Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Aaron Rodgers to the Jets is a Bad Idea, NFC and AFC Championship Previews + VSiN host Michael Lombardi Jan 27, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on his beloved New York Jets' decision to hire Nathaniel Hackett to be their next offensive coordinator. Presumably, the move was made with the intention of recruiting Aaron Rodgers to the Jets since the two worked together in Green Bay for three seasons. However, any realistic sports fan who can spot the forest through the trees will tell you that this is a bad idea - for a number of reasons. Later, Super Bowl winning NFL executive and VSiN host Michael Lombardi swings by to discuss the impact Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury could have on the game, how he expects the Cincinnati Bengals to defend the high-octane Kansas City Chiefs offense, why the Chiefs defense is going to have to be more selective with their blitz package against Joe Burrow, what makes Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid different from Nick Sirianni and Zac Taylor, why he’s uncertain that Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurt will be able to pull out a win if the opposing team gets out to a big early lead, why he expects the 49ers will have to play much better offensively than they did against Dallas to beat the Eagles, why he’s not surprised to hear that the Cowboys might be looking to move off offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very special NFL Championship Weekend edition of the Best Bet.

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How to 'Hack' the NFL and Create an Instant Super Bowl Contender Jan 26, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a quick update on the health status of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Apparently that ankle injury isn't as bad as originally thought and now bettors are back pounding the Chiefs. Definitely something to keep an eye on. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive into a full-proof way to 'hack' the NFL. History says you can't win a Super Bowl when your starting quarterback takes up a huge percentage of the cap. We all know that. However, a deeper dive will tell you if you can couple a lightly-paid quarterback with stout offensive line and a ferocious defensive front then you are basically assured to be a playoff team, at worst. If said quarterback also has a ton of college experience (a la Brock Purdy with the San Francisco 49ers and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles) then your team should be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. So now that we're all aware how to 'hack' the NFL, who is going to be the next team to do it? Would the Detroit Lions dump Jared Goff for a quarterback on a rookie deal? Can the New York Jets afford to take another swing at a young signal caller after the Zach Wilson debacle? Only time will tell!

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The Lakers are an Abomination (Except for LeBron) + Former NFL TE Clay Harbor Jan 25, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason gets things started by going off on his beloved Los Angeles Lakers following their gutless performance against the Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James was phenomenal and the rest of the team played like crap. More importantly, Russell Westbrook was an absolutely abomination who proved once again that he's not capable of playing winning basketball against good teams. On the flip side, the hot-shooting Clippers led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George showed once again why they're so dangerous if they can get into the playoffs as a healthy unit. Later, former NFL tight end Clay Harbor swings by to discuss his unusual path to the NFL, the difficulties of playing for the Philadelphia Eagles during the Chip Kelly Era, why he believes this current Eagles should be viewed as the Super Bowl favorites, why he thinks AJ Brown and Devonta Smith are both top-10 wide receivers in this current NFL, how the Eagles defensive front matches up with the physical San Francisco 49ers offensive line, how he ended up aggravating a wrist injury during an episode taping of The Bachelorette and much more!

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The Blueprint for NFL Success is on Full Display + The Athletic's Jovan Buha Jan 24, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by quick a preview of the upcoming NFC and AFC Championship games from a betting perspective. Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury is obviously the biggest story of the week in the AFC, and in the NFC all eyes remain focused on the trenches. If you can find an early edge on either game you should definitely jump on it. Moreover, all of these teams are very talented, but one of the biggest reasons why the Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are in the final four is that they were able to build out their rosters around quarterbacks who are still on their rookie deal contracts (Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy). There is no one way to win in the NFL but this definitely seems to be the most effective. Later, The Athletic Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha swings by to discuss Shannon Sharpe’s viral moment over the weekend, how Rui Hachimura fits alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, what other potential trades could be coming down the pike before the deadline, the rationale behind pushing all-in on this current Lakers squad, which Western Conference teams pose the biggest challenge for Los Angeles and much more!

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Can't Put All the Blame on Dak, the Bills Have a Sean McDermott Problem & The Truth about Danny Dimes Jan 23, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall analysis of the NFL Divisional round playoff action. First up, following yet another disappointing playoff exit, all eyes will be on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. The guys disagree regarding exactly how much blame Dak deserves for what went wrong against the San Francisco 49ers, but they do agree that Dallas' future is murky at best given how many key players are free agents (Tony Pollard and Dalton Schultz, to name a few) and how big Dak's cap number is moving forward. On the flip side, Brock Purdy did just enough to get the win for San Francisco, but with Jimmy Garoppolo set to return from his injury, are we 100% certain he won't get a quick hook if things go awry in the NFC Championship game? Moving over to the AFC, it's become abundantly clear after their blowout loss to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals that something is amiss with the Buffalo Bills. When a team flames out at home like that you have to wonder whether or not head coach Sean McDermott is still the man for the job moving forward. McDermott is easily the biggest loser of the weekend; if the Bills' ownership had any intestinal fortitude at all they'd put in a call to Sean Payton and gauge his interest in the job. Quickly looking ahead to the AFC Championship game, both guys agree as of now that the Bengals have to be the side given the uncertainty surrounding Patrick Mahomes and his gimpy ankle. We'll dive deeper into this one as the week goes on once more information becomes available regarding Mahomes' health. Finally, the J-Mac and Rob G close the show by diving deep into Daniel Jones and whether or not he should be considered the quarterback of the future for the New York Giants. Jones was mediocre at best against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's also been working with arguably the worst receiving corps in the NFL.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - NFL (Assistant) Coaching Carousel, NFL Divisional Round Best Bets + Former NFL QB JT O'Sullivan Jan 20, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick whip around the NFL following a series of high-profile coordinator firings. Did Greg Roman get the boot because Lamar Jackson has always wanted to run a pro style system? Will the firing of Byron Leftwich help to keep Tom Brady in Tampa Bay? Who will Minnesota and Miami tab to be their next defensive coordinators? J-Mac has it all covered. Later, former NFL quarterback and 'The QB School' host JT O'Sullivan swings by to discuss Brian Daboll's impact on Buffalo's Josh Allen and New York's Daniel Jones, why he still thinks Brady has a lot left in the tank, how Dak Prescott was able to bounce back from arguably the worst game of his career in Week 18 to play his best game in the Wild Card round, why it's so hard to evaluate quarterbacks coming out of college (like Justin Herbert), why he expects the crop of young quarterbacks to continue to flourish in the NFL Divisional round and much more! Finally, our fearless leader closes the show by giving out his Best Bets for the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.

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Bet the Farm on the 49ers + NBC Sports lead writer Kurt Helin Jan 19, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by explaining why the San Francisco 49ers -4 over the Dallas Cowboys is easily his favorite bet of the NFL Divisional round. Money has been coming in on the Niners all week - and for good reason. San Francisco has been an absolute juggernaut for the last few months so it's reasonable to expect more of the same against Dallas. The Brock Purdy Show will roll on into the NFC Championship! Later, NBC Sports lead NBA writer Kurt Helin swings by to discuss why the Memphis Grizzlies are the team he trusts the most in the wide-open Western Conference, why scoring is up across the board and how it compares to other eras, what's currently ailing the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns, why tanking isn't as prevalent this season compared to others, which NBA stars he wouldn't trade for French phenom Victor Wembanyama and much more!

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Beware of the Detroit Lions in 2023, Europeans Have Taken Over the NBA + Former NFL OL Rich Ohrnberger Jan 18, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the sneaky-big news that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to remain with the club for next season. With Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St Brown, D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and a strong offensive line all set to return (not to mention Johnson calling plays), the Lions are set up to be very good in 2023. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive into the European takeover in today's NBA. Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the three best players in the League right now. And that's saying a lot given that the talent level now is better than it's ever been. Finally, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Rich Ohrnberger swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Chargers' decision to keep head coach Brandon Staley and jettison their offensive coordinator instead, what makes Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson so good, why he likes the New Orleans Saints as a dark horse contender to land Tom Brady this offseason, the evolution as a passer of Patrick Mahomes, why he's all-in on the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round against the Dallas Cowboys and much more!

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Tom Brady is Done in Tampa Bay, the Winners and Losers of Wild Card Weekend & Sean Payton's Future Jan 17, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started by sharing their thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys' blowout victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was the proverbial nail in the coffin of the Tom Brady Era in Tampa Bay. Brady - along with a slew of other veterans - is on his way out the door and now it's time to speculate where he might end up. Will he link back up with Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders? Will the Brady to the Miami Dolphins rumors finally come to fruition? Will be just hang up his cleats (again) and retire? This will definitely be the biggest story of the offseason. Later, the guys share their thoughts on who they believe to be the biggest winners and losers of NFL Wild Card Weekend. A few of the answers my surprise you! Finally, J-Mac and Rob G close the show by discussing Sean Payton's future as the NFL's Coaching Carousel continues to turn. The Los Angeles Chargers seem to be the most obvious landing spot but sometimes when something is that obvious it doesn't actually come to fruition. Perhaps a team like the Denver Broncos or Carolina Panthers can swoop in and steal Payton's services. Either way, it seems pretty clear that the NFL's ongoing courtship of Sean Payton was enough to push Jim Harbaugh back to the University of Michigan. Hard to imagine he would've been cool serving as another team's 'safety school'.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Daniel Jones Won NFL Wild Card Weekend, the LA Chargers Blame Game & Cowboys-Buccaneers Preview Jan 16, 2023

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall coverage of NFL Wild Card Weekend. We've been told that the NFL is a Quarterback League so naturally guys like Skylar Thompson and Tyler Huntley went toe-to-toe with MVP candidates Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. However, it's clear that the one guy who 'won' the weekend is New York Giants signal caller Daniel Jones. Jones out-dueled Kirk Cousins in what was easily his best game of the season. The question then now becomes whether or not Jones has shown enough over the last two months to solidify himself as the Giants' franchise quarterback moving forward. On the flip side, the clear 'losers' of the weekend were Los Angeles Chargers, who blew a 27-0 lead to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brandon Staley showed once again that he's not quite cut out to be the head coach of an NFL with Super Bowl aspirations. If the Chargers weren't such a historically cheap franchise they would seem like a lock to nab Sean Payton to be their next head coach this offseason. Moreover, Rob G argues that a loss like the one the Chargers suffered proves once and for all that Justin Herbert should no longer be included in the group of elite quarterbacks. Is Herbert an elite QB, or is he just the second coming of the Detroit Lions version of Matthew Stafford? Finally, the guys close the show by previewing tonight's game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Are the Bucs being oversold in this spot? Is Mike McCarthy's job on the line? The guys have the answers to those questions - and more!

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