Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he had a problem with the Deion Sanders taking shots at disgruntled former University of Colorado football players, how the egos of Deion and his son Shedeur could impact their respective NFL futures and why it’s clear that Russell Westbrook is hurting the Los Angeles Clippers more than he’s helping than against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday night slate of NBA Playoffs games.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Tyrese Maxey may have etched his named alongside Reggie Miller as one of the biggest villains in New York Knicks history, why it’s clear that Joel Embiid just isn’t cut out to be The Guy on a championship-contending team, how an early round postseason flameout might impact Donovan Mitchell’s decision to request a trade out of Cleveland and whether or not the Boston Celtics can overcome the calf injury that is likely to sideline Kristaps Porzingis for several weeks at least. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Wednesday night NBA Playoffs action.  

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Nuggets’ series-clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers, what makes Jamal Murray one of the greatest postseason players of all-time, where LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers go from here after yet another postseason flameout and which teams makes the most sense in any hypothetical trade for Kevin Durant this upcoming offseason. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Tuesday night NBA Playoffs action.  

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick recap of the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, J-Mac discusses why he still believes that the Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to shock the world and beat the Denver Nuggets in the first round after falling behind 0-3 in the series, why Jalen Brunson has shown that he’s a far better #1 option for an NBA team than Joel Embiid, why it’s so hard to get a real read on the Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers series that’s currently tied up 2-2 and why this postseason feels like the official coming out party for Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns out of the playoffs. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday night NBA Playoffs action.  

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wild first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Why did the Atlanta Falcons take Michael Penix Jr. at #8 when they just gave Kirk Cousins a big contract in free agency? What does the fact that six quarterbacks were taken in the first twelve picks (Penix, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy and Bo Nix) say about the future of the League moving forward? Will the Buffalo Bills trade for Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel before the Draft is over? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with a quick recap of the Los Angeles Lakers getting put on the brink of elimination by the Denver Nuggets and Joel Embiid’s virtuoso performance to keep the Philadelphia 76ers’ season alive.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why you have to be at least a little concerned about Boston's Game 2 loss to a severely shorthanded Miami Heat squad if you're a Celtics fan. Later, former New York Jets scout and author Daniel Kelly swings by to preview tonight's NFL Draft and tell us why he has a 4th round grade on presumptive top pick Caleb Williams, why he believes Williams' former teammate at Oklahoma - Spencer Rattler - is actually the best guy available, what make Bo Nix such a good fit for the NFL, who he has in the Drake Maye vs Jayden Daniels debate and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he’s more confident than ever in Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks being able to dispatch of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in round one, why the Phoenix Suns’ problems run much deeper than even their 0-2 series hole against the Minnesota Timberwolves and why the Milwaukee Bucks are going to need Giannis Antetokounmpo back sooner than later if they expect to have any chance of getting by the Indiana Pacers in round one. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Wednesday night NBA Playoffs action.

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On today’s episode, Jason discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' heartbreaking Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets after going up by 20 points in the second half, how much blame LeBron James deserves for the Lakers' latest meltdown in Denver and why presumptive MVP Nikola Jokic might actually be underrated all-time. Later, J-Mac recaps a wild finish in New York that saw the Knicks literally steal Game 2 from the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 2-0 series lead, why it's clear that Joel Embiid might not be the emotional leader the Sixers need him to be and whether the negative narratives surrounding Tom Thibodeau are warranted. Finally, Jason closes the show with this Best Bets for Tuesday night's NBA Playoffs action.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, namely how the teams who seemingly had the 'most to prove' all showed up in a big way (Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks), if an early exit could force the Dallas Mavericks to break up the Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic backcourt, whether or not we can expect the Los Angeles Lakers can turn their matchup with the Denver Nuggets into a competitive series, why Joel Embiid seems to put together more postseason clunkers than a player of his caliber should and how a deep postseason run could help turn Anthony Edwards into the Face of the NBA moving forward.

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On today’s episode, Jason opens the show by previewing Friday night’s NBA Play-In games and Saturday’s slate of NBA Playoffs first round games from a wagering perspective. Later, former NFL scout Brentley Weissman swings by to share his thoughts on Brock Bowers’ NFL future, Drake Maye vs Jayden Daniels as the 2nd best quarterback prospect in the Draft, why he believes Marvin Harrison Sr. is more likely to bust than Rome Odunze, the internal debate inside the Los Angeles Chargers organization whether to draft a receiver or an offensive lineman in the top-5, whether Caleb Williams should already be viewed as the heavy favorite to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2024 and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Caitlin Clark being on the verge of a lucrative shoe deal with Nike and why he expects her popularity to grown even more as the face of the WNBA, Nic Batum’s out-of-body experience in the Philadelphia 76ers’ play-in victory over the Miami Heat, why Jimmy Butler’s knee injury could result in the Heat missing the postseason altogether, which team makes the most sense for Trae Young in a trade this offseason (Los Angeles Lakers? Brooklyn Nets? San Antonio Spurs?) and who he’s betting on to make the NBA Finals.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ play-in victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and whether or not LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the squad have what it takes to beat the Denver Nuggets in round one, how Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury might impact the Pels in their win-or-go-home game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, whether we’ve seen the last of Klay Thompson in a Golden State Warriors uniform and how the Dubs might try to re-tool around Steph Curry moving forward. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Thursday night’s play-in games (Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat; Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unveiling of the 2024 Team USA Men’s Basketball Olympic team headlined by LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, how the 2024 ‘Avengers’ squad would fare in a hypothetical series against the 1992 Dream Team featuring Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, who he’s picking to win tonight’s play-in games (Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans; Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors) and which Western Conference playoff team he’s least excited to watch.

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On today’s episode, Jason drops his official predictions heading into the NBA Playoffs. Are we headed towards a Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets rematch? Will the Phoenix Suns be able to live up to all their preseason hype? Given the way the bracket sets up, should the Dallas Mavericks actually be viewed as the favorites to come out of the West? Are the Milwaukee Bucks destined for yet another first round exit? Are Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks the biggest threats to the Boston Celtics in the East? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s so hard to ‘separate the art from the artist’ when it comes to alleged murderer OJ Simpson, why it’s not hard at all to see how federal investigators determined that Shohei Ohtani was actually a victim in the illegal sports gambling ring involving his former interpreter and whether or not we should believe Kevin Durant when he says the most fun of his NBA career was had as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest reports indicating that federal investigators have determined that Shohei Ohtani had no involvement whatsoever in the illegal sports gambling ring that rocked the baseball world last month. Plus, The MMQB Senior NFL reporter Albert Breer swings by to discuss the league-wide perception around Caleb Williams’ character, Jayden Daniels vs Drake Maye in the race to be the second quarterback taken, the smoke around the Minnesota Vikings plans to trade up in the draft for a quarterback, how the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers could shake up the top-10, the latest on the Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott contract negotiations and more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Los Angeles Lakers’ Tuesday night home loss to the Golden State Warriors sets up the very real possibility that LeBron James and the fellas will have to win two play-in games just to make the playoffs (2:09), why some Lakers fans are actually hoping that their team fizzles out down the stretch so they can axe head coach Darvin Ham (15:31), how Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury could impact the Milwaukee Bucks both in the short and long-term (24:51) and why it was so disheartening to see the Phoenix Suns get bludgeoned on their home floor by the Los Angeles Clippers in what was essentially a must-win game (27:40).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses UConn’s masterful defensive strategy against Zach Edey and Purdue en route to winning their second consecutive national championship (2:40), the narrative that UConn has been the best college basketball program of the last 25 years (16:05), whether or not Huskies head coach Dan Hurley could be targeted to replace John Caipari has the next head coach at Kentucky (21:27) and preview’s tonight incredible slate of NBA games highlighted by Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors (35:35).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses South Carolina’s victory over Iowa in the NCAA Women’s National Championship Game and Caitlin Clark’s lasting impact on the sport of women's college basketball even despite the loss (8:38), why he has an issue with women like Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart who went out of their way to throw shade at Clark in the days leading up to the title game (23:55) and how Clark compares to Steph Curry in more ways than one (30:48). Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the NCAA Men’s National Championship Game between Purdue and Connecticut (45:10).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a series of late-game blunders by North Carolina seniors RJ Davis and Jae’Lyn Withers ultimately led to the Tar Heels getting upset by Alabama (4:48), why it feels almost inevitable that UConn will repeat as national champions (19:09) and why Iowa State’s loss to Illinois hurt Jason quite a bit more than any of the other Sweet Sixteen matchups (26:05). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by previewing the Friday night Sweet Sixteen slate from a wagering perspective (33:03).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's not a huge fan of the NFL's plan to takeover Christmas (2:13), how much pressure is on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns to make the playoffs this season (10:41) and why he would advise Caitlin Clark not to take the $5 million from Ice Cube to join the Big 3 (21:21). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Sweet Sixteen games on Thursday night (31:43). 

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling road comeback win over the Milwaukee Bucks led by Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis (3:02). Later, FOX Sports college football reporter and author Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss JJ McCarthy’s meteoric rise up NFL Draft boards in the last month (13:51), Jayden Daniels’ NFL comparison and the biggest reason for his year-to-year statistical explosion at LSU in 2023 (20:42), why he believes Michael Penix Jr could be the second best quarterback in this current draft class (33:15), Deion Sanders’ impact on his son Shedeur’s draft stock and the world of football as we know it (40:12) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that legalized sports gambling has become an epidemic in our society (2:10), the public response to Shohei Ohtani’s denial of any involvement whatsoever in his former attorney’s illegal gambling endeavors (4:16), why his first inclination is to believe that Ohtani is telling the truth (8:41), why he expects the NBA to throw the book at Jontay Porter for allegedly ‘shaving stats’ during a regular season game (16:50) and which Sweet 16 games he’s prepared to fire on himself from a wagering perspective (26:56).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the overall dominance of the top-2 seeds in each region of the NCAA Tournament has turned March Madness into ‘Chalk Madness’ (4:50), whether there’s even a single top-10 NBA Draft prospect left in the tournament (7:22), why LSU head women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey felt compelled to threaten litigation against the Washington Post before a so-called salacious article about her even comes to light (22:34), how much pressure is on Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis following the club’s all-in offseason (25:23) and why it appears as though Deion Sanders has backed his son Shedeur into a corner ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft (35:44).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how his big dollar Calcutta league is looking after Day One of the NCAA Tournament (2:41), why 3-seed Kentucky's upset loss to 14-seed Detroit could lead to him getting the axe as the Wildcats head coach (6:47), how the 4-seed Kansas Jayhawks were able to escape against 13-seed Samford thanks to an absolutely egregious foul call in the final seconds (22:16) and which Round of 32 March Madness games he's already betting on (24:49). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by sharing his thoughts on this wild illegal sports gambling story involving Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter (33:30).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Tom Izzo’s controversial comments insinuating that mid-major programs shouldn’t receive automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament (3:38), whether sports fans really want to see Cinderella stories in sports (9:29), who he’s picking to make the Final Four (14:32) and LeBron James’ very calculated reasoning for publicly declaring that Stephen Curry is the most influential player in modern NBA history (24:02).

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On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor and Clevanalytics founder Clevta for a lengthy NCAA Tournament preview. During the conversation, TA discusses why picking the eventual national champion isn’t as difficult as people might think (10:09), why it isn’t a smart bet to pick UConn to repeat as champs (14:15), why Purdue appears to be criminally underrated heading into March Madness (20:49), why it's almost impossible to trust John Calipari’s Kentucky team (31:23), the narrative that the Big East as a whole is being disrespected (38:44) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the extremely underwhelming 'all-in' offseason thus far for the Dallas Cowboys and how Dak Prescott's looming contract extension factors in to all of it (2:52), the narrative that Kyrie Irving is the most 'skilled' player in NBA history (16:54) and how the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament committee dropped the ball by putting defending champion LSU in the same region as Caitlin Clark's Iowa squad (38:06).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers felt compelled to trade for Justin Fields just days after signing Russell Wilson in free agency (5:53). Later, Team Rankings' Jason Lisk swings by to discuss how his website handicaps the upcoming NCAA Tournament, including which teams are being undervalued, which are being overvalued, the top-4 seed most likely to get bounced out early and the lower-seed that looks primed for a deep Cinderella run (18:51). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the first weekend of March Madness (47:57).

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the biggest NFL headlines of the day, including Derrick Henry signing with the Baltimore Ravens and Aaron Rodgers potentially becoming Vice President of the United States of America (4:47). Later, ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla swings by to discuss why it feels like Houston and Kansas are headed in opposite directions right now (12:35), why veteran rosters seem to perform so much better in March Madness (22:36), which players he believes deserve to be named First Team All-Americans (30:52), all the controversy surrounding Duke star Kyle Filipowski the last few weeks (36:56), why it’s so hard to trust teams like Purdue, Arizona and Kentucky (40:10), the impact NIL has had on college basketball as a whole (47:21) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild Day 1 of the NFL Free Agency negotiation period. During the show, J-Mac discusses why the Minnesota Vikings decided not to match the contract offer Kirk Cousins received from the Atlanta Falcons (2:41), what the D’Andre Swift and Josh Jacobs contracts say about the state of the running back free agency market (10:24), how the loss of so many offensive and defensive starters could impact the Miami Dolphins’ suddenly small Super Bowl window (22:53), the ongoing war of words between former New York Giants running backs Tiki Barber and Saquon Barkley (31:39) and how the Los Angeles Chargers plan to build their roster in the image of new head coach Jim Harbaugh (37:35).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the acquisition of Russell Wilson isn’t the obvious win for the Pittsburgh Steelers that many think it is (2:10), how Mac Jones getting traded to Jacksonville and Baker Mayfield re-signing with Tampa Bay might impact the futures of Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields (15:08), the viral video series on social media that has Michael Jordan stans up in arms (30:16) and the fireworks that erupted in the world women’s college basketball over the weekend involving Caitlin Clark, South Carolina and LSU (38:37).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the Denver Nuggets win over the Boston Celtics in what many are calling an NBA Finals preview (5:30), how Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee injury impacts the Minnesota Timberwolves both in the short-term and the long-term (12:26) and his overall excitement level for the upcoming exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson (28:32).

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On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by going off on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers following their pitiful home loss to the Sacramento Kings (2:59). Later, The Athletic NBA writer Joe Vardon swings by to discuss the next foreign-born player that is looking to take over the NBA (13:16), the narrative that international players have taken over the league (19:15), how the Cleveland Cavaliers plan to address Donovan Mitchell’s uncertain future with the franchise (23:26), how Evan Mobley’s on-court development could impact which direction the Cavs decide to go in the offseason (38:54), whether or not any team poised to really challenge the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference (44:42) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former University of North Carolina basketball and NBA star John Henson. During the conversation, Henson discusses how he evolved into one of the elite defensive centers in recent college hoops history (13:04), why he ultimately chose to go to UNC over Texas and UCLA (17:46), what it was like playing alongside a young Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks (33:13), his viral run-in with Matt Barnes from back in the day (37:26), which dark horse teams he’s identified as those who could make a deep NCAA Tournament run (47:56) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Broncos’ controversial decision to eat $85 million in dead cap money just so they can cut quarterback Russell Wilson (2:16), why the Minnesota Vikings seem like the ideal landing spot for Wilson if they decide that Kirk Cousins has become too expensive to keep (5:55) and whether or not the Las Vegas Raiders make sense as Wilson’s next team (18:16). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by taking the Los Angeles Clippers to the woodshed for their inexplicable loss to the Milwaukee Bucks sans Giannis Antetokounmpo (30:09)

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate passing of longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen (2:41), whether the NFL Combine results – even the record-breaking ones – really matter in the grand scheme of things (5:52), if LeBron James becoming the first-ever member of the NBA’s 40,000 Point Club will be enough to propel him in the GOAT debate (18:02), the narrative that people have been rooting against LeBron and hoping he would fail since he entered the league in 2003 (28:46), why Jayson Tatum still can’t get any love from MVP voters even as the Boston Celtics run roughshod through the NBA (37:54) and why he fundamentally disagrees with Kevin Durant’s opinion about Team USA Basketball (41:49).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Damian Lillard's recent comments about feeling 'lonely' in Milwaukee during this mostly underwhelming Bucks season (3:02), whether or not Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be headed for a quick divorce this offseason after just one year together (15:00), Kevin Durant's quest to remind the world that the best basketball players are from the United States of America (23:28) and the latest embarrassing story to come out of the New York Jets organization (32:31). 

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on LeBron James’ epic 4th quarter performance to key a Los Angeles Lakers comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (1:58). Later, Puck News sports correspondent John Ourand swings by to discuss his very public exit from Sports Business Journal (6:41), how the way sports fans consume television has changed over the years (17:06), the NBA’s looming television rights negotiations (23:44), Stephen A Smith’s future at ESPN (36:20) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason is joined by CBS SportsLine college basketball analyst and sports betting maven Thomas Casale. During the conversation, Casale discusses how the transfer portal has fundamentally changed the sport (7:06), the likelihood that UCONN repeats as the national champions (15:39), what problems Zach Edey and Purdue could face in the NCAA Tournament (20:08), which mid-major schools are primed to make a deep March Madness run (23:10), how the rise of Caitlin Clark and the women’s game as a whole has impacted the popularity of the men’s college game (29:23) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why his ears perked up when ESPN decided to remove Bronny James from their 2024 NBA Mock Draft and how it relates to the report that LeBron James suddenly plans to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers for three more seasons (4:01), how much blame LeBron deserves for Bronny  supposedly ‘falling short’ of the lofty expectations many have set for him (15:42), whether the Lakers should even be willing to offer LeBron a massive contract extension that would keep him in Los Angeles through his age-42 season (17:50) and if the Lakers should prioritize Trae Young or Donovan Mitchell on the trade market this offseason (25:46).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses his whirlwind week away from the podcast (2:04), JJ Redick’s controversial comments condemning the daytime debate shows that currently dominate the sports media landscape (9:36), what a loss in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament could mean for Kevin Durant’s long-term legacy (17:53), the bizarre video of Cam Newton getting into a fight at a youth flag football tournament (28:35) and the rumors that Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson could get traded this offseason (39:01).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the drama surrounding the upcoming Apple TV documentary on the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick New England Patriots Dynasty (3:29), why the Chicago Bears owe their fan base a big apology following a peculiar move they made on Thursday (17:45), the speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers already have a third star ready to join their squad next season (23:46) and why rumors linking LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors suddenly leaked out now (34:40).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's imperative for Patrick Mahomes to publicly speak out in support of gun reform laws in the wake of the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade (2:42), whether or not San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks deserved to get fired after the Super Bowl (16:36), why NBA MVP voters are overrating guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and underrating guys like Kawhi Leonard (28:14) and why the NBA's MVP criteria seems to fluctuate on a year-to-year basis (34:17).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he has a problem with Kyle Kuzma choosing to stay and get buckets with the hapless Washington Wizards rather than accept a trade to the Dallas Mavericks (2:36), whether or not the Mavs can win an NBA championship playing such a Luka Doncic-centric style of basketball (15:31), why 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seemingly wants out of San Francisco (29:51) and what changes the Niners need to make to get back to the Super Bowl next season (38:45).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest on his ongoing ‘feud’ with former NFL MVP Cam Newton that has somehow spilled into the hallways at FS1 (3:33), the four most pivotal plays of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory on Sunday (14:14), why it’s fair to say that the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs dynasty is just like the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots dynasty… but in reverse (20:13) and whether or not it’s fair to blame Kyle Shanahan for the 49ers players not knowing the new overtime rules (31:17).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers in a mostly underwhelming Super Bowl and why this particular loss has to sting if you’re a Niners fan or put money on San Francisco to win (2:17), the narrative that Kyle Shanahan ‘can’t win the Big One (16:48), Patrick Mahomes’ overall performance in the game and whether or not it’s too soon to declare him the Greatest Quarterback of All-Time (24:37), the early returns on Usher’s halftime performance (35:41) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest developments in his ongoing ‘feud’ with former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton (2:17), why Justin Jefferson’s exorbitant contract demands could actually result in him getting traded by the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft (14:43) and why the New York Knicks were clearly the big winners (23:03) and the Los Angeles Lakers likely the big losers (39:36) of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs (46:49).

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick breakdown of a few of his favorite streaming shows to binge once the NFL season is officially over next week (3:05). Later, The Athletic senior NFL writer Mike Sando swings by to discuss the dichotomy between how the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers’ rosters were built  (12:18), whether Patrick Mahomes would have developed into an All-World NFL quarterback if he had been drafted by any other team but the Chiefs (17:00), whether San Francisco or Kansas City has more pressure on them heading into Sunday’s Super Bowl (24:08), how Mahomes and the Chiefs offense have successfully flipped the switch from the regular season to the playoffs (28:50), whether the 49ers deserves to be the betting favorites to win the win (38:38) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor Rufus Peabody for a lengthy conversation on the best prop bets for the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. During the interview, Peabody shares why he believes betting props is much more profitable than sides and totals in the NFL (5:25), why his models show the Niners as the definitive favorite over the Chiefs (7:56), the individual player props make the most sense to attack early in the week as opposed to later (14:39), which longshot props could pay off the best on Super Bowl Sunday (28:40), how members of the media have historically swayed the Super Bowl MVP prop (39:01) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses his early expectations for the upcoming Super Bowl showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs  this Sunday (3:23), why Niners fans have every right to feel like the NFL has it out for them in the wake of this whole practice field fiasco going down in Las Vegas (20:25) and what’s next for incumbent Chicago Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields (31:20).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Washington Commanders’ hiring of Kliff Kingsbury to be their next offensive coordinator could signal their plans to trade up to #1 in the NFL Draft to take USC superstar Caleb Williams (2:55), if the latest DWI incident involving Patrick Mahomes Sr. could impact the on-field play of his son Patrick Mahomes II in the upcoming Super Bowl (7:46), why Bob Costas is spot-on when he says the Chiefs have supplanted the Dallas Cowboys as America’s Team (16:42), whether or not Joel Embiid’s potentially season-ending knee injury is a direct result of the NBA’s new games played mandate (19:43) and what – if anything – the NBA can do to ensure that their stars stay on the court more often moving forward (39:08).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses his wild social media beef with Patrick Mahomes’ personal trainer following a harmless joke about his ‘Dad Bod’ (2:44), the narrative that the Kansas City Chiefs have replaced the New England Patriots as the most hated team in the NFL (11:22), Cam Newton’s peculiar decision to triple-down on his Brock Purdy slander (23:30) and how Purdy compares to other 'game changers' in today's NFL (30:27)

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On today's episode, Jason discusses how the Seattle Seahawks' decision to hire Mike Macdonald as their next head coach might impact the Washington Commanders in their own search for a new man in charge (2:40). Later, The Athletic's Jovan Buha swings by to discuss the growing disconnect between Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and the players in the locker room (7:01), what it might take to get the Lakers to consider trading away Austin Reaves (9:58), the narrative that the Lakers absolutely have to make a trade at the deadline (13:32), which big names could potentially be on the move at next week's NBA Trade Deadline (22:56), LeBron James' uncertain future with franchise moving forward (38:57) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why so many football fans on social media seem to have it out for Taylor Swift (3:13), Ben Johnson’s peculiar decision withdraw his name from the current NFL head coach hiring cycle to stay on as the Detroit Lions offense coordinator (5:55), the narrative that the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading away LeBron James (18:45) and whether a trade for someone like Dejounte Murray or Zach LaVine would be enough to vault the Lakers back into NBA Championship contention (33:02).

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On today's episode, Jason discusses the inconvenient truth about the Detroit Lions' seemingly wide-open Super Bowl window (3:40), why this current iteration of the Lions could look much different in 2024 and 2025 (6:49), the history of NFL teams that got to the doorstep of a championship but never actually broke through (14:35),  the reports that the Golden State Warriors would consider trading away stalwarts like Klay Thompson and Draymond Green (22:03) and whether or not it's unfair to put the decision-making about their future on the shoulders of Steph Curry (31:01). 

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Dan Campbell’s insistence on always ‘going for it’ was ultimately why the Detroit Lions blew a 17-point halftime lead in their NFC Championship loss to the San Francisco 49ers (3:32), whether or not football fans should be willing to concede that Brock Purdy is a great quarterback after engineering yet another comeback win in the postseason (14:44), how Lamar Jackson compares favorably to James Harden given that both have a history of dominating in the regular season only to flop in the playoffs (26:22) and if it’s a wise to bet against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in their upcoming Super Bowl showdown with the 49ers (38:11).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Atlanta Falcons decided to spurn Bill Belichick and offer their vacant head coaching job to Raheem Morris (2:41) and whether Belichick will be afforded the opportunity to try and break Don Shula’s all-time wins record by another team in 2024 (9:00). Later, J-Mac gives his Best Bets for the AFC Championship between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs (19:47) and the NFC Championship between the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions (30:29).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the inconvenient truth facing Jim Harbaugh as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers (4:54) and the likelihood that more of the best college football coaches will look to jump to the NFL in 2024 (7:57). Later, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer swings by to share his thoughts on how former Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin ultimately lost the locker room in Milwaukee (17:19), why the club ultimately decided that Doc Rivers was the man to try and fix things (22:47), the likelihood that Darvin Ham is still the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach next season (26:50), the latest trade rumors involving Zach LaVine and Dejounte Murray (28:52), how the Orlando Magic could ultimately be the ones to shake up the NBA trade deadline (41:50) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses what Jim Harbaugh’s impending takeover of the Los Angeles Chargers head coaching gig means for Bill Belichick’s coaching future (4:40), the Milwaukee Bucks’ shocking decision to fire head coach Adrian Griffin just 43 games into his coaching tenure (11:21), how much responsibility Giannis Antetokounmpo bares for all the change that has hit the Bucks in the last calendar year (16:20) and whether or not Doc Rivers has what it takes to fix things in Milwaukee if he ends up getting the head job was expected (29:40).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the offensive explosions of Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns on Monday night say about the current state of the NBA (2:04), the latest scuttlebutt surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline (15:15) and what the hiring of Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator means for Justin Fields’ future with the Chicago Bears (24:01).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how much blame Josh Allen deserves for the Buffalo Bills’ latest postseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (4:00), why it feels like we’re running out of superlatives to describe Patrick Mahomes (14:25), whether or not his game-winning drive against the Green Bay Packers will be enough for all the naysayers to finally admit that Brock Purdy is a great NFL quarterback (24:43), why it’s the Ravens’ defense – not just soon-to-be MVP Lamar Jackson – that makes Baltimore such a juggernaut (38:43) and the crazy conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl LVIII matchup was actually decided before the season even started (44:42).

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing a few quick thoughts on his budding social media beef with former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton (2:41) and why the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Dynasty could be rapidly approaching (6:11). Later, Only Players Senior Betting Analyst and ‘Wager Watch’ host  Doug Kezirian swings by to discuss why he doesn’t consider himself to be a professional gambler (15:24), where he’s leaning in the AFC Divisional round matchups (26:52), the pros and cons of following trends as a bettor  (39:28), where he’s leaning in the NFC Divisional round matchups (46:07) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the real reason why Jerry Jones went ahead and made the controversial decision to retain embattled head coach Mike McCarthy (1:54), how the McCarthy news impacts the futures of guys like Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh (12:00), why Kansas City Chiefs fans seem to have it out for him after what he said about their team on Wednesday’s edition of The Herd (22:11) and whether or not the Indiana Pacers will come to regret trading three first round picks for All-Star Pascal Siakam (25:06).  

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On today's episode, Jason discusses Joel Embiid's virtuoso performance in a head-to-head game against Nikola Jokic (1:55), whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing the right thing by keeping Mike Tomlin as their head coach for the 2024 NFL season (9:33), where Patrick Mahomes ranks in the hierarchy of Divisional Round quarterbacks when you only consider how well each guy has played during the 2023 season (20:27) and how Austin Reaves alone could determine how active the Los Angeles Lakers get at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline (30:46).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles will come to regret giving Jalen Hurts that massive contract extension after one great season the same way they came to regret giving Carson Wentz one all those years ago (4:01), if the Eagles will ultimately decide to pull the plug on head coach Nick Siranni just one season after making the Super Bowl (18:34) and the likelihood that Mike Tomlin could become the latest Hall of Fame coach to hit the market after yet another postseason flameout in Pittsburgh (31:25).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Cowboys' latest embarrassing postseason loss - once again at the hands of the Green Bay Packers (3:32), whether Dallas should try to replace the soon-to-be-fired Mike McCarthy with Jim Harbaugh or Bill Belichick (12:37), why the Lions' first NFL playoff win in 32 years over Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams looks like a sign of things to come in Detroit (26:20) and how the Miami Dolphins should navigate Tua Tagovailoa's contract situation moving forward following a blowout loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night (34:54). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday double-header featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (45:25). 

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by explaining how Bill Belichick getting the axe as the head coach of the New England Patriots has made an already spicy NFL coaching market even spicier (2:50). Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to preview NFL Super Wild Card Weekend from a gambling perspective, including: Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans (18:20), Kansas Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins (20:50), Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills (28:52), Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers (35:10), Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams (42:53) and Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (48:15).

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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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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Detroit Pistons earning their NBA-record 27th consecutive regular season loss (3:02), whether it’s even conceivable that the Pistons could lose every game this season (5:08), why the Baltimore Ravens beating the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night shouldn’t guarantee the MVP award for Lamar Jackson (14:09), his confidence level in the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the postseason (22:46) and the Best and Worst stories to come out of the sports gambling world this week (32:37). 

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Rams' Thursday Night Football win over the Saints and discusses the narratives that Los Angeles is the 'team nobody wants to face' in the NFC Playoffs and that the Saints' postseason hopes are officially toast (11:10). Plus, former oddsmaker and sports betting analyst Dave Sharapan swings by to preview NFL Week 16 from a betting perspective. During the conversation, Sharapan discusses Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys (20:11), the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles holding strong as double-digit favorites (24:35), San Francisco 49ers vs Baltimore Ravens (40:22) and much more!

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On today's episode, Jason discusses why Shaquille O'Neal felt compelled to say that Steph Curry belongs in the GOAT conversation (5:34), whether or not Curry is really as great as he and others in the media think he is (11:58), why he believes the floor for the streaking Los Angeles Clippers is an appearance in the Western Conference Finals (24:01) and how much credit James Harden deserves individually for the Clippers' recent turnaround (32:18). Later, J-Mac closes the show his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints (42:37).

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on Ja Morant hitting the game-winning basket in his first game back from suspension and what he hopes to see from the high-flyer moving forward (2:01). Later, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Steve Hartman swings by to discuss his decades-long feud with Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos (12:43), his assertion that it was actually the NFL league offices who strong-armed the club into firing head coach Brandon Staley before the season was over (21:33), whether or not Justin Herbert is as good as his hype would suggest (26:08), why he believes the club has to do whatever it takes to get Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach (35:33) and much more!

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On today's episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles inexplicably losing a game they had in-hand against the Seattle Seahawks (2:00), what's gone wrong for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense the last three weeks (10:14), how the results of this game could shake up the NFC Playoff picture (22:08) and whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers deserve to be ridiculed for hanging their NBA In-Season Tournament championship banner (31:36). 

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing road loss to the Buffalo Bills says about their long-term outlook as a potential Super Bowl contender (3:05), why Brock Purdy should be viewed as the heavy favorite to win the NFL MVP award (21:24), the narrative that Trevor Lawrence isn’t as good as his reputation would suggest (27:09), whether or not Baker Mayfield has proven to be a franchise-caliber quarterback this season in Tampa (41:37), if Antonio Pierce has shown enough to earn the permanent head coaching gig with the Las Vegas Raiders (47:36) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks (51:26).

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Las Vegas Raiders’ demolition of the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football (1:52). Later, Right Angle Sports betting analyst Adam Chernoff swings by to discuss the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl futures ahead of their big showdown with the Dallas Cowboys (7:25), who is the sharp side in the Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos game (13:17), whether or not we can count on the San Francisco 49ers as double digit favorites once again (21:30), how the New York Jets might fare against a wounded and injury depleted Miami Dolphins squad (31:00), his concern level for the Philadelphia Eagles coming off of two straight losses (39:06) and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the NFL Week 15 slate (50:01).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green indefinitely following his latest on-court physical altercation (2:51), how Green’s unreliability could impact Steph Curry’s view on the Golden State Warriors organization long-term (7:57), Cam Newton’s assertion that guys like Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy are just ‘game manager’ quarterbacks (15:22), how Newton distinguishes which quarterbacks are ‘game managers’ and which are ‘game breakers’ to begin with (26:58) and whether or not Dak has actually already had a better NFL career than Newton did (31:19). Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for Thursday Night Football (38:38).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the New England Patriots are planning to part ways with Bill Belichick after the season (3:05), how Belichick’s mishandling of the quarterback position may have been his undoing in New England (5:05), how Draymond Green’s latest over-the-top physical altercation could impact his long-term legacy (14:27), whether or not the Golden State Warriors dynasty is officially dead (17:57) and how we should expect the NBA League office to respond to Draymond’s latest infraction (26:55).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Miami Dolphins’ unbelievable fourth quarter meltdown in their loss to the Tennessee Titans (4:11), whether or not Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa and the rest of the Dolphins are even a lock to make the playoffs anymore in the AFC (6:47), what to make of the New York Giants’ winning streak that suddenly has them in the thick of the NFC playoff race (18:38), how this current Tommy Devito run of success compares to Jeremy Lin’s “Linsanity” 12 years ago (24:06) and why Shohei Ohtani decide to defer 97% of his $700 million deal from the Los Angeles Dodgers (31:33).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Kadarius Toney’s controversial penalty that ultimately cost the Kansas City Chiefs a win against the Buffalo Bills (1:35), why it’s clear that the offensive inconsistencies in Kansas City are finally getting to Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid (7:28), if back-to-back blowout losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys prove that the Philadelphia Eagles aren’t as good as their record says they are (22:29), where Dak Prescott and the Cowboys rank in the NFL hierarchy (26:47), which NFL teams actually lost by winning in Week 14 (31:10), which – if any – of the NFC South teams is a legitimate threat to make noise in the postseason (35:24) and which teams he’s betting on in tonight’s Monday Night Football double-header (46:44).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers’ inexplicable loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football (3:47) and the virtuoso performances put on by the Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James in the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals (8:50). Later, professional sports gambler and former SuperContest winner David Baker swings by to share his thoughts on how Trevor Lawrence’s injury could shake up the AFC postseason race (23:41), whether or not the Carolina Panthers are really destined to finish with the worst record in the NFL (27:16), why he views the Buffalo Bills as a ‘smash play’ this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs (36:21), why he has a hard time picking the Dallas to beat the Philadelphia Eagles despite the Cowboys being a ‘perfect’ spot (43:51), how much blame Zach Wilson really deserves for what’s gone wrong in New York this season (51:10) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Juan Soto getting traded to the New York Yankees and the latest on the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes (2:11), how inclement weather has severely impacted the betting lines for several NFL games in Week 14 (6:53), which NFL team is most likely to tank hard enough to ‘steal’ the #1 overall pick in the Draft from the Chicago Bears (13:17) and whether or not Jalen Hurts and the suddenly floundering Philadelphia Eagles can get back on track this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys (19:51). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few of his favorite bets for Thursday’s NBA In-Season Tournament semi-final contests and the NFL Thursday Night Football game (28:11).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament (1:55), Aaron Rodgers’ public comments on the report that Zach Wilson is unwilling to get back under center for the New York Jets (18:45), why Brock Purdy is the favorite to win the NFL MVP award (33:55) and whether or not a non-quarterback like Tyreek Hill has a realistic chance of winning the award (43:05).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Trevor Lawrence’s ankle injury could shake up the entire AFC playoff race (1:56), Jake Browning’s historic performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ Monday Night win over the Jacksonville Jaguars (6:15), what – if anything – the NFL can do to ensure that we don’t see so many backup quarterbacks on a weekly basis (15:32), the real reason why Zach Wilson is apprehensive to get back under center for the New York Jets (22:56) and whether or not Aaron Rodgers’ return in 2024 will be enough to overcome Nathaniel Hackett’s shortcomings and help bring the Jets back to prominence (36:10).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses San Francisco’s overall demolition of the Eagles in a rematch of the NFC Championship Game (5:30), the viral altercation between 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw and a member of the Philadelphia security staff (8:03), Brock Purdy’s surge up the NFL MVP ladder (17:08), whether or not teams should still be scared of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs following yet another underwhelming offensive performance (22:01) and why the College Football Playoff Committee got it right when they left an undefeated Florida State squad out in favor of one-loss teams Texas and Alabama (37:37).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Seattle Seahawks should be taken seriously as a playoff contender in the NFC (3:46) and why the Dallas Cowboys shouldn’t feel great about their narrow home win over Seattle (7:55). Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to preview college football Conference Championship Weekend from a betting perspective, including, Oregon vs Washington (16:15), Texas vs Oklahoma State (20:01), Michigan vs Iowa (22:10), Georgia vs Alabama (24:11), and Louisville vs Florida State (28:23). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the NFL Week 13 slate (48:13).

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with an abbreviated Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks (5:14). Later, Super Bowl champion wide receiver Golden Tate swings by to discuss why the Seahawks have been unable to really build upon what they did last season (11:32), whether or not the Cowboys are a legitimate Super Bowl contender (15:52), why Matthew Stafford – not Russell Wilson – is easily the best quarterback he’s ever played with (19:10), why he’s a firm believer in young athletes playing multiple sports growing up (33:30), his ugly exit from the Detroit Lions in 2018 (37:20), his long-time infatuation with Taylor Swift (49:46), who he’s picking to win the Super Bowl this season (54:07) and much more!

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On today’s episode, former NFL quarterback and football analyst Kyle Sloter swings by to discuss his rollercoaster path to the National Football League (5:04), the most important characteristic he looks for when evaluating quarterback play (22:31), why Patrick Mahomes can be a ‘fundamental nightmare’ and still be the best quarterback in the League (32:32), why he’s so much lower on USC’s Caleb Williams than the rest of the talent evaluators out there (40:26), where LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye rank amongst the top draft-eligible quarterbacks (45:26), how Bo Nix’s college offense translates to the NFL (53:01) and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the likelihood that this will be Justin Fields’ final season as the starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears and which teams make the most sense as a potential landing spot (2:08), whether Fields should seek out another starting gig or a backup job in 2024 and beyond (17:25), why Carolina Panthers owner Dave Tepper felt compelled to fire head coach Frank Reich in the middle of the season (34:26) and the narrative that Ohio State should move on from head coach Ryan Day following yet another loss to rival Michigan (44:58).

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles’ overtime win over the Buffalo Bills proved they are really the best team in the NFL (4:07), why Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers are just 4-7 despite having what some consider to be a very talented roster (19:30), if it’s fair to say that Sean Payton has ‘fixed’ Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos (27:21) and why the wildly mediocre Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be a lock to make the postseason (38:12). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Monday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears (49:33).

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