Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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The Browns are Back, Wentz Hits the Bench & Concerned about Kyler? Dec 07, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason shares his thoughts on when he believes to be the biggest headlines to come out of Sunday's NFL action. First, it's time to admit that Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns are for real. Did you see the way they demolished the Tennessee Titans? More importantly, did you see the way they demolished the Titans without Odell Beckham Jr? In the crazy year that is 2002, it's fitting that we'd see the Browns back in the playoffs. Second, the Philadelphia Eagles finally pulled the plug on Carson Wentz. It’s too early to say if Jalen Hurts has officially become the Eagles quarterback of the future, but it’s not too early to say that it’s definitely not Wentz. Third, what the heck happened to Kyler Murray? Less than a month ago he was the Toast of the Town and considered to be an MVP candidate, and now he’s a loser of 3 straight who can’t beat the blitz if his life depended on it. The NFL has clearly adjusted to Kyler, and he better find a way to adjust back or the Arizona Cardinals could miss the playoff yet again. Finally, let’s pour one out for all the downtrodden New York Jets fans out there. No, they did not try to lose to the Las Vegas Raiders on purpose like some talking heads would like us to believe; it was just a terrible play call at the worst possible time. Later, Jason closes things out with the Monday Night Football double-header edition of the Best Bet.

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12/05/2020 - The Jason McIntyre Show – Week 13 Preview, The Secret to Becoming An Elite QB, James Harden’s Future Dec 05, 2020

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Jason McIntyre talks about the connection between youth baseball and the NFL’s best quarterbacks. He breaks down the Russell Westbrook / John Wall trade and predicts what it means for James Harden’s future in Houston.

Guests include: NBA insider Brian Windhorst, The Athletic’s Matt Fortuna, NBC Washington’s Nick Ashooh, Outkick The Coverage’s Ryan Glasspiegel

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James Harden Has to Go & NFL Week 13 wagering with DraftKings' Johnny Avello Dec 04, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason opens things up with a quick thought on the latest in the James Harden Saga in Houston. Suddenly, the plan is to give him 'space' to help him cool down following a tumultuous offseason? Seriously? Just get it over with! The longer the Rockets wait to trade Harden, the worse the offers will get. Plus, DraftKings director of sportsbook operations Johnny Avello swings by to explain why he decided to leave his post as the Wynn in Las Vegas and take his talents to DraftKings, discuss what the future of gambling looks like now that it's become more mainstream and is slowly becoming legalized across the country, the process behind setting the gambling lines, and discuss all of the NFL Week 13 games from a wagering perspective. Later, Jason looks to get back to his winning ways with the NFL Week 13 edition of the Best Bet.

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The Sluggish Steelers, Westbrook to the Wizards & an interview with former Pro Bowl RB Clinton Portis Dec 03, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason explains why the knee injury to Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree is a much bigger deal than you might think on the surface, why he's shocked at how much Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III has regressed as a passer since his rookie season in Washington, and why he's a tad concerned about the Steelers' sputtering offense. Jason also shares his thoughts on the Russell Westbrook-for-John Wall blockbuster trade in the NBA and tells us why he can't envision the deal working out well for either the Houston Rockets or the Washington Wizards. Later, former Pro Bowl running back and FOX Sports' Talk the Line co-host Clinton Portis swings by to explain why he feels the 2005 Washington Redskins were the closest team he's ever been a part of and why he was so disappointed to see them broken up the following season, how the unfortunate passing of his teammate Shawn Taylor helped cement his bond with Washington owner Daniel Snyder and why he thinks Snyder takes a lot of unwarranted criticism from fans and the media, why the daily competition on the legendary 2001 Miami Hurricanes is what made the team so special, why he emphatically disagrees with the notion that running backs aren't as valuable in today's NFL, why he begrudgingly calls former former Florida State and current Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook the best in the NFL right now, and much more!

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A Conversation with Comedian Nimesh Patel Dec 02, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason opens things up in reverse by dropping a quick Best Bet for this afternoon's Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers showdown. Let's just hope he can get back to his winning ways. Later, Jason welcomes comedian and television writer Nimesh Patel to show for a long-from conversation on a myriad of topics, including: his only regret about doing an interview with Joe Rogan following his infamous Columbia University 'incident', how the Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality helped him to improve as a comic during the pandemic, why he's made the conscious decision not to talk about his family much during his stand-up routine, how he went from a pre-med undergrad to an 'undrafted' comedian after college, how a 'flu game'-type performance on stage is what ultimately led to him writing for Chris Rock, why it took the Detroit Pistons upsetting the Los Angeles Lakers in 2004 to rekindle his love for basketball, why he has such a deep appreciation for everything Kobe stood for, why he thinks LeBron James is a more complete player but he'd pick Kobe to beat him one-on-one, what it was like meeting Charles Barkley backstage on the set of Saturday Night Live, and much more!

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The Legion of Boom is Back, Wentz Isn't the Only Problem in Philly & COVID is Killing the NFL Dec 01, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason opens things up by sharing his thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks impressive road win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. In a shocking turn of events, the Seahawks didn't need Russell Wilson to bail them out this time. Seattle's defense has gone from a laughingstock to a juggernaut over the last 3 weeks. If they can keep this up, don't be surprised to see the Seahawks soar into the Super Bowl at the end of the season. On the flip side, Carson Wentz and the Eagles continue to suffer through a miserable season. Wentz has clearly regressed as a passer, but he's not the only problem in Philadelphia. Head coach Doug Pederson as fallen off as a play caller and the Eagles front office has made a series of Draft Day blunders the past few seasons. Wentz will get the brunt of the criticism - and deservedly so - but the folks around him shouldn't escape criticism. Later, Jason tells us why the ongoing saga surrounding the third postponement of the Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers game has him legitimately concerned about the rest of the NFL season. If the League Offices can't come up with some sort of plan, and if the players can't follow simple protocols, then we could see this sort of thing pop up again. Finally, Jason explains why the untimely injury to New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones could mean that Alex Smith and the Washington Football Team are now the team to beat in the NFC East. Can you believe it? What's more, they're in line to host a playoff game! 2020 is wild, man.

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Tension is Building Between Arians and Brady, Mahomes is Worth More Than $500 Million & Time for an NFL Bubble Nov 30, 2020

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On today’s episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the latest report that there is growing ‘tension’ between Bruce Arians and Tom Brady in Tampa Bay – and that was before the Buccaneers got blasted by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. We had to say we told you so but… we told you so! Arians and Brady have been in an ongoing power struggle from the day Tom arrived in Tampa. The Bucs are still almost a lock to make the playoffs, but don’t be surprised if all that tension ends up with them going one-and-done in the postseason. Speaking of the Chiefs, did you see what Patrick Mahomes did to that vaunted Bucs secondary? At this rate, that $500 million contract is going to look like a bargain in a few short years because Mahomes has GOAT potential. Moreover, it’s becoming clear that the NFL needs to do something drastic if they have any hope of getting through the season. The Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers game had to be postponed twice due to a COVID outbreak, and the Denver Broncos had to be play on Sunday without a single quarterback on their roster due to contact tracing. It just might be time for the NFL to move to a bubble for the last four weeks of the season. Later, Producer Rob joins the show to help discuss which NFL head coaching vacancies are the most appealing now that the Detroit Lions gig has officially become available, and if the struggles of Andy Reid-disciples Matt Nagy and Doug Pederson could end up hurting Eric Bieniemy this offseason. Finally, Jason closes things out with the Monday Night Football edition of the Best Bet.

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Post-Thanksgiving NFL Takeaways, Kyler Murray Has A Brighter Future Than Lamar Jackson! Nov 27, 2020

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On today's episode, delivers his post-Thanksgiving thoughts on the NFL. Turkey Day had a poor slate of games but it wasn’t without its takeaways. Jason explains why he is officially out on the Detroit Lions and applauds Deshaun Watson for his resurgence amid a down season for the Houston Texans. Things are looking up for the Washington Football Team and Jason believes they have found a star in rookie running back Antonio Gibson. Meanwhile, the Cowboys continue to find new lows and they did so again on Thursday afternoon. The Baltimore Ravens rematch with the Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak and Jason isn’t certain that it will get played this week. Which quarterback would Jason rather have moving forward; Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray? Plus, Jason shares his best bets for Week 12 of the NFL season!

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How to Bet the Thanksgiving Day NFL Slate Nov 25, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason is bringing you a very brief preview of all the upcoming Thanksgiving Day NFL games, and in true Straight Fire fashion he's previewing each game from the gambling perspective. While Joe Public is likely going to bet heavy on the Houston Texans against the Detroit Lions, Jason says the smart play is Detroit. Matthew Stafford always plays better at home and the Lions should get their star running D'Andre Swift back in the lineup. Expect Detroit to cover the 3 points against the banged-up Texans squad. In the afternoon NFC East clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team, Jason says he has a hard time believing that Washington will be able to keep up with the Cowboys offensively. Smart money says to bet on the home favorite Cowboys. In the nightcap, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are dealing with a COVID outbreak and will put their depleted roster up against the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens are struggling, but they aren't dead. Take Baltimore plus the points against Pittsburgh.

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Tom Brady is Washed, the Rams are Super Bowl Contenders & NBA Post-Free Agency Power Rankings Nov 24, 2020

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On today’s episode, Jason opens things up by dropping a few verbal haymakers on Tom Brady. Tom was anything but terrific in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. His arm looked shot as he continued to misfire on anything beyond 15 yards, and he turned the ball over 2 more times. Don’t let the season-long stats fool you; Tom Brady is washed. He can get by most teams because he’s so smart and the weapons around him are so talented but put him against a top defense like the Rams and he looks mediocre at best. Speaking of the Rams ,don’t look now but they could be a dark horse Super Bowl contender coming out of the NFC. If Drew Brees returns at anything less than 100% then the Rams just might be the most complete team in that conference. Later, Producer Rob joins the show to help Jason unveil the top 8 teams in each conference now that NBA Free Agency is winding down. Everyone can agree that the Los Angeles Lakers are the prohibitive favorites to come out of the West, but can we expect the Denver Nuggets to make another deep playoff run? And in the Eastern Conference, will the loss of Gordon Hayward turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics? The answers may surprise you!

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