the Las Vegas Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles continuing to play uninspiring football and if the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs should still be 'feared' across the NFL. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Aaron Rodgers' return to form in the New York Jets' blowout win over the New England Patriots, the viral sideline exchange between Rodgers and head coach Robert Saleh and whether or not this game proves that the Jets should be seen as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Best for College Football Saturday and the NFL Week 3 Sunday slate of games.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason is joined by FTN Fantasy chiefs analytics officer and ESPN contributor Aaron Schatz for a lengthy conversation on how Klint Kubiak has taken the New Orleans Saints offense to a new level, why the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins offenses have failed to live up to expectations thus far, how the betting market has overreacted the Philadelphia Eagles meltdown in Week 2, the upstart Arizona Cardinals and much more! Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between AFC East rivals the New York Jets and the New England Patriots.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks it off with a quick preview of Sunday’s showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins and tells us why Sheryl Swoopes' ongoing beef with Caitlin Clark is so unbecoming. Later, NFL on Prime and The MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer swings by to discuss how the New Orleans Saints have managed to take the league by storm in the first two weeks of the season, why guys like CJ Stroud and Brock Purdy are thriving while guys like Bryce Young and Daniel Jones are not, what’s next now that Tua Tagovailoa has officially been on injured reserve, why offensive numbers are down across the board this season in the NFL and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles’ late-game meltdown against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football whether head coach Nick Sirianni (poor clock management) or running back Saquon Barkley (dropped pass late) deserves the most blame for the loss and why scoring seems to be down across the board this season in the NFL. Plus, J-Mac shares his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers benching Bryce Young less than a year-and-a-half after making him the #1 pick in the NFL Draft and which teams might look to acquire Young on the trade market should Carolina decide to cut bait entirely. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild Week 2 in the NFL by doing his best to answer one very simple question: Which NFL team is actually good? Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers are all 2-0, but have you really been impressed by any of them? The New Orleans Saints have put up 40-burgers in each of their first two games, but that kind of offensive explosion can’t be sustainable, can it? The Kansas City Chiefs being 2-0 isn’t all that surprising, but when you consider that both their opponents are still winless – the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals – are we sure they’re as good as their record says? Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout stemming from Tua Tagovailoa's latest concussion, whether or not Tua should seriously consider retiring from the NFL altogether and why he's still unimpressed by the Buffalo Bills despite their 2-0 start to the season. Later, J-Mac delivers his Best Bets for NFL Week 2 featuring picks for Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans, and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason quickly shares his thoughts on Caitlin Clark's refusal to endorse one specific presidential candidate and why so many people seem to have a problem with it. Later, 'Straight Outta Vegas' on FOX Sports Radio host Bernie Fratto swings by to help preview NFL Week 2 from a gambling perspective, including thoughts on Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings & much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps the fallout stemming from the controversial Tyreek Hill traffic stop that has dominated both sports and news headlines the last few days. Later, J-Mac hits us with his 5 hottest takes after Week 1 in the NFL, featuring thoughts on Daniel Jones' future in New York, Justin Fields' hold on the QB1 gig in Pittsburgh, Bryce Young's status in Carolina, how much of Michael Penix Jr. we might see in Atlanta this season and whether or not the Green Bay Packers can overcome the Jordan Love knee injury. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers utter domination of his beloved New York Jets on Monday Night Football, why Robert Saleh's defensive coaching acumen left a lot to be desired against Kyle Shanahan and whether or not we can expect Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense to bounce back next week against the Tennessee Titans. Later, J-Mac hits us with an early preview of the NFL Week 2 slate, including Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild Week 1 in the NFL by discussing why he was less-than-impressed by the Detroit Lions in their overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, how Jordan Love’s knee injury impacts the Green Bay Packers and the rest of the NFC, why rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix all struggled so mightily in their NFL debuts and why Deshaun Watson may not be the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback at the end of the season. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football contest between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps the Kansas City Chiefs' wild NFL season opening win over the Baltimore Ravens. Can Lamar Jackson continue to put his body in harm's way and still make it through the entire season? Will Jackson ever be able to consistently win games from the pocket? Has Patrick Mahomes reached an even higher level of quarterback play? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions - and more! Later, our fearless leader gives us his Best Bets for a few marquee college football games and the rest of the NFL Week 1 action.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, sports betting analyst Taylor Mathis swings by to discuss how she first broke into the sports gambling space, her online ‘feud’ BetMGM’s Lucy Burdge, how social media can be both a blessing and a curse for women in sports, which teams she’s betting on heading down the home stretch of the MLB regular season, her favorite bets for NFL Week 1 and much more! Later, J-Mac delivers his Best Bet for the NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor David Baker. During the interview, Baker discusses NFL Week 1 from a wagering perspective by telling us which NFC South team he's picking in his Survivor pools and previewing all the full Week 1 slate (Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets vs San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns & more!)  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how this past weekend in college football proved that the transfer portal has really leveled the playing field to a point that the SEC is no longer head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the country. Later, FanDuel sports betting analyst Meghan Payton swings by to discuss what it was like growing up with Super Bowl champion head coach Sean Payton as her father, how she ultimately got into the sports betting business, whether the Atlanta Falcons or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the class of the AFC South, why she feels like fading the Dallas Cowboys in the first few weeks of the season is the right play, what makes the Arizona Cardinals so perplexing, who she’s picking to lead the NFL is rushing and receiving this year and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes' uncomfortably close win over North Dakota State and why he still has a big problem with the way Brandon Aiyuk handled his contract negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers. Later, NBC Sports fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry swings by to discuss why a lengthy contract holdout wasn't enough to keep CeeDee Lamb from being his WR1, whether or not CJ Stroud can support 3 high-level receiving options in Houston, how much Kyren Williams' impending punt return duties could impact his status as the Los Angeles Rams' RB1, what makes auction and guillotine leagues so fun and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler. During the interview, Keeler discusses the aftermath of being banned from asking questions of anyone within the Colorado football program, Deion Sanders’ ongoing war with the media, the narrative the Sanders is focused just as much on creating content as he is on winning at Colorado, the overall frustration level of those who are not in Deion’s ‘inner circle’, his expectations for the upcoming 2024 Buffaloes football season, how NIL could impact both Deion’s and Colorado’s long-term futures and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Establish The Run's Evan Silva to give you the advice you need to help you win your fantasy football league in 2024. During the interview, Silva discusses the value of running quarterbacks like Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray, why he's so high on the upside of New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, how you should expect the pecking order to shake out on talented offenses like the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, why he's down on Davante Adams and George Pickens at their current ADPs, which Green Bay Packers wide receiver holds the most value relative to draft position, why he's all-in on the Miami Dolphins' skill-position players and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Cowboys finally deciding to make All-Pro CeeDee Lamb one of the highest paid wide receivers in the NFL. Later, The Athletic’s Mike Sando swings by to break down the results of his annual  NFL Quarterback Tiers poll for 2024. During the interview, Sando discusses why so many voters had a problem with Joe Burrow finishing 2nd overall, why reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson isn’t seen as a Tier 1 quarterback, whether or not Dak Prescott deserves to be the highest paid quarterback in the league, how the discourse surrounding Jalen Hurts has changed so much in one year, why Brock Purdy is ranked ahead of a guy like Tua Tagovailoa and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Deion Sanders ongoing war against the media covering his wildly underwhelming Colorado Buffaloes football program, why it looks like the rookie Drake Maye is set to become the New England Patriots' QB1, whether or not ongoing contract hold-outs by CeeDee Lamb, Ja'Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyuk should impact their value in fantasy football and his biggest gripe with Magic Johnson's verbal haymaker thrown in the direction of Anthony Edwards in defense of 80s and 90s NBA basketball.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses whether or not Justin Fields has really 'shown enough' to secure the job as the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 starter, the narrative that Mike Tomlin could be coaching for his job in 2024, why forward-thinking teams should always consider trading away star players (like JJ Watt, perhaps) if that's what it takes to improve the rest of the roster and the idea that Steph Curry might actually finish career with any other team besides the Golden State Warriors.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses whether or not the elevation of rookie signal caller Bo Nix to QB1 will fundamentally change the Denver Broncos season-long outlook in 2024, why all the uncertainty surrounding the San Francisco 49ers (Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk) and the Dallas Cowboys (Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb) could open the door for a team like the Detroit Lions to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl and if Anthony Edwards' viral comments about previous generations of NBA players having 'no skill' holds water.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor and ‘Bet the Board’ podcast host Brad Powers for wall-to-wall college football conversation. During the interview, Powers breaks down his favorite bets to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, the likelihood that top-ranked Georgia runs the table, how to bet the new-look Big Ten conference, why the fifth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings is the most intriguing, why there’s money to be made betting on the Group of 5 teams to make the Playoffs, if you should take the over or the under on Colorado’s projected win total, why betting on the upcoming Presidential election could be quite fortuitous and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Tua Tagovailoa's jarring comments about how Brian Flores nearly broke his spirit during their first two years together in Miami, why Flores' tough-love style of coaching never worked out for him and why so many people are rooting for Tua, Mike McDaniels and the rest of the Miami Dolphins to succeed this upcoming season. Later J-Mac breaks down the Washington Commanders' playoff chances now that rookie Jayden Daniels has officially been tabbed as their QB1.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Caitlin Clark's scintillating start to the second half of the WNBA season, why Caleb Williams needs to learn to play within structure to reach his full potential, the likelihood that Williams can lead the Chicago Bears to the playoffs in his first NFL season and whether or not Gardner Minshew is the right man for the job with the Las Vegas Raiders. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the injury to Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano has opened the door for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets to win the AFC East, how the addition of pass rusher Matt Judon impacts the Atlanta Falcons' chances of winning the NFC South, why the San Francisco 49ers should be keeping a close eye on the New England Patriots this season and why he's so optimistic about the USMNT's decision to hire former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  **DISCLAIMER -- AUDIO FOR THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED REMOTELY AND IS NOT STUDIO QUALITY**See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate season-ending injury to Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy, the rumors that Tom Brady is eyeing yet another NFL return out of retirement, why October 12th is easily the biggest day on the upcoming college football calendar (and could cause thousands of people to get in trouble with their spouses) and the advice he'd give to those in the collegiate world who still have not fully embraced the NIL era we currently live in today.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the short and long-term impact of JJ McCarthy’s knee injury, why NFL evaluators could regret trying to put McCarthy into a box the same way they did to guys like Russell Wilson and Brock Purdy, whether or not we can expect the Dallas Cowboys to get deals done with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb before the start of the regular season and why the Cowboys, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins may need to re-think the way they have decided to build out their rosters. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Jason discusses the bizarre story where New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick has requested a trade without ever even practicing with the club, Aaron Rodgers' latest non-football related headlines, Steph Curry's virtuoso performance in the gold medal game of the Olympics and whether or not he should have been named tournament MVP over LeBron James and what the NBA's Opening Night and Christmas Day scheduling says about their plans for the league moving forward.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Team USA basketball's thrilling victory over Serbia in the Olympics semi-finals, why the game felt like a vindication of sorts for Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, why Steve Kerr's rotations still leave a lot to be desired and how USA matches up with Victor Wembanyama and the France team in the upcoming gold medal game on Saturday.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Brandon Aiyuk's ongoing trade demands from the San Francisco 49ers, whether or not Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh Steelers are really the best landing spot for the All-Pro receiver and how much blame Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Siranni deserves for developing such a frosty relationship with franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very quick Olympics basketball-themed edition of the Best Bet.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what it's like to sit through an earthquake in Los Angeles and live to talk about it, whether or not the San Francisco 49ers are seriously considering trading away All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the reports that Rudy Gobert may have made up a story about getting surgery to justify getting benched in France's win over Canada in the Olympics, how Jamal Murray's ugly Olympic run (coupled with an ugly NBA postseason run) could impact his future with the Denver Nuggets and whether or not Nikola Jokic's Serbia team has any chance of upsetting Team USA in the Olympic basketball semi-finals.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what it was like to see Club Necaxa’s impressive win over the Seattle Sounders up close and personal, Draymond Green – who plays for Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors – felt compelled to openly question Kerr’s roster rotations with Team USA, whether or not Team USA should still be the heavy favorites to take home the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics and the best way to deal with inebriated fans out in public. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the official return of NFL football and his early feelings on the new 'dynamic kickoff' rule and why Simone Biles' dominance in the sport of gymnastics reaches him in a very personal way. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on the Olympic boxing 'controversy' involving Algeria's Imane Khelif and whether or not she should have been allowed to fight, how social media helped spread the misinformation that turned Khelif into such a big target and why it's clear that the vitriol being directed her way stems from identity politics. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Team USA's blowout victory over South Sudan in the Olympics, Steve Kerr's decision to bench former NBA MVP Joel Embiid altogether after benching All-NBA star Jayson Tatum in the previous game, why Steph Curry continues to get heavy minutes despite underperforming thus far during Olympic play, whether or not Anthony Edwards is the 'flawless' player D'Angelo Russell says he is and why Ant-Man continues to receive heavy praise from his peers despite having a lighter resume than some of his contemporaries.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ongoing NFL quarterback training camp battles currently taking place with the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers, what the attendance and television ratings numbers say about the fervor surrounding the Olympics, what we can expect from Team USA Basketball's showdown with South Sudan on Wednesday and the latest WNBA all-time great that seemingly has it out for Caitlin Clark.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the recent contract extensions for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love impact the rest of the NFL quarterback market, how Patrick Mahomes' insistence on taking less than market-value throughout his career has artificially suppressed the market, whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs would have still had a dynastic run had Mahomes held out for top dollar and why Dak Prescott could face a soft free agency market next offseason. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James and Kevin Durant powering Team USA to a blowout victory over Serbia in the first round of pool play, whether Steve Kerr’s peculiar decision to bench Jayson Tatum altogether is some kind of indictment on the Boston Celtics star and what the long-term contract extensions for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love mean for the quarterback position moving forward. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by telling us about one rookie wide receiver that every fantasy football player should target heading into the upcoming NFL season.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the possibility that Steph Curry ends his NBA career with any other team than the Golden State Warriors, why sports fans tend to romanticize the idea of a guy playing with one team for his entire career, how Brock Purdy's looming contract extension in 2025 could impact the ongoing negotiations for San Francisco 49ers' All-Pros Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk, the likelihood that Dak Prescott winds up getting a $60 million a year contract either from the Dallas Cowboys or someone else, whether or not any team will be forward-thinking enough to reset at the quarterback or wide receiver position rather than pay top-of-the-market salaries and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Carmelo Anthony’s controversial comments suggesting that Jayson Tatum doesn’t have the ‘aura’ to be the Face of the NBA, how Tatum’s career compares to Anthony Edwards’ thus far, which players have held the Face of the NBA title since 2000 and how much pressure is on upstarts like Ja Morant and Zion Williamson to fulfill their promise as American-born superstars. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by explaining why he has no problem with the NBA dumping TNT’s Inside the NBA in favor of the new streaming package from Amazon. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former NFL quarterback and NFL analyst Shaun King. During the conversation, King discusses Brandon Aiyuk’s decision to report to San Francisco 49ers training camp despite issuing a trade demand less than a week ago, how much leverage Aiyuk really has heading into the final year of his rookie contract, whether or not Jordan Love deserves a massive contract extension after only half a season of high-level play, why Dak Prescott still doesn’t have a new deal with the Dallas Cowboys, where Tee Higgins ranks in the hierarchy of NFL wide receivers, why he’s picking the Los Angeles Rams to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses how LeBron James was able to save Team USA's bacon for the second consecutive game of Olympic exhibition play, how the USA rotation might shake out if and when Kevin Durant finally returns to action and what roster changes need to be made moving forward to ensure that they remain the world's basketball superpower for the foreseeable future. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on Jordan Love's decision to holdout from Green Bay Packers training camp as he seeks to break the bank following just half a season of high-level quarterback play.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how President Joe Biden stepping down as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming Presidential election compares to a college football coach getting the axe as soon as the donors stop giving the school money, whether or not Team USA Basketball's narrow win over South Sudan is indicative of bigger problems within the program on their quest for another gold medal and how the WNBA's All-Star Game format (Team USA vs WNBA All-Stars) compares to the once we see currently in the NBA.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason shares a few quick thoughts on the Denver Nuggets inexplicably trading for Russell Westbrook and Bronny James slowly rounding into form at the NBA Summer League. Later, Phoenix Suns broadcaster Cindy Brunson swings by to discuss Caitlin Clark’s impact on the Indiana Fever and the WNBA at-large, why she doesn’t believe Clark deserves a spot on the Olympic team, the narrative that the WNBA has never seen a player like Clark before, how the schedule makers actually did the Fever a favor heading into the second half of the season and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports host Jason McIntyre gives an NFL take that is so DUMB, it has to be the single WORST take of all time. He also is so INCREDIBLY RUDE that Paulie & Tony have no choice but to KICK HIM OFF THE SHOW!! Plus, hear the smart advice that could save Bronny's entire career, why Jalen Brunson is DESTROYING AMERICA, and why Skip Bayless leaving FS1 shows why sports debate shows NEVER MADE ANY SENSE! Rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts 5-stars bro. GET FREE STANDARD SHIPPING IN OUR MERCH STORE 7/18 - 7/23: https://fuscoshow.myspreadshop.com/ #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings for an NFL season preview with our fearless leader. During the conversation, TA discusses why he’s higher on the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks than the rest of the market, why he’s betting on the Philadelphia Eagles to get back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years, what he learned about the New York Giants in the offseason edition of Hard Knocks, why he’s expecting a serious regression from the Baltimore Ravens, the likelihood that both the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys could both miss the playoffs altogether and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the San Francisco 49ers should hold firm following All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's very public trade demand, how Aiyuk's overall unhappiness with the Niners could wind up impacting Deebo Samuel as well, his biggest problem with Jaylen Brown's viral criticism of Bronny James during Monday night's NBA Summer League action and whether or not Bronny's NBA dreams are actually LeBron's instead.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Team USA's narrow victory over Australia in their latest Olympics tune-up game, why it's becoming clear that Anthony Davis should supplant Joel Embiid as the starting center for USA Basketball and how Anthony Edwards could become the breakout star for the upcoming Olympic games, Later, J-Mac explains why he had a big problem with the NFL executive and coaches who left Brock Purdy off their list of the top-10 quarterbacks in the league right now and why someone like CJ Stroud has already vaulted ahead of guys like Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa after just one season while someone like Aaron Rodgers continues to get ranked high despite not playing well in over two years.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Team USA Basketball's decision to leave reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown off the roster in favor of his less talented Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White and how much of a role Nike played in the whole ordeal, why he had no problem with Jalen Brunson forfeiting over $100 million in guaranteed salary in his contract extension with the New York Knicks and how Caitlin Clark continues to make opposing WNBA coaches and players look like fools for openly rooting for her to fail.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the first week of the NBA Free Agency period has re-shaped the league as we know it. Should the Los Angeles Lakers be penalized for 'sitting things out' as LeBron James heads into his age-40 season? Do the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso make the Oklahoma City Thunder the team to beat in the Western Conference? Has any contender taken a bigger hit than the Denver Nuggets? Does the addition of Paul George make the Philadelphia 76ers a threat to the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks as the cream of the Eastern Conference crop? Is there realistically anything the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors can do this summer to get back into championship contention?  J-Mac has the answer to all of those questions - and more!  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the USMNT after their unceremonious flameout of the Copa America, how the Los Angeles Lakers can rebound after striking out on Klay Thompson in free agency, why the addition of Thompson makes the Dallas Mavericks the team to beat in the Western Conference, why the Golden State Warriors deserve to be ridiculed for the way they’ve botched the last few years after winning a championship and why Paul George may come to regret signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s disappointing loss to Panama in the Copa America, why it’s clear that the club may need to move on from embattled coach Gregg Berhalter, why he had no problem whatsoever – and actually, found it kind of touching – that LeBron James pulled some things to ensure that his son Bronny James got taken by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Draft and why the Philadelphia 76ers could be stuck holding the bag when free agency starts if Paul George decides to take his talents elsewhere. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges (and the re-signing of OG Anunoby) sets them up as the biggest threats to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Draft, why he was so upset that the San Antonio Spurs punted on a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft rather than try to get more help around Victor Wembanyama, how Dalton Knecht fits alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis in both the short and long-term for the Los Angeles Lakers and his biggest gripe with television coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses JJ Redick finally securing the job as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, what the realistic expectations should be in Los Angeles for the first-time head coach, why it’s clear that the Lakers will need much more than just LeBron James and Anthony Davis to become a contender in the Western Conference again and which good players on bad teams can be targeted to help build out the Purple and Gold roster. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few quick thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s acquisition of All-NBA defender Alex Caruso. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason to preview the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on big men Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey, the Kentucky backcourt of Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, upperclassmen like Dalton Knecht and Tyler Kolek, the French takeover headlined by Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, his favorite Draft sleepers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's so important for sports media outlets to continue to feature Caitlin Clark on their shows whenever possible, how the 2024  Boston Celtics team led by Jayson Tatum would fare in a hypothetical matchup with the Larry Bird-led 1986 Celtics team (which many consider to be the greatest team in Boston history) and why you should still expect Brandon Aiyuk to be on the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 roster no matter what he says on social media these days. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Boston Celtics demolition of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 to clinch the NBA Finals, why Jayson Tatum losing the NBA Finals MVP to Jaylen Brown proves he still doesn’t get the proper respect, whether Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are set up to be perennial championship contenders and where this 2024 Celtics team ranks amongst the greatest teams in NBA history. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why these NBA Finals  are lacking the buzz you’d expect heading into a pivotal Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, what – if anything – we can take for the Mavs’ blowout win in Game 4, Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark that got the social media world buzzing on Sunday, whether Clark has eclipsed LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers as the most polarizing athlete in America, and how Clark has become so ‘controversial’ without ever actually doing or saying anything herself that one would consider to be controversial. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars’ decision to make Trevor Lawrence the highest paid quarterback in NFL history in terms of average annual history, why despite average overall statistics the Jags may have had no choice but to give Lawrence the bag and whether T-Law is better than anybody in the next crop of NFL quarterbacks looking to break the bank (Dak Prescott, Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very quick betting preview of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the biggest reasons why the Boston Celtics now own a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, why Boston’s dominant run through the regular season and the playoffs has been for the analytics crowd, whether any team can realistically matchup with this team and their style of play moving forward and why Luka Doncic’s Game 4 performance was so disappointing. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest reports following Dan Hurley’s decision to decline an offer to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and why it’s fair to say that there’s a Cold War brewing between the Lakers front office and LeBron James/Klutch Sports. Later, J-Mac hits us with Best Bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, including how you should handicap the uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porzingis’ ankle injury, the Dallas Mavericks’ inability to get anybody going outside of Luka Doncic and whether or not the Boston Celtics should be considered one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Dan Hurley’s controversial decision to spurn the Los Angeles Lakers and return to coach at UConn, the narrative that Hurley and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski used the Lakers as leverage to get more money from the Huskies and whether the club will pivot back to JJ Redick to fill their head coaching vacancy. Later, J-Mac shares a wild Instagram direct message exchange he had with Kevin Durant and wonders aloud if KD is privately jealous that he’s no longer at the forefront of NBA conversations these days. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the Dallas Mavericks have it in them to crawl out of their 0-2 series hole to win the NBA Finals, how much blame Kyrie Irving deserves for what’s gone wrong for the Mavs throught he first two games and what makes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the rest of these Boston Celtics such a matchup nightmare for Dallas. Later, J-Mac goes in on Team USA Women’s Basketball for inexplicably leaving Caitlin Clark off their Olympic roster for this summer and wonders aloud if the powers that be are actually scared that Clark would perform too well and thus enhance her superstardom even more. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the return of Kristaps Porzingis powered the Boston Celtics to a blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, why it’s clear that the Mavs are going to need more than just a steady dose of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to win the series, the bombshell report that the Los Angeles Lakers plan to offer their head coaching job to UConn Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Hurley and whether Hurley is the right man for the job to lead the Lakers in the post-LeBron James Era. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses which individual and series-long bets he's firing on heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, why the overall health of Kristaps Porzingis could be the determining factor in whether or not the Boston Celtics wind up winning the NBA championship, why there's (unfortunately) no realistic path for Luka Doncic to finish his career as a top-10 player in NBA history - even if he does end up winning the title this year for the Dallas Mavericks and how the WNBA can ensure their newfound popularity has some staying power moving forward.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses CJ Stroud's assertion that Eli Manning had a better NFL career than Aaron Rodgers, whether or not Stroud making controversial comments like that is good for the Houston Texans, Tua Tagovailoa's ongoing contract negotiations with the Miami Dolphins and if Tua is deserving of a 'top of the market' deal, why it's so imperative for the Jacksonville Jaguars to get a contract extension done with Trevor Lawrence this offseason and why LeBron James' latest comments about Kyrie Irving feel like a coping mechanism.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Justin Jefferson's record-setting contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings and uses it as a backdrop for his overall point that the financial bubble around the NFL wide receiver market is bound to burst sooner than later. Plus, actor Sheldon Bailey swings by to discuss his role in the new Hulu/FX series 'Clipped' on the end of the Donald Sterling era of Los Angeles Clippers basketball, his expectations for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason, the uncertain futures of Paul George and James Harden, his pick for the upcoming NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the viral incident from Saturday where Caitlin Clark was maliciously shoved in the back by an opponent, why it feels like most WNBA players around the league have it out for her, why Clark's own Indiana Fever teammates still haven't really come to her defense throughout all this and whether or not the powers that be in the WNBA need to step in and protect their golden goose. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic’s and Kyrie Irving’s virtuoso performances that propelled the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, whether the Minnesota Timberwolves should run it back or look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason following an unceremonious playoff exit, the overall importance of roster matchups when it comes to the NBA Playoffs, why Jayson Tatum continues to take arrows from members of the sports world and how the Mavericks and Boston Celtics matchup in an upcoming NBA Finals. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Justin Jefferson’s ongoing contract negotiations with the Minnesota Vikings and how we could be on the verge of the NFL wide receiver salary bubble bursting in the very near future, why Paul George could be the one to shift the balance of power in the NBA this summer and the likelihood that the Los Angeles Lakers settle on JJ Redick as their next head coach. Finally, J-Mac closes his show with a very quick Best Bet for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 to keep their season alive, the biggest reason for Kyrie Irving’s clunker of a performance given his stellar history in closeout games, the likelihood that Minnesota decides to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason (possibly to the Philadelphia 76ers?) and whether or not the Wolves should keep their core together moving forward if and when their season finally comes to an end. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Mavericks taking an insurmountable 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, why he believes this currents Mavs squad is the most fun NBA team since the 2017 Golden State Warriors, the likelihood that the Minnesota Timberwolves wind up trading Karl-Anthony Towns this upcoming offseason and whether the Mavs or the Boston Celtics should be viewed as the favorites in a potential NBA Finals matchup. Later, J-Mac tells us how a few NBA stars can spice up what should be very dull final week of the month of May. Finally, our fearless leader discusses a wild exchange he had with an unruly fan at a WNBA game on Friday night. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Boston Celtics’ blowout victory over Indiana in Game 2 actually has him feeling less optimistic about their chances of winning a championship, why it’s clear that the Pacers need to acquire another star player to fit alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, why The Ringer’s decision to place Anthony Edwards ahead of Luka Doncic on their Top 25 Under 25 list is only looking worse after Game 1. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very brief Friday night edition of the Best Bet.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Mavericks’ impressive Game 1 win on the road over Minnesota, the matchup problems that Luka Doncic presents for the vaunted Timberwolves defense, why Anthony Edwards probably regrets talking tough before the series even started and our fearless leader might owe Kyrie Irving a big apology. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very brief Thursday night edition of the Best Bet.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Indiana Pacers managed to blow Game 1 (not once but twice) against the Boston Celtics, whether or not Indiana is going to be able to regroup mentally after such a devastating loss, why all the Jayson Tatum haters need to fall back following his clutch performance in Game 1 and where Tatum ranks amongst the NBA players you’d most like to build around. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very brief Wednesday night edition of the Best Bet.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the media spin coming out of Los Angeles that LeBron James had nothing to do with Darvin Ham’s firing and isn’t involved at all in their current head coaching search, why he’s picking Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to beat Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals and whether the Indiana Pacers have any realistic chance of beating the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Nuggets inexplicably blowing a 20-point second half lead in their Game 7 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, why all this newfound parity in the NBA is actually a bad thing, why the current Western Conference Finals runs by the Timberwolves and Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks should be enough for Donovan Mitchell to do everything he can to avoided being traded to the Western Conference, why the New York Knicks’ postseason flameout proves that they need to need to trade for a second star to play alongside Jalen Brunson and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Minnesota Timberwolves’ blowout win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 and what – if any – drama we can expect in Game 7 on Sunday. Later, former NFL safety and NFL analyst Tank Williams swings to discuss what it was like playing against Peyton Manning and with Tom Brady, his transition from the playing field to the media space, the NFL’s generally complicated relationship with gambling, why he’s predicting we’ll see a Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Friday and Saturday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the uproar following the NFL’s decision to pivot away from terrestrial television and start the transition into streaming, why he wishes the Oklahoma City Thunder would look to surround Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with more high-level talent this offseason, all the speculation surrounding Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the wake of their season-ending loss to the Boston Celtics and the likelihood that anybody other than the Los Angeles Lakers decides to take Bronny James in the upcoming NBA Draft. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not Kirk Cousins is already regretting signing with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, why Caitlin Clark’s uneven WNBA debut shouldn’t deter sports fans from buying stock in her ability to take the league to new heights during his pro career, what he liked – and didn’t like – about the New York Knicks blowout win over the Indiana Pacers in a pivotal Game 5 and how the latest Nikola Jokic masterpiece has put the once-dominant Minnesota Timberwolves on the verge of elimination. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the slate of Wednesday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Mavericks’ inexplicable second-half meltdown in Game 4 that allowed the Oklahoma City Thunder to even the series 2-2, why Luka Doncic’s uneven play (coupled with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar play) in this postseason could ultimately be what does in the Mavs, the narrative that LeBron James was sending a message to the Los Angeles Lakers brass with his decision to sit courtside at a Cleveland Cavaliers playoff game on Monday night and how the WNBA and NFL are capitalizing on their growing popularity in ways that the NBA just isn’t these days. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the slate of Tuesday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Nuggets storming back from an 0-2 hole to even the series 2-2 after back-to-back road wins in Minnesota, why Karl-Anthony Towns’ no-show performances the last two games are indicative of a bigger problem within the Timberwolves roster, what the chances are that the severely banged up New York Knicks will be able to win two the next three games against Indiana now that half of their core rotation players are either hurting (like Jalen Brunson) or outright injured (like OG Anunoby) and how earning the top overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft might impact the Atlanta Hawks’ offseason decisions involving Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the slate of Monday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks bouncing back to win Game 2 in Oklahoma City, whether or not the Thunder have any tricks up their sleeve to retake home court as the series shifts to Dallas, why nobody is panicking – yet – about the Boston Celtics blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, why Jayson Tatum’s comments about the Celtics not being a Super Team aren’t all that controversial to begin with and whether the NBA is secretly hoping that Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves win the championship this season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the slate of Friday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jalen Brunson returning from an apparent foot injury to lead the New York Knicks to a 2-0 series lead over Indiana, how the Pacers dropped the ball by gluing TJ McConnell to the bench as the game started to slip away and whether or not the Knicks should explore breaking up the 'Nova Knicks' to pair another star player alongside Brunson. Later, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss the resurgence of high-level defensive play in these NBA Playoffs, why the Philadelphia 76ers may choose not to go big game hunting this offseason, whether or not Luka Doncic is really happy with the way the Dallas Mavericks roster has been built around him, which NBA superstars are most likely to be on the move, the rumors linking JJ Redick to the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason how Luka Doncic’s lingering knee injury could be what keeps the Dallas Mavericks from advancing past Oklahoma City in the second round, the narrative that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder (and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves) have ‘skipped steps’ on their path from plucky upstarts to legitimate championship contenders, whether or not all this newfound parity is actually good for the NBA and what exactly makes this current Boston Celtics squad so dangerous. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the slate of Wednesday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Timberwolves’ demolition of the Nuggets to go up 2-0 heading back to Minnesota means that the series is already over for Denver, Minnesota’s overall dominance through the first two rounds of the postseason, whether or not Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were ever really as good as their press clippings suggested they were, why we shouldn’t be surprised that the New York Knicks won yet another postseason game that they probably should’ve lost and whether the Knicks should explore breaking up their core of former Villanova guys  for a second star to fit alongside Jalen Brunson. Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the slate of Tuesday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix almost got him in trouble at home, why Donovan Mitchell’s performance through the first round of the NBA Playoffs should make him the top target for any team looking to trade for a superstar this offseason, whether or not the Orlando Magic should trade for someone like Trae Young this summer to pair with Paolo Banchero, whether the Indiana Pacers have a realistic chance of beating the New York Knicks in the second round, how Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to steal home court from Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and why it’s more apparent than ever that we have a youth movement going on in today’s NBA. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what makes this current postseason run by Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks so special in the wake of their first round series win over Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers, whether the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns getting eliminated in the first round proves that the Super Team Era is officially dead and take Patrick Beverley to task for his clownish behavior both during and after the Indiana Pacers’ series-clinching win over Milwaukee. Finally, Jason closes the show with a quick lookahead to the Friday and Saturday night slates of NBA Playoffs games. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he had a problem with the Deion Sanders taking shots at disgruntled former University of Colorado football players, how the egos of Deion and his son Shedeur could impact their respective NFL futures and why it’s clear that Russell Westbrook is hurting the Los Angeles Clippers more than he’s helping than against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday night slate of NBA Playoffs games. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Tyrese Maxey may have etched his named alongside Reggie Miller as one of the biggest villains in New York Knicks history, why it’s clear that Joel Embiid just isn’t cut out to be The Guy on a championship-contending team, how an early round postseason flameout might impact Donovan Mitchell’s decision to request a trade out of Cleveland and whether or not the Boston Celtics can overcome the calf injury that is likely to sideline Kristaps Porzingis for several weeks at least. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Wednesday night NBA Playoffs action.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Nuggets’ series-clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers, what makes Jamal Murray one of the greatest postseason players of all-time, where LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers go from here after yet another postseason flameout and which teams makes the most sense in any hypothetical trade for Kevin Durant this upcoming offseason. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Tuesday night NBA Playoffs action.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick recap of the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, J-Mac discusses why he still believes that the Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to shock the world and beat the Denver Nuggets in the first round after falling behind 0-3 in the series, why Jalen Brunson has shown that he’s a far better #1 option for an NBA team than Joel Embiid, why it’s so hard to get a real read on the Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers series that’s currently tied up 2-2 and why this postseason feels like the official coming out party for Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns out of the playoffs. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday night NBA Playoffs action.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wild first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Why did the Atlanta Falcons take Michael Penix Jr. at #8 when they just gave Kirk Cousins a big contract in free agency? What does the fact that six quarterbacks were taken in the first twelve picks (Penix, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy and Bo Nix) say about the future of the League moving forward? Will the Buffalo Bills trade for Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel before the Draft is over? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with a quick recap of the Los Angeles Lakers getting put on the brink of elimination by the Denver Nuggets and Joel Embiid’s virtuoso performance to keep the Philadelphia 76ers’ season alive. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why you have to be at least a little concerned about Boston's Game 2 loss to a severely shorthanded Miami Heat squad if you're a Celtics fan. Later, former New York Jets scout and author Daniel Kelly swings by to preview tonight's NFL Draft and tell us why he has a 4th round grade on presumptive top pick Caleb Williams, why he believes Williams' former teammate at Oklahoma - Spencer Rattler - is actually the best guy available, what make Bo Nix such a good fit for the NFL, who he has in the Drake Maye vs Jayden Daniels debate and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he’s more confident than ever in Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks being able to dispatch of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in round one, why the Phoenix Suns’ problems run much deeper than even their 0-2 series hole against the Minnesota Timberwolves and why the Milwaukee Bucks are going to need Giannis Antetokounmpo back sooner than later if they expect to have any chance of getting by the Indiana Pacers in round one. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Wednesday night NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' heartbreaking Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets after going up by 20 points in the second half, how much blame LeBron James deserves for the Lakers' latest meltdown in Denver and why presumptive MVP Nikola Jokic might actually be underrated all-time. Later, J-Mac recaps a wild finish in New York that saw the Knicks literally steal Game 2 from the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 2-0 series lead, why it's clear that Joel Embiid might not be the emotional leader the Sixers need him to be and whether the negative narratives surrounding Tom Thibodeau are warranted. Finally, Jason closes the show with this Best Bets for Tuesday night's NBA Playoffs action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, namely how the teams who seemingly had the 'most to prove' all showed up in a big way (Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks), if an early exit could force the Dallas Mavericks to break up the Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic backcourt, whether or not we can expect the Los Angeles Lakers can turn their matchup with the Denver Nuggets into a competitive series, why Joel Embiid seems to put together more postseason clunkers than a player of his caliber should and how a deep postseason run could help turn Anthony Edwards into the Face of the NBA moving forward. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason opens the show by previewing Friday night’s NBA Play-In games and Saturday’s slate of NBA Playoffs first round games from a wagering perspective. Later, former NFL scout Brentley Weissman swings by to share his thoughts on Brock Bowers’ NFL future, Drake Maye vs Jayden Daniels as the 2nd best quarterback prospect in the Draft, why he believes Marvin Harrison Sr. is more likely to bust than Rome Odunze, the internal debate inside the Los Angeles Chargers organization whether to draft a receiver or an offensive lineman in the top-5, whether Caleb Williams should already be viewed as the heavy favorite to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2024 and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Caitlin Clark being on the verge of a lucrative shoe deal with Nike and why he expects her popularity to grown even more as the face of the WNBA, Nic Batum’s out-of-body experience in the Philadelphia 76ers’ play-in victory over the Miami Heat, why Jimmy Butler’s knee injury could result in the Heat missing the postseason altogether, which team makes the most sense for Trae Young in a trade this offseason (Los Angeles Lakers? Brooklyn Nets? San Antonio Spurs?) and who he’s betting on to make the NBA Finals. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ play-in victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and whether or not LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the squad have what it takes to beat the Denver Nuggets in round one, how Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury might impact the Pels in their win-or-go-home game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, whether we’ve seen the last of Klay Thompson in a Golden State Warriors uniform and how the Dubs might try to re-tool around Steph Curry moving forward. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Thursday night’s play-in games (Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat; Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls). Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unveiling of the 2024 Team USA Men’s Basketball Olympic team headlined by LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, how the 2024 ‘Avengers’ squad would fare in a hypothetical series against the 1992 Dream Team featuring Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, who he’s picking to win tonight’s play-in games (Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans; Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors) and which Western Conference playoff team he’s least excited to watch. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason drops his official predictions heading into the NBA Playoffs. Are we headed towards a Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets rematch? Will the Phoenix Suns be able to live up to all their preseason hype? Given the way the bracket sets up, should the Dallas Mavericks actually be viewed as the favorites to come out of the West? Are the Milwaukee Bucks destined for yet another first round exit? Are Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks the biggest threats to the Boston Celtics in the East? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s so hard to ‘separate the art from the artist’ when it comes to alleged murderer OJ Simpson, why it’s not hard at all to see how federal investigators determined that Shohei Ohtani was actually a victim in the illegal sports gambling ring involving his former interpreter and whether or not we should believe Kevin Durant when he says the most fun of his NBA career was had as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest reports indicating that federal investigators have determined that Shohei Ohtani had no involvement whatsoever in the illegal sports gambling ring that rocked the baseball world last month. Plus, The MMQB Senior NFL reporter Albert Breer swings by to discuss the league-wide perception around Caleb Williams’ character, Jayden Daniels vs Drake Maye in the race to be the second quarterback taken, the smoke around the Minnesota Vikings plans to trade up in the draft for a quarterback, how the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers could shake up the top-10, the latest on the Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott contract negotiations and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Los Angeles Lakers’ Tuesday night home loss to the Golden State Warriors sets up the very real possibility that LeBron James and the fellas will have to win two play-in games just to make the playoffs (2:09), why some Lakers fans are actually hoping that their team fizzles out down the stretch so they can axe head coach Darvin Ham (15:31), how Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury could impact the Milwaukee Bucks both in the short and long-term (24:51) and why it was so disheartening to see the Phoenix Suns get bludgeoned on their home floor by the Los Angeles Clippers in what was essentially a must-win game (27:40). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses UConn’s masterful defensive strategy against Zach Edey and Purdue en route to winning their second consecutive national championship (2:40), the narrative that UConn has been the best college basketball program of the last 25 years (16:05), whether or not Huskies head coach Dan Hurley could be targeted to replace John Caipari has the next head coach at Kentucky (21:27) and preview’s tonight incredible slate of NBA games highlighted by Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors (35:35). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses South Carolina’s victory over Iowa in the NCAA Women’s National Championship Game and Caitlin Clark’s lasting impact on the sport of women's college basketball even despite the loss (8:38), why he has an issue with women like Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart who went out of their way to throw shade at Clark in the days leading up to the title game (23:55) and how Clark compares to Steph Curry in more ways than one (30:48). Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the NCAA Men’s National Championship Game between Purdue and Connecticut (45:10). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a series of late-game blunders by North Carolina seniors RJ Davis and Jae’Lyn Withers ultimately led to the Tar Heels getting upset by Alabama (4:48), why it feels almost inevitable that UConn will repeat as national champions (19:09) and why Iowa State’s loss to Illinois hurt Jason quite a bit more than any of the other Sweet Sixteen matchups (26:05). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by previewing the Friday night Sweet Sixteen slate from a wagering perspective (33:03). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's not a huge fan of the NFL's plan to takeover Christmas (2:13), how much pressure is on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns to make the playoffs this season (10:41) and why he would advise Caitlin Clark not to take the $5 million from Ice Cube to join the Big 3 (21:21). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Sweet Sixteen games on Thursday night (31:43).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling road comeback win over the Milwaukee Bucks led by Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis (3:02). Later, FOX Sports college football reporter and author Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss JJ McCarthy’s meteoric rise up NFL Draft boards in the last month (13:51), Jayden Daniels’ NFL comparison and the biggest reason for his year-to-year statistical explosion at LSU in 2023 (20:42), why he believes Michael Penix Jr could be the second best quarterback in this current draft class (33:15), Deion Sanders’ impact on his son Shedeur’s draft stock and the world of football as we know it (40:12) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that legalized sports gambling has become an epidemic in our society (2:10), the public response to Shohei Ohtani’s denial of any involvement whatsoever in his former attorney’s illegal gambling endeavors (4:16), why his first inclination is to believe that Ohtani is telling the truth (8:41), why he expects the NBA to throw the book at Jontay Porter for allegedly ‘shaving stats’ during a regular season game (16:50) and which Sweet 16 games he’s prepared to fire on himself from a wagering perspective (26:56). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the overall dominance of the top-2 seeds in each region of the NCAA Tournament has turned March Madness into ‘Chalk Madness’ (4:50), whether there’s even a single top-10 NBA Draft prospect left in the tournament (7:22), why LSU head women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey felt compelled to threaten litigation against the Washington Post before a so-called salacious article about her even comes to light (22:34), how much pressure is on Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis following the club’s all-in offseason (25:23) and why it appears as though Deion Sanders has backed his son Shedeur into a corner ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft (35:44). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how his big dollar Calcutta league is looking after Day One of the NCAA Tournament (2:41), why 3-seed Kentucky's upset loss to 14-seed Detroit could lead to him getting the axe as the Wildcats head coach (6:47), how the 4-seed Kansas Jayhawks were able to escape against 13-seed Samford thanks to an absolutely egregious foul call in the final seconds (22:16) and which Round of 32 March Madness games he's already betting on (24:49). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by sharing his thoughts on this wild illegal sports gambling story involving Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter (33:30). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Tom Izzo’s controversial comments insinuating that mid-major programs shouldn’t receive automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament (3:38), whether sports fans really want to see Cinderella stories in sports (9:29), who he’s picking to make the Final Four (14:32) and LeBron James’ very calculated reasoning for publicly declaring that Stephen Curry is the most influential player in modern NBA history (24:02). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor and Clevanalytics founder Clevta for a lengthy NCAA Tournament preview. During the conversation, TA discusses why picking the eventual national champion isn’t as difficult as people might think (10:09), why it isn’t a smart bet to pick UConn to repeat as champs (14:15), why Purdue appears to be criminally underrated heading into March Madness (20:49), why it's almost impossible to trust John Calipari’s Kentucky team (31:23), the narrative that the Big East as a whole is being disrespected (38:44) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the extremely underwhelming 'all-in' offseason thus far for the Dallas Cowboys and how Dak Prescott's looming contract extension factors in to all of it (2:52), the narrative that Kyrie Irving is the most 'skilled' player in NBA history (16:54) and how the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament committee dropped the ball by putting defending champion LSU in the same region as Caitlin Clark's Iowa squad (38:06). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers felt compelled to trade for Justin Fields just days after signing Russell Wilson in free agency (5:53). Later, Team Rankings' Jason Lisk swings by to discuss how his website handicaps the upcoming NCAA Tournament, including which teams are being undervalued, which are being overvalued, the top-4 seed most likely to get bounced out early and the lower-seed that looks primed for a deep Cinderella run (18:51). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the first weekend of March Madness (47:57). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the biggest NFL headlines of the day, including Derrick Henry signing with the Baltimore Ravens and Aaron Rodgers potentially becoming Vice President of the United States of America (4:47). Later, ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla swings by to discuss why it feels like Houston and Kansas are headed in opposite directions right now (12:35), why veteran rosters seem to perform so much better in March Madness (22:36), which players he believes deserve to be named First Team All-Americans (30:52), all the controversy surrounding Duke star Kyle Filipowski the last few weeks (36:56), why it’s so hard to trust teams like Purdue, Arizona and Kentucky (40:10), the impact NIL has had on college basketball as a whole (47:21) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild Day 1 of the NFL Free Agency negotiation period. During the show, J-Mac discusses why the Minnesota Vikings decided not to match the contract offer Kirk Cousins received from the Atlanta Falcons (2:41), what the D’Andre Swift and Josh Jacobs contracts say about the state of the running back free agency market (10:24), how the loss of so many offensive and defensive starters could impact the Miami Dolphins’ suddenly small Super Bowl window (22:53), the ongoing war of words between former New York Giants running backs Tiki Barber and Saquon Barkley (31:39) and how the Los Angeles Chargers plan to build their roster in the image of new head coach Jim Harbaugh (37:35). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the acquisition of Russell Wilson isn’t the obvious win for the Pittsburgh Steelers that many think it is (2:10), how Mac Jones getting traded to Jacksonville and Baker Mayfield re-signing with Tampa Bay might impact the futures of Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields (15:08), the viral video series on social media that has Michael Jordan stans up in arms (30:16) and the fireworks that erupted in the world women’s college basketball over the weekend involving Caitlin Clark, South Carolina and LSU (38:37). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the Denver Nuggets win over the Boston Celtics in what many are calling an NBA Finals preview (5:30), how Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee injury impacts the Minnesota Timberwolves both in the short-term and the long-term (12:26) and his overall excitement level for the upcoming exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson (28:32). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by going off on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers following their pitiful home loss to the Sacramento Kings (2:59). Later, The Athletic NBA writer Joe Vardon swings by to discuss the next foreign-born player that is looking to take over the NBA (13:16), the narrative that international players have taken over the league (19:15), how the Cleveland Cavaliers plan to address Donovan Mitchell’s uncertain future with the franchise (23:26), how Evan Mobley’s on-court development could impact which direction the Cavs decide to go in the offseason (38:54), whether or not any team poised to really challenge the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference (44:42) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former University of North Carolina basketball and NBA star John Henson. During the conversation, Henson discusses how he evolved into one of the elite defensive centers in recent college hoops history (13:04), why he ultimately chose to go to UNC over Texas and UCLA (17:46), what it was like playing alongside a young Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks (33:13), his viral run-in with Matt Barnes from back in the day (37:26), which dark horse teams he’s identified as those who could make a deep NCAA Tournament run (47:56) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Broncos’ controversial decision to eat $85 million in dead cap money just so they can cut quarterback Russell Wilson (2:16), why the Minnesota Vikings seem like the ideal landing spot for Wilson if they decide that Kirk Cousins has become too expensive to keep (5:55) and whether or not the Las Vegas Raiders make sense as Wilson’s next team (18:16). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by taking the Los Angeles Clippers to the woodshed for their inexplicable loss to the Milwaukee Bucks sans Giannis Antetokounmpo (30:09) **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate passing of longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen (2:41), whether the NFL Combine results – even the record-breaking ones – really matter in the grand scheme of things (5:52), if LeBron James becoming the first-ever member of the NBA’s 40,000 Point Club will be enough to propel him in the GOAT debate (18:02), the narrative that people have been rooting against LeBron and hoping he would fail since he entered the league in 2003 (28:46), why Jayson Tatum still can’t get any love from MVP voters even as the Boston Celtics run roughshod through the NBA (37:54) and why he fundamentally disagrees with Kevin Durant’s opinion about Team USA Basketball (41:49). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Damian Lillard's recent comments about feeling 'lonely' in Milwaukee during this mostly underwhelming Bucks season (3:02), whether or not Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be headed for a quick divorce this offseason after just one year together (15:00), Kevin Durant's quest to remind the world that the best basketball players are from the United States of America (23:28) and the latest embarrassing story to come out of the New York Jets organization (32:31).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on LeBron James’ epic 4th quarter performance to key a Los Angeles Lakers comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (1:58). Later, Puck News sports correspondent John Ourand swings by to discuss his very public exit from Sports Business Journal (6:41), how the way sports fans consume television has changed over the years (17:06), the NBA’s looming television rights negotiations (23:44), Stephen A Smith’s future at ESPN (36:20) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by CBS SportsLine college basketball analyst and sports betting maven Thomas Casale. During the conversation, Casale discusses how the transfer portal has fundamentally changed the sport (7:06), the likelihood that UCONN repeats as the national champions (15:39), what problems Zach Edey and Purdue could face in the NCAA Tournament (20:08), which mid-major schools are primed to make a deep March Madness run (23:10), how the rise of Caitlin Clark and the women’s game as a whole has impacted the popularity of the men’s college game (29:23) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why his ears perked up when ESPN decided to remove Bronny James from their 2024 NBA Mock Draft and how it relates to the report that LeBron James suddenly plans to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers for three more seasons (4:01), how much blame LeBron deserves for Bronny  supposedly ‘falling short’ of the lofty expectations many have set for him (15:42), whether the Lakers should even be willing to offer LeBron a massive contract extension that would keep him in Los Angeles through his age-42 season (17:50) and if the Lakers should prioritize Trae Young or Donovan Mitchell on the trade market this offseason (25:46). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his whirlwind week away from the podcast (2:04), JJ Redick’s controversial comments condemning the daytime debate shows that currently dominate the sports media landscape (9:36), what a loss in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament could mean for Kevin Durant’s long-term legacy (17:53), the bizarre video of Cam Newton getting into a fight at a youth flag football tournament (28:35) and the rumors that Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson could get traded this offseason (39:01). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the drama surrounding the upcoming Apple TV documentary on the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick New England Patriots Dynasty (3:29), why the Chicago Bears owe their fan base a big apology following a peculiar move they made on Thursday (17:45), the speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers already have a third star ready to join their squad next season (23:46) and why rumors linking LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors suddenly leaked out now (34:40). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's imperative for Patrick Mahomes to publicly speak out in support of gun reform laws in the wake of the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade (2:42), whether or not San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks deserved to get fired after the Super Bowl (16:36), why NBA MVP voters are overrating guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and underrating guys like Kawhi Leonard (28:14) and why the NBA's MVP criteria seems to fluctuate on a year-to-year basis (34:17). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he has a problem with Kyle Kuzma choosing to stay and get buckets with the hapless Washington Wizards rather than accept a trade to the Dallas Mavericks (2:36), whether or not the Mavs can win an NBA championship playing such a Luka Doncic-centric style of basketball (15:31), why 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seemingly wants out of San Francisco (29:51) and what changes the Niners need to make to get back to the Super Bowl next season (38:45). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest on his ongoing ‘feud’ with former NFL MVP Cam Newton that has somehow spilled into the hallways at FS1 (3:33), the four most pivotal plays of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory on Sunday (14:14), why it’s fair to say that the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs dynasty is just like the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots dynasty… but in reverse (20:13) and whether or not it’s fair to blame Kyle Shanahan for the 49ers players not knowing the new overtime rules (31:17). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers in a mostly underwhelming Super Bowl and why this particular loss has to sting if you’re a Niners fan or put money on San Francisco to win (2:17), the narrative that Kyle Shanahan ‘can’t win the Big One (16:48), Patrick Mahomes’ overall performance in the game and whether or not it’s too soon to declare him the Greatest Quarterback of All-Time (24:37), the early returns on Usher’s halftime performance (35:41) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest developments in his ongoing ‘feud’ with former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton (2:17), why Justin Jefferson’s exorbitant contract demands could actually result in him getting traded by the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft (14:43) and why the New York Knicks were clearly the big winners (23:03) and the Los Angeles Lakers likely the big losers (39:36) of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs (46:49). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick breakdown of a few of his favorite streaming shows to binge once the NFL season is officially over next week (3:05). Later, The Athletic senior NFL writer Mike Sando swings by to discuss the dichotomy between how the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers’ rosters were built  (12:18), whether Patrick Mahomes would have developed into an All-World NFL quarterback if he had been drafted by any other team but the Chiefs (17:00), whether San Francisco or Kansas City has more pressure on them heading into Sunday’s Super Bowl (24:08), how Mahomes and the Chiefs offense have successfully flipped the switch from the regular season to the playoffs (28:50), whether the 49ers deserves to be the betting favorites to win the win (38:38) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor Rufus Peabody for a lengthy conversation on the best prop bets for the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. During the interview, Peabody shares why he believes betting props is much more profitable than sides and totals in the NFL (5:25), why his models show the Niners as the definitive favorite over the Chiefs (7:56), the individual player props make the most sense to attack early in the week as opposed to later (14:39), which longshot props could pay off the best on Super Bowl Sunday (28:40), how members of the media have historically swayed the Super Bowl MVP prop (39:01) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his early expectations for the upcoming Super Bowl showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs  this Sunday (3:23), why Niners fans have every right to feel like the NFL has it out for them in the wake of this whole practice field fiasco going down in Las Vegas (20:25) and what’s next for incumbent Chicago Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields (31:20). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Washington Commanders’ hiring of Kliff Kingsbury to be their next offensive coordinator could signal their plans to trade up to #1 in the NFL Draft to take USC superstar Caleb Williams (2:55), if the latest DWI incident involving Patrick Mahomes Sr. could impact the on-field play of his son Patrick Mahomes II in the upcoming Super Bowl (7:46), why Bob Costas is spot-on when he says the Chiefs have supplanted the Dallas Cowboys as America’s Team (16:42), whether or not Joel Embiid’s potentially season-ending knee injury is a direct result of the NBA’s new games played mandate (19:43) and what – if anything – the NBA can do to ensure that their stars stay on the court more often moving forward (39:08). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his wild social media beef with Patrick Mahomes’ personal trainer following a harmless joke about his ‘Dad Bod’ (2:44), the narrative that the Kansas City Chiefs have replaced the New England Patriots as the most hated team in the NFL (11:22), Cam Newton’s peculiar decision to triple-down on his Brock Purdy slander (23:30) and how Purdy compares to other 'game changers' in today's NFL (30:27) **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the Seattle Seahawks' decision to hire Mike Macdonald as their next head coach might impact the Washington Commanders in their own search for a new man in charge (2:40). Later, The Athletic's Jovan Buha swings by to discuss the growing disconnect between Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and the players in the locker room (7:01), what it might take to get the Lakers to consider trading away Austin Reaves (9:58), the narrative that the Lakers absolutely have to make a trade at the deadline (13:32), which big names could potentially be on the move at next week's NBA Trade Deadline (22:56), LeBron James' uncertain future with franchise moving forward (38:57) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why so many football fans on social media seem to have it out for Taylor Swift (3:13), Ben Johnson’s peculiar decision withdraw his name from the current NFL head coach hiring cycle to stay on as the Detroit Lions offense coordinator (5:55), the narrative that the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading away LeBron James (18:45) and whether a trade for someone like Dejounte Murray or Zach LaVine would be enough to vault the Lakers back into NBA Championship contention (33:02). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the inconvenient truth about the Detroit Lions' seemingly wide-open Super Bowl window (3:40), why this current iteration of the Lions could look much different in 2024 and 2025 (6:49), the history of NFL teams that got to the doorstep of a championship but never actually broke through (14:35),  the reports that the Golden State Warriors would consider trading away stalwarts like Klay Thompson and Draymond Green (22:03) and whether or not it's unfair to put the decision-making about their future on the shoulders of Steph Curry (31:01).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Dan Campbell’s insistence on always ‘going for it’ was ultimately why the Detroit Lions blew a 17-point halftime lead in their NFC Championship loss to the San Francisco 49ers (3:32), whether or not football fans should be willing to concede that Brock Purdy is a great quarterback after engineering yet another comeback win in the postseason (14:44), how Lamar Jackson compares favorably to James Harden given that both have a history of dominating in the regular season only to flop in the playoffs (26:22) and if it’s a wise to bet against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in their upcoming Super Bowl showdown with the 49ers (38:11). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Atlanta Falcons decided to spurn Bill Belichick and offer their vacant head coaching job to Raheem Morris (2:41) and whether Belichick will be afforded the opportunity to try and break Don Shula’s all-time wins record by another team in 2024 (9:00). Later, J-Mac gives his Best Bets for the AFC Championship between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs (19:47) and the NFC Championship between the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions (30:29). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the inconvenient truth facing Jim Harbaugh as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers (4:54) and the likelihood that more of the best college football coaches will look to jump to the NFL in 2024 (7:57). Later, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer swings by to share his thoughts on how former Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin ultimately lost the locker room in Milwaukee (17:19), why the club ultimately decided that Doc Rivers was the man to try and fix things (22:47), the likelihood that Darvin Ham is still the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach next season (26:50), the latest trade rumors involving Zach LaVine and Dejounte Murray (28:52), how the Orlando Magic could ultimately be the ones to shake up the NBA trade deadline (41:50) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what Jim Harbaugh’s impending takeover of the Los Angeles Chargers head coaching gig means for Bill Belichick’s coaching future (4:40), the Milwaukee Bucks’ shocking decision to fire head coach Adrian Griffin just 43 games into his coaching tenure (11:21), how much responsibility Giannis Antetokounmpo bares for all the change that has hit the Bucks in the last calendar year (16:20) and whether or not Doc Rivers has what it takes to fix things in Milwaukee if he ends up getting the head job was expected (29:40). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the offensive explosions of Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns on Monday night say about the current state of the NBA (2:04), the latest scuttlebutt surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline (15:15) and what the hiring of Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator means for Justin Fields’ future with the Chicago Bears (24:01). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how much blame Josh Allen deserves for the Buffalo Bills’ latest postseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (4:00), why it feels like we’re running out of superlatives to describe Patrick Mahomes (14:25), whether or not his game-winning drive against the Green Bay Packers will be enough for all the naysayers to finally admit that Brock Purdy is a great NFL quarterback (24:43), why it’s the Ravens’ defense – not just soon-to-be MVP Lamar Jackson – that makes Baltimore such a juggernaut (38:43) and the crazy conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl LVIII matchup was actually decided before the season even started (44:42). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing a few quick thoughts on his budding social media beef with former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton (2:41) and why the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Dynasty could be rapidly approaching (6:11). Later, Only Players Senior Betting Analyst and ‘Wager Watch’ host  Doug Kezirian swings by to discuss why he doesn’t consider himself to be a professional gambler (15:24), where he’s leaning in the AFC Divisional round matchups (26:52), the pros and cons of following trends as a bettor  (39:28), where he’s leaning in the NFC Divisional round matchups (46:07) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the real reason why Jerry Jones went ahead and made the controversial decision to retain embattled head coach Mike McCarthy (1:54), how the McCarthy news impacts the futures of guys like Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh (12:00), why Kansas City Chiefs fans seem to have it out for him after what he said about their team on Wednesday’s edition of The Herd (22:11) and whether or not the Indiana Pacers will come to regret trading three first round picks for All-Star Pascal Siakam (25:06).   **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses Joel Embiid's virtuoso performance in a head-to-head game against Nikola Jokic (1:55), whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing the right thing by keeping Mike Tomlin as their head coach for the 2024 NFL season (9:33), where Patrick Mahomes ranks in the hierarchy of Divisional Round quarterbacks when you only consider how well each guy has played during the 2023 season (20:27) and how Austin Reaves alone could determine how active the Los Angeles Lakers get at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline (30:46). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles will come to regret giving Jalen Hurts that massive contract extension after one great season the same way they came to regret giving Carson Wentz one all those years ago (4:01), if the Eagles will ultimately decide to pull the plug on head coach Nick Siranni just one season after making the Super Bowl (18:34) and the likelihood that Mike Tomlin could become the latest Hall of Fame coach to hit the market after yet another postseason flameout in Pittsburgh (31:25). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Cowboys' latest embarrassing postseason loss - once again at the hands of the Green Bay Packers (3:32), whether Dallas should try to replace the soon-to-be-fired Mike McCarthy with Jim Harbaugh or Bill Belichick (12:37), why the Lions' first NFL playoff win in 32 years over Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams looks like a sign of things to come in Detroit (26:20) and how the Miami Dolphins should navigate Tua Tagovailoa's contract situation moving forward following a blowout loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night (34:54). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday double-header featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (45:25).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by explaining how Bill Belichick getting the axe as the head coach of the New England Patriots has made an already spicy NFL coaching market even spicier (2:50). Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to preview NFL Super Wild Card Weekend from a gambling perspective, including: Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans (18:20), Kansas Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins (20:50), Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills (28:52), Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers (35:10), Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams (42:53) and Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (48:15). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Nick Saban’s sudden retirement from college football and identifies which coaches could succeed him him at the University of Alabama (2:55). Later, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss Pete Carroll basically being forced to step down as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks (13:20), the biggest difference between CJ Stroud and Bryce Young as rookie quarterbacks (17:15), who he expects will be the third quarterback taken in the upcoming NFL Draft behind Caleb Williams and Drake Maye (22:38), which defensive prospects could be taken in the top-10 (31:38) and the then-breaking news that Saban was retiring (40:30). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the recently fired Mike Vrabel is arguably the best NFL head coaching candidate available during this current hiring cycle (3:40) and why the now-vacant Tennessee Titans head coaching gig isn’t as attractive as their ownership group thinks it is (15:01). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by unveiling the definitive ranking of the 12 NFL quarterbacks participating in the upcoming super Wild Card Weekend; Is Patrick Mahomes still #1? Where do newcomers Jordan Love and CJ Stroud slot in? And, where the heck do you rank the suddenly surging Joe Flacco? (25:25). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Michigan Wolverines' dominant performance against Washington in the College Football Playoff national championship game (2:51), whether or not the inevitable NCAA sanctions stemming from the sign-stealing scandal will taint the Jim Harbaugh Era at Michigan (6:28) and how MIchael Penix Jr.'s underwhelming performance in the title game might impact his NFL Draft stock (18:27). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few quick thoughts on how Ja Morant's season-ending shoulder injury could impact his NBA career moving forward (33:33). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Tua Tagovailoa's underwhelming performance against the Buffalo Bills in the de facto AFC East championship game could impact his future with the Miami Dolphins (5:10), if Mike McCarthy is really coaching for his job with the Dallas Cowboys face the Green Bay Packers (17:27) and what we should expect from CJ Stroud in his postseason debut (25:15). Later, J-Mac reacts to the breaking news that Arthur Smith had been fired as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and tells us how it could impact the rest of the offseason NFL coaching carousel (37:06). Finally, Jason closes the show with a quick preview of the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies (51:27). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on Victor Wembanyama going toe-to-toe with Giannis Antetokounmpo in what some are calling the best one-on-one matchup of the season thus far (3:15). Later, professional sports bettor Gianni the Greek swings by to help preview the Week 18 NFL slate, including, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens (13:35), Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts (14:56), New York Jets vs New England Patriots (19:09), Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins (32:08), and the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl odds (34:43) as well as the upcoming College Football Playoff national championship game between Michigan and Washington (39:51). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Aaron Rodgers' insinuation on the Pat McAfee Show that Jimmy Kimmel has ties to a pedophilia ring (3:21), whether or not Disney might intervene given that both McAfee and Kimmel work under their umbrella at ESPN and ABC, respectively (10:58), Patrick Beverley's assertion that Joel Embiid is having the greatest individual season in NBA history (20:30) and why hyperbolic statements like Beverley's seem to dominate the discourse around the NBA (28:10).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL’s decision to fine Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper for throwing a drink at an unruly fan (2:53), whether or not Dalvin Cook has anything to offer a team heading into the NFL playoffs (6:19), why the Chicago Bears should take a quarterback with the #1 overall pick and take what they get for Justin Fields in a trade (16:18) and how the Miami Dolphins could keep their Super Bowl window wide open by trading away Tua Tagovailoa and finding a way to replace him with University of Washington star Michael Penix Jr (26:11). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he was so happy for Jim Harbaugh in the wake of Michigan’s overtime victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl (2:57), what makes Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. such an intriguing NFL quarterback prospect (16:52) and whether Michigan or Washington has the upper hand in the upcoming CFP championship game (22:35). Later, J-Mac explains why the Green Bay Packers’ decision whether or not to offer Jordan Love a contract extension this offseason isn’t as clear and obvious as it seems (32:40) and tells us why the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in Week 18 (44:23).   **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the Cleveland Browns' bludgeoning of the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, including what this lost season means for the Jets' offseason plans (6:14) and why the Browns are the feel-good story of the NFL season (8:15). Later, FOX Sports betting analyst Will Hill swings by to preview the NFL Week 17 slate from a gambling perspective. Smith shares his thoughts on Dallas Cowboy vs Detroit Lions (15:46), Baltimore Ravens vs Miami Dolphins (24:20), Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints (33:47) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the College Football Playoff semi-finals coming up on Monday night (50:46). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Broncos’ decision to move off of quarterback Russell Wilson at the end of the season (2:28), identifies the six NFL teams that make the most sense as the next landing spot for Wilson (5:06), how Wilson’s sudden availability might impact Justin Fields’ NFL future (20:22) and whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers should include Austin Reaves in a potential trade for Dejounte Murray (29:45). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns Thursday Night Football showdown (41:26). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Detroit Pistons earning their NBA-record 27th consecutive regular season loss (3:02), whether it’s even conceivable that the Pistons could lose every game this season (5:08), why the Baltimore Ravens beating the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night shouldn’t guarantee the MVP award for Lamar Jackson (14:09), his confidence level in the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the postseason (22:46) and the Best and Worst stories to come out of the sports gambling world this week (32:37).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Rams' Thursday Night Football win over the Saints and discusses the narratives that Los Angeles is the 'team nobody wants to face' in the NFC Playoffs and that the Saints' postseason hopes are officially toast (11:10). Plus, former oddsmaker and sports betting analyst Dave Sharapan swings by to preview NFL Week 16 from a betting perspective. During the conversation, Sharapan discusses Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys (20:11), the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles holding strong as double-digit favorites (24:35), San Francisco 49ers vs Baltimore Ravens (40:22) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses why Shaquille O'Neal felt compelled to say that Steph Curry belongs in the GOAT conversation (5:34), whether or not Curry is really as great as he and others in the media think he is (11:58), why he believes the floor for the streaking Los Angeles Clippers is an appearance in the Western Conference Finals (24:01) and how much credit James Harden deserves individually for the Clippers' recent turnaround (32:18). Later, J-Mac closes the show his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints (42:37). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on Ja Morant hitting the game-winning basket in his first game back from suspension and what he hopes to see from the high-flyer moving forward (2:01). Later, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Steve Hartman swings by to discuss his decades-long feud with Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos (12:43), his assertion that it was actually the NFL league offices who strong-armed the club into firing head coach Brandon Staley before the season was over (21:33), whether or not Justin Herbert is as good as his hype would suggest (26:08), why he believes the club has to do whatever it takes to get Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach (35:33) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles inexplicably losing a game they had in-hand against the Seattle Seahawks (2:00), what's gone wrong for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense the last three weeks (10:14), how the results of this game could shake up the NFC Playoff picture (22:08) and whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers deserve to be ridiculed for hanging their NBA In-Season Tournament championship banner (31:36).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing road loss to the Buffalo Bills says about their long-term outlook as a potential Super Bowl contender (3:05), why Brock Purdy should be viewed as the heavy favorite to win the NFL MVP award (21:24), the narrative that Trevor Lawrence isn’t as good as his reputation would suggest (27:09), whether or not Baker Mayfield has proven to be a franchise-caliber quarterback this season in Tampa (41:37), if Antonio Pierce has shown enough to earn the permanent head coaching gig with the Las Vegas Raiders (47:36) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks (51:26). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Las Vegas Raiders’ demolition of the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football (1:52). Later, Right Angle Sports betting analyst Adam Chernoff swings by to discuss the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl futures ahead of their big showdown with the Dallas Cowboys (7:25), who is the sharp side in the Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos game (13:17), whether or not we can count on the San Francisco 49ers as double digit favorites once again (21:30), how the New York Jets might fare against a wounded and injury depleted Miami Dolphins squad (31:00), his concern level for the Philadelphia Eagles coming off of two straight losses (39:06) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the NFL Week 15 slate (50:01). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green indefinitely following his latest on-court physical altercation (2:51), how Green’s unreliability could impact Steph Curry’s view on the Golden State Warriors organization long-term (7:57), Cam Newton’s assertion that guys like Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy are just ‘game manager’ quarterbacks (15:22), how Newton distinguishes which quarterbacks are ‘game managers’ and which are ‘game breakers’ to begin with (26:58) and whether or not Dak has actually already had a better NFL career than Newton did (31:19). Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for Thursday Night Football (38:38). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the New England Patriots are planning to part ways with Bill Belichick after the season (3:05), how Belichick’s mishandling of the quarterback position may have been his undoing in New England (5:05), how Draymond Green’s latest over-the-top physical altercation could impact his long-term legacy (14:27), whether or not the Golden State Warriors dynasty is officially dead (17:57) and how we should expect the NBA League office to respond to Draymond’s latest infraction (26:55). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Miami Dolphins’ unbelievable fourth quarter meltdown in their loss to the Tennessee Titans (4:11), whether or not Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa and the rest of the Dolphins are even a lock to make the playoffs anymore in the AFC (6:47), what to make of the New York Giants’ winning streak that suddenly has them in the thick of the NFC playoff race (18:38), how this current Tommy Devito run of success compares to Jeremy Lin’s “Linsanity” 12 years ago (24:06) and why Shohei Ohtani decide to defer 97% of his $700 million deal from the Los Angeles Dodgers (31:33). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Kadarius Toney’s controversial penalty that ultimately cost the Kansas City Chiefs a win against the Buffalo Bills (1:35), why it’s clear that the offensive inconsistencies in Kansas City are finally getting to Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid (7:28), if back-to-back blowout losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys prove that the Philadelphia Eagles aren’t as good as their record says they are (22:29), where Dak Prescott and the Cowboys rank in the NFL hierarchy (26:47), which NFL teams actually lost by winning in Week 14 (31:10), which – if any – of the NFC South teams is a legitimate threat to make noise in the postseason (35:24) and which teams he’s betting on in tonight’s Monday Night Football double-header (46:44). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers’ inexplicable loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football (3:47) and the virtuoso performances put on by the Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James in the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals (8:50). Later, professional sports gambler and former SuperContest winner David Baker swings by to share his thoughts on how Trevor Lawrence’s injury could shake up the AFC postseason race (23:41), whether or not the Carolina Panthers are really destined to finish with the worst record in the NFL (27:16), why he views the Buffalo Bills as a ‘smash play’ this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs (36:21), why he has a hard time picking the Dallas to beat the Philadelphia Eagles despite the Cowboys being a ‘perfect’ spot (43:51), how much blame Zach Wilson really deserves for what’s gone wrong in New York this season (51:10) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Juan Soto getting traded to the New York Yankees and the latest on the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes (2:11), how inclement weather has severely impacted the betting lines for several NFL games in Week 14 (6:53), which NFL team is most likely to tank hard enough to ‘steal’ the #1 overall pick in the Draft from the Chicago Bears (13:17) and whether or not Jalen Hurts and the suddenly floundering Philadelphia Eagles can get back on track this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys (19:51). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few of his favorite bets for Thursday’s NBA In-Season Tournament semi-final contests and the NFL Thursday Night Football game (28:11). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament (1:55), Aaron Rodgers’ public comments on the report that Zach Wilson is unwilling to get back under center for the New York Jets (18:45), why Brock Purdy is the favorite to win the NFL MVP award (33:55) and whether or not a non-quarterback like Tyreek Hill has a realistic chance of winning the award (43:05). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Trevor Lawrence’s ankle injury could shake up the entire AFC playoff race (1:56), Jake Browning’s historic performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ Monday Night win over the Jacksonville Jaguars (6:15), what – if anything – the NFL can do to ensure that we don’t see so many backup quarterbacks on a weekly basis (15:32), the real reason why Zach Wilson is apprehensive to get back under center for the New York Jets (22:56) and whether or not Aaron Rodgers’ return in 2024 will be enough to overcome Nathaniel Hackett’s shortcomings and help bring the Jets back to prominence (36:10). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses San Francisco’s overall demolition of the Eagles in a rematch of the NFC Championship Game (5:30), the viral altercation between 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw and a member of the Philadelphia security staff (8:03), Brock Purdy’s surge up the NFL MVP ladder (17:08), whether or not teams should still be scared of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs following yet another underwhelming offensive performance (22:01) and why the College Football Playoff Committee got it right when they left an undefeated Florida State squad out in favor of one-loss teams Texas and Alabama (37:37). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Seattle Seahawks should be taken seriously as a playoff contender in the NFC (3:46) and why the Dallas Cowboys shouldn’t feel great about their narrow home win over Seattle (7:55). Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to preview college football Conference Championship Weekend from a betting perspective, including, Oregon vs Washington (16:15), Texas vs Oklahoma State (20:01), Michigan vs Iowa (22:10), Georgia vs Alabama (24:11), and Louisville vs Florida State (28:23). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the NFL Week 13 slate (48:13). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with an abbreviated Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks (5:14). Later, Super Bowl champion wide receiver Golden Tate swings by to discuss why the Seahawks have been unable to really build upon what they did last season (11:32), whether or not the Cowboys are a legitimate Super Bowl contender (15:52), why Matthew Stafford – not Russell Wilson – is easily the best quarterback he’s ever played with (19:10), why he’s a firm believer in young athletes playing multiple sports growing up (33:30), his ugly exit from the Detroit Lions in 2018 (37:20), his long-time infatuation with Taylor Swift (49:46), who he’s picking to win the Super Bowl this season (54:07) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, former NFL quarterback and football analyst Kyle Sloter swings by to discuss his rollercoaster path to the National Football League (5:04), the most important characteristic he looks for when evaluating quarterback play (22:31), why Patrick Mahomes can be a ‘fundamental nightmare’ and still be the best quarterback in the League (32:32), why he’s so much lower on USC’s Caleb Williams than the rest of the talent evaluators out there (40:26), where LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye rank amongst the top draft-eligible quarterbacks (45:26), how Bo Nix’s college offense translates to the NFL (53:01) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the likelihood that this will be Justin Fields’ final season as the starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears and which teams make the most sense as a potential landing spot (2:08), whether Fields should seek out another starting gig or a backup job in 2024 and beyond (17:25), why Carolina Panthers owner Dave Tepper felt compelled to fire head coach Frank Reich in the middle of the season (34:26) and the narrative that Ohio State should move on from head coach Ryan Day following yet another loss to rival Michigan (44:58). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles’ overtime win over the Buffalo Bills proved they are really the best team in the NFL (4:07), why Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers are just 4-7 despite having what some consider to be a very talented roster (19:30), if it’s fair to say that Sean Payton has ‘fixed’ Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos (27:21) and why the wildly mediocre Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be a lock to make the postseason (38:12). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears (49:33). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the biggest reason why Kevin Durant’s legacy isn’t on par with guys like LeBron James’ and Steph Curry’s (3:25) and who he’s betting on in the Michigan vs Ohio State showdown on Saturday (11:54). Later, J-Mac gives an extended Thanksgiving weekend version of his Best Bets for the upcoming NFL Week 12 slate, including: New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins (16:15), Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders (23:01), Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions (33:02), Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers (38:00), Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills (41:42) and more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason tells us if the Kansas City Chiefs are still the team to beat in the AFC following their Monday Night Football loss to the Philadelphia Eagles (2:18), why the Chiefs’ wildly underwhelming wide receiving core could be what keeps them from getting to the Super Bowl (10:41), if Patrick Mahomes is still the quarterback you’d trust the most in a postseason setting (19:36), what the win means for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles moving forward (25:51), how this game may have shaken up the NFL MVP odds heading down the home stretch of the regular season (33:52) and why the NFL Week 12 slate could be the worst we’ve seen in a long, long time (37:46).   **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Brandon Staley could fired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday (2:57), why Ron Rivera’s job could be in jeopardy in Washington as well (11:32), how Brock Purdy has re-inserted himself back into the NFL MVP race (26:40), how CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans have already shaken up the AFC South for years to come (34:15) and how the New York Jets’ brass used the media to try and deflect from how bad they’ve been around Zach Wilson (39:34). Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles (54:01). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Cincinnati Bengals knowingly withheld information about Joe Burrow’s previous injury on his throwing hand ahead of Thursday Night Football (3:33), how Burrow’s wrist injury might impact the Bengals both this season and in seasons to come (10:24), whether or not the Baltimore Ravens should still be viewed as a favorite to win the AFC even without tight end Mark Andrews (21:58). Later, BetOnline Sportsbook brand manager Dave Mason swings by to preview NFL Week 11 from a sports gambling perspective. During the conversation, Mason tells us why bettors are including the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys in so many teasers and parlays this week (37:19), how much Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury impacts the betting line (49:36), what kind of action he’s seeing on Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles (55:43) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury could shake up the AFC playoff race (3:50), how Draymond Green’s past worked against him with regards to his latest suspension (14:30) and why he’s buying stock in the Los Angeles Clippers even though they’re 0-5 in the James Harden Era (17:27). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals (27:54). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Draymond Green deserves to be suspended for escalating a fight during the Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves game (2:38), Tyrese Haliburton’s coming out party this season (13:48), which teams makes the most sense in a potential Zach LaVine trade (19:06), Jordan Poole’s disappointing tenure in Washington thus far (36:54) and the latest in the ongoing Buffalo Bills soap opera (42:02). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses who deserves the most blame for the Buffalo Bills’ disappointing season thus far: Sean McDermott or Josh Allen (3:08), why Buffalo could be viewed as the Greatest NFL Dynasty That Never Was (22:48), a Bill Belichick conspiracy theory explaining why the New England Patriots are scuffling (25:59), Zion Williamson’s stunning fall from grace (34:51) and why Jim Harbaugh compares to former President Donald Trump (42:01). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the losses by the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals mean in the big picture for the rest of the ‘good’ teams in the NFL (3:40), why the San Francisco 49ers should be viewed as the big winners of Week 10 in the NFL (5:30), what the Jets’ latest primetime loss means for Robert Saleh’s future in New York (12:41), how much credit the Dallas Cowboys really deserve for bludgeoning the New York Giants (23:37), whether or not CJ Stroud is a legitimate NFL MVP candidate (29:52) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills (39:11). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason tells us why the Panthers’ ugly loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football was a microcosm of what’s to come in Carolina (3:42). Later, FOX Sports Radio and Bally Sports betting analyst Jared Smith swings by to discuss his alma mater Penn State’s big game against Michigan this Saturday (14:34), CJ Stroud’s highly-anticipated showdown with Joe Burrow (20:10), if the Seattle Seahawks are due for a bounce-back again against the Washington Commanders (25:16), the importance of the New York Jets’ defense against the Las Vegas Raiders (27:44), the narrative that the Dallas Cowboys are due for a letdown game against the New York Giants (36:43), which team he views as the best side when the Detroit Lions face the Los Angeles Chargers (40:19) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the 1-8 Arizona Cardinals’ peculiar decision to activate quarterback Kyler Murray for the second half of the season (2:38), how Murray’s uneven off-field reputation could hurt the Cardinals in the offseason trade market (11:58) and if the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers or Chicago Bears would be the most desirable potential head coaching vacancy for Jim Harbaugh (21:01). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for Thursday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers (31:17). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Rams’ puzzling decision to bring in Carson Wentz as their backup to Matthew Stafford (3:45), his biggest issue with the College Football Playoff (15:41) and LeBron James’ assertion that his NBA career would’ve still been great even if he never joined the Miami Heat (23:03). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why you can’t blame Zach Wilson for the New York Jets’ latest primetime debacle (3:22), why he doesn’t believe Aaron Rodgers when the former MVP says he’s set to return in a couple of weeks (15:00), which NFL Week 10 games he’s already firing on from a gambling perspective (19:58), how guys like Anthony Davis, James Harden and Karl-Anthony Towns factor into the NBA’s biggest Monday night headlines (30:54) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles’ narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys (2:25), why it’s entirely possible that the Buffalo Bills miss the playoffs altogether (9:21), whether the Kansas City Chiefs are as good as their record suggests they are (20:18), why Josh Dobbs is a guy everyone should be rooting for (31:56), CJ Stroud’s record-setting performance juxtaposed with yet another middling day for Bryce Young (39:55) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Jets (54:20). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers latest uninspiring victory on Thursday Night Football over Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans (3:03) and Victor Wembanyama’s 38-point explosion against the Phoenix Suns (6:44). Later, professional sports bettor Steve Fezzik swings by to preview NFL Week 9 from a gambling perspective. During the interview, Fezzik tells us why he’s having a hard time picking a side on New York Jets-Los Angeles Chargers (17:12), his lean on the Baltimore Ravens both this week and the rest of the season (22:55), which NFL teams make the most sense in any potential teaser bets this weekend (29:43), how much the quarterback changes for the Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons should impact your betting tendencies (39:27), which games sharp bettors have identified as the best ones to fire on - and to avoid - in the big betting contests (52:59) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers breaking their 11-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Clippers in an early-season NBA classic, which week one NBA regular season storylines he's keeping an eye on, and why the Las Vegas Raiders ultimately decided to fire Josh McDaniels and where they might go from here. Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the impact edge rusher Chase Young could have on the San Francisco 49ers and the NFC playoff race at-large and why he's such a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings trading for quarterback Josh Dobbs to replace the injured Kirk Cousins. Later, J-Mac tells us whether the Los Angeles Clippers or Philadelphia 76ers should be viewed as the winners of the James Harden trade.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses which Super Bowl contending teams should look to trade for superstar wide receiver Davante Adams following the Las Vegas Raiders' latest embarrassing loss, whether or not we should expect to see running backs like Josh Jacobs or Derrick Henry on the move at the NFL Trade Deadline, why Joshua Dobbs could be a sneaky-good option for any quarterback-needy teams and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the sudden fall from grace for Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, his concern level for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense, what’s next for Kirk Cousins after tearing his Achilles just before entering free agency at age 35, whether the New York Jets should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline and his biggest takeaway from the Dallas Cowboys’ demolition of the Los Angeles Rams. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football game between the Detroit Lions and the Las Vegas Raiders. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Buffalo Bills' somewhat underwhelming Thursday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, LeBron James leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a gritty win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, and Damian Lillard's virtuoso performance in his Milwaukee Bucks debut. Later, professional sports bettor and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Bill Krackomberger swings by to preview NFL Week 8 from a gambling perspective. During the conversation, J-Mac and Bill Krack breakdown New York Jets-New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs-Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals-San Francisco 49ers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama’s scintillating debut for the San Antonio Spurs and the impact of Brock Purdy entering the NFL’s concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off my discussing Anthony Davis’ no-show in the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Opening Night loss to the Denver Nuggets. Later, Action Network college football insider Brett McMurphy swings by to discuss the sign-stealing saga going down at the University of Michigan and what it means for Jim Harbaugh’s future with the school moving forward, which college quarterbacks he thinks would make the best pros and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the Minnesota Vikings' improbable win over the San Francisco 49ers could impact their decision whether or not to trade Kirk Cousins at the deadline and how much blame Brock Purdy deserves for the Niners' sudden two-game losing streak. Later, producer Rob G swings by to help J-Mac preview the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season from a gambling perspective with a little help from our friends at DraftKings.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles exposed the Miami Dolphins as ‘paper tigers’, if this current Kansas City Chiefs squad is their best team in the Patrick Mahomes Era, if Baltimore’s beatdown of Detroit says more about the Lions than the Ravens themselves, why you shouldn’t be jumping off the Caleb Williams bandwagon just yet and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show his Best Bet for Monday Night Football. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by explaining why he’s not quite ready to jump off the Derek Carr/New Orleans Saints bandwagon just yet even after their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Later, professional sports bettor and ‘Wager Talk Today’ host Teddy Covers (Teddy Sevransky) swings by to discuss if the San Francisco 49ers still sit atop the mythical Oddsmaker power rankings, if the Miami Dolphins are as good as the numbers say they are, the biggest difference between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, the New England Patriots’ biggest problem and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show his Best Bets for NFL week 7. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by previewing the Thursday Night Football edition between the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. Later, professional sports bettor and 'Bet the Process' podcast host Rufus Peabody swings by to discuss his approach to high-stakes gambling contests, how to deal with internet trolls and which NFL Week 7 games he's firing on from a gambling perspective. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher for a full 2023-24 NBA season preview. During the conversation, Bucher discusses what we can expect from Year 2 of the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving Era, whether the Phoenix Suns or the Los Angeles Lakers is the biggest threat to the Denver Nuggets in the West, how the Damian Lillard trade impacts both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat moving forward, if the new-look Boston Celtics should be viewed as the favorites in the Eastern Conference and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Cowboys’ Monday Night Football victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Is it fair to say that Dak Prescott outplayed Justin Herbert? Why do the Chargers always seem to disappoint relative to expectations? Can the Cowboys use this win as a springboard to the top seed in the NFC? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason kicks off the week recapping Week 6 of NFL action including the New York Jets 20-14 upset victory over Jalen Hurts and the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. Is 10 wins out and a playoff berth out of the question for a Zach Wilson led Jets team? Plus, the 49ers limp out of Cleveland with their first loss to the Browns. Jason explains why this loss is no big deal, and why nobody in San Francisco should be panicking. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs’ latest uninspiring win of the season over the Denver Broncos and wonders aloud what it might take for them to get their mojo back. Later, the host of The Volume’s ‘Moneyline Monaco’ - Alex Monaco - swings by to help preview NFL Week 6 from a sports gambling perspective. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gives us his Best Bets for tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. Plus, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss the importance of tanking in today’s NFL – especially when a guy like Caleb Williams is available, why teams should consider drafting a quarterback every season, the biggest difference between guys like Brock Purdy and Kenny Pickett, the idea that the New England Patriots should move off of Bill Belichick, his favorite bets for NFL Week 6 and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason uses his self-created Quarterback Tiers system to discuss why there seems to be an overall lack of franchise-caliber NFL quarterbacks. Has Jared Goff shown enough to be ‘The Man’ in Detroit? Are we certain that Dak Prescott and Kirk Cousins will still be with their respective teams in 2024? Can the Miami Dolphins overlook Tua Tagovailoa’s injury history and lock him up with a long-term deal? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jordan Love’s nightmarish performance on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders, where Love ranks in the hierarchy of mediocre-to-bad starting NFL quarterbacks, what’s on the line for the Denver Broncos in their Thursday Night Football tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers’ demolition of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, where Bruck Purdy ranks in the hierarchy of elite NFL quarterbacks, how much blame Mac Jones and Bill Belichick deserve for the dumpster fire in New England, how soon we should expect Sean Payton to tank the Denver Broncos season in hopes of landing Russell Wilson’s replacement and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for Monday Night Football. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason shares this thoughts on the Chicago Bears ending their 14-game losing streak on Thursday Night against the Washington Commanders and tells us what - if anything - it means for Justin Fields moving forward. Later, J-Mac closes the show with Best Bets for the NFL week 5 slate.  *DISCLAIMER - The audio for the 'Best Bet' segment is not studio-quality. Apologies* Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by previewing tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders. Later, former Pro Bowl wide receiver and FOX Sports Radio host TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss Puka Nacua’s breakout season with the Los Angeles Rams, what’s gone wrong for his former team – the Cincinnati Bengals, the idea that Caleb Williams should forego the 2024 NFL Draft entirely, how to fix embattled New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the bizarre story surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada and his alleged burner social media accounts. Later, Pro Football Focus NFL analyst Brad Spielberger swings by to discuss Patrick Mahomes’ uneven play through the first month of the season, the likelihood that quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields could get traded midseason, how the early-season struggles of teams like the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos could impact the upcoming NFL Draft, the overall struggles of New York quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Zach Wilson, who deserves the most blame for the Cincinnati Bengals 1-3 start and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Daniel Jones' uncertain future as the franchise quarterback of the New York Giants, whether or not this recent string of dominance has fundamentally changed his season-long outlook on the Buffalo Bills and how the acquisition of Jrue Holiday impacts the Boston Celtics.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the possibility that Bill Belichick is no longer an elite NFL head coach, what the Kansas City Chiefs' narrow Sunday Night Football win over the New York Jets means for Patrick Mahomes and Zach Wilson moving forward, the Buffalo Bills' beatdown of the previously-unbeaten Miami Dolphins, whether or not Christian McCaffrey has a realistic chance to win NFL MVP and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Monday Night Football.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the surging Detroit Lions following their Thursday Night Football beatdown of the Green Bay Packers. Later, Right Angles Sports’ Adam Chernoff swings by to discuss NFL Week 4 from the gambling perspective by previewing games such as Dolphins-Bills, Ravens-Browns, Commanders-Eagles, Chiefs-Jets and more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for NFL Week 4. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster three-team deal that resulted in superstar point guard Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks and forming a dynamic duo alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Does this make the Bucks the favorites to win the East? What's next for Portland in the post-Lillard era? Did the Phoenix Suns quietly upgrade their roster as the 'other' team in the deal? Jason has the answer to all of those questions. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the Toronto Raptors are currently viewed as the frontrunners to trade for disgruntled superstar point guard Damian Lillard and the New York Jets’ latest half-measure to light a fire under Zach Wilson and improve their quarterback room. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to play a clearly hobbled Joe Burrow against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night, the Philadelphia Eagles' perfect - albeit unimpressive - season thus far, what Joe Namath's scathing comments about Zach Wilson mean for his future with the New York Jets and why the sports world at large seems to be split on Deion Sanders.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys following their shocking loss to the Arizona Cardinals, whether the Dolphins hanging 70 on the Broncos says more about Miami or Denver, where his beloved New York Jets go from here after yet another ugly offensive performance, which NFL head coach made the worst coaching decision of the day and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his own Best Bets for tonight’s Monday Night Football double-header. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the 49ers' demolition of the Giants on Thursday Night Football; this game definitely felt like a Tale of Two Quarterbacks (New York's Daniel Jones and San Francisco's Brock Purdy). Later, 2x Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph swings by to discuss what’s gone wrong for the 0-2 Minnesota Vikings, why he’s still a believer in Daniel Jones, his expectations for this weekend’s Notre Dame-Ohio State showdown and much more!  Finally, Jason closes the show with his own Best Bets for this weekend’s NFL Week 3 slate.    Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. Later, ‘Straight Outta Vegas’ on FOX Sports Radio host Bernie Fratto swings by to discuss NFL week 3 from a gambling perspective. Fratto gives his picks for Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears vs Kansas City Chiefs, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason breaks down the field of 0-2 NFL teams (Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears & Arizona Cardinals) and tells us which ones are most likely to rebound and make the postseason. Only 1 team in the past 20 years has made the playoffs after starting the year 0-3, so suffice to say these teams are playing de facto 'must win' games in Week 3.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the season-long impact of Nick Chubb’s devastating knee injury, which NFL quarterback has the worst contract: Deshaun Watson or Russell Wilson, and how bettors should approach Cincinnati Bengals-Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 given all the uncertainty surrounding Joe Burrow’s health. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason tells us which AFC quarterback (Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert) should be viewed as the 2nd best signal caller in the conference behind Patrick Mahomes, why one NFL quarterback and one NFL head coach are already on the hot seat just two weeks into the season, who he has as the most surprising 2-0 team in the League, whether or not Sean Payton can afford to stick with Russell Wilson as his starting quarterback and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his own Best Bets for tonight’s Monday Night Football double-header (and an early lookahead to the NFL Week 3 slate)  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles' Thursday Night Football win over the Minnesota Vikings. Philadelphia's ground game was spectacular, but is it time to worry about Jalen Hurts and the uneven Eagles passing game? On the flip side, with the Vikings season teetering on the edge of disaster, should a quarterback-needy team like the New York Jets look to trade for Kirk Cousins? J-Mac has the answer to both of questions.  Finally, Jason closes the show with his own Best Bets for this weekend’s NFL Week 2 slate.    Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks this off by previewing tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings. Later, New York Post sports betting analyst Erich Richter swings by to discuss NFL week 2 from a gambling perspective. Richter gives his picks for Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, former New York Jets All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes swings by to discuss the fallout from Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles injury, his realistic expectations for the much-maligned Zach Wilson, whether or not the stingy Jets defense is capable of carrying this team to the postseason even without Rodgers at quarterback and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the reported season-ending Achilles injury to New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and what it means both for him individually and the franchise moving forward. Plus, J-Mac tells us if Josh Allen will ever be able to avoid turning the football over long enough for the Buffalo Bills to reach their Super Bowl ceiling. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason brings us wall-to-wall analysis of all week 1 action around the NFL. Can anybody keep up with Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins offense? Are the San Francisco 49ers the most complete team in the NFC? Why did supposed Super Bowl contenders like the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals struggle so much out of the gate? Will Daniel Jones and the New York Giants ever recover from that beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Plus, Jason closes the show with his Best Bet for tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ opening night road win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, professional sports bettor and 2020 Supercontest winner David Baker checks in to discuss a few of his favorite NFL week 1 Survivor picks. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his own Best Bets for this weekend’s NFL action.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on San Francisco 49ers’ pass rusher Nick Bosa becoming the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. Later, J-Mac brings us his official 2023 NFL season-long predictions. Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with his Best Bets for tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the short and long term impact of Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce suffering a knee injury at Tuesday’s practice, whether or not the Colorado Buffaloes’ hype train has already gone off the rails and Rich Paul’s rationale for LeBron James being the GOAT over Michael Jordan. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, professional sports bettor and Clevanalytics founder TA swings by to preview week 1 of the NFL slate from a gambling perspective, including: Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots, Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders, New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills & more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is back following some minor surgery discussing what’s next for Colorado following their upset win over TCU, how the transfer portal has allowed college coaches like Deion Sanders to reshape their rosters almost overnight, what the arrival of Trey Lance means for Dak Prescott’s future with the Dallas Cowboys and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, NBC Sports fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry swings by for a lengthy conversation heading into the upcoming NFL season. During the interview, Berry discusses whether drafters should take Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase with the first overall pick, how much value Jonathan Taylor has now that his status with the Indianapolis Colts is in question, expectations for the high-flying Miami Dolphins offense, which under-the-radar offenses could yield high-end fantasy results, which players he’s higher – and lower – on than the rest of the fantasy football community and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to the stunning news that San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance has been demoted to third string on the 49ers’ depth chart. During the conversation, J-Mac discusses what’s next for Lance in his NFL career, whether or not general manager John Lynch deserves a pass for trading the farm to get Lance in the first place and what this means for starting quarterback Brock Purdy moving forward.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, professional sports bettor and Bet the Board podcast host Brad Powers swings by to discuss which Week 0 and Week 1 games he’s already fired on, USC quarterback Caleb Williams’ chances to win a second consecutive Heisman trophy, whether or not Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines have the offensive skill positions needed to win the national championship, why the Georgia Bulldogs are such heavy favorites to repeat as national champions, the narrative that Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide is on the decline and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Joe Montana's assertion that the only way for an NFL quarterback to win games consistently is from the pocket and Steph Curry publicly proclaiming himself as the greatest point guard in NBA history over Magic Johnson.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is hosting in the middle of a tropical storm and immediately after an earthquake! During the show, J-Mac discusses what disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has in common with international soccer star Lionel Messi, whether or not you should be drinking the Kool-Aid on Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell and what Anthony Edwards' dominant play during FIBA competition means for his NBA future. Finally, Jason closes the show with the sixth of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the AFC West. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, New York Post sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel joins Jason to discuss Aaron Rodgers' up-and-down relationship with Green Bay Packers fans, 'how the sausage gets made' in the world of sports media reporting, the explosion of sports gambling in America, his favorite prop bets for the upcoming NFL season and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson swings by to discuss the supposedly ‘cursed’ 2021 NFL Quarterback Class of Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones and Justin Fields, the evolution of the quarterback position as a whole, how analytics - and great quarterback play - has made defense seem less important than it used to be, which veteran players could be traded mid-season, why he’s all-in on the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Football Outsiders founder and analytics guru Aaron Schatz joins Jason to discuss the Buffalo Bills' chances to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, what makes the Cleveland Browns so dangerous, how a new play caller in Baltimore could impact former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, why the analytics are so high on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Kyler Murray’s uncertain future in Arizona and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses why Ezekiel Elliott had to take such a low-ball deal from the New England Patriots after getting jettisoned by the Dallas Cowboys, why the addition of Dalvin Cook gives the New York Jets the best set of skill position players in the AFC East and whether or not he supports James Harden in The Beard's quest to get traded out of Philadelphia.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the status quo of the 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class: Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones and Justin Fields. Is Lawrence's true self the guy we saw in the first half of 2022 or the second half? Will Jones and Fields still be considered their team's 'Quarterback of the Future' in they flounder again? Will Wilson and Lance even been in the League this time next year? Plus, J-Mac brings us the fifth of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the AFC East. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre is joined by Right Angle Sports Adam Chernoff to get his perspective on what to expect from Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Russell Wilson and Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Plus, Adam gives his expert advice on how to bet NFL Futures and win totals.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the USWNT’s disappointing performance thus far in the Women’s World Cup. Later, J-Mac is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to discuss his controversial 2023 NFL Quarterback Tiers poll. During the interview, Sando discusses why Lamar Jackson has never been viewed as a Tier 1 guy, the narrative that Josh Allen is destined to regress this upcoming season, the likelihood that Russell Wilson actually starts every game this season for Sean Payton, whether or not guys like Kirk Cousins or Derek Carr can jump up a tier with good seasons in 2023 and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to The Athletic's 2023 NFL Quarterback Tiers. Why wasn't Jalen Hurts' MVP-caliber season enough to vault him into Tier 1? Will Josh Allen still be Tier 1 after this upcoming season? Why didn't Aaron Rodgers' ugly 2022 hurt his standing around the League the same way Russell Wilson's did? Which Tier 2 and Tier 3 quarterbacks will be viewed as Tier 1 in 2024? Does Patrick Mahomes belong on a special tier of his very own? J-Mac has the answers to all those questions - and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the ugly war of words on social media between the Indianapolis Colts and their All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, how Taylor vs. Indy could impact the development of uber-talented rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson and whether or not this specific situation could fundamentally change how NFL teams value franchise running backs.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses how Joe Burrow's calf injury could impact the Cincinnati Bengals this upcoming season in the unbelievably tough AFC and explains why he had no issue whatsoever with Sean Payton going scorched earth on former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett in an attempt to defend quarterback Russell Wilson. Plus, J-Mac brings us the fourth of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the NFC South. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason kick things off with a few quick thoughts on Aaron Rodgers taking a $35 million pay cut with the New York Jets. Later, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss his time on the professional poker circuit, the trials and tribulations of owning a professional soccer team, the Saudis influence on the professional sports landscape, his early lean on futures bets for the upcoming NBA and NFL seasons and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses what's next for the Los Angeles Chargers after making quarterback Justin Herbert the highest paid player in NFL history, debates with his producer whether or not New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley should view his amended franchise tag as a 'win' or not and explains why the Boston Celtics ultimately decided to give Jaylen Brown a $300+ million contract extension. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses what the Saudi's $1.1 billion offer for International soccer star Kylian Mbappe means for the future of American sports leagues like the NBA and American sports stars like LeBron James. Later, UCLA quarterback and 2x NIL Athlete of the Year Chase Griffin swings by to discuss the future of NIL, the importance of revenue sharing in college sports, the difference in media coverage between male and female NIL deals and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses what Lionel Messi's iconic MLS debut means for the sport of soccer moving forward in America, what the financial future holds for NFL running backs like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb following their well-reported meeting of the minds over the weekend and why exactly Steph Curry left LeBron James off his all-time NBA starting five (again).  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason brings us the third of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the NFC North. Will the Minnesota Vikings repeat as division champs? How far will the Green Bay Packers fall without Aaron Rodgers? Should you be buying into all the Detroit Lions hype? Can Justin Fields resurrect the Chicago Bears? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions. Later, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio swings by for a lengthy conversation surrounding Lionel Messi's MLS debut coming up on Friday night for Inter Miami.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason shares his thoughts on Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley publicly declaring that he's considering sitting out the entire 2023 NFL season since he never got the long-term contract he was seeking from the New York Giants. Later, J-Mac discusses all the drama surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and gives out a few trade scenarios involving disgruntled big man Joel Embiid.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by former NFL Executive of the Year and The Athletic NFL analyst Randy Mueller, and the guys discuss why Pro Bowl running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs weren’t able to secure long-term deals from their respective clubs, realistic expectations for Daniel Jones in his second season with Brian Daboll, if Jalen Hurts is really the best quarterback in the NFC right now, whether the Kansas City Chiefs should be considered the prohibitive favorites to win the Super Bowl again and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by FOX Sports MLB analyst Ben Verlander, and the guys discuss Shohei Ohtani's uncertain future with the Los Angeles Angels, whether or not the New York Yankees should take a swing at the two-way star ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, why the New York Mets and San Diego Padres have been such disappointments, how the new pitch clock is effecting older pitchers (like his brother, Justin Verlander) and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason shares his thoughts on former All Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins securing the bag from the Tennessee Titans and explains why Monday is such a big day for Pro Bowl running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why he has a problem with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf listing Antonio Brown as the second greatest wide receiver ever and shares his own list of the top 5 receivers in NFL history. Later, J-Mac brings us the second of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the NFC West. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark, and the guys discuss the season-long outlook for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, the one team in the AFC most likely to fall short of expectations, the likelihood that Anthony Richardson starts Week 1 for the Indianapolis Colts, which teams we can expect to be in the mix for the Caleb Williams Sweepstakes at the end of the season, why so many NFL head coaches are infatuated with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, the ‘death of the sports section’ in newspapers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Colin explains what part of Dak Prescott’s game Josh Allen needs to weather the upcoming season. Then, The Herd co-host - and host of the Straight Fire - Jason McIntyre joins Colin to discuss his transition from Big Lead blogger to Herd co-host, why the NY Times disbanding their sports department wasn’t surprising, where they agree and disagree on NFL Over/Unders, if CJ Stroud will bust with the Texans, the story of his beef with Kevin Durant, why today’s media is constantly outraged, and if L.A. is an underrated sports town. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Herd #Volume #StraightFireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason tells us if Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson should be condemned for leaving his teammate Kirk Cousins off his list of the top-5 quarterbacks in the NFL right now, and shares his thoughts on Zion Williamson's assertion that it's been hard for him to stay in NBA game shape year round since he has enough money to do and eat whatever he wants.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the case for and against the Los Angeles Lakers offering Anthony Davis a maximum contract extension this offseason, the possibility that guys like Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo could make the move to LA as free agents in 2025 and if Golden State Warriors fans should feel confident about Chris Paul's fit with the club moving forward.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama's roller coaster of a weekend at the NBA Summer League. Will the French phenom wind up being as dominant as he was on Sunday night? Or, is he more likely to flop as a he did during his debut on Friday? Plus, J-Mac tells us if Jerry West calling Wemby 'a bigger Bill Russell' should be viewed as more of a compliment or an insult.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason shares his thoughts on the salacious story out of Las Vegas that a member of Victor Wembanyama's security detail smacked Britney Spears inside of a restaurant and discusses the notion that the media is setting Wembanyama up for failure ahead of his NBA Summer League debut. Plus, J-Mac brings us the first of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, starting with the NFC East. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the narrative that Damian Lillard is being a hypocrite for reportedly trying to force his way to the Miami Heat, whether or not teams like the Philadelphia 76ers or Boston Celtics can make a legitimate run at Lillard, why Joel Embiid needs to seriously reconsider his long-term future with the Sixers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre interviews Warren Sharp and the two give their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Warren deep dives why the Patriots & Jets should be worried and what will the Cowboys offense look like with Mike McCarthy calling plays. Warren Sharp & Jason share their surprising teams in the NFC & AFC and if the Eagles or Chiefs are more likely to make it back to the Super Bowl. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives us his 5 biggest names to watch heading into the start of NBA Free Agency. Are the Dallas Mavericks in a lose-lose situation with Kyrie Irving? How will Khris Middleton’s decision impact Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee? Will a team overpay for Austin Reaves just to spite the Los Angeles Lakers? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by SNY reporter Ian Begley and the guys discuss Kevin Durant’s history of engaging with trolls on social media, the likelihood that Damian Lillard eventually gets traded to the Brooklyn Nets and why the New York Knicks continue to get brought up in trade talks involving superstars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Paul George and Zion Williamson. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why Damian Lillard's insistence on trying to please everyone is why he's stuck in NBA purgatory and tells us which NBA teams can make the best trade offers for Dame. Later, J-Mac discusses a report from a very unlikely source explaining exactly why Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face last summer. Finally, Jason closes the show by sharing some of the choice words Kevin Durant had for him following yesterday's podcast.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason tells us whether or not Kevin Durant is still a top-5 player in the NBA and explains why KD's insistence on engaging with the 'unwashed masses' on Twitter is such a bad idea. Later, J-Mac discusses why so many sports gamblers seem to have a problem with NBA insider Shams Charania being employed by FanDuel.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On straight fire, Jason McIntyre discusses the Spurs drafting Victor Wembanyama and if Wemby is already a Top 25 player in the NBA. Later JMac discusses the feud between Shams & Woj over Brandon Miller going to Hornerts. Lastly does Portland drafting Scoot Henderson signal the end of the Damian Lillard era with the Trail Blazers? Plus, Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors trading for Chris Paul in exchange for Jordan Poole. Does this deal make any sense for the Warriors, and does this put them above any of the contenders in the Western Conference? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason and Rob G debate the winners and losers of the late-night blockbuster trade that saw the Boston Celtics land Kristaps Porzingis, the Memphis Grizzlies get Marcus Smart and the Washington Wizards acquire Tyus Jones. Plus, the guys tell us if we should expect All-Stars like Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson or Khris Middleton to be traded ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by taking Kevin Durant to task for saying that James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook are three of the most influential players of their generation. If you seriously dive into all 3 of their careers, you'll realize that they're all immensely talented but none of them are actually inspiring. If anything, they inspire young players in all the wrong ways. If KD wanted to highlight influential players of this generation, he'd bring up LeBron James and Steph Curry. Later, J-Mac explains why it's looking more and more as though the Portland Trail Blazers are drawing dead heading into the NBA Draft. They want to make a deal to keep Damian Lillard happy, but there is no realistic trade that makes them a contender. Gutting the roster for guys like Bam Adebayo or Mikal Bridges (or both) won't suddenly vault them to the top of the Western Conference. Lillard has to understand that his best path to a ring is to get traded himself, perhaps to a team like the Milwaukee Bucks. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, former NBA agent and Draft Digest senior NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock swings by to preview the upcoming NBA Draft. During the conversation, Babcock tells us why he prefers Scoot Henderson over Brandon Miller as the second best prospect behind Victor Wembanyama, why the Charlotte Hornets may need to reconsider LaMelo Ball’s future with the franchise if they end up taking Scoot second overall, how much age factors in for upperclassmen prospects like Jordan Hawkins, what makes Dereck Lively such an intriguing NBA prospect, why he puts very little stock in individual pre-draft workouts and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall conversation on the blockbuster trade that saw the Washington Wizards send All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in what basically amounts to a salary dump. This one was a huge win for Phoenix. Beal may not be good enough to lead a playoff team by himself, but he can absolutely excel as your third guy behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The only thing that can stop these guys is the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement. If and when the Suns trade incumbent center Deandre Ayton for some additional depth, they should find themselves as one of the favorites to win the Western Conference next season. On the flip side, the Wizards did the right thing by deciding to bottom out - even if it was a year too late. A Beal-led club just isn’t good enough to compete in the Eastern Conference. Now, they can take their lumps for the next few years, earn a few high lottery picks and start anew. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by trying to make sense of the some blasphemy spewed out by Patrick Beverley and Karl-Anthony Towns in a recent podcast interview. Does anybody really view KAT as a game changer in the historical sense? More imporantly, what kind of person actually believes that simply making the playoffs is more impressive than winning the championship? Craziness all around. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive on Oakland A's owner John Fisher and his plans to move the team to Las Vegas. The truth of the matter is this is just the latest example of a capitalist taking advantage of a socialist system. It's something that's become all too common in today's society, and even more so in American team sports. Finally, Jason closes the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding Zion Williamson. It makes a ton of sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to want to move on from their oft-injured forward, but do they have the stomach to actually pull the trigger? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) breakdown the breaking news that the Washington Wizards have agreed to field trade offers for All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Problem is, with Beal having a no-trade clause and the NBA's new - and extremely punitive -  Collective Bargaining Agreement coming down the pike, it's not as simple as selling to the highest bidder. That's why the guys have decided to play a game of 'Beal or No Beal' aimed at finding the perfect trade partner. Would a deal built around Tyler Herro be enough to get Beal to the Miami Heat? Can the Los Angeles Lakers field a competitive offer without including Anthony Davis? Should the Boston Celtics flip Jaylen Brown to pair Beal with Jayson Tatum? Would the New York Knicks empty their treasure trove of first round picks to get Beal out of DC? Is Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris' expiring contract enough for the Philadelphia 76ers to get into the mix? Could the Portland Trail Blazers offer the #3 overall pick to pair Beal alongside Damian Lillard? The guys have all those answers - and more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports broadcaster John Fanta for wall-to-wall 2023 NBA Draft conversation. During the interview, Fanta explains why UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez is one of his favorites players in the draft, why he doubts that former top prep prospect Emoni Bates is worthy of being a lottery selection, why Brandon Miller's questionable jump shot could be the reason why he never reaches his full potential in the NBA, why he would take Scoot Henderson second overall if he ran the Charlotte Hornets, what makes Duke big man Dereck Lively such an intriguing prospect, why he believes UCONN's Jordan Hawkins is easily the best shooter available, if we can expect Victor Wembanyama to the first of many foreign players to become the top overall pick and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall conversation surrounding the Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Co. put the finishing touches on what will go down as one of the great postseason runs in NBA history. Denver was dominant throughout the playoffs and Jokic cemented his status as the Best Player in the World. Given how young this roster is, the expectation is that this Nuggets group will be in the championship mix for years to come. Later, the guys debate whether or not Miami's second run to the NBA Finals in four years should be seen as a win for #HeatCulture. Jason believes the mere fact that Jimmy Butler was able to lead this group of mostly undrafted players to the doorstep of a championship proves that it works, while Rob argues that since the Heat never actually won a title that #HeatCulture is only in our lexicon because nobody really expected much from them to begin with. If both statements are true, how much should we factor a team's expectations into the equation when trying to determine if a season was a success? Are the Heat one of the pre-eminent franchises in the NBA right now? Or, are they more like the 'Moneyball' A's of the NBA? Moreover, did the Nuggets championship prove that you need a legitimate superstar (like Jokic) to win a championship in today's NBA? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the bizarre online beef between Kyrie Irving and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Kyrie claims he wants to play Portnoy one-on-one to settle things once and for all, but could this all be a ruse to distract from what could be a very lukewarm free agency market for the mercurial point guard? Later, J-Mac uses the upcoming NBA Draft to discuss a few hypothetical trade scenarios involving Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Should Portland flip #3 for Mikal Bridges in hopes of satisfying Lillard? Or, should they trade Dame for a boatload of picks? Finally, Jason closes the show by previewing Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Bet the farm on Denver; This should serve as a coronation Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by discussing the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray put on a historic performance to lead Denver to their second double-digit win in the last three games. It seems apparent at this point that unless Jimmy Butler and Co. get white hot from three that Miami has no chance of beating the Nuggets in this series. Later, the guys share a few quick thoughts on the uncertainty surrounding Chris Paul after news leaked the Phoenix Suns plan to waive him, as well as a quick note on Lionel Messi’s decision to bring his talents to Inter Miami of the MLS. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by sharing his thoughts on the salacious love triangle surrounding New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. Is it possible that Zion is actually a worse position moving forward than Ja Morant? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the PGA Tour merging with LIV Golf after years of publicly shaming the golfers who defected to the Saudi-backed golf league. This sudden change of heart feels like it was made out of necessity; perhaps the PGA Tour wasn't as solvent as they led us to believe. Either way, you can't blame a big business for making what they deemed to be a good business decision. Later, J-Mac goes deep on the latest surrounding Kyrie Irving's attempt to recruit LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks. First off, are we sure Luka Doncic is even on board with Kyrie calling the shots on his team? Secondly, if Dallas does give in to Kyrie's list of demands, would it actually hurt their team's long-term outlook? This is definitely a situation that bears monitoring. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN personality Jorge Sedano for a lengthy conversation. During the interview, Sedano discusses the narrative that the Miami Heat’s hot shooting during the NBA Playoffs is unsustainable, what makes Erik Spoelstra arguably the best coach in the League, why Miami has more success with undrafted players than any other team in the NBA, the true meaning behind the ‘Heat Culture’ mantra, reports that Kyrie Irving is recruiting LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks, how he expects the Los Angeles Lakers to plan for the future and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started with a full recap of the Miami Heat's Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Behind yet another hot shooting night from guys like Gabe Vincent, Max Strus and Duncan Robinson, Miami surged ahead in the fourth quarter and never looked back. It was actually the most efficient fourth quarter from any team this entire season. The only question then becomes: Can the Heat do it again three more times? We're betting they can't. On the flip side, Nikola Jokic bulldozed his way to 41 points - and some are actually saying that was a bad thing. History says the Nuggets are better when Jokic is whipping the ball around the court and getting the other guys involved. Let's see if Michael Malone can unlock Point Jokic again as the series shifts to South Beach. Later, the guys close the show by discussing J-Mac's viral moment from late last week regarding the 'toxic' atmosphere surrounding the Phoenix Suns. Was Jason too harsh with his criticism? Or did he only take blowback because he didn't do a better job highlighting the hands-on approach of new Suns owner Matt Ishibia?  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by discussing the Denver Nuggets' demolition of the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were good - not great - and Denver still cruised. This just appears to be a bad matchup for Miami, and it seems pretty clear at this point that their Cinderella run is going to end early. Later, the guys hit us with a deep dive into the uncertainty surrounding the Boston Celtics. Joe Mazzulla is coming back as the head coach, but will All-NBA swingman Jaylen Brown be joining him? J-Mac and Rob agree that the Celtics would be crazy to trade away their second best player. In fact, they argue that Boston should actually look to add another star rather than subtract one. Finally, the guys close the show with a quick discussion on the Phoenix Suns head coaching search. Why aren't candidates lining up around the block to coach Kevin Durant and Devin Booker? There's clearly more going on in the desert than the public knows about.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On today’s episode, Jason is back from parts unknown to bring us wall-to-wall NBA Finals preview ahead of Game 1 between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Can Jimmy Butler and the Heat continue their cinderella run to the NBA championship? Do the Nuggets deserve to be the third biggest Finals favorites in the last 30 years? How might the impending return of Tyler Herro help (or hurt) Miami's mojo? Is this Nuggets-Heat matchup a win for the analytics crowd? Will Bam Adebayo be able to slow down Nikola Jokic whatsoever? Do the Heat have anyone to matchup with Jamal Murray? Will Erik Spoelstra be able to simply out-coach Michael Malone the way he did to Joe Mazzulla? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions, and he hits us with his official prediction for the series! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by sharing their thoughts on the Boston Celtics' Game 5 blowout win over the Miami Heat. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics put on one hell of a shooting expedition. Even though Jimmy Butler swears Miami will bounce back to win Game 6, you've got to imagine that doubt is starting to creep in for the Heat. Later, the guys get into a quick back-and-forth over Kyrie Irving's request that media members and fans stop speculating about his future. Kyrie has always been a little extra, but the lack of self-awareness on his part is absolutely astounding - especially when you factor in the fact that he's brought almost all of this speculation upon himself. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by echoing Adam Silver's statement that 90s NBA basketball was too physical to be appealing for fans. The talking heads on TV - many of whom are guys who played professional during that era - have been trying to convince us for years that the 90s were the pinnacle of the NBA, so it's got to sting knowing that even the commissioner of the league disagrees.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former professional golfer and social media influencer Paige Spiranac for a lengthy conversation in which J-Mac and Paige discuss the first time she went viral, why she takes such a hands-on approach to social media, the importance of connecting with your audience, the silver lining to having haters, the thought process behind her burgeoning OnlyPaige.com website, how she's helped other female influencers get into golf, why she refuses to try and parlay her celebrity into a spot on the LPGA Tour, why she's chosen to get into the sports gambling space and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started by discussing the Boston Celtics' ability to stave off elimination in Game 4 against the Miami Heat. The Celtics shot the lights out to keep their season alive, but that's not the story here. The Heat were one of the worst shooting teams in the NBA throughout the regular season but somehow turned into the best in the League during their improbable playoff run. Unfortunately for Heat fans, Jimmy Butler and Co. had a regression to the mean in Game 4 - and that could become a big problem moving forward. Later, the guys share a quick laugh over a ridiculous Trae Young-to-the-Lakers trade rumor that went viral on Tuesday afternoon. We all agree the Lakers need to upgrade at the point guard position but nobody in their right mind believes Atlanta would accept a poo-poo platter trade offer for Young. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by taking the Phoenix Suns to task for making Doc Rivers a finalist for their head coaching vacancy. Does the Phoenix front office not realize that Doc is statistically the worst big-game coach in NBA history?!?! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G kick things off by trying to make sense of the Los Angeles Lakers' season after they were unceremoniously swept out of the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets. Did D'Angelo Russell do enough to earn a contract extension? Would Los Angeles still be in the postseason if Anthony Davis was more consistent? Did the playoffs expose Darvin Ham as rookie head coach? All of those questions are valid but the biggest one of all is: Will LeBron James be back with the Lakers next season? The King was very cryptic about his basketball future at the podium during his postgame news conference. Even still, the guys are convinced that LeBron will be back next season. For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic proved once again that he is arguably the best player in the world with the way he thoroughly dominated the Lakers front line in this series. In fact, J-Mac argues that were in not for some non-sensical commentary from ESPN's Kendrick Perkins, Jokic would be a 3x defending MVP on his way towards his first career NBA championship.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G start things off by discussing what went wrong for the Boston Celtics in their Game 3 blowout loss to the Miami Heat. As impressive as Miami was, the bigger story here is how inept the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics have looked in this series. If and when Boston gets eliminated, it's clear that big changes are coming to Beantown. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart aren't going anywhere so all signs point to rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla getting the axe after just one year on the job. Later, J-Mac hits us with a deep dive into the state of the Los Angeles Lakers as they too find themselves on the brink of elimination. Tons of Lakers fans want to blame LeBron James for their team being down 0-3 but the truth is it's their role players (D'Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt) who have let them down in this series. All of this leads to only one logical question heading into the offseason: Would the Lakers sell off all their newfound 'depth' in an attempt to acquire the mercurial Kyrie Irving? Only time will tell.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started with a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets' Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in what sports fans now refer to as The Jamal Murray Game. As has been the case throughout his postseason career, Murray exploded in the fourth quarter to help Denver win going away. Murray has quietly been one of the best playoff performers for years so it's nice to see him getting the recognition he deserves. On the flip side, LeBron James and Anthony Davis both struggled mightily for Los Angeles as the Lakers lost consecutive games for the first time in these playoffs. Do they have what it takes to win the next two at home and even the series? The guys seem lukewarm on the possibility, at best. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Jimmy Butler's impressive postseason run and debate whether or not Butler's career has actually been better than Kawhi Leonard's and Klay Thompson's.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the Miami Heat's shocking Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston is easily the most talented team in the NBA Playoffs but they have made a habit of tricking games away due to lack of focus. Gotta wonder how much of that falls at the feet of head coach Joe Mazzulla. Making matters worse was that Jason's guy - Jason Tatum - had a series sloppy turnovers in the final minutes, leading to some in the media to question whether he really is as good as our fearless leader thinks he is. Later, Jason discusses the reports that the Portland Trail Blazers are considering trading away the No. 3 overall pick and some of their young assets in an effort to build a championship contender around Damian Lillard. The only problem is it's hard to find a deal that Portland might make that would actually make them a title team, especially when you consider the fact that the Blazers would probably need to send out Anfernee Simons in any trade. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by sharing their thoughts on Nikola Jokic's legendary performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals (31 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists). It was truly one of the greatest statistical games in NBA Playoffs history. Having said that, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers still managed to come back from a 21-point second deficit and give themselves a chance to steal the game at the end. So which team should feel better about this one heading into Game 2: the Nuggets or the Lakers? I think we can agree that both sides have many reasons to feel optimistic. Later, the guys share a few thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA Draft lottery and the rights to select French big man Victor Wembanyama. Would we have preferred that Wemby end up on a team with more surrounding talent? Yeah, but at least we know the Spurs will ensure that the Frenchman lives up to his otherworldly potential. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by making their Best Bets for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a deep dive into what's next for the Golden State Warriors. Everyone is clamoring for the club to trade Jordan Poole, but the reality is they may actually be better off trading Klay Thompson and/or Draymond Green. Speaking of change, all eyes will be on the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night as we find out which also-ran will win the rights to take French phenom Victor Wembanyama; Let's just say some spots are definitely sexier than others. Later, The Athletic Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha swings by to discuss why he was a little shocked to see this current group in the Western Conference Finals, the evolution of Austin Reaves and his long-term future with the club, how the Lakers might try to defend the supersized Denver Nuggets front court, the matchup problems Nikola Jokic presents, why he expects the LeBron James-Anthony Davis two-man game to be lethal against Denver and much more! Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 1 between the Lakers and the Nuggets.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get things started by taking a verbal blowtorch to Doc Rivers, James Harden and Joel Embiid following the Philadelphia 76ers' gutless performance in their season-ending loss to the Boston Celtics. Rivers' and Harden's playoff shortcomings are well-chronicled so that wasn't shocking, but given the way Embiid performed, the guys agree it's time to admit that the reigning MVP is capable of being a '1' on a championship team. On the flip side, Jayson Tatum dropping 51 in the series-clinching win showed once again that he can absolutely be a '1'. In fact, J-mac argues that Tatum is already a better offensive player than Celtics legend Larry Bird. Sticking in the NBA, Memphis Grizzlies was suspended (again) for flashing a handgun on social media (again) over the weekend. It's clear at this point that Morant just doesn't get it; What isn't clear, however, is what exactly Ja wants out of life. Does he want to be the Face of the NBA, or does he want to be a gangster? Only time will tell on that one. Finally, Jason and Rob close the show by breaking down a few NBA conspiracy theories involving the Phoenix Suns. Is Tyronn Lue next in line to replace Monty Williams? If so, could Russell Westbrook be coming along with him? And, how does Isiah Thomas factor into all of this? The Suns offseason should be spicy! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off with a deep dive into the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing season-ending loss to Nikola Jokic the Denver Nuggets. The Suns have been blown off the floor in consecutive season-clinching losses so it’s safe to assume that big changes are coming to Phoenix this offseason. Sticking in Phoenix, now that a Kevin Durant-led has flamed out of the playoffs yet again, is it fair to start questioning where exactly he ranks among the all-time greats in NBA history? Switching gears to the Eastern Conference, Jayson Tatum overcame a brutal first three quarters and went supernova in the fourth to help the Boston Celtics force a Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum was clutch when it mattered – unlike his counterpart James Harden. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing the New York Jets’ season-long outlook now the full NFL schedule has been released. Is J-Mac still confident that the Jets are an 11-win team? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring us an instant reaction pod following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State was able to stave off elimination but the biggest story to come out of this one is the uncertainty around Anthony Davis. If AD is limited due to his head injury – or ruled out of Game 6 altogether – do the Lakers have enough to get the win? On the flip side, when will anyone other than Steph Curry provide any level of consistency for the Warriors? In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks were able to keep their season alive by beating the Miami Heat, but that still doesn’t change how J-Mac feels about head coach Tom Thibodeau. Perhaps the Knicks should call JJ Redick about taking over in the Big Apple now that he’s shown interest in becoming an NBA head coach. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Thursday night’s NBA Playoffs action featuring the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party stared by sharing their thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers’ shocking blowout road victory over the Boston Celtics. After years of slander from our fearless leader, Joel Embiid and James Harden have their team one win away from an Eastern Conference Finals berth. The only question at this point is whether or not Doc Rivers is the man to lead them over the hump. On the flip side, the Jekyll-and-Hyde Celtics continue to confound us with their ability to look like the best team in basketball one night and also-ran the next. How much of that falls on the shoulders of rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla? Shifting over to the Western Conference, all eyes are on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after they bludgeoned Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns to take a 3-2 series lead. Jokic is putting up historically great playoff numbers and the Nuggets look like the best team in the Western Conference. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Wednesday night’s NBA Playoffs action featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors. On a night when Steph Curry put up a triple-double, it was Lonnie Walker IV - not LeBron James or Anthony Davis - who sealed the win in the fourth quarter for Los Angeles. Jason has been calling for more Lonnie for weeks now so it was nice to see the young man ball out on the biggest stage. On the flip side, much will be made about Curry's late miscues (two missed jumpers and a game-sealing turnover), but the truth is it was Klay Thompson and Draymond Green who really let the Warriors down late. Then again, maybe this game never comes down to the final minutes if Golden State gets absolutely anything out of Jordan Poole. Either way, J-Mac insists that the Warriors can still win this series in 7 games while Rob believes that 'Lakers in 6' is the most likely outcome. Finally, the guys close the show by delivering their Best Bets for Tuesday night's NBA Playoffs featuring pivotal Game 5s between the Philadelphia 76ers/Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns/Denver Nuggets.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the viral incident between Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia during the Suns' Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets. Some are already calling on Jokic to be suspended for Game 5, but J-Mac believes the whole thing is much ado about nothing. In fact, the big story to come out of this one should be how incredible Devin Booker has looked so far in the postseason. Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) swings by to help make sense of the Philadelphia 76ers’ overtime win over the Boston Celtics. James Harden turned back the clock for the second time this series – and saved Joel Embiid from a boatload of criticism in the process. On the flip side, the Boston Celtics have to be kicking themselves for the way they melted down in overtime as both Jaylen Brown (giving up the go-ahead jumper to Harden) and Jayson Tatum (never even getting a game-winning shot off) made costly blunders. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Monday night’s NBA Playoffs action featuring the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason McIntyre reacts to the Warriors monster win over LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers. What did the Warriors do right and what did the Lakers do wrong in Game 2 and which team has the momentum going into game 3? Jason gives some sneaky candidates on who could replace Mike Budenholzer as the Bucks Head Coach. Lastly Jason gives his best bets for Celtics-76ers & Nuggets-Suns.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason McIntyre gives his take on the Boston Celtics evening up the series vs the Philadelphia 76ers despite the return of MVP Joel Embiid. Who does Jason like in the series the rest of the way and what is his prediction for game 2 in the Warriors-Lakers series. Jason shares his opinion on which NFL teams are playoff teams post NFL Draft and you will not believe which Super Bowl contender he thinks will miss the playoffs entirely. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason McIntyre gives his take on the Lakers win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Anthony Davis dominated but can he continue to do it throughout the series? Should the Warriors be worried about the loss or should they be more worried about some of their young players like Jordan Poole & Jonathan Kuminga? The Knicks won Game 2 vs Miami but Jason shares why Knicks fans should be worried. Also talks about why Joel Embiid winning the MVP wasn't a big deal and predicts the next team for Dillon Brooks. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started by discussing Steph Curry's legendary 50-point performance in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings. Steph put together arguably the greatest Game 7 in NBA Playoffs history, which now opens up the possibility that Curry could catapult himself into the top-5 players in NBA history with another championship in June.  However, in order for Steph to accomplish that goal, he'll have to get through LeBron James (again) in Round 2. J-Mac is taking the Golden State Warriors in 7 while Rob is picking the Los Angeles Lakers in 6. Either way, both guys agree that the Warriors and Lakers' Round 1 opponents did little to prepare them for what's coming in Round 2. Sticking in the NBA, it's hard to feel too good about the Miami Heat's Game 1 win over the New York Knicks now that Jimmy Butler is on the mend with an ankle injury. On the flip side, you have to feel very good about the Denver Nuggets after they bludgeoned the Phoenix Suns from behind the arc in Game 1. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the fellas looked absolutely dominant and we saw nothing from Phoenix that would lead us to believe things will change moving forward. Finally, Jason and Rob close the show with a quick recap of the NFL Draft.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason McIntyre reacts to the Boston Celtics losing Game 1 to the Philadelphia 76ers. James Harden led the way for Philly without MVP candidate Joel Embiid. How worried should Boston Celtics fans be and should Boston still be the Eastern Conference favorites? In the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets go up 2-0 vs the Phoenix Suns after a monster game by the other MVP candidate Nikola Jokic. How much will Chris Paul's injury impact Kevin Durant & Devin Booker? Can the Suns find a way to rally down from 0-2 just like the Warriors did in the first round? The Warriors begin their 2nd round series vs LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers and Jason gives his bets for Game 1 and the series. Steph Curry gives an inspirational speech that motivated the Warriors and inspired Jason so much he needed to go buy some Steph Curry merch. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G bring you wall-to-wall conversation on all the biggest headlines to come out of night one the NFL Draft. Why did Kentucky quarterback Will Levis fall out of the first round altogether? And, is this actually a blessing in disguise for Levis knowing that he’s now more likely to go to a better team? What the heck were the Detroit Lions thinking taking Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell – two players at non-value positions – in the first round? Do the additions of Georgia defensive linemen Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith make the Philadelphia Eagles the biggest winners of the night? Speaking of winners, is there anyone in the NFL who had a better night than Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson? Will the Houston Texans regret overpaying for CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. at the top of the Draft? The guys have the answers to all those questions – and more! Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show with a very quick preview of Friday night’s NBA Playoffs action. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by taking Darvin Ham to task for inexplicable coaching decisions in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. LA could have closed the series out were it not for Ham’s insistence on benching Anthony Davis in favor of guys like Troy Brown Jr and Malik Beasley at the worst possible moments. Ham should honestly be thanking his lucky stars that Mike Budenholzer exists this morning. Coach Bud, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks got bounced in the first round by Jimmy Butler and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. You can’t have a meltdown like that and not expected to see major changes in the near future. Later, Super Bowl-winning executive and VSiN host Michael Lombardi swings by to discuss why he believes Bryce Young and Jalen Carter are the only blue chip prospects available in the upcoming NFL Draft, the biggest difference between pass rushers Tyree Wilson and Will Anderson, why Bijan Robinson should be viewed as an offensive weapon and not just a running back, the reality that comes with drafting a guy like Will Levis or Anthony Richardson and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into Trae Young’s heroic performance to keep the Atlanta Hawks’ season alive (38 points, 13 assists and the game-winning three pointer in the final seconds). The Boston Celtics may have melted down a bit down the stretch, but Young still took advantage of it. All the 'Trade Trae Young' jabronis can take a seat after this one! Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) checks in to help preview the upcoming round two showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. Devin Booker has been the players in these playoffs and Kevin Durant is still an all-time great, but our guys are both picking Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to win the series. Sticking in the Western Conference, J-Mac and Rob discuss what comes next for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers after they were both bounced out of the playoffs. Would Minnesota look to deal Karl-Anthony Towns in an effort to fix that ghastly Rudy Gobert deal and re-tool around budding superstar Anthony Edwards? Are the Clippers more likely to push all-in for one last bite at the apple or blow up the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard tandem altogether? Finally, the guys close the show by previewing Wednesday night’s NBA Playoffs action. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the blockbuster trade that sent Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. Our fearless leader has been lukewarm on the idea of adding Rodgers for months, but now that Rodgers is officially part of Gang Green, it’s hard not to see the upside. The Jets with Rodgers at the helm have a strong case for being the third best team in the AFC behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals. Later, J-Mac dives deep into LeBron's James virtuoso performance to help propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-1 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. The King became the oldest player in NBA history to have a 20-20 game. He also had the game-tying bucket to force overtime, and the game-sealing basket in the extra frame. It was an all-time great performance by LeBron.Finally, NFL Media draft analyst Lance Zierlein swings by to discuss why the Houston Texans picking at #2 hold the keys to the rest of the draft and how Trey Lance factors into it all, how agent representation could factor into where quarterbacks CJ Stroud and Will Levis get drafted, why the S2 score (in a good way for Bryce Young and in a bad way for Stroud) seems to carry so much weight around the NFL, how the trade of Rodgers to the Jets could impact the rest of the NFL Draft and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started by sharing their thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' Game 4 win over the Sacramento Kings. The series may be tied 2-2, but J-Mac believes Sacramento is still firmly in control of this series. Shifting over to the Eastern Conference, with the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo still up in the air, is it fair to say that the New York Knicks are a threat to make a run to the NBA Finals? They may not have as a high of a ceiling as the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers but one could argue that they have a higher floor. Sticking in the NBA, all this uncertainty surrounding Kawhi Leonard has Jason and Rob wondering if the Los Angeles Clippers would be better off just trying to trade the oft-injured star this offseason. The only problem, however, is which team is crazy enough to trade for a guy who misses more games than he plays? Finally, the guys close the show by explaining why they both believe that the Los Angeles Lakers will beat - and cover the spread against - the Memphis Grizzlies in Monday's Game 4.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Please excuse the audio issues throughout the first half of the podcast** On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by sharing their thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' blowout win over the Sacramento Kings. With Draymond Green suspended, the Warriors went small around Steph Curry and still managed to dominate in the restricted area. Should Golden State stick with the small ball moving forward? Or, was this game just an anomaly given how poorly the Kings shot the ball offensively? Sticking in the Western Conference, the Phoenix Suns barely beat the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers to take a 2-1 series lead. Even with their starters playing such a heavy load, the Suns should still have enough firepower to get through this series. On the flip side, if you're a Clippers fan, how confident can you feel moving forward with Kawhi as your franchise player? Is it officially time to cut bait from the oft-injured superstar? In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers win over the Brooklyn Nets was marred by absolutely horrid officiating that saw James Harden get ejected for punching a guy in the groin, Joel Embiid allowed to play after kicking a different guy in the groin and Nic Claxton booted for staring down Embiid after a dunk. Absolutely ridiculous. Later, J-Mac closes the show with a deep dive into the reports that the San Francisco 49ers are fielding calls on quarterback Trey Lance. Lance hasn’t done much in his brief NFL career, but with incumbent starter Brock Purdy coming off elbow surgery, are we sure trading Lance is the best idea? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing a few thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers' disappointing Game 2 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. With Ja Morant sidelined, this should have been an easy win for LA. Instead, Memphis punked the Lakers inside - Anthony Davis, specifically - and evened the series up 1-1. In other NBA Playoffs action, the Milwaukee Bucks proved once again that they're still a formidable foe even without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their blowout win over the Miami Heat, while Karl-Anthony Towns reminded us once again that he's just not cut out to be a #1 option on a good team in Minnesota's Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets; the more things change, the more they stay the same. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with Best Bet for tonight's Game 3 between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) share their thoughts on the NBA's decision to suspend Draymond Green one game for stomping on the chest of Domantas Sabonis in Game 2. Green's history of unsportsmanlike behavior absolutely played a role in the decision - and for good reason; The NBA had to take a stand. The only question now becomes whether or not this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back and leads to Golden State parting ways with Green after the season. Later, the guys hit us with their rapid fire reaction to all of the NBA's Tuesday night playoff action. Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns evened things up with the Los Angeles Clippers, but they didn't look very impressive in the process. In fact, J-Mac and Rob G actually have more questions about Phoenix now than ever before. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics reminded us once again why the guys both picked them to win the NBA championship, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks appear destined to play a long series. Finally, the guys close the show by sharing their Best Bets for Wednesday's NBA Playoffs.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the Sacramento Kings' Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors. Sacramento going up 2-0 would've been the headline were in not for Draymond Green's inexplicable chest stomp of Domantas Sabonis. Green should be suspended for Game 3. The Warriors have appeared overmatched through the first two games - both offensively and defensively - and if they don't turn things around back in Golden State they won't make it to the second round. Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) checks in to help break down Jalen Hurts' massive contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal is a clear win for Hurts and only time will tell if it's a win for the Eagles, too. With Hurts signing his mega deal, all eyes now focus on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. It's become abundantly clear that Jackson won't be getting that $250 million fully-guaranteed deal he's been seeking, but maybe he can get $180 million or so in a shorter-term deal from Baltimore; That seems to be the best compromise for all parties involved. Finally, the guys close the show by giving their Best Bets for the Tuesday night NBA postseason action.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off with a deep dive into the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 victory in Memphis over the Grizzlies. LeBron James was good and Anthony Davis was dominant, but this game was won by 'the others': Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves. Given how deep this Lakers team is - and the uncertainty surrounding the hand injury to Ja Morant - it's hard to see a scenario where LA doesn't advance to round two. Speaking of Los Angeles, shout out to Russell Westbrook for doing all the little things to help the Clippers steal Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns. Russ didn't let a poor shooting night negatively impact the rest of his game as he made play after play in the final minutes. Let's just hope that viral video of him getting into a verbal altercation with a fan after the game doesn't wind up being the bigger story on Monday. Finally, the guys close the show by previewing tonight's Game 2 between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. De'Aaron Fox may have put on a show for Sacramento in Game 1, but it's not like Steph Curry and the Dubs played poorly either - and that's exactly why the Warriors should be concerned heading into tonight's action.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started by explaining why the new owners of the Washington Commanders need to make an immediate splash and trade for Lamar Jackson. The Phoenix Suns had the right idea when they traded for Kevin Durant less than a week after the new ownership group took over, and the Commanders would be wise to follow suit. Later, the guys share their thoughts on CJ McCollum's veiled shots at Zion Williamson following the New Orleans Pelicans' season-ending loss to Oklahoma City. Rob argues that McCollum's comments indicate that the Pelicans are fed up with the oft-injured Williamson, while J-Mac believes CJ only said what he said because he's looking for a way out of New Orleans himself. Finally, Jason and Rob close the show by making their official predictions for the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Are Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns the team to beat out West? Will the Boston Celtics be back in the NBA Finals for a second straight season? Are LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers a legitimate threat? Can Giannis Antetokounmpo carry the Milwaukee Bucks to another championship? The guys have the answers to all those questions - and more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the Chicago Bulls play-in victory over the Toronto Raptors. J-Mac has always been a big fan of Zach LaVine's game so to see him dominate on that stage was truly gratifying. Vindication for the LaVine Fan Club! In the Western Conference play-in, Oklahoma City guard Josh Giddey had his coming out party in the Thunder's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. We already knew Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a stud, but if Giddey can continue on this upward trajectory, OKC's 'backcourt of the future' could be downright dangerous way sooner than expected. Later, 247Sports journalist Cameron Salerno swings by to preview the Western Conference Playoffs showdown between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors and discuss why he expects Game 1 in Sacramento to be one of the rowdiest playoff environments the Warriors have ever played in, how the Domantas Sabnonis-Tyrese Haliburton trade reshaped the Kings, the evolution of De'Aaron Fox, how the Kings plans to slow down Steph Curry and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by recapping the Los Angeles Lakers’ wild – and ugly – play-in win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were good-not-great but backup point guard Dennis Schroder was the difference in this one. That’s part of what makes this Lakers team so dangerous; You never know which of the ‘other guys’ will pop on a night-to-night basis. Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) joins the show to discuss the reports that the Atlanta Hawks would consider trading superstar point guard Trae Young this offseason. Atlanta may have beaten the Miami Heat in their play-in game but it’s fair to say they’ve underwhelmed the past two seasons. How much of that is on Trae? How much of that is on the Hawks front office? Sticking in the NBA, the guys go at it for a few minutes debating which stars are most deserving of an All-NBA nod. Should Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid both make First Team given that they're both centers? Will the Dallas Mavericks missing the play-in keep Luka Doncic off the three teams altogether? Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Wednesday night NBA Play-In games featuring the New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started with a preview of the Western Conference Playoffs first round matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers. Our fearless leader says that Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Co. will sweep the Clippers, while Rob G argues that Russell Westbrook will thoroughly outplay Chris Paul before Phoenix ultimately prevails in six games. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Damian Lillard’s public cries for help coming out of Portland. It’s been clear for years that the Trail Blazers best route out of NBA purgatory would be to trade Dame. Could that actually come to fruition this summer? If so, which teams make the most sense as Lillard’s next landing spot? Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Tuesday night NBA Play-In games featuring the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) gets things started with a deep dive into the viral sideline skirmish between Minnesota Timberwolves teammates Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson. With Anthony Davis and LeBron James looming in the play-in game on Tuesday, the T'Wolves absolutely cannot afford to suspend Gobert. Moreover, given what Minnesota has already invested in Gobert, they have no choice but to publicly back him. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the tumultuous weekend that was for Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Now that Dallas has officially been eliminated from playoff contention, all eyes turn to the upcoming offseason and Kyrie Irving's looming free agency. Outside of re-signing Kyrie to a fully-guaranteed max contract (which nobody feels great about), Mark Cuban and the Mavs have limited avenues to actually improve the roster around Luka. Finally, J-Mac and Rob G close the show by discussing Odell Beckham Jr's decision to sign a one-year, $15 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens. If the arrival of OBJ means that Lamar Jackson will re-sign as well, then the move makes a ton of sense for Baltimore. If it doesn't, then the Ravens could come to regret this one.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) gets things started by waxing poetically on LSU’s win over Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Women’s National Championship game. The only problem, however, was that much of the conversation after the game focused on Angel Reese’s taunt of Caitlin Clark in the final seconds. The whole thing reeks of faux outrage. What’s more, the mere fact that this even became ‘a thing’ proves that women’s college basketball is on an upward trajectory. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the wild Western Conference playoff race and get into a mini debate over where Anthony Davis ranks amongst the best players in the West. J-Mac and Rob G follow that up by discussing the Dallas Mavericks’ fall from grace and wonder aloud whether this season has proven that you can’t win a championship playing Luka Doncic’s ball-dominant style of basketball. Finally, the guys close the show by sharing their Best Bets for tonight’s NCAA Men’s National Championship game between UCONN and San Diego State. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSR #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his Best Bets for this weekend’s upcoming Final Four action. Later, former New York Jets scout and author Daniel Kelly swings by to discuss why he wasn’t surprised to see Zach Wilson flame out in New York, why he still isn’t fully sold on Trevor Lawrence as a franchise quarterback, why he isn’t overly concerned about Bryce Young’s diminutive stature, what he likes most about CJ Stroud, why he believes Anthony Richardson will be a bust if a team takes him in the first round, which under the radar quarterbacks could thrive at the next level, why he hates the idea of Aaron Rodgers getting traded to the Jets and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by recapping a wild Wednesday night in the Association. The NBA Western Conference is so jumbled that every single night feels like a must-win for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Later, College Basketball on FOX broadcaster and reporter John Fanta swings by to discuss his incredible rise up the ranks in the world of sports broadcasting, what makes the UCONN Huskies such a heavy favorite to cut down the nets this year, Miami (FL)’s chances of upsetting UCONN in the Final Four, why he expects San Diego State vs Florida Atlantic will come down to the wire, how NIL and the transfer portal have reshaped college basketball as we know it, which big name players could potentially enter the transfer portal this offseason and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets things started by throwing heavy praise at Chicago Bulls big man Andre Drummond with the mental health issues he's been dealing with stemming from abusive comments he's been receiving on social media. It takes a big man to go public with something so personal. Brave, Andre. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive into the latest scuttlebutt surrounding Bradley Beal and the battery charges he's facing for slapping an unruly fan after some guy cursed at him over a failed sports wager. This whole thing is ridiculous. Granted, Beal should know better than to put hands on a fan, but the guy who instigated the whole thing sounds like such a jabroni. Switching gears to the NFL, Jason takes the League to task a bit for approving a plan to allow teams to play multiple Thursday Night games throughout the season. Not only does it fly in the place of player safety but it also almost ensures that sports dads like J-Mac will never get another 'freebie' Thursday Night off during football season. Finally, our fearless leader closes the show by discussing the NFL potential of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker. Hooker will be one of the oldest rookies in his class, but that could work both for and against him at the next level. Where Hooker ultimately ends up will be critical for his career long-term.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on Joel Embiid's decision to speak out yet again on his NBA MVP candidacy. It's odd that the Sixers big man has been so vocal about the award given that he's never even led a team out of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Embiid should focus on winning playoff games, not MVPs. Later, our fearless leader takes Lamar Jackson to task a bit for trying to launch his new clothing brand on a janky new website. This just feels like a big time waste of time and energy. Speaking of Lamar, the Ravens quarterback publicly requested a trade out of Baltimore on Monday. The only problem is it's really hard to find a trade partner right now given what his asking price would be both in terms of draft assets to Baltimore and contract extension to Jackson. What makes the whole ordeal even more confusing is the teams that make the most sense (Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets) have publicly stated that they're not all that interested in making a move on Lamar. Finally, J-Mac reiterates once again why he's having a very hard time getting too hyped up about this weekend's NCAA Tournament Final Four.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get things started by sharing their thoughts on the NCAA Tournament. We saw a lot of bad basketball – and bad officiating – over the weekend, and now we’re stuck with arguably the most unsexy Final Four in college basketball history. No disrespect to San Diego State, Miami, UCONN and Florida Atlantic but not having a single blue blood in the mix is just bad for the sport moving forward. Shifting gears to the NBA, even with LeBron James making his return to the floor, the biggest story has to be what’s going on with the Dallas Mavericks. The Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic pairing has been an abject failure. Unsurprisingly, J-Mac lays the blame squarely at Kyrie’s feet. Rob, on the other hand, believes Luka deserves just as much – if not more – blame as Irving. Either way, how this season ends will go a long way in determining whether or not this duo stays together for years to come.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall reaction to wild night one of the Sweet Sixteen. Drew Timme was unstoppable as Gonzaga came back from a 13-point halftime deficit - and almost gagged it back at the end - to hand UCLA yet another crushing NCAA Tournament loss. The Bruins will have nightmares about that Julian Strawther 3-point for a long, long time. The only question for UCLA now becomes whether or not super seniors Tyger Campbell and Jaime Jaquez are going to come back for their fifth years. In the East Region, Kansas State's diminutive point guard Markquis Nowell put on a legendary performance (20 points, 19 assists and 5 steals) leading the Wildcats to a thrilling overtime win over Michigan State; the kid was absolutely electric. Interestingly enough, none of Thursday's biggest stars (Timme, Jaquez or Nowell) project to be anything more than fringe NBA players, but maybe that's partly why this year's Tournament has been so fascinating? Finally, the guys close the show by making their official picks for the Sweet Sixteen Friday slate. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the New York Jets overhauled wide receiver room in preparation for their potential trade for Aaron Rodgers. Switching gears to the NBA, the knee injury to Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George is absolutely devastating. If you thought the Western Conference playoff race was crazy before, just wait and see how this PG injury shakes things up. Later, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss the long-rumored trade that would send Rodgers to the Jets, why he’s high on Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker as an NFL prospect, why Florida’s Anthony Richardson could be the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in the NFL Draft, why he hanks Bryce Young over CJ Stroud and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show his Best Bets for this week’s Sweet Sixteen games in the NCAA Tournament. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the report that Lamar Jackson’s representatives are speaking with other teams - and he isn’t looking for a fully guaranteed deal. The fact that Jackson still can’t get a team to bite could be attributed to him not having an agent to represent him. How else do you explain a guy like Daniel Jones getting locked up long-term before Jackson? Finally, former NBA All-Star and UNLV legend Larry Johnson swings by to discuss his legendary Runnin’ Rebels teams of the early 90s, the biggest difference between the UNLV that won the championship and the one that got upset in the Final Four, what he doesn’t like about the style of play in today’s NBA, why he believes New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is the current player who most reminds him of himself and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by recapping a wild Monday in the NBA. Long story short, it was a really rough night for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, J-Mac shares a quick thought on Cam Newton’s attempted NFL comeback. Between injuries and age, it’s clear that Newton should no longer be viewed as a viable starting quarterback in the NFL. Later, FS1 college basketball analyst Casey Jacobsen swings by to discuss the newfound parity in the sport, why he believes Creighton has what it takes to upend Alabama down the road and come out of the South Region, the Big East’s representation in the Sweet Sixteen, how Gonzaga matches up with UCLA in what many consider to be this week’s marquee matchup, how Purdue’s shocking first round loss to 16-seed Farleigh Dickinson could impact Matt Painter’s future with the program, his own NCAA Tournament experiences and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get things started by recapping the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Top seeds Alabama and Houston still look like the cream of the crop, but if Drew Timme keeps dominating the way he has been then maybe it’s time to throw Gonzaga in the mix as well. Timme is one of the best college players we’ve seen in a decade. However, given his overall lack of prototypical size and athleticism, it’s hard to see exactly how his game translates to the NBA. Alabama superstar Brandon Miller, on the other hand, has a game that seems built for the NBA but he’s struggled mightily in the tournament. Are his issues strictly health-related or is that infamous murder investigation finally starting to get to him? Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by sharing their thoughts on Bronny James’ looming decision whether to go to college next year or go pro in a place like the G-League or Overtime Elite.   Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get things started by recapping day 1 of the NCAA Tournament. Outside of perpetual disappointments Virginia and Arizona going down in the afternoon, it really was a rather uneventful day. However, the Round of 32 games on Saturday are looking extra spicy as two #1 seeds (Houston and Kansas) could be on upset alert. Later, the guys dive deep into the week that was for the Las Vegas Raiders. Rob G – a noted Raiders fan – isn’t feeling the acquisition of Jimmy Garoppolo or the trade of Darren Waller, while J-Mac is cautiously optimistic that Josh McDaniels can turn things around in year two if they can hit on their draft picks. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing relatively soft trade markets for Austin Ekeler and Lamar Jackson. Both guys are All-Pro caliber players… so why hasn’t anyone made an offer? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.