Straight Fire - Indiana Wins the Natty, 'The Young Tom Brady' Fernando Mendoza & NFL Hirings and Firings

Rob and Kelvin discuss whether LeBron James should forego a Farewell Tour in 2026 and just retire immediately after this season, tell us why Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is unlikely to ever be considered for a head coaching gig ever again, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, The Athletic senior NFL writer Mike Sando swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss what – if anything – the New York Knicks can do to regain their mojo after their latest swoon, and explain why the Philadelphia Eagles are having such a hard time finding a top-flight offensive coordinator. Plus, the Odd Couple Crew debates house chores in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us why they don’t envision a scenario where Steph Curry demands a trade from the Golden State Warriors, and debut Rob’s new hit song, ‘Dude Wipes Like a Lady’. Plus, California Post Lakers reporter Khobi Price swings by to discuss the Jeanie Buss-LeBron James dynamic, whether LeBron should retire after the season, if the lakers should be viewed as a championship contender in the Western Conference, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss whether LeBron James should forego a Farewell Tour in 2026 and just retire immediately after this season, tell us what – if anything – the New York Knicks can do to regain their mojo after their latest swoon, and explain why the Philadelphia Eagles are having such a hard time finding a top-flight offensive coordinator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Indiana Hoosiers deserve credit for ‘beat the system’ en route to a perfect season and national championship, tell us if the Tennessee Titans will regret hiring Robert Saleh as their next head coach, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss the CJ Stroud conundrum in Houston, how the Denver Broncos can still win the Super Bowl without Bo Nix, what makes Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams so dangerous, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Las Vegas Raiders would be better off using the #1 overall pick on Fernando Mendoza or trading it away for Lamar Jackson, share their thoughts on the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class, and tell us why they have a problem with the MLB owners who continue to push for a salary cap. Plus, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why it’s crazy to say that the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers are the greatest college football team of all-time. Plus, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host and Indiana alum Buck Reising swings by to discuss the Hoosiers’ perfect season, Fernando Mendoza’s NFL future, how Curt Cignetti turned Indiana around so quickly, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Indiana Hoosiers deserve credit for ‘beating the system’ en route to a perfect season and national championship, share their thoughts on the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class, and explain why it’s crazy to say that the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers are the greatest college football team of all-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Indiana was able to cap off one of the most remarkable turnarounds in sports history with a College Football Playoff national championship, why he's openly rooting for the Las Vegas Raiders to pass on 'the young Tom Brady' Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft so he can fall to the New York Jets at #2, why it was so puzzling to see the Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott but retain general manager Brandon Beane, and which of the Monday NFL head coaching (Robert Saleh to Tennessee) and coordinator hirings (Drew Petzig to Detroit) should provide the biggest dividends.  #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.

Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington open the show with their thoughts and reactions to the news that the Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott after yet another heartbreaking playoff loss... Was it the right call? NFL insider Adam Caplan joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts. Plus, are the Patriots the LUCKIEST team in NFL history?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.