Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show - 5 On It: Should the Bears enter the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes?

Episode Date: February 26, 2026

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

This hour is brought to you by a Chicago golf show. I got five. It's time for five on it. Rahini Harrison Rooney. Bring you five topics on their minds today. On 104 three, the score. I got five on it. Number one.

Have you learned anything new today about the bear's effort to build a new stadium? You know what? No. Like, okay, maybe Cam Buckner, right? But not from the meeting and all of that. Also, because it's been going on during. our show and there's always so much we can keep track of and I would like to also keep track of real

football stuff and by real football stuff I mean fake hypothetical trades because that's what the NFL Combine is all about for me right now you got all that I do not I have no idea what I just said CHGO's Adam Hogue joined us at 1125 and he was watching it did you glean anything from what he had to say or are we still in the same state

yes I learned that the city of Chicago entered the chat was like you know what you guys are competing with us and we disagree with this. And I was like, wait a second. What was all that diplomacy talk? But I get it in the spirit of Shooter Shoot. I guess it is true that the Arlington Heights move would take money away from the city of Chicago where Soldier Field is. So it's not wrong.

It's just there. I guess they had to have somebody say it on the record. The Bears continuing to play in Chicago has become a pipe dream. But I learned today that there are people who represent the city of Chicago that want to make it more. than a pipe dream, or at least get something out of it for the city of Chicago. You know, I learned Hafei rap music because I didn't know that term and how it associated with E40. Yes, I learned that, but that's not stadium related lately, unless E40's come to play at the new

stadium. Well, one of these things directly affected me today, and the other one did not. And the thing was the hyphy music, and people were polite about it. And I was like, I'm interested to learn because I don't like not knowing stuff. Yeah, I like learning as well. we'll say you live in Chicago, right? See? So maybe there is something for you to look forward to in terms of how this plays out and affects

the city of Chicago with Soldier Field still being there, still having tens of million dollars, I'm sorry, hundreds of million dollars in debt on it and understanding what is Soldier Field going to be used for going forward and how are they going to get that money taken care of if not through the Bears making a little chunk of change donation, if you will. You know what I did learn to is that for everybody texting in on the tax line. There's a lot that needs to be explained. And frankly, not by us. Read a book. No, not even that. People are asking, well, why is suddenly the $500 million that the city or that the residents of Cook County, oh, it's us. It's us. Why is that now suddenly the

Bears responsibility? And then we're saying, oh, well, that's because it's part of the negotiation now. But the fact that that needs to be communicated better so people know that. You know, thanks to everybody who asks questions. Or what are the taxes in the Indiana Senate bill? Like, these are real questions people have that people want to know about. And so there's an onus there on those communicating with the public where they should be able to speak more to this. We will do that for you bringing in Jeff Buckholtz from WBBM at 1 o'clock. But in the meantime, you know, like that is something that I feel like for those of us,

who have more questions and you have a genuine curiosity you're not like being a jerk about it? Like you deserve an answer. Why would, I think the most more important issue is that it's pretty disconcerting how many people don't want to know all those details you just said. Everyone should want to know because it affects them directly.

If you listen to this show like there's a natural, like just because of the nature of talk listeners, you know, like I feel like there's a natural curiosity here, but you're right. There's a lot of people who don't listen to us and don't care and don't want to know. but it's like you're going to have to know at some point because it's going to affect your bottom line.

Number two. This question goes out to all my Maxineistas out there. According to friend of the show in Pro Football Talk, creator and editor-in-chief Mike Florio, the Raiders would be looking for two first-round picks and a player if they were to trade Star Pass Rusher Max Crosby. Now that we have a specific idea of the type of compensation,

Las Vegas is seeking, Do you think the bears should enter the Max Crosby sweepstakes? That's the sweepstakes spell. Yeah, but I'm going to need somebody real tricky and smart and slick to help me figure out the salary cap then. Because Max Crosby is due $35.79 million. Would you like to hear the rest of the Raiders who are highly paid, by the way? It's a pretty compelling list.

Like it was one where Marshall and I were both going, wait what? The highest paid raider is Max Crosby at 7.91. The second highest paid raider is Gino Smith at 26.5. The third is their left tackle. Remember what we said about the left tackle store? Colton Miller makes 22.54. Jeremy Chen, the safety is at 9.55. Ashton Genty is their fifth highest paid player at 8.15.

Wait, wait, give me that Max Crosby number again because you said, I know what you said is not the reality because you said 7.91. 35.791. There we go. Yeah, the 35. Yeah. Listen, should they enter the Max Crosby sweet stakes?

Sure. I think they should actually just go out and win the Max Crosby sweepstakes. Pay the picks, send them DJ Moore, and call it a day. That's my proposal. If the Raiders are amenable to those terms, the Bears should go get Max Crosby and do what you have to do to figure out the cap restructure, cut Tremaine Edmonds. If DeAndre Swift has to be cut, so be it.

You know what else, too, is what happened when Micah Parsons went to the Packers? What did all the pundits say? What were the Packers at one point saying, Miles Garrett checked them on this? But what was everybody saying? All of a sudden, losses looked like wins and that they were a considerable Super Bowl contender. a legit Super Bowl contender. Max Crosby on the Bears. After nearly making it to the title game,

what would you call that? Oh, the Bears should be Super Bowl contenders. That's the point. Go win the Super Bowl on Caleb's rookie contract. Go do it. Like the Seahawks did with Russell. What can you build then, huh? What kind of capital would you have from everybody then?

Five on it. Number three. This is five on it with Rahimi, Harris, and Grody, Lela and Marshall. On MLB Network yesterday, Jake Peev and Sierra Santos made these season predictions for two Cubs players. And a bold prediction for you, I think their closure is going to play a huge part in this. They're going to do a lot of winning. Daniel Polencia is ready.

I watched him in the playoffs last year and down the stretch, bona fide closer. He's going to lead the National League and saves. Okay, I've got a bolder one. All right. All right, you ready? You ready for it? I'll lay it on you. Okay.

Do you have to be Swanson, 30-30 season? I love it. Okay, here's why. Hear me out. Hear me out. Career high and stole the bases last season. He also had 24 home runs. Right.

That's the most he's had since he left the Braves. And he's got the X factor. Dad strength, it's a real thing, right? Jake Peavy predicts Daniel Palencia will lead the NL in saves, and Sierra Santos predicts Danesby Swanson. We'll have a 30 home run, 30 stolen base season. So, I asked the question. On a scale from 1 to 10 on the confidence meter,

trademarked. Do you see either of these two stats happening? Okay, so I just want to offer this. Robert Suarez led the National League in saves last year for the San Diego Padres, a team notoriously known for having a ballpark that resulted in two to one ballgames for infinity, aka save situations of plenty with the Marine layer, just dragging hits down. They move the fences in, but there's still a lot of opportunities for saves on the West Coast, whether it be AT&T Park, Dodger Stadium, somewhat the Big A, but not as much because it's more inland, and San Diego that's right on the water.

He had 40 saves. So I don't think Daniel Palencia touches 40. As much as I would like to, as much as I think that would be cool, that that bullpen, as we know, was lights blanking out. that was one of the best bullpins I'd seen in years. So I don't necessarily know that Daniel Palencia could do that. That's high praise from former Padre Jake Peavy, but I'm not sure. However, it might be more likely than the concept of Dansby Swanson hitting 30 home runs.

Like that's a number that I can't wrap my head around. He was good for 24, though, last year. But there's something about getting to that extra. extra mark, the 30 mark that can be so elusive for people. Did I like that Danesby Swanson hit lower in the order? You know, he hit a lot more home runs than he did the year before. 2024, he only hit 16. That also just requires a lot of effort on the stolen bases. He had 20. It's that extra, it's the extra mark that makes it so much harder for me and so much more elusive. Like, you can get to that range to the 24 and 20, but to get to 30 and 30 is a real challenge.

Yeah, Sierra Santos cited dad strength. Which we talked about with his home runs. And I do think that, I do think it matters. But I just don't know if it's going to be enough. So perhaps Palencia has a closer chance to touching Suarez than Danzby has to 30-30. Let me tell you something. Daniel Palencia can touch Robert Swarer is all he wants. That's interesting.

Last I checked. Last I checked. Pause. Last I checked, Suarez isn't even the best closer in his own division. Last I checked, since you want to bring up West Coast Marine layer, all that stuff. Last I checked, Edwin Diaz is going to have more save opportunities than anybody I know. Ah, crap. He did go over there, didn't he?

Edwin Diaz is on the Dodgers. Pencil him in for more saves than Daniel Polencia. Actually, strike that. Pin him in for more saves than Daniel Palencia. So no, Daniel Palencia will not be leading the National League. league or the major leagues in saves. Here's where that might not be the case. Because the run differential will be so that they might not be in as many save situations

as you think. You could say. Ediz might just be sitting there in the bullpen like, y'all ever going to play my music? Ever? No. Kyle Tucker's hitting where in that lineup? Like you got to get it close to have a save situation. Points to head.

So. So, yeah. That's the best way to be a good closer. My team never needs a safe. It's Edwin Diaz all the way. That's the reality of the situation. As far as dad's strength, that's cute for a guy who's never hit more than 27 home runs. And he's only done that twice.

In fact, he's only hit in 10 years over 20 home runs four times. You know what I've never heard? Dad Speed. That man ain't getting a 30 stolen basis. What is Dad Speed? Is that like a combine event? Also, you know what I'm realizing right now is I'm pretty sure two short sings the term hyphy and blow the whistle?

Yes. Pretty sure you're correct about that. See, we just didn't put two and two together. But unrelated to that, the man's on-base percentage last year was 300, which was down from 312 from the year before, which was down from 328 in his first season with the Cubs. To steal bases, you've got to get on base. He doesn't get on base is a high enough rate to get to 30 steals.

He will not be a 30-30 guy. He'll be lucky to be a 20-20 guy next year since, you know, last year was the first time he's ever stolen 20 bases. Number four. I forgot how many saves Andres Munoz has for Seattle. Last year he had 38. Geez.

I mean, I'd take 20 stolen bases from Dansby again, you know? So would Dansby. I take 24 and 20, sure. More hits overall, but yeah. Hey, question number four. We're moving to the other side of town. Do you think White Sox in? fielder, Lenin Sosa, can

surpass the 22-run, the 22 home-run benchmark that he reached last season. I did not expect a Lenine Sosa question today. You're welcome. But you're going to enjoy it, aren't you? You know, I wanted justice for Lenin Sosa back of the Tony LaRosa

days. I just didn't think you got a fair shot in his rookie season. I see you're nodding. Tell me what you think first. Of course he has a chance. He's going to be in a freaking maller's lineup. Are you kidding me? This White Sox team is about to just start hitting bombs. You're going to see Mune and Colson Montgomery and fill in the blank.

People are going to start hitting bombs left and right. Miguel Vargas is going to go on a little run like he did? Sure. Everybody's hitting bombs. I like him to get to 22. 22, yes. If he can get the 550 plate appearances, I like him to get to 22 home runs.

So Will Vettable called him instant offense. There you go. And I thought that that was such a high compliment. And he did say he was one of their best hitters last year, which by the numbers is the case. Justice for Lenin Sosa. Even if he hits 23, that's more than 22. I don't know why he can't.

I think it's just a matter of finding a regular role for Linene. So I know he played a third base too. so I feel like this is why not? Why not Leneen? Do you want me to name all the guys who are going to hit 20 home runs next year for the White Sox?

Sure. Lenine Sosa. One. It's going to be Miguel Vargas. Two. It's going to be Andrew Benintendi. I'm sorry. Did you say something?

The guy who hit 20 home runs in 116 games last year? Playing every day out there in left field. Wasn't that high for him? Mune and Colson Montgomery. All those guys are going to hit 20 bombs. The White Sox are going to hit more home runs than the Cubs. Write that down.

No, I'm not writing it down because I don't believe it. Okay. What are you betting with on this? I'm betting you, apparently. Dollar bet? Yes, I'll take a dollar bet on this. Dollar bet. White Sox outslug the Cubs this season.

Write that down, Ray. Tyler, anybody want to, anybody with a pin. Do you guys want to write that down? Writing it down. Begrudgingly. Is your heart in it? Oh, with a laugh. Oh, everybody is against me.

Would you like it on the bet, the dollar bet? All right. in. So Andrew Benintendi. Tyler, would you like in another bet? Why not? Here, Andrew Benintendi hit 20 home runs in each of the last two seasons.

Hmm. But it was the one before where he hit five. Okay. Well, that was a long time ago. And he was hurt. Yeah. Five. Y'all got to learn the hard way.

I don't, I'm not confident. It was right at 20 both years. Okay. Number five. That's not really what he does anymore. This is the last question on 5 on 104.3, the score. The drills at the NFL scotting combine begin today. If you could successfully complete a drill, which would it be?

Okay, the thing I could successfully complete, but it might take a while is the 40. But I would get there, dang it. I just might get there in like, I don't know, 10 seconds. Why is that the laugh? Mniacal. Because it's sad. You just see me like, lo. loafing to the end.

Do you know there are those people who make it look like it's really athletic, but they're still slow? Like they're doing the real-time chariots of fire? That might be me on the 40. But the drill I would like to do is I wish I had hops, man. Like, I wish I had a vertical. I would love to do just the one where, you know, they measure your vertical,

even though it's not really a drill. Or the gotlet where, you know, you can catch a ball through any, like, the receiver drill where you're weaving and you can catch on either side and you use your torso a lot of. to like twist in your hand eye coordination. That's the one that I would like to do. But the one I know I could complete is the 40.

I think I might fall down if I did the gauntlet. Like you think you've got the coordination. You do. But I guarantee you there's a higher rate of falling down than you might think. You know what? Take me straight to the freaking wonder lick and turn me loose. That's what I want. I want the wonder lick.

Give it to me. That's the drill. I've taken the wonder lick. That's not a drill. It's a test. Yeah. That doesn't measure my athletic ability, thank God. But it's the Wonder League.

Is that not something that everybody does when they go? Yeah, I mean, it does. It's true. They don't value it as much though now, do they? Well, I think it's more, didn't a bunch of quarterbacks be like, nah, I'm not with it and just did not do it. After the Vince Young single digit score? Yeah. Wasn't it a single digit that Vince Young scored?

I'm not sure what the score was. I know it was low. to the internet. But yeah, I would do the Wonderlick. That's me. When are you going to pay me my dollar? At the end of the season when we make another bet? Because the bet I've made with you, I'm not losing.

I'm going to get $3. Vince scored a 6 out of 50. That's 12%. So Jordan Schultz is joining us next. Okay, Jordan Schultz was tracking down news, and that's why we couldn't have him at 11. So I want to hear what the news is. Jordan Schultz is next.