Straight Fire - Dolphins Stuck with Tua, the Grinch That Stole NFL Christmas & CFB Transfer Portal Rumors

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why we can already assume what the AFC and NFC Playoffs fields will look like, why it's a fool's errand to expect anybody other than Tua Tagovailoa to be the Miami Dolphins QB1 next season, the general lack of quarterback development between the college and professional game, how the season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels have completely derailed the NFL Christmas slate - which should be a boon for the NBA, how a trio of quarterbacks in the college football transfer portal could reshape the 2026 season, and much more!  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a loss to the Denver Broncos - coupled with the injuries to Micah Parsons and Christian Watson - effectively ended the Green Bay Packers season on Sunday, how Josh Allen showed why he is arguably the most feared quarterback in the NFL in a thrilling comeback win over New England, why it's clear that the Kansas City Chiefs need a roster overhaul around Patrick Mahomes in 2026 now that they've officially been eliminated from postseason contention (and Mahomes is out for the year with a torn ACL), the biggest question marks surrounding the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks even as they sit atop the NFC, and whether or not Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is really worth of the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.  Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Monday Night Football and quick lookahead at the NFL Week 16 lines.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ ugly home loss to the Atlanta Falcons could lead to head coach Todd Bowles losing his job after the season, and why Joe Burrow’s comments about being unhappy, while sincere, are unlikely to get him out of Cincinnati anytime soon. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for NFL Week 15. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the University of Michigan’s decision to fire head football coach Sherrone Moore over an inappropriate relationship with a team staffer, which names make the most sense as Moore’s replacement at U-M, whether the Los Angeles Lakers blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs was indicative of a bigger problem, why nobody seems to care that the Oklahoma City Thunder are 24-1, and what to watch for in tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Rich Paul's eye-opening podcast on LeBron James and the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically the narrative that Austin Reaves would be better suited as a Sixth Man, that the Lakers roster isn't good enough to be considered contenders in the Western Conference, whether we can expect The King to finish his NBA career in Los Angeles, and why LeBron's influence over the franchise isn't what it used to be.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's clear that Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense is broken right now, how the Los Angeles Chargers can officially put the nail in the coffin of the Kansas City Chiefs next week, what could possibly convince Philip Rivers to come out of retirement to try and help the Indianapolis Colts get into the postseason, and why he expects the New Orleans Pelicans to do everything they can to trade Zion Williamson at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got screwed over by the College Football Playoffs Committee and their biased television partners, why shouldn't be surprised that Kansas City Chiefs are the on verge of missing the postseason altogether, whether or not we should expect Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh to still be coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at the start of the 2026 season, and what makes the discourse surrounding Shedeur Sanders' status in Cleveland so annoying. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Dallas Cowboys' already slim playoff hopes were effectively destroyed when they lost to Detroit on Thursday Night Football, why an 11-win season might not be enough for the Lions to make the postseason, his biggest takeaway from the end of LeBron James' tremendous double-digit scoring streak, and why it's more clear now than ever that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a tough decision to make when it comes to LeBron. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming College Football Championship Weekend and NFL Week 14 slate.   #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Milwaukee Bucks need to do everything they can to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline in February, Later, FOX Sports Wagering Expert and host of the 'Bear Bets' podcast, Chris Fallica, swings by to discuss College Football Championship Weekend, the Notre Dame vs Miami (FL) debate as it pertains to the College Football Playoff, whether Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia should be the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings, specifically why the whole 'Notre Dame vs Miami (FL)' debate isn't much of a debate at all, how Lane Kiffin has helped set up Ole Miss for CFP success even after bolting to LSU, what to make of that whole LeBron James-JJ Redick on-court snafu on Monday night, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers could be making a big mistake by firing head coach Mike Tomlin. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.