Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Nick Saban’s sudden retirement from college football and identifies which coaches could succeed him him at the University of Alabama (2:55). Later, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss Pete Carroll basically being forced to step down as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks (13:20), the biggest difference between CJ Stroud and Bryce Young as rookie quarterbacks (17:15), who he expects will be the third quarterback taken in the upcoming NFL Draft behind Caleb Williams and Drake Maye (22:38), which defensive prospects could be taken in the top-10 (31:38) and the then-breaking news that Saban was retiring (40:30).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the recently fired Mike Vrabel is arguably the best NFL head coaching candidate available during this current hiring cycle (3:40) and why the now-vacant Tennessee Titans head coaching gig isn’t as attractive as their ownership group thinks it is (15:01). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by unveiling the definitive ranking of the 12 NFL quarterbacks participating in the upcoming super Wild Card Weekend; Is Patrick Mahomes still #1? Where do newcomers Jordan Love and CJ Stroud slot in? And, where the heck do you rank the suddenly surging Joe Flacco? (25:25).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Michigan Wolverines' dominant performance against Washington in the College Football Playoff national championship game (2:51), whether or not the inevitable NCAA sanctions stemming from the sign-stealing scandal will taint the Jim Harbaugh Era at Michigan (6:28) and how MIchael Penix Jr.'s underwhelming performance in the title game might impact his NFL Draft stock (18:27). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few quick thoughts on how Ja Morant's season-ending shoulder injury could impact his NBA career moving forward (33:33).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Tua Tagovailoa's underwhelming performance against the Buffalo Bills in the de facto AFC East championship game could impact his future with the Miami Dolphins (5:10), if Mike McCarthy is really coaching for his job with the Dallas Cowboys face the Green Bay Packers (17:27) and what we should expect from CJ Stroud in his postseason debut (25:15). Later, J-Mac reacts to the breaking news that Arthur Smith had been fired as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and tells us how it could impact the rest of the offseason NFL coaching carousel (37:06). Finally, Jason closes the show with a quick preview of the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies (51:27).

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on Victor Wembanyama going toe-to-toe with Giannis Antetokounmpo in what some are calling the best one-on-one matchup of the season thus far (3:15). Later, professional sports bettor Gianni the Greek swings by to help preview the Week 18 NFL slate, including, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens (13:35), Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts (14:56), New York Jets vs New England Patriots (19:09), Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins (32:08), and the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl odds (34:43) as well as the upcoming College Football Playoff national championship game between Michigan and Washington (39:51).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Aaron Rodgers' insinuation on the Pat McAfee Show that Jimmy Kimmel has ties to a pedophilia ring (3:21), whether or not Disney might intervene given that both McAfee and Kimmel work under their umbrella at ESPN and ABC, respectively (10:58), Patrick Beverley's assertion that Joel Embiid is having the greatest individual season in NBA history (20:30) and why hyperbolic statements like Beverley's seem to dominate the discourse around the NBA (28:10). 

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL’s decision to fine Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper for throwing a drink at an unruly fan (2:53), whether or not Dalvin Cook has anything to offer a team heading into the NFL playoffs (6:19), why the Chicago Bears should take a quarterback with the #1 overall pick and take what they get for Justin Fields in a trade (16:18) and how the Miami Dolphins could keep their Super Bowl window wide open by trading away Tua Tagovailoa and finding a way to replace him with University of Washington star Michael Penix Jr (26:11).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he was so happy for Jim Harbaugh in the wake of Michigan’s overtime victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl (2:57), what makes Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. such an intriguing NFL quarterback prospect (16:52) and whether Michigan or Washington has the upper hand in the upcoming CFP championship game (22:35). Later, J-Mac explains why the Green Bay Packers’ decision whether or not to offer Jordan Love a contract extension this offseason isn’t as clear and obvious as it seems (32:40) and tells us why the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in Week 18 (44:23).  

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the Cleveland Browns' bludgeoning of the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, including what this lost season means for the Jets' offseason plans (6:14) and why the Browns are the feel-good story of the NFL season (8:15). Later, FOX Sports betting analyst Will Hill swings by to preview the NFL Week 17 slate from a gambling perspective. Smith shares his thoughts on Dallas Cowboy vs Detroit Lions (15:46), Baltimore Ravens vs Miami Dolphins (24:20), Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints (33:47) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the College Football Playoff semi-finals coming up on Monday night (50:46).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Broncos’ decision to move off of quarterback Russell Wilson at the end of the season (2:28), identifies the six NFL teams that make the most sense as the next landing spot for Wilson (5:06), how Wilson’s sudden availability might impact Justin Fields’ NFL future (20:22) and whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers should include Austin Reaves in a potential trade for Dejounte Murray (29:45). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns Thursday Night Football showdown (41:26).

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