Tag: Jason McIntyre

Jason McIntyre unveils his Super Bowl contenders…where are the New York Jets?

Jason McIntyre believes in the New York Jets.

The New York Jets are among the elite teams in the NFL. So says Jason McIntyre during a recent appearance on ‘The Herd.’

McIntyre lists the Jets as among his favorites to make the Super Bowl. They are alongside the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals in his top tier.

For those who are interested, the New York Giants are in the bottom tier. So to are the New England Patriots.

McIntyre, who created The Big Lead, is a noted fan of the Jets. But he is absolutely bullish on the direction of the organization and the potential for not just a return to playoffs, but a deep postseason run.

“I have them as favorites in 13 of 17 games. Pro Football Focus has their offensive line, they 31st last year. They are fifth this year because they’ve gotten so much better,” McIntyre said on FS1.

“Obviously Aaron Rodgers is everything but the offensive line is way better. Pass defense, No. 1 in the NFL. A guy at ESPN said that the Jets linebackers graded out as tied with the Niners as the best in the league.

“Folks, this team is stacked, ridiculously stacked.”

The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010. The hope is that with a healthy Rodgers and a revamped offensive line, that the Jets can once again be in the postseason.

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And the compelling case from McIntyre certainly speaks to the optimism around the team.

McIntyre ended the segment by saying of the Jets that “they will be in the mix, one of the top five…one of the five favorites to win the Super Bowl.”

NFL analyst on Saints’ Super Bowl chances: ‘Need a prayer’

NFL analyst Jason McIntyre on the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl chances: ‘Need a prayer’ after underachieving 2023 season

NFL analyst Jason McIntyre hosted “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” recently and shared his list of NFL teams organized by Super Bowl tiers. And he has the New Orleans Saints ranked inside the second-to-lowest tier, characterizing their title chances as needing a prayer to succeed. That’s going to be the case when you haven’t even made the playoffs three years in a row.

“Folks, the Saints are a team that irked me last season,” McIntyre said. “I was all in on them. Schedule, everything. I just looked at the offseason ranking for offensive lines, the Saints are 32nd, according to one report. 32nd. And we know Derek Carr stinks under pressure. Saints, they’re not gonna be good.”

He wasn’t the only one irked by Dennis Allen’s team. The Saints were massive underachievers in 2023, having been dealt one of the NFL’s easiest schedules and multiple games against teams starting backup quarterbacks, only to barely finish the season with a winning record at 9-8. Pete Carmichael’s offense was a disaster and Allen’s defense didn’t live up to its reputation

They can’t repeat that performance in 2024. Derek Carr must play at a higher level with Klint Kubiak calling plays, and the offensive line can’t be a weakness like it was last year. Allen’s defense needs to better hold up in run defense and more effectively get after the quarterback, having underwhelmed in both phases. The good news is the Saints have another favorable schedule, and Kubiak’s system should relieve some of the pressure on the offensive line (and Carr). But that’s all theory right now. We need to see it to believe it’s real.

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Colin Cowherd co-host guarantees Broncos better than Seahawks in 2023

Sounds like someone didn’t learn their lesson.

The Seattle Seahawks were (in)famously doubted all last offseason after they traded away franchise quarterback Russell Wilson. Many believed they were going into a full-blown rebuild season, and the only thing they would be competing for would be a top five draft pick.

Well, the Seahawks got their top five draft pick… courtesy of the 5-12 Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Seattle returned to the postseason.

There was a lot of crow being eaten about the Seahawks, but none more than Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre, who had to shave a Seattle logo in his hair because he lost his bet the Seahawks would finish with a sub-.500 record.

However, it seems McIntyre hasn’t learned his lesson. On Monday’s edition of The Herd, where he is co-host, he and Colin Cowherd were discussing the bombshell Russell Wilson report in The Athletic. Neither McIntyre nor host Cowherd were thrilled at the report, as both believe the media is unfairly piling on Wilson.

But when Cowherd said “but Pete (Carroll) got the last laugh this year,” McIntyre made another bold claim:

“Well, for now,” McIntyre exclaimed. “You can take the short term win, but I guarantee you Denver is better than Seattle next year. C’mon, Sean Payton and Russell Wilson?”

Sounds like perhaps another bet is in order. The full segment can be be found on the February 27th edition of The Herd, Hour 1, at the 29:00 minute mark, wherever you listen to podcasts.

Colin Cowherd co-host shaves Seahawks logo in hair after lost bet

It’s certainly seems like Jason McIntyre has learned his lesson.

The Seattle Seahawks surprised a great deal of people this season. After trading Russell Wilson and cutting Bobby Wagner, many expected Seattle to engage in a full-blown rebuild. Instead, the Seahawks went 9-8 and made it to the playoffs. Seattle ending the year with a winning record made many 12’s happy, but at the expense of one TV personality.

Back in late August, FS1’s Jason McIntyre – co-host of The Herd with Colin Cowherd – was fairly confident the Seahawks would not be making much noise. When discussing the possibility of adding Jimmy Garoppolo to the Seahawks in the summer, McIntyre proudly proclaimed “if the (the Seahawks) get to above .500, Colin, I’ll shave a Seattle Seahawks insignia on the side of my head.”

Well, Seattle did finish the regular season with a winning record. After defeating the Rams 19-16 in overtime, receipts were kept.

To his credit, McIntyre is a man of his word and did not back down from his own bet.

The Seahawks under Pete Carroll have routinely proven they should not be underestimated, even when it appears they are at their lowest point. It’s certainly seems like Jason McIntyre has learned his lesson.

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