Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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No AD? No Problem for LeBron + FOX Sports Radio college hoops oracle Aaron Torres Feb 17, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game without Anthony Davis. LeBron James was awesome, as usual. but he did play way too many minutes. The Lakers can't afford to run LeBron in the ground while they're trying to tread water without AD. On the bright side, newcomers Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell appear ready to step into bigger roles with Davis on the shelf. If the Lakers are going to remain near the top of the Western Conference they're going to need Schroder and Harrell to keep that upward trajectory. Later, FOX Sports Radio host and college basketball maven Aaron Torres swings by to explain how the pandemic has really hurt the visibility and storylines of college basketball this season, why he believes Duke freshman Jalen Johnson deserves to be heavily criticized for quitting (not 'opting out') on the team this late in the season, why he believes Johnson would've been better served staying around the Duke program even he didn't want to play out the rest of the season, what Johnson's decision could mean for Coach K's ability to recruit one-and-done prospects moving forward, why this pandemic season has made him realize how much the sport of college basketball needs schools like Duke and Kentucky to be relevant, how he's hearing that the NCAA decision makers may delay an appeal decision to ensure that presumptive #1 NBA Draft pick Cade Cunningham is eligible to play in the NCAA Tournament, why he's picking the Baylor Bears right now to win the National Championship, and much more!

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The LeBron-Brady Double Standard, Jalen Johnson Made the Right Move + Bleacher Report Lakers insider Eric Pincus Feb 16, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on a recent Boston Globe column which suggests that Tom Brady deserves credit for inspiring guys like Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson to force their teams to surround them with better talent. The premise is 100% accurate, but isn't it also true that many in the sports media crucify LeBron James for doing the same in the NBA? Why does Brady get celebrated for building Super Teams while LeBron gets ridiculed? Talk about your double standard. Later, Jason explains why he has no issue with Duke freshman Jalen Johnson leaving the team midseason to prepare for the NBA Draft. While many in the college basketball community have labeled Johnson as a 'quitter', Jason argues that the freshman phenom is just doing what's best for his career. Duke has largely underwhelmed this season, and it's not like Johnson would be getting the full March Madness experience if the Blue Devils made the tournament anyways. Plus, Bleacher Report Lakers insider Eric Pincus swings by to discuss how he expects the Purple and Gold to weather the storm following Anthony Davis' latest injury, why he doesn't expect LeBron James to suddenly start taking nights off to preserve himself for the NBA Playoffs, why Lakers fans shouldn't expect the team to be a realistic landing spot for big men like Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin, why the front office views Talen Horton-Tucker as such a big piece of their future, if there's any team in the Western Conference who can compete with a fully-healthy Lakers squad in the postseason, and much more!

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The Kyrie Conundrum, Why Harden is Underrated & Wentz is On the Way Out Feb 15, 2021

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On today’s episode, Jason does a deep dive into Kyrie Irving stating that over the weekend that James Harden – not himself – would be the Brooklyn Nets’ point guard for the rest of the season. While most of the basketball world praised Kyrie for willingly taking a backseat to Harden, Jason isn’t so sure it’s going to work long-term. The last time Kyrie wasn’t the focal point of his team’s offense was during his final years in Cleveland alongside LeBron, and we all know how that one turned out. Moreover, the fact that Harden has so clearly established himself as the team’s best point guard leads to one obvious question: Is Harden actually underrated? He went from leading the NBA to scoring in Houston to supplanting Kyrie as the Nets’ best distributor almost overnight. With Harden and a healthy Kevin Durant, Brooklyn may not even need a happy Kyrie to win the East. In the NFL, it’s looking more and more like Carson Wentz’ days are numbered as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles; the only question at this point is which team will trade for him. And if you’re a quarterback-needy team like the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots, are you even sure that Wentz is better than Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota?

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02/13/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show Feb 13, 2021

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Jason McIntyre explains why the media seems to ‘have it out’ for Urban Meyer and questions if the legendary college football coach will be able to adapt to the NFL. He says that the NFL should take the advice of star quarterbacks and let them in on personnel decisions. Jason shares his thoughts on why Super Bowl ratings were down this year. Jason congratulates the Texans for surpassing his Jets as the biggest dumpster fire in the NFL. Plus, appearances by the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell and The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar.

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Relationships Matter to Urban Meyer & the Real Reason Why LeBron is Playing Big Minutes Feb 12, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Urban Meyer's controversial hire of Chris Doyle as the Jacksonville Jaguars new director of sport performance. Doyle left the Iowa Hawkeyes program last year under a cloud of allegations involving racism and bullying of black college football players. On the surface the hire seems like a bad one, but dig a little deeper and it's clear that Meyer made the hire for one key reason: Relationships matter. If there was ever going to be a guy willing to vouch for the disgraced coach and give him another shot at redemption, it was going to be someone with a lot of sway and who feels like they can vouch for him. Enter, Urban Meyer. In sports, just as in life, it's always about who you know. Later, Jason does a deep dive into LeBron James and his sudden uptick in minutes played that seems to have Los Angeles Lakers so worried. Yes, LeBron is clearly looking to bolster his MVP candidacy after the voters foolishly gave the award to Giannis last season; And yes, a 5th MVP would tie him with Michael Jordan and add to his GOAT resume. But the biggest reason why LeBron is playing so many minutes is because Anthony Davis is hurt and the Lakers can't afford to let games slip away in the crowded Western Conference playoff race. It looks like fans will be in the stands when the NBA Playoffs roll around, and LeBron is doing everything he can to make sure the Lake Show has home court advantage.

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3x NBA champion BJ Armstrong on LeBron James, Steph Curry & the Evolution of Basketball Feb 11, 2021

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On today's episode, 3x NBA champion, sports agent and media personality BJ Armstrong swings by for an extended conversation with Jason to discuss the New York Knicks decision to trade for his client Derrick Rose and his potential fit on a young up-and-coming roster, why he's so impressed by the bounce-back year Steph Curry is having thus far, why the removal of the hand-check rule is arguably the most impactful rule change in NBA history, how European basketball has evolved to become even more physical than the NBA, why he hates comparing eras of basketball given that the style of play changes so drastically every decade, why he believes LeBron James longevity - not necessarily his physical abilities - is what really sets him apart historically, why he's still not ready to put LeBron ahead of Michael Jordan in the GOAT conversation, why historically great big men like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain could easily dominate in today's NBA the same way they did during their time, how the global popularity of basketball has helped change the way the game is played in today's NBA, and much more!

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Russell Wilson was Inspired by Tom Brady and LeBron James + Rejecting the Screen podcast host Noah Coslov Feb 10, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sending some positive vibes towards our friend Colin Cowherd as he recovers from a medical emergency. Get well soon, Colin; We're all pulling for you. Plus, Jason explains why Russell Wilson going on a small media tour on Tuesday to vent his frustrations about his lack of involvement in personnel decisions within the Seahawks organization was actually a good thing. LeBron James and Tom Brady are two of the greatest winners in all of sports, and both guys are coming off championship seasons because they took their career into their own hands. And if you're Seattle, why wouldn't you want to take the advice of your franchise player when it comes to decisions involving the team? Recent history says it's going to pay off for your in a very big way. Later, Rejecting the Screen podcast host Noah Coslov swings by to discuss how he ended up hosting a separate podcast with his 6-year-old daughter, why he's got LeBron James as the MVP front-runner right now, whether or not the media members would even be willing to vote for someone like Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic to win MVP, the biggest source for the Los Angeles Clippers' crunch time struggles so far this season, why he believes the Los Angeles Lakers are overwhelming favorites to win the West, why he doesn't even think Donovan Mitchell is even the MVP of the Utah Jazz much less the entire League, why Michael Porter Jr. shouldn't be untouchable for any trade involving a legitimate superstar like Bradley Beal, why he believes LaMelo Ball just might be the most exciting player in the NBA, why he's fascinated by the development of Zion Williamson given the way the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled so far this season, why he likes the Philadelphia 76ers - not the Brooklyn Nets - to win the East, and much more!

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A Super Bowl Myth About Mahomes, Tom Brady's Best Season Ever & the Rise of Sports Gambling Feb 09, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason puts a bow on the NFL season that was by sharing his thoughts on a few more Super Bowl storylines that have trickled out in the past 24 hours. First, let's put an end to this idea that Patrick Mahomes played poorly; that's the epitome of box score analysis. Context matters, people! The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line didn't show up and the wide receivers dropped at least two touchdown passes. Maybe folks just couldn't handle seeing Mahomes get showered with praise in the days leading up to the Big Game so they're just looking for any reason to tear him down. On the flip side, there's this growing narrative in sports media that this past season was the most impressive of Tom Brady's career. Given everything Brady had to overcome (a pandemic, a new team, three former MVPs in the playoffs, etc.), you could easily argue that it was his most impressive season to date... until you remember that he's been winning at a high level for 20 years. Every season had it's own trials and tribulations so it's impossible to pinpoint just one season as the absolute best. Moreover, given the overall size of the gambling handle for the Super Bowl, it's time to accept the fact that legalized sports wagering is headed nationwide. With states still reeling from the pandemic don't be surprised to see more and more turning to sports gambling as a way to generate income. In fact, we could be just a few years away from sports gambling-themed talk shows taking the place of debate shows on sports television. Finally, Jason closes the show by pouring some cold water on what just might be the most speculative story of the offseason: Would Urban Meyer really trade the #1 overall pick (Trevor Lawrence) for Deshaun Watson? Short answer: No.

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Tom Brady Wins his 7th Super Bowl, Bill Belichick is Fuming & Patrick Mahomes is Still Running for His Life Feb 08, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers demolition of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. The night's big winner? Tom Brady, of course. Brady's 7 rings are now more than any team in NFL history. The game turned on a series of bad calls but that wasn't the difference in the game; the Bucs were clearly the better team on Sunday. Interestingly enough, on a night when the Chiefs failed to scored a touchdown for the first time in Patrick Mahomes' NFL career, the biggest loser was a guy who wasn't involved in the game at all: Bill Belichick. Not only did Brady earn his first Super Bowl ring away from Belichick, but he did it flanked by a pair of former Patriots (Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown) and a running back they picked up for free (Leonard Fournette). Had Belichick treated Brady better in New England maybe he would've been the one holding the Lombardi trophy on Sunday night. From the Chiefs perspective, the one boiled down to one simple problem: the offensive line couldn't block a damn thing. Mahomes made a few spectacular plays but even he couldn't overcome the human turnstile up front, or the dropped passes by his receivers, or the back-breaking penalties by his defense. It really was just an embarrassingly bad performance from the Chiefs all around. On a macro level, maybe the Bucs suffocating win provided the blueprint for beating Mahomes and the Chiefs in the future, and maybe their Super Bowl victory will inspire other teams to push all-in on a franchise quarterback of their own. Either way, we can assume the NFL offseason will be more entertaining than Super Bowl 55 was.

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02/06/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show Feb 06, 2021

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Jason McIntyre previews Super Bowl LV from every angle and makes his official pick for the big game! He questions why the Eagles desperately want to trade Carson Wentz after getting rid of Doug Pederson and shares his favorite prop bets for the big game! Plus, Jason weighs in on a tragic and troubling story involving Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid.

Plus, appearances by PFF’s Sam Monson, former NFL player Ross Tucker, SharpFootballAnalysis.com’s

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