Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Messi vs. Mbappe in the World Cup Final, Concern About Steph Curry's Shoulder & Will Levis' NFL Draft Stock Dec 15, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a quick preview of the upcoming World Cup Final between Argentina and France. It's hard to explain to non-soccer fans how big it is to see Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe in the Final; It would be like seeing Kobe Bryant face LeBron James in the NBA Finals back in 2009. It's arguably the greatest players of their respective generations going head-to-head for all the marbles, you can't beat it. In the NBA, the big news on Wednesday has to be the health of Steph Curry, who left late in the Golden State Warriors loss to the Pacers with a shoulder injury. It's still unclear how long Curry will be out, but given that the Warriors have been absolutely atrocious on the road even with Steph, it's hard now to be just a little bit concerned about the team moving forward. Later, Jason hits us with a way-too-early lookahead to the 2023 NFL Draft. Many expected this would be a quarterback-rich draft given how poor last season's crop graded out but as of now we're stuck with more questions than answers. Kentucky's Will Levis is said to be the best of the bunch, but have you seen the way he's looked against top-flight competition? Yikes. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with the Thursday Night Football (San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks) edition of the Best Bet.

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The Lakers Blow Another One + Professional sports bettor Preston Johnson Dec 14, 2022

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On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the Boston Celtics’ wild win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers looked dead to rights in the third, stormed back to take a big lead late in the fourth… only to blow it in the final minutes and eventually lose in overtime to Jayson Tatum and Co. This has become something of a trend for LeBron James and Anthony Davis as it is at least the third time this season that Los Angeles has fumbled a game in the final seconds of regulation. Tough night for the Purple & Gold. Later, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss the trials and tribulations of owning a soccer team abroad, the application of analytics, the latest World Cup happenings (Portugal benching Ronaldo, Messi leading Argentina to the World Cup Final, the future of US Soccer, etc.), the Los Angeles Clippers’ NBA championship odds, which NBA stars we’d trade for Victor Wembanyama and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show a very special edition of the Best Bet.

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Kyler Murray's Devastating Knee Injury, Big D says 'No' to OBJ + Bleacher Report NBA columnist Eric Pincus Dec 13, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on the New England Patriots' win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. The Pats are currently in the mix for one of the AFC Wild Card spots but their closing schedule is pretty daunting. New England's season could really come down to their meeting with the Miami Dolphins in a few weeks. Monday's biggest story, however, has to be the Cardinals losing Kyler Murray to an ACL injury. Best case scenario? Murray is back in October of the 2023 season. Most likely scenario? Kyler isn't back until Thanksgiving, at best. This season was already a lost cause for Arizona and now all signs point to next season being a disappointment as well. Later, J-Mac shares a quick note on the Dallas Cowboys' pivot away from Odell Beckham Jr. OBJ played hardball with Jerry Jones by refusing to play in the regular season and demanding a guaranteed second year, so Jones opted to sign TY Hilton instead. The question now becomes, if not Dallas, where will OBJ end up? Finally, Bleacher Report NBA columnist Eric Pincus swings by to discuss how the New York Knicks could factor into Kyle Kuzma's future, the rumors linking both DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic to the Los Angeles Lakers, why Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic is probably the most gettable player on the trade market for Los Angeles, why he expects we'll see a lot of 'buyers' coming out of the Western Conference, and much more!

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Tua vs. Herbert Isn't a Debate, Brock Purdy Can Get it Done & World Cup Headlines Dec 12, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa's ugly performance in the Miami Dolphins' Sunday Night Football loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Tua looked like an MVP candidate for about two months but he's really struggled the last 2.5 games without his starting left tackle. On the flip side, Justin Herbert was phenomenal for Los Angeles. This game should have sealed it the Herbert vs Tua debate once and for all; 'Exposed' might be too strong of a word but Tua definitely isn't an MVP-caliber quarterback. Sticking in the AFC, Mike White lost the battle against the Buffalo Bills but he may have won the war and cemented his status as the New York Jets' starting quarterback moving forward. The way White battled back from brutal shot after brutal shot was nothing short of heroic. The biggest story of the weekend, however, has to be what Brock Purdy did in his debut start for the San Francisco 49ers. Purdy was lights out in their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's not far-fetched to say that Purdy could lead the Niners to the NFC Championship Game (even without Deebo Samuel). Later, Jason uses all the NFL Week 14 results to do a quick lookahead to Week 15. The NFL Playoff picture is starting to take shape, and more importantly, there are a handful of juicy betting lines that seem ripe for the taking if bettors can get in early. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a deep dive into all the biggest headlines surrounding the World Cup, including the unfortunate death of journalist Grant Wahl and the Jason's viral report surrounding the infamous USMNT vote that almost sent Gio Reyna home from Qatar.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Baker Mayfield's Big Moment, the Raiders' Latest Choke Job + Football Outsiders writer Robert Weintraub Dec 09, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by recapping the Los Angeles Rams' wild Thursday Night Football victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Baker Mayfield completed the perfect Hollywood ending in this one: signed two days ago, get exactly one day of practice in and then throw the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds of a miraculous comeback. The bigger story, however, has to be the Raiders' meltdown. Las Vegas has made a habit of blowing big leads all season but this one feels like rock bottom given the circumstances. Any chance the Raiders had of making the playoffs has been flushed down the toilet after this one. Later, Football Outsiders writer and author Robert Weintraub swings by to discuss the upcoming Battle for Ohio between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns, how much credit Zac Taylor deserves for Joe Burrow and the Bengals' turnaround the past two seasons, whether or not this Sunday will be a bounce back game for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, why the streaking Detroit Lions are favored over the NFC North leader Minnesota Vikings, why he expects young teams like the Seattle Seahawks to falter down the stretch and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his NFL Week 14 and World Cup double-dip edition of the Best Bet.

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What Aaron Judge and Lamar Jackson Have in Common & a Make-or-Break Month for Baker Mayfield Dec 08, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get it started by sharing their thoughts on Aaron Judge's decision to re-sign with the New York Yankees. While both guys agree it ultimately made sense for both parties for Judge to stay in the Bronx, they disagree on whether or not the Yankees should have been willing to give him such a lengthy deal. Would it have it made more to offer him a shorter deal with a higher average annual value? And if so, are we sure Judge would have even accepted it? Speaking of negotiations, it's clear this season won't help Lamar Jackson in his quest for a fully-guaranteed contract from the Baltimore Ravens. If Jackson really wants to secure the bag he's going to need a desperate suitor (a la the San Diego Padres for Judge) that might force the Ravens' hand. With that in mind, the guys have four NFL teams that they believe might be willing to push all-in on Lamar this upcoming offseason. Later, J-Mac and Rob discuss Baker Mayfield's NFL future after getting claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. Jason argues that Mayfield and the Rams could play spoiler down the stretch and thus rehabilitate his image around the League, while Rob believes Mayfield will fall flat on his face and ultimately be out of the NFL altogether after the season. Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with the Thursday Night Football (Rams vs. Raiders) edition of the Best Bet.

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The Raiders and Lakers are Relevant Again & Trae Young Needs to be Taught a Lesson Dec 07, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) reunite to hit you with a cornucopia of hot takes on all the biggest headlines around the world of sports. First off, the Las Vegas Raiders are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NFL. With their remaining schedule littered with backup quarterbacks (Los Angeles Rams / San Francisco 49ers) and mediocre opposition (New England Patriots / Pittsburgh Steelers), it's not out of the realm of possibility that the Raiders run the table the rest of the regular season. Sticking in the AFC, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with a knee injury, and given how banged up the rest of the roster is around him, would you really blame Jackson for just shutting it down the rest of the season? Moving over to the NBA, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have been on an absolute tear as of late (even if they did lose on the road in Cleveland on Tuesday night after AD left the game due to illness). Given what we've seen from them recently, is it fair to say that the Lakers have a legitimate path towards championship contention? Obviously they still need to make a trade or two to really elevate themselves but the idea doesn't seem as farfetched as it did early in the season. Finally, J-Mac and Rob G close the show by taking Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to task for skipping his team's game on Friday night and trying to evade reporter questions about it a few days later. Young has had an uneven reputation for some time now and this certainly didn't help his cause.

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Saints Choke One Away to the Bucs, Baker Mayfield Wants to Get to The Bay & World Cup Musings Dec 06, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a deep dive into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Monday Night Football victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Saints were the better team for 3.5 quarters until they choked the game away and allow Tom Brady to steal the win in the final seconds. Even still, Bucs fans have to realize that this team just isn't any good and are likely being set up for a swift Wild Card round exit at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. Speaking of the Cowboys, did you see they continued their full-court press on Odell Beckham Jr. by taking him out to a Dallas Mavericks game? In other news, Baker Mayfield being released by the Carolina Panthers sets the stage for him to try and force his way to the San Francisco 49ers as insurance for Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy. The only problem is teams like the Seattle Seahawks (who have an earlier waiver slot than the Niners) could easily claim Mayfield strictly with the intention of keeping him away from San Francisco. That's definitely something to monitor here in the next 24 hours. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few thoughts on the World Cup.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Bengals Send a Message, the Niners' Loss is the Cowboys' Gain & the Truth About NFL Teasers Dec 05, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a deep dive into the Cincinnati Bengals big win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Joe Burrow is now 3-0 against Patrick Mahomes in his career (and firmly in the NFL MVP race), and more importantly, has completely shaken up the AFC playoff race. With Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson set to miss some time, Burrow's Bengals are suddenly a dark horse contender for the top overall seed. In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers rolled over Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dophins, but at what cost? Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the season and now the Niners' Super Bowl hopes rest on the unproven shoulders of Brock Purdy. San Francisco proved in their win over Miami that they still have a talented enough roster to win even with mediocre quarterback play but the playoffs are a different story altogether. The Niners loss, however, could be the Dallas Cowboys gain. Dak Prescott and the Boys steamrolled the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night and are now right in the thick of things in the race for the top seed in the NFC Playoffs. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are still clearly the team to beat in the conference but you have to think that Dallas is next in line now that San Francisco is down to their third-string quarterback. Later, J-Mac explains why Sunday's NFL slate (specifically the losses by the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers & the wins by the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks) was a friendly reminder that it's hard to tell which teams are actually good. There are a handful of obvious Super Bowl contenders, but there are a TON of teams that look great one week and horrible the next.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - The New England Patriots Stink + College Football Championship Weekend and NFL Week 13 Best Bets Dec 02, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by doing a deep dive on the Buffalo Bills bludgeoning of the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The Patriots were never as good as 'the Sharps' thought they were so it should come as no surprise that the Bills cruised to victory. Adding insult to injury, Mac Jones was caught by the television cameras cursing at one of his coaches on the sidelines late in the game. Big Yikes! Later, J-Mac shares a few quick thoughts on the last few weeks of the fantasy football season and all the latest World Cup happenings. Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with a very special college football Championship Weekend and NFL Week 13 edition of the Best Bet. Do the Cincinnati Bengals have it in them to shock the Kansas City Chiefs for a third straight time? Will Tua Tagovailoa have enough time to carve up the San Francisco 49ers defense if his offensive tackles aren't 100% healthy? Will USC avenge their only loss of the season against Utah and punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff? Jason has the answers to all those questions - and much more!

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