Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Baltimore Ravens' decision to cancel the agreed upon trade for All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby, the narrative that Baltimore only rescinded the offer once they realized that their offseason best laid plans had gone sideways, whether or not Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion in Miami was really as impressive as it sounds, why unethical basketball has become so pervasive in today's NBA, and how a personal issue at home is impacting Luka Doncic's mannerisms on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a chaotic first day of the NFL Free Agency period, including: what the plan is in Miami after the Dolphins dumped Tua Tagovailoa (and his $99m dead cap hit) in exchange for Malik Willis, what makes the Carolina Panthers the quiet winners of Day One, why football fans are really overreacting to the Kansas City Chiefs' acquisition of Kenneth Walker III, what the addition of Mike Evans means for the San Francisco 49ers moving forward, and why the Indianapolis Colts are wise not to give in to Daniel Jones' unrealistic salary demands. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a lengthy hoops conversation. During the interview, Fraschilla discusses the idea of expanding the NCAA Tournament, which teams he thinks are most likely to cut down the nets in March, which under-the-radar teams could make some noise in the tournament, whether Darryn Peterson's inconsistent availability at Kansas could impact his NBA Draft stock, whether guys like Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa have any real shot to get selected first overall, and much more! #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg to discuss his upcoming book, The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories, how NIL has completely reshaped how athletes approach their professional careers, why so many NFL trades seem to come together immediately after the NFL Scouting Combine, the best ways to set a current professional athlete up for life in the media space after retirement, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to dump All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie could spell the beginning of the end of the Chiefs Dynasty, what the addition of McDuffie does to the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl hopes next season, whether Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza should be a lock to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the upcoming NFL Draft, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Kyler Murray era came to such an unceremonious with the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, former NFL scout Daniel Kelly swings by to discuss why he has Miami’s Carson Beck and Penn State’s Drew Allar as the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft, why he believes presumptive top overall pick Fernando Mendoza is destined to bust at the next level, how Clemson’s Cade Klubnik completely flipped his draft stock during his final collegiate season, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Zion Williamson's overall fall from grace since his magical freshman season at Duke, how to make money betting on college basketball during March Madness, the wild rumor linking Derek Carr to the New York Jets, how David Montgomery fits in as the new lead back for the Houston Texans, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he finds it amusing that so many people overreact to the results of the NFL Draft Combine, what the future holds for NFL quarterbacks Malik Willis, Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray this offseason, what - if anything - JJ Redick can do to turn the Los Angeles Lakers into legitimate championship contenders, and why he believes the Oklahoma City THunder are the most unlikeable team in the NBA.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's such a big fan of the New York Jets' plan to tear their roster down to the studs while they search for their franchise quarterback of the future, why Deandre Ayton has to shoulder most of the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns, whether the Luka Doncic-LeBron James pairing is much of a threat at all in the upcoming NBA Playoffs, the case for and against the Lakers going after Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why some professional sports bettors believe they can clean up at the upcoming World Cup, why he believes all the slander directed at Olympic skier Eileen Gu is completely misguided, how the NBA's 65-game rule has watered down the race for the NBA MVP award, and why people are already betting on the upcoming 2026 NFL regular season.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ second consecutive ugly home loss, this time at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Later, Locked on Cardinals host Benjamin Garcia swings by to discuss Kyler Murray’s uncertain future in Arizona, whether the Cardinals would be better off tanking this upcoming season or trying to rebuild on the fly, how Malik Willis’ free agency might impact the trade market for guys like Kyler and Tua Tagovailoa, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the San Antonio Spurs’ road win over the Detroit Pistons illustrated why San Antonio is a legitimate NBA championship contender and why Detroit really is not. Later, FOX Sport Radio and Essentially Sports NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the jumbled up Eastern Conference playoff race, the most disappointing NBA team so far this season, why the discourse around James Harden is so confusing no matter which side of the aisle you’re on, whether Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are even capable of making a run in the Western Conference playoffs, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the national overreaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' ugly home loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday (and to a lesser extent, the Houston Rockets' collapse against the New York Knicks on Saturday), why it feels like the basketball media is trying to pit BYU's AJ Dybantsa against Kansas' Darryn Peterson, whether we should expect the Tush Push to get banned during this NFL offseason, and the unfortunate passing of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's still refusing to jump off the New York Knicks bandwagon even after their blowout loss on Thursday night to the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. Later, former NBA big man and CBS HQ college basketball analyst John Henson swings by to discuss whether Darryn Peterson's inability to play (or even finish) games for Kansas will hurt his NBA draft stock, what makes guys like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer such special talents, which teams seem poised to make deep NCAA Tournament runs, the likelihood that his former Bucks teammate - Giannis Antetokounmpo - finishes his career with Milwaukee, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Kevin Durant's alleged burner accounts, whether the Houston Rockets locker room is strong enough to handle KD allegedly bashing Jabari Smith Jr and Alperen Sengun behind their backs, why teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves should actually want to face KD's Rockets in the playoffs this year, and why you should throw some pizza money on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham to win the NBA MVP award.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by longtime Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha. During the conversation, Buha discusses why the Lakers had such a relatively quiet NBA Trade Deadline, the likelihood that the team can acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, which high-end role players could become available should the Lakers strike out for Giannis, why it appears inevitable that LeBron and the Lakers are headed for a divorce, the difficulties of building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Miami Dolphins are doing the right thing by tanking the upcoming 2026 season and getting an early start on the 'March for Arch' Manning for the 2027 NFL Draft, whether it's fair or foul to say that Fernando Mendoza wouldn't go first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft if he had come out in a more star-studded draft class like the one we saw in 2024 with Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, the real reason why Victor Wembanyama felt compelled to play hard in the NBA All-Star Game, and why Luka Doncic and LeBron James appear at-odds as it pertains to the Los Angeles Lakers season-long outlook.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher for a lengthy basketball conversation heading into NBA All-Star Weekend. During the interview, J-Mac and Bucher share their thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Lakers are legitimate championship contenders, if we can expect LeBron James to return for a 24th NBA season (and presumably, a retirement tour), how the addition of James Harden in Cleveland has shaken up the Eastern Conference playoff picture, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have it in them to make run at the NBA Finals, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James' assertion that the Los Angeles Lakers aren't championship contenders, whether it's fair to say that LeBron has checked out on the season already, which teams are in the inner-circle of title contenders (if the Lakers aren't in it), and why all this vitriol directed at Kansas freshman phenom Darryn Peterson is misplaced.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses where these Seattle Seahawks rank amongst the greatest teams in modern NFL history, whether the Seahawks will be able to survive the lost of offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak next season, how the addition of James Harden impacts the Cleveland Cavaliers quest to secure a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference, which team poses the biggest threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory on Sunday night, and discusses how the New England Patriots soft schedule finally came back to bite them, the significance of Kenneth Walker winning the Super Bowl MVP award, how Sam Darnold did just enough to get the win and quiet the doubters (for now), why Drake Maye's play fell off a cliff during the postseason, the likelihood that the Seahawks repeat as champions next season, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Matthew Stafford's narrow NFL MVP win over Drake Maye and why one voter voted for Justin Herbert, why the Los Angeles Lakers have to be considered the favorites to land Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, and how the Los Angeles Clippers stole the show at the NBA Trade Deadline. Plus, former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck swings by to share his insight on who has the edge in the upcoming Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Super Bowl. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Anthony Davis' NBA legacy has taken a hit now that he's been traded to the Washington Wizards, whether AD or Dwight Howard had the better NBA career, why the Orlando Magic should be viewed as the front-runner to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline now that the Golden State Warriors are out of the mix, and which of the smaller NBA Trade Deadline moves could provide the biggest dividends this season.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's not a big fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to trade Darius Garland for James Harden, whether we can expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to get dealt before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline, and why the Utah Jazz' acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr was such a breath of fresh air - even if it doesn't actually lead to a big leap up the standings. Plus, FTN Fantasy Chiefs Analytics Officer Aaron Schatz swings by to discuss the historically great Seattle Seahawks, whether the New England Patriots offense is closer to the one we saw in the regular season or the one we've seen in the postseason, which of the NFL head coaching hires could provide the biggest dividends, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the late-night rumors that the Los Angeles Clippers are working with James Harden to find him a new home, how the Cleveland Cavaliers could acquire Harden AND Giannis Antetokounmpo AND LeBron James before the start of the 2026-27 season, why you can't believe everything you hear about the Giannis trade rumors this week, and what makes Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson a stone-cold lock to be the first player taken in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the NFL might respond to Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny publicly condemning ICE at the Grammys, why he believes Klint Kubiak could make some serious noise in the AFC relatively quickly as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, how the NBA was able to capitalize on the first Sunday without football in months, why both LeBron James deserved to make the NBA All-Star Game roster (and why Kawhi Leonard should feel snubbed), and whether we can expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to get dealt ahead of this week’s NBA Trade Deadline. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what makes trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo such a challenging exercise, which teams make the most  - and the least - sense as a potential landing spot for the Greek Freak, and whether or not we should expect GIannis to be traded ahead of next Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this first Best Bet for the upcoming Super Bowl showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Bill Belichick getting snubbed in his first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why guys like Kurt Warner and JJ Watt seem to be on opposite ends of the Belichick debate, and which levels of cheating folks are okay with and which levels they aren't. Later, J-Mac tells us why he's fed up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and his refusal to publicly demand a trade, and which teams make the most sense for Giannis in any potential trades ahead of next week's NBA Trade Deadline.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters decided not to elect Bill Belichick on the first ballot, how much of a role Spygate and Deflategate played in the snub, whether someone like Bill Polian - or even Robert Kraft - was the person most responsible for turning the voters against Belichick, and whether Belichick's snub could impact Tom Brady's Hall of Fame candidacy in 2028. Later, J-Mac shares a few quick thoughts on the Buffalo Bills new head coach and the New York Jets' ongoing coaching staff housecleaning.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he has a problem with folks who heap praise on Sam Darnold for making the Super Bowl being the same ones who go out of their way to bash reigning Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, his expectations for Darnold in next week's Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, why it's clear that Shedeur Sanders getting selected for the Pro Bowl has everything to do with his popularity and nothing to do with his on-field play, and how the Oklahoma City Thunder could throw a monkey wrench in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps the AFC and NFC Championship Games by discussing how Sam Darnold turned in the game of his life to get the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, how much blame Sean McVay deserves for a series of coaching blunders for Los Angeles, whether it's fair to say that Drake Maye's New England Patriots are the worst team to make the Super Bowl this century, why NFL head coaches like Sean Payton seem to hate kicking field goals, why the upcoming Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl could be a disaster for sports media pundits, and much more! #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Baltimore Ravens' hire of Jesse Minter as their next head coach impacts the rest of the NFL head coach hiring cycle, including why nobody wants the Pittsburgh Steelers or Cleveland Browns gigs and who the Las Vegas Raiders really have atop their wish list. Later, J-Mac previews the AFC Championship and NFC Championship games by telling us what we can expect from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham in his playoff debut for Denver, how Drake Maye can attack an aggressive Broncos front, how the loss of Zach Charbonnet impacts the Seattle Seahawks running game, whether the Los Angeles Rams can duplicate their offensive success against a stout Seattle defense, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that LeBron James 'saved' the Los Angeles Lakers during the Jeanie Buss ownership era, why folks seem to grow tired of the LeBron Experience at every stop, how LeBron's exit out of LA (and possibly, the NBA) might impact Bronny's standing in the league, and why the Philadelphia Eagles are struggling to find a top-flight offensive coordinator to coach Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, Saquon Barkley and Co.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that NBA fans - and NBA players - are ready for LeBron James to ride off into the sunset and just retire, why the season-ending ACL injury to Jimmy Butler should motivate the Golden State Warriors to explore trading away franchise cornerstone Steph Curry for a king's ransom, and whether or not it's fair to say that the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers have a legitimate claim to being the Greatest Team in College Football History. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Indiana was able to cap off one of the most remarkable turnarounds in sports history with a College Football Playoff national championship, why he's openly rooting for the Las Vegas Raiders to pass on 'the young Tom Brady' Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft so he can fall to the New York Jets at #2, why it was so puzzling to see the Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott but retain general manager Brandon Beane, and which of the Monday NFL head coaching (Robert Saleh to Tennessee) and coordinator hirings (Drew Petzig to Detroit) should provide the biggest dividends.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Buffalo Bills have every right to be upset after they got hosed by the officials in their loss to Denver, whether or not it's fair to say that Josh Allen will never win a Super Bowl in Buffalo, the likelihood that backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham can lead the Broncos to an upset over the highly overrated New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, whether the Houston Texans need to reconsider CJ Stroud's status as their unquestioned QB1 moving forward, and why the winner of the upcoming NFC Championship clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks should be prohibitive favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the College Football Playoff championship game between Indiana and Miami (FL).  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his definitive ranking of the 8 quarterbacks remaining in the NFL Playoffs, and why no quarterback is under more pressure to win this weekend than Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. Plus, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the NFL Divisional round and College Football Playoff championship game.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses John Harbaugh's decision to become the next head coach of the New York Giants, why the Baltimore Ravens are playing a very dangerous game with quarterback Lamar Jackson, why Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman is such a hot commodity for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, whether Oregon quarterback Dante Moore going back to school is really a blessing in disguise for the New York Jets, and his biggest gripe with Rich Paul's comments about Austin Reaves.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Mike Tomlin's decision to step down as the Steelers head coach, why the Pittsburgh head coaching vacancies is nearly the plum job that some are making it out to be, which current NFL head coaching openings are the most desirable, and whether former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson made the right decision to forego millions in NIL money and declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Steelers' ugly blowout loss to Houston could signal both the end of Aaron Rodgers' NFL career and the end of Mike Tomlin's tenure in Pittsburgh, whether the Houston Texans' ferocious defense can carry them to a Super Bowl, and who he likes in his early lookahead to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps all the NFL Wild Card Weekend action, including: how a playoff flameout against the San Francisco 49ers could cost Nick Sirianni his job in Philadelphia, why you can't blame Justin Herbert for the Los Angeles Chargers' no-show in New England, whether firing head coach Matt LaFleur is really the right plan of action for the Green Bay Packers, and why you shouldn't be surprised that Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford came up big in the clutch. Later, J-Mac previews tonight's game between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and hits us with a quick lookahead to the NFL Divisional Round slate.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a missed pass interference call in the end zone - and a game-winning touchdown run by Carson Beck - helped propel Miami (FL) over Ole Miss into the College Football Playoff championship game. Plus, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss the NFL Playoff picture, the ongoing NFL head coach hire cycle, which quarterback prospects he's eyeing in the upcoming NFL Draft, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the entire NFL Wild Card weekend playoff slate. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Trae Young's shocking trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the cellar-dweller Washington Wizards. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to preview the upcoming NFL Wild Card weekend slate from a wagering perspective (Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots, and Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers). Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's next for John Harbaugh after he was unceremoniously fired by the Baltimore Ravens, why he's all-in on Kliff Kingsbury as an NFL head coach during this upcoming hiring cycle, the biggest difference between the presumptive top two NFL Draft eligible quarterbacks (Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore), and why the idea of a Trae Young-Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing in Milwaukee isn't that farfetched.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Trae Young's amazing fall from grace now that he's currently being shopped on the NBA Trade Market, the narrative that the 2025 Michigan Wolverines are the single most dominant team in college basketball history, just how attractive the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching gig really is, how Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's decision to enter the NFL Draft could impact Aaron Glenn's future with the New York Jets, why paying quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson top dollar is such a risky endeavor, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his level of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the postseason after their thrilling AFC North-clinching win over the Baltimore Ravens, which AFC teams he's betting on during the Wild Card round of the playoffs, why the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Jets seem destined to be cellar dwellers again in 2026, why he has zero confidence in Sam Darnold and the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks making the Super Bowl out of the NFC, and how the firing of head coach Raheem Morris by the Atlanta Falcons could set off a chain reaction of NFL coaching changes on Black Monday.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason previews the entire College Football Playoffs quarterfinals slate (Miami vs Ohio State, Oregon vs Texas Tech, Alabama vs Indiana, Ole Miss vs Georgia). Later, J-Mac discusses his biggest gripe with the NFL Week 18 slate, why it was such a bad day in the Diggs family on Tuesday, and whether or not it's fair to say that Matthew Stafford cost himself the NFL MVP award with his abysmal showing in Week 17. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL playoff (and MVP) ramifications of the Los Angeles Rams' inexplicable oss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, the narrative that Mike Tomlin could be coaching for his job in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens, whether or not Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the slam dunk #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, why the New York Jets should not dump head coach Aaron Glenn after one season, the scary knee injury suffered by Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic on Monday night, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers' thrilling Sunday Night Football victory over the Chicago Bears, whether the Niners' high-octane offense will be able to overcome a leaky defense and make a deep playoff run, why it's so hard to trust the Philadelphia Eagles even despite their win over the Buffalo Bills, if the newly-minted AFC East champion New England Patriots are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and what to look for in this week's College Football Playoff games.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the suddenly wide open path to the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers, why the arrival of a surprisingly unwashed Philip Rivers wasn't enough to save the Indianapolis Colts from a second half free fall, why this particular NFL season should serve as a friendly reminder that paying your quarterback top dollar is risky business, and his early leans for the upcoming NFL Week 17 slate.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.