Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today's episode, Producer Rob G joins Jason for a little wall-to-wall NBA conversation. First, it's clear that the Los Angeles Clippers still lack the clutch gene necessary to become a legitimate title contenders. They folded like a cheap tent down the stretch on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, just like they did against the Denver Nuggets in The Bubble last season. They're frauds. Period....

Jason McIntyre defends Russell Wilson for venting his frustration with the Seahawks organization and argues for the Dallas Cowboys to make an offer for the 32 year-old QB. He blasts Brandon Ingram for lying to the media when speaking about his teammate, Zion Williamson. He speaks with Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine for insight on what the Celtics need to do in order to turn their season around a...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the report in The Athletic detailing the growing rift between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. On one hand, the Seahawks have been a winning franchise the entirety of Wilson's career so it's odd that he would want out; On the other, Seattle has done a mediocre job at best building the roster around Wilson ever since he s...

On today's episode, Jason shares a quick thought on the reveal of the Los Angeles Lakers' schedule entering the second half of the season. It is absolutely brutal. If there was ever any concern about LeBron James running himself into the ground before the playoffs start it's only going to be amplified in the second half. The Lakers have 8 back-to-back games; it almost feels like the NBA is punishi...

On today's episode, Jason does a deep dive into the motor vehicle incident that may have prematurely ended Tiger Woods professional golf career. Tiger became the face of the sport during a time when most younger folks couldn't care less about golf. Tiger changed that; He made golf cool for the people under 30. We're all wishing him a speedy recovery. Later, Jason shares a quick thought on the NBA...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by doing into a deep dive into the evolution of James Harden. In basketball, just as in life, there’s no such thing as success or failure; each moment is just a stepping-stone to something else. In Houston, we were quick to call Harden a failure because he was unable to get over the hump and get to the NBA Finals. But maybe, all of the lessons he learned...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on a recent study that lists Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is the most polarizing player in the NBA. Steph has a persona and a style of play that resonates with the younger generation, so on the on surface, it would seem odd to suggest that he’d be anything other than the well-liked. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll...

Jason McIntyre throws a wet blanket on the Carson Wentz trade and explains why the Colts are not better off than they were last year. He defends Jalen Johnson’s decision to “quit” on his Duke teammates and compares the Brooklyn Nets to super teams of recent memory. Plus, appearances by sports gambling expert Preston Johnson, Eagles insider John McMullen, FS1 NBA Analyst Ric Bucher and former Bronc...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the blockbuster trade in the NFL that saw Carson Wentz dealt from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts. On the surface, it would appear to be a clear win for Indy, but dig a little deeper and the move seems like a wash for both sides. The Colts are more likely to miss the playoffs altogether in 2021 than they are to...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things with some quick thoughts on Wednesday night's NBA action. Have you noticed how offensively skilled guys are these days? Damian Lillard scored another clutch bucket to cement himself as a legitimate MVP contender; Steph Curry drilled a step back three in overtime to salt away the Warriors' 4th win in 5 games; even guys like Damontas Sabonis and Davis Bertans d...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game without Anthony Davis. LeBron James was awesome, as usual. but he did play way too many minutes. The Lakers can't afford to run LeBron in the ground while they're trying to tread water without AD. On the bright side, newcomers Dennis Schroder and Mon...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on a recent Boston Globe column which suggests that Tom Brady deserves credit for inspiring guys like Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson to force their teams to surround them with better talent. The premise is 100% accurate, but isn't it also true that many in the sports media crucify LeBron James for doing the same in the NBA? Why...

On today’s episode, Jason does a deep dive into Kyrie Irving stating that over the weekend that James Harden – not himself – would be the Brooklyn Nets’ point guard for the rest of the season. While most of the basketball world praised Kyrie for willingly taking a backseat to Harden, Jason isn’t so sure it’s going to work long-term. The last time Kyrie wasn’t the focal point of his team’s offense...

Jason McIntyre explains why the media seems to ‘have it out’ for Urban Meyer and questions if the legendary college football coach will be able to adapt to the NFL. He says that the NFL should take the advice of star quarterbacks and let them in on personnel decisions. Jason shares his thoughts on why Super Bowl ratings were down this year. Jason congratulates the Texans for surpassing his Jets as...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Urban Meyer's controversial hire of Chris Doyle as the Jacksonville Jaguars new director of sport performance. Doyle left the Iowa Hawkeyes program last year under a cloud of allegations involving racism and bullying of black college football players. On the surface the hire seems like a bad one, but dig a little deeper and it's...

On today's episode, 3x NBA champion, sports agent and media personality BJ Armstrong swings by for an extended conversation with Jason to discuss the New York Knicks decision to trade for his client Derrick Rose and his potential fit on a young up-and-coming roster, why he's so impressed by the bounce-back year Steph Curry is having thus far, why the removal of the hand-check rule is arguably the...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sending some positive vibes towards our friend Colin Cowherd as he recovers from a medical emergency. Get well soon, Colin; We're all pulling for you. Plus, Jason explains why Russell Wilson going on a small media tour on Tuesday to vent his frustrations about his lack of involvement in personnel decisions within the Seahawks organization was actually...

On today's episode, Jason puts a bow on the NFL season that was by sharing his thoughts on a few more Super Bowl storylines that have trickled out in the past 24 hours. First, let's put an end to this idea that Patrick Mahomes played poorly; that's the epitome of box score analysis. Context matters, people! The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line didn't show up and the wide receivers dropped at leas...

On today's episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers demolition of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. The night's big winner? Tom Brady, of course. Brady's 7 rings are now more than any team in NFL history. The game turned on a series of bad calls but that wasn't the difference in the game; the Bucs were clearly the better team on Sunday. Interestingly enou...

Jason McIntyre previews Super Bowl LV from every angle and makes his official pick for the big game! He questions why the Eagles desperately want to trade Carson Wentz after getting rid of Doug Pederson and shares his favorite prop bets for the big game! Plus, Jason weighs in on a tragic and troubling story involving Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid. Plus, appearances by PFF’s Sam Monson, former...

On today's episode, Jason is finally ready to make his official Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl predictions. The 49ers gave the blueprint to beat the Chiefs in last year's Super Bowl: You have to be able to rush the passer using just the front-four, and between Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul, the Bucs seem to have the guys to do that. However, the Chiefs clearly have the edge in the head coach (A...

It's a special interview-only edition of Straight Fire! First, former NFL scout and NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss what it was like seeing the development of Justin Herbert up close and personal as the radio color analyst for the Los Angeles Chargers, why the Senior Bowl evaluations could be big this year given that there will be no NFL Combine this year, why the quarterb...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the report that the Las Vegas Raiders are looking to get involved in the Deshaun Watson Sweepstakes. Rumor has it the Raiders are looking to trade Derek Carr for two first rounders and then package those picks in a larger deal for Watson. It sounds like a great idea but... who the heck is giving up two firsts for Carr?!? When it's...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on LeBron James' viral interaction with 'Courtside Karen' in Atlanta on Monday Night. Good luck finding a more 2020 moment than an artificially enhanced woman getting kicked out of a game in the middle of a pandemic for shouting at LeBron while not wearing her mask and then going on Instagram to cry about it after. On the NFL front, o...

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 Matth...