Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

Jason McIntyre explains why the Cowboys should be sellers at the trade deadline and previews Week 8 in the NFL! Jason shares his favorite bets of the weekend and questions if Daryl Morey will be a good fit in Philadelphia. Guests include: Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr., Patriots insider Dan Shaughnessy, SI.com’s Pat Forde, Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

On today's episode, Jason starts things off my sharing his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' Thursday Night Football victory over the Carolina Panthers. In short, the Panthers are exactly who we thought they were: a bad football team. Jason also shares a quick thought on Trevor Lawrence's positive COVID test. Isn't it convenient that the 10-day quarantine period ends exactly on the day of Clemson's...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off my naming the winner of his monthly $100 iTunes comments giveaway, and later explains why the Dallas Cowboys recent trades and roster cuts on the defensive side of the ball are setting the stage for them to essentially tank the season and take Dak Prescott's replacement in the NFL Draft. Hey Justin Fields, we hope you like Dallas! Plus, FOX college footba...

On today's episode, Jason brings us wall-to-wall reaction to the Los Angeles Dodgers victory in Game 6 to clinch the World Series title. Unfortunately, the biggest story of the night had nothing to do with what actually happened on the field as we found out that Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be pulled from the game in the sixth inning. Can you imagine...

On today's episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Los Angeles Rams' demolition of the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Not only did the Bears get exposed as a playoff frauds, but quarterback Nick Foles may have thrown head coach Matt Nagy under the bus as well. But, don't let the Rams victory fool you into thinking that they're some world-beater either; Los Angeles still hasn't beaten a...

On today’s episode, Jason and Producer Rob open things up with a quick shoutout to Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers for bouncing back following their stunning Game 4 loss and win Game 5 of the World Series. Next, Jason takes a small victory lap following Kyler Murray’s virtuoso performance on Sunday Night Football against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Don’t look now but the A...

On today's episode, Jason open things up by sharing his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles rollercoaster victory over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. Daniel Jones was turnover machine and Carson Wentz was wildly inconsistent, both of which were to be expected, but the big takeaway form this game was the evolution of Doug Pederson. Two years ago, he was dialing up trick plays to Ni...

On today's episode, Jason gives a quick hat tip to the Tampa Bay Rays for winning Game 2 of the World Series and setting up what we're all hoping to be a long series against the heavily favored Los Angeles Dodgers, and tells us why he thinks the Miami Dolphins made a mistake turning the keys over to rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa while the team is still in the thick of the AFC East title chase....

On today's episode, Jason opens things up by congratulating Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw for delivering a vintage 'Regular Season Kershaw' performance in the postseason to help Los Angeles win Game 1 of the World Series. He also does a deep dive into the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick break-up now that we're almost halfway through their first season. As things stand right now, it's clear...

On today's episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys embarrassing home loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. The Cowboys were already bad with Dak Prescott under center but they've become downright unwatchable without him. The supposed ‘best backup quarterback in the NFL’ Andy Dalton can’t hit the red side of a barn and the defense is an absolute sieve. At this poi...

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob get things started by sharing their thoughts on a wild Game 7 in the NLCS. The Dodgers got a clutch home run from Cody Bellinger to clinch their 3rd World Series appearance in the last 4 years - but should we expect the results to be any different this time around? Will Clayton Kershaw finally be able to exercise his postseason demons once and for all? We...

Jason McIntyre warns NFL fans not to overreact to the first quarter of the season and weighs in on the biggest NBA offseason rumors. Jason explains why he has struggled to watch college football this season. Plus, he previews Week 6 in the NFL and tells you which top teams that he is not buying into just yet. Guests include: Football Outsiders founder Aaron Schatz, NBA insider Brian Windhorst, FS1...

On today's episode, Jason starts things off by explaining why he thinks running back Le'Veon Bell will be a great fit with the Kansas City Chiefs, why you have to give former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey credit for his role in revolutionizing the way basketball is played today even if his Rockets never actually won a title, and why he's skeptical about Tyronn Lue being the right man...

On today's episode, Jason does a deep dive on the future of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and explains why he can envision a scenario where a slew of NBA veterans look to 'ring chase' next season alongside The King. Do you want to play alongside 2 of the greatest players in the NBA? Are you willing to set ego aside in the quest for a championship? Do you want to use the Lakers brand to...

On today’s episode, Jason shares his thoughts on The Tennessee Titans’ Tuesday Night Football demolition of the Buffalo Bills, and he wonders aloud if Josh Allen and the Bills were overrated all along. It’s impossible to come away from that game thinking that Buffalo is a legitimate Super Bowl contender or that Allen is a better quarterback than the slightly above-average Ryan Tannehill. Later, Ja...

On today’s episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Monday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New Orleans Saints, and explains why it’s time to admit that the Chargers are a cursed franchise – even if rookie quarterback Justin Herbert is an absolute stud, and that it’s crazy to think that Drew Brees is still an upper-echelon quarterback. Jason also goes off on Dallas...

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob start things off by taking a verbal victory lap to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 NBA championship. Jason argues that LeBron James winning his 4th ring has officially vaulted him past Michael Jordan in the GOAT conversation, and the guys discuss the Lakers' chances of repeating in 2021. Plus, Jason and Rob share their thoughts on the ru...

Jason McIntyre talks about the Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Heat in the NBA Finals and defends LeBron James' for his questionable decision at the end of the game. Jason explains why he isn't concerned about the league's poor ratings and previews Week 5 in the NFL! Guests include: Boston Globe writer Chad Finn, L.A. Times writer Tania Ganguli, 'FOX Bet Live' and 'Bet The Board' podcast host Todd Fuhr...

On today's episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ugly Thursday Night Football loss to Nick Foles and the Chicago Bears. The Bucs thoroughly outplayed the Bears, and were it not for a few flag-happy referees we may have seen a different outcome. And while many will point to Tom Brady's sideline blowup towards his offensive linemen or him forgetting what down it was on the f...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by NBC Sports NFL insider Peter King for a longform discussion on all the biggest headlines around the National Football League. Peter discusses the COVID-19 outbreak within the Tennessee Titans organization and what it could mean for the League as a whole moving forward, tells us why offensive coordinators Eric Bienemy of Kansas City and Brian Daboll of Buffalo...

On today’s episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers nail-biting victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. LeBron James was fantastic in the second half, but it was Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who made the biggest plays down the stretch. In fact, Jason argues that it’s AD – not LeBron – who is most deserving of the Finals MVP. Not only...

On today’s episode, Jason tells us he wouldn’t be surprised to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs run the table and finish the regular season 16-0. Have you seen their schedule? It’s not exactly a Murderer’s Row. Now, there are two things that could derail their perfect season (which Jason lays out very eloquently), but if the Chiefs are locked in 16-0 is absolutely in play. Later, Produce...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the trouble brewing under the surface within the Dallas Cowboys. The 1-3 record is bad enough, but now Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott are taking subtle shots at other members of the team. It could already be the beginning of the end for Dak in Big D if things don't turn around quickly. Plus, has anyone improved more year-to-year than Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh...

Jason McIntyre talks about the Lakers’ dominance through two games of the NBA Finals and ranks LeBron James and Anthony Davis among the greatest NBA duo’s of all-time. He reacts to the breaking news that Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has tested positive for COVID-19 and the NFL’s decision to postpone the game until Tuesday. Guests include: Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, Jets beat writer Manish Meht...

Colin talks with RJ Bell of Pregame.com & Fox Sports Radio about his Blazing 5 picks to find out which ones the sharps in Vegas agree or disagree with. This week's games: Browns @ Cowboys Colts @ Bears Seahawks @ Dolphins Chargers @ Bucs Bills @ Raiders Plus, Colin gives out a bonus pick not in his Blazing 5. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystud...