Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Super Bowl Predictions & FOX NFL analyst Greg Jennings Feb 05, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason is finally ready to make his official Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl predictions. The 49ers gave the blueprint to beat the Chiefs in last year's Super Bowl: You have to be able to rush the passer using just the front-four, and between Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul, the Bucs seem to have the guys to do that. However, the Chiefs clearly have the edge in the head coach (Andy Reid over Bruce Arians), quarterback (Patrick Mahomes over Tom Brady) and defensive coordinator departments. What's more, you can argue that the the Bucs run to the Super Bowl was a little bit of fool's gold given how fluky some of the games were. As a result, Jason is officially picking the Chiefs to beat the Bucs 33-23. Book it! Plus, Super Bowl champion and FOX Sports NFL analyst Greg Jennings swings by to discuss why he was a little shocked that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to upset Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game, why he expects the Bucs will have to double cover Tyreek Hill if they expect to have any level of success against him this time around, why he believes defenders underestimate Bucs' wide receiver Scotty Miller the same way they used to with former Packers wideout Jordy Nelson, why he never really planned on getting into broadcasting after he retired from the NFL, why he decided recently to become a professional bodybuilder, and much more!

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Conversations with NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Former NFL DE Akbar Gbajabiamila Feb 04, 2021

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It's a special interview-only edition of Straight Fire! First, former NFL scout and NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss what it was like seeing the development of Justin Herbert up close and personal as the radio color analyst for the Los Angeles Chargers, why the Senior Bowl evaluations could be big this year given that there will be no NFL Combine this year, why the quarterback position might be the toughest college-to-pros evaluation in all of football, why he has both BYU's Zach Wilson and North Dakota State's Trey Lance ahead of Ohio State's Justin Fields heading into the NFL Draft, why the New York Jets' decision on Sam Darnold is more complicated that you think, why he wouldn't be surprised to see Deshaun Watson sit out the season if he's unable to force a trade from the Houston Texans, why he's very skeptical that the Las Vegas Raiders could get one first round pick - let alone two - in a trade for Derek Carr, why he's picking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the Super Bowl, and much more! Later, former NFL defensive end Akbar Gbajabiamila checks in to tell us why why he expects the Bucs front four to have success against the banged up Chiefs offensive line, why it was always foolish to say Andy Reid couldn't win 'the big one' before last season, why he's a big proponent of young athletes playing multiple sports rather than just specializing in one growing up, what it would mean for the Raiders organization if they're somehow able to land Deshaun Watson, and much more!

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A New Suitor for Deshaun Watson & Patrick Mahomes is 1 Win Away from Cracking the Top 10 QBs of All-Time Feb 03, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the report that the Las Vegas Raiders are looking to get involved in the Deshaun Watson Sweepstakes. Rumor has it the Raiders are looking to trade Derek Carr for two first rounders and then package those picks in a larger deal for Watson. It sounds like a great idea but... who the heck is giving up two firsts for Carr?!? When it's all said and done, there's only 2 teams who can make a legit offer for Watson: The New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. Later, Jason explains why a victory in the upcoming Super Bowl would vault Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes into the top-10 of quarterbacks of the NFL's modern era. You argue all you want about Jason's current Top 10 list, but you can't argue that a win on Sunday would automatically put Mahomes somewhere in the back half of that Top 10. In 3 years as a starter, Mahomes would have earned 2 Super Bowls, at least 1 Super Bowl MVP award and 1 regular season MVP award. How many quarterbacks can beat that? In fact, you can even argue that a win on Sunday would keep Mahomes on a path towards becoming the Greatest of All-Time, not just a guy in the Top 10. Finally, Jason closes the show with the second edition of his daily Super Bowl prop bets in a very special edition of the Best Bet.

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Courtside Karen rips LeBron, Aaron Rodgers is Out for Revenge & Spectrum News 1 host Kelvin Washington Feb 02, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on LeBron James' viral interaction with 'Courtside Karen' in Atlanta on Monday Night. Good luck finding a more 2020 moment than an artificially enhanced woman getting kicked out of a game in the middle of a pandemic for shouting at LeBron while not wearing her mask and then going on Instagram to cry about it after. On the NFL front, one former Green Bay Packers lineman says Aaron Rodgers is 'hellbent on revenge' and wants to make the team pay after the way they treated him last offseason. While it's possible Rodgers was upset with the team's decision to draft his replacement last year, this story just doesn't pass the smell test. We're calling bulljive on this one. Later, Jason drops the first edition of his daily Super Bowl prop bets in a very special edition of the Best Bet. Finally, Emmy award-winning host Kelvin Washington from Spectrum News 1 joins the show to discuss what it was like growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, what made Barry Sanders so special, why he's not so sure that the addition of Matthew Stafford makes the Los Angeles Rams the favorites to win the NFC next season, why he doesn't blame Stafford for never winning big in Detroit given the franchise's history of wasting the career of it's biggest stars, why the Lions will need a massive infusion of talent if they expect Jared Goff to have any success in Detroit, why he believes Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time but LeBron James is the best player of all-time, how 'Count the Rings' culture has hurt sports debates in many ways, and much more!

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Matthew Stafford Makes the Rams the Best Team in the NFC & What it Means for Deshaun Watson Feb 01, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Brooklyn Nets loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday Night. Don't look now, but since the Nets acquired James Harden, they have the worst defense in NBA history. Yikes. Kevin Durant and the boys better tighten that up if they expect to make a run at the NBA Finals. Plus, Jason goes deep on the blockbuster trade that saw Matthew Stafford land with the Los Angeles Rams and Jared Goff end up with the Detroit Lions. Stafford instantly makes the Rams the best team in the NFC next season. Don't let his lack of playoff success fool you; Detroit has been an absolute dumpster fire for decades now. There's nothing Stafford could have done to change that. Now, he's in a winning culture surrounded by elite talent like Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey and a top-5 coach in Sean McVay. From Detroit's perspective, they acquire a young quarterback in Goff who has had some success in the League plus two first round picks. They won't be a playoff team next season but at least they're set up for the future. The trade was truly a win-win for both teams. At the point, the only question is: What does this trade mean for Deshaun Watson? If Stafford netted two first rounders, will Watson command four? It's going to be a fascinating next offseason in the NFL.

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01/30/2021 - Up On Game with LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress - Where Will Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford Play Next Season? PLUS, Former NFL QB Akili Smith! Jan 31, 2021

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LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress weigh in on the immediate futures for Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford. Is Watson handling a tough situation the right way? And should he give David Culley a shot? Plus, former NFL quarterback and third overall pick Akili Smith joins the show to share his thoughts on the quarterback carousel in the NFL!

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01/30/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show - Deshaun Watson's Future, PLUS Albert Breer, Will Blackmon, Randy Mueller and Vik Chokshi! Jan 30, 2021

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Jason McIntyre says that the NFL needs to embrace the player empowerment movement from the NBA and discusses the most likely landing spots for quarterbacks that will be on the move this offseason. He analogizes the way Reddit weaponized the stock market to the use of analytics in sports today. He looks head to the Super Bowl and what is at stake for Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. Plus, appearances by MMQB’s Albert Breer, BetQL’s Vik Chokshi, former NFL GM Randy Mueller and the NFL’s Wine Guy Will Blackmon!

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Tony Romo is Losing His Mind, Big Ben Wants a Last Dance & former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes Jan 29, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason takes Tony Romo to task for saying in a conference call that the upcoming Super Bowl is a 'legacy' game for Patrick Mahomes. Has Romo not been following football the past 3 years? Mahomes has easily been arguably the quarterback since he became a starter, and he's already making his second Super Bowl appearance. Mahomes is only getting better; he's going to be a fixture in the Super Bowl for a long time. Sticking in the NFL, apparently Ben Roethlisberger is willing to take a pay cut so he can play for the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season. It's understandable why Big Ben would want to come back, but are we sure that's the right move for Pittsburgh? He looks washed, and the best move might be to just tell him to kick rocks. Finally, Jason shares a quick thought on the reports that Deshaun Watson has formally requested a trade out of Houston. If the Texans think they can play hard ball with their disgruntled quarterback, they're in for a rude awakening. Plus, former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes swings by to explain why if he were running the New York Jets he'd be willing to give up whatever it takes to get Deshaun Watson via trade, why he sympathizes with Watson given the way he was treated by the Houston Texans front office, why he loves the idea that the NBA's Player Empowerment Movement is coming to the NFL, what it was like playing for the Jets during the infamous Rex Ryan era and why things ended poorly for him there, why he thinks it's imperative for the Baltimore Ravens to create a more diverse scheme that can help Lamar Jackson develop as a passer, why he expects Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl, what it's like playing pickup basketball with guys like Russell Westbrook, Common and Jason Terry in the offseason, why he's hoping and praying that his beloved Dallas Mavericks are able to make a trade that would pair Bradley Beal with Luka Doncic, and much more!

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Texans Continue to Alienate Deshaun Watson, Is Matthew Stafford the Next Tom Brady? & Former NFL linebacker LaVar Arrington Jan 28, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason explains why the Houston Texans decision to hire David Culley as their next head coach appears to be an abject failure on its face. Culley was most recently the passing game coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, who just so happen to have the worst passing game in the NFL. If you think this is going to help keep Deshaun Watson in Houston, you’ve got another thing coming. Speaking of quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford appears to be the 2nd best signal-caller that could be available this offseason. And, unlike Watson, the teams most likely to make a run at Stafford should be ones that are already playoff-caliber. Don’t be surprised if Stafford has a Tom Brady-like impact on whatever team he ends up with. Plus, former NFL linebacker and FS1 NFL analyst LaVar Arrington swings by to discuss what it was like being one of the marquee players in an NFL Draft that included a sixth round quarterback named Tom Brady, why he feels like he never fully developed into the NFL player many expected he would become coming out of college, how the speedy Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers Devin White and Lavonte David will matchup against the high-octane Kansas City Chiefs offense in the Super Bowl, what it's going to take from the defenses to make Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady uncomfortable, why his opinion of the Chiefs has changed considerably from the middle of the season, how his new FOX Sports Radio show 'Up on Game' could change the way sports media executives view former athletes moving forward, why he's so excited to see former Penn State standouts Micah Persons and Jayson Oweh in the NFL and why he expects both guys to dominate their Pro Days, and much more!

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LeBron is the MVP Frontrunner, Bradley Beal Needs a New Home & the Lonzo Ball Conundrum Jan 27, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by paying homage to the 'Washed King' himself LeBron James. At age 36, LeBron continues to defy Father Time and is currently the odds on favorite to win his fourth NBA MVP award... and people are still looking for reasons to hate the man! What gives? Whether is sports media talking heads who claim that LeBron ruined the NBA with the Player Empowerment Era or former players like Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley who seem more worried about going viral than providing honest analysis, it seems folks are just unwilling to recognize greatness when its staring them right in the face. At the quarter pole of the season, it's clear that LeBron is the MVP. On the flip side, one NBA star who isn't having a great season is Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. That's not to say that Beal is playing poorly (he's not), but his team stinks (again) and it's clearly starting to take a toll on him mentally. Beal should be the next All-Star to get traded, and don't be surprised to see the team that missed on the James Harden Sweepstakes swoop in and make a deal: The Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, news leaked on Tuesday that New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is back on the trade block for the second time in 3 seasons. It sure has been a far fall from grace for the former #2 overall pick. Is it too soon to call Ball a bust? Would another change of scenery be enough to unlock the talent Daddy LaVar has raved about since he was in college? There's only one way to find out.

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