Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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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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1 Year Removed from the Kobe Bryant Tragedy & NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter Jan 26, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob take a moment to pay their respects to the late, great Kobe Bryant on the one year anniversary of his death. Everyone remembers exactly where they were when they got the news. It was a devastating moment not just for Lakers fans, but sports fans across the globe. Later, NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter swings by to discuss the development of his new podcast 'Huddle & Flow', the underreported storylines surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, why Todd Bowles hasn't really been considered for another head coaching job despite running one of the hottest defenses in the NFL, why he believes NFL owners have done a poor job hiring minority coaches, why general managers and team presidents deserve a lot more blame for the lack of diversity in the head coaching ranks, the harsh realities that minority coaches face even after they do get the elusive head coaching jobs, why it's so embarrassing that Eric Bieniemy hasn't been able to land a head coaching offer, what he thoughts about the Josh McCown coaching rumors and why he thinks the Houston Texans job isn't a good gig at all, and much more!

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Tom Brady is Like LeBron, Matt LaFleur Didn't Trust Aaron Rodgers? & the Chiefs Can't Be Stopped Jan 25, 2021

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On today’s episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to NFL Championship weekend. First, in the NFC, let’s give Tom Brady a round of applause for earning the win and getting to his 10th career Super Bowl. The things that he’s doing at age 43 are nothing short of magnificent. In many ways, he’s like the LeBron James of the NFL; he’s going to playing for the championship every year and it doesn’t even matter what conference you put him in. On the flip side, what a deflating loss for the Green Bay Packers. After a series of uncharacteristic miscues that put them in an 18-point hole, Aaron Rodgers was able to lead them all the way back with a chance to tie late in the 4th quarter… only for head coach Matt LaFleur to tuck his tail between his legs and kick the field goal. How do you not trust the MVP in that situation? Needless to say, the Packers never got the ball back again. Maybe that’s why Rodgers was so cryptic about his future in the postgame. In the AFC, it was the same story we’ve seen for the past 3 seasons: Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs cannot be stopped. There is no good defense against them; you’re only hope is that they beat themselves. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were a great regular season team, but as they learned very quickly in the AFC Championship game – there’s levels to this game. Mahomes is simply on a different level right now. Can’t wait for the Super Bowl!

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01/23/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show - Conference Championship Sunday Preview Jan 23, 2021

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Jason McIntyre previews Conference Championship Sunday and explains why the stakes are bigger for Aaron Rodgers than any other quarterback playing tomorrow. He weighs in on the disappointing start for the Nets’ ‘Big 3’ and shares his thoughts on HBO’s documentary on Tiger Woods! Plus, Jason makes his picks for tomorrow’s games! Appearances by Vahe Gregorian of the Kansas City Star, Gary Myers of The GOAT- Tom Brady podcast, Sean Salisbury of FSR affiliate KBME in Houston, and T.A. of SharpFootballAnalysis.com!

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LeBron is Still The King, Ranking the NFL Coaching Hires & NFL Championship Weekend Predictions Jan 22, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing a quick thought on the Los Angeles Lakers big road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Did Mike Budenholzer not learn anything from the Bucks' playoff flameout last season? For whatever reason, the Bucks absolutely refuse to guard the 3-point line. Oh, and if there was ever any doubt as to whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo had surpassed LeBron James as the best player in the NBA: LeBron is putting up 35/8/7 in his last two games against Giannis and his team is 2-0. Case. Closed. Later, Jason and Producer Rob rank the six head coaching hires in the NFL thus far. While the two guys disagree on the coach at the top, there's a consensus on the coach at the bottom: Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions. Campbell may have delivered the worst introductory press conference in the NFL history. If you're a Lions fan, this just may be the latest in a long line of embarrassing moments for the franchise. Looking ahead to NFL Championship weekend, Jason explains why the balmy weather at Lambeau Field could be the deciding factor in Green Bay Packers-Tampa Bay Buccaneers showdown. Other than Tom Brady, the Bucs don't have anyone who seems comfortable in cold weather. Expect Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to pull out the victory. In the AFC, assuming Patrick Mahomes is fully recovered from his concussion, Jason isn't giving the Buffalo Bills any chance to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, it's more likely to be a Chiefs blowout than a Bills upset. The only question in each game is this: Will the favorites cover the spread? Check out the Best Bet at the end of the show to find out!

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