Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show - 5 On It: Would you be on board with the Bears trading Cole Kmet?

Episode Date: January 28, 2026

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

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This week, Bleacher Report floated the following trade scenario. The Bears send Cole Comet to the tight-end needy Panthers in exchange for a 2026 fifth round pick, a move that would save General Manager Ryan Poles and Company $8.4 million if they trade him before March 15th. What are your thoughts on the idea of trading Colquemette? I mean, there is some temptation to that when I hear it, or to put it another way.

It would be a cap hit of $11.6 million for next year. If the Bears can get out of it, they can get out of it with $3.2 million of dead money as well. My overall, what I'm feeling on the overall, though, is you kind of need that guy still. You need a Cole Komet on your team because of what he does as far as blocking. Lord knows he made some massive catches this season for the Bears. Again, a veteran player who has been paid. We know what he is worth to a locker room.

We know that there's heavy, heavy duty value in that as a person, pertains to Cole Commet, but I will keep it more on the field in terms of what he is doing for the offense, blocking and making plays, and we know how important that is for Ben Johnson's offense. So if I got to hit the yes-no button right now, I am a, I'm a no, I'm a no-one letting go Cole Commet. It's interesting because if you go back to the end of the season, after the loss of the Rams, Cole Commet was one of the biggest voices in that locker room talking about how this season was good. We are starting from scratch,

echoing the sentiment of his head coach Ben Johnson. And I think that's why he becomes more valuable than if you look at a spreadsheet and just say he had this many catches for this many yards. Knowing how much Ben Johnson likes to use 13 personnel and the importance of not just having a second tight-in, but a good second tight-in, I would like to think they could figure something out

with Colquette's contract? I understand if they do move him. It's tempting. That's why I said. My first thought is it's tempting, but no. Because it's not as high as some of the other things on their priority list when you're talking about who to bring back. Like if you had to choose between Kevin Byrd or Colquette,

who you're choosing. Yeah. Bired. So, yes, in that same vein. That's the answer, right? These are the tough questions. For me, it is. I didn't hesitate.

These are the, the, the tough questions that have to get answered over at Hallis Hall in the next month or so. Well, then the other part, too, in the not-in-Colmett's corner, would be the fact that eventually, I'd like to think that the bear is going to pay a whole lot of money to Colston Lovell.

Now, you have the luxury of a rookie contract right now. We've got a long ways from that. It's true. I don't know that Cole Comet will be a bear by the time his rookie contract ends. Colston's, I'm saying. That probably is jumping the gun a little bit. But yeah, I just think that there's, because the bears are winning,

I mean, that's another thing. They won in that offense with Cole Commet. That's something that you have in your power to keep, and I would say it's good to keep Cole Commet. Number two. Only two teams can reach the Super Bowl. That means there's a lot of football fans that are left disappointed. But here's question number two.

Which fan base is more down bad this week? The Vikings for watching Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnel get to the Super Bowl or Titans fans. or watching Patriots head coach Mike Vrable go to the Super Bowl. It's got to be the Vikings. It's got to be Vikings because I don't know with the way their season ended last year in the playoffs that most of us didn't agree that Sam Darnel was good but not good enough to get you where you wanted to go. And yet here they are, Sam Darnel, one season being removed from winning 14 games to winning another 14 games.

Do you understand only one other quarterback has done as much winning in two seasons in back-to-back seasons of Sam Donald? Do you know who that quarterback is? That would be Tom Brady. And so to see him do it not only under the guys of the quarterback whisper, Kevin O'Connell, but to go and do it now with Mike McDonald and company and to be on the doorstep of winning a Super Bowl in which you could argue he's the better quarterback in the Super Bowl, that's outstanding.

So it's got to be the Vikings just and the other reason is the Titans are dumpster fire until proven otherwise. And I agree with you that it's the Vikings and I would say a little bit differently on my reasoning for Vrable gone with Tennessee and now obviously back in with New England once as a player

now as a head coach just from being around here and following the Bears since I was sports conscious. Like sometimes you're Time just runs out as a head coach in the NFL with the team and the fan base, even if you know that there's still value there, that you know, like Tennessee could look at Mike Vrable and say, yeah, let's say more, there was success while Mike Vrable was here. He was a good coach while he was good enough to have gotten one of the prime gigs in the NFL to be with New England. But sometimes the time, like, sometimes it's a perfect separation. Time runs out.

So in other words, and we'd have to have, like, we should ask our guy, Ryan Porth. Maybe Ryan Porth will text us and let us know how he feels about that as a Tennessee Titans fan. My guess is that they were ready for a change. Now, it might hurt a little bit to see Rabel doing what he's doing, but I don't think there's the angst of, God, I wish we didn't, I wish we still had that guy. It's sort of like Lovie Smith. Like, the time, you definitely make an argument that after a 10 and 6 season, a coach shouldn't be fired. but if you were following the bears, you kind of knew time was up with Lovie Smith.

And that style was there was fatigue there. It's hard to explain. But I think that might be what's going on with Tennessee. But the Darnold stuff, my God, and it's because of J.J. McCarthy's the lack of success. If McCarthy had been more successful this year, and I know he finished strong, then that would have tempered the hurt because at least you know, yeah, Sam Darnel's out here doing great things, but at least you would know that your young quarterback was promising as well. I think that that would be digestible.

This can't be very digestible for the Vikings nor their fans. I will add something here to take a phrase from Mark Grody. He'll take you backstage. This question was submitted by our program director Ryan Porth himself. He didn't tell me how he's feeling if he feels like Titans fans are more down bad than than Vikings fans, but I get the picture, maybe. Maybe he's feeling that way.

All right, Porth. Bye-bye, sir. Five on it. Number three. Pardth. Where's Ryan Pardth? He's not here. Where is he? Where's Pardth?

I love Harry Carey wanting to know. It does feel like a hangover here today. Just because of the extraordinary events of yesterday. 100% in the salute. Like, it's a weird feeling. Absolutely. I get it. I get it. God bless everybody. Pardth. This is five on it on 670. The score, that man Harry Carey is actually Mark Grody.

That man's Marshall Harris. Here's question number three. The Steelers held their introductory press conference for new head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday. Check out McCarthy's response to this question. In your best case scenario, do you want Aaron Rogers back as your quarterback next year? That's a nice way he asked that, right? That was slick. But I mean, definitely, I mean, obviously, while you wouldn't. But, you know, I think just like anything, you know, knowing Aaron long enough going through seasons, you know,

I think when players, you know, to see Mel Blund here, I mean, when guys are up at that stage of their career, they need to step away and decompress it. That's, I think that's very important. The game is so emotional, you know, what these men commit to and what they put into it. I think that time away is important. And I have spoken to Aaron.

So that's really where, you know, that's really where we are there. But I was able to sit back and watch the games. I watched most of the Pittsburgh games on TV. And I thought he was a great asset for the team. It's a new Steelers head coach, Mike McCarthy at his introductory press conference yesterday. Here's the question, do you believe quarterback Aaron Rogers will return to the Steelers in 2026? No. No.

No. I don't think he will. don't think, like Mike McCarthy, I think answered that question perfectly, but the truth is he knows that he doesn't have to be alone. You're not alone, Mike. Mike does not have to make that decision. He can blame somebody else. Like if Aaron Rogers is even desirous of playing football again, let alone with the Pittsburgh Steelers, let alone for Mike McCarthy. And it all makes sense that he would want to get back to working with Mike McCarthy and not getting to Super Bowls and underachieving in the playoffs. I'm sure that that's something that he would be

desirous of doing. But, yeah, I don't think it's going to happen. And I don't know that either of the parties necessarily wants it to happen either. I know Grody is waiting this answer because he thinks I'm in love with Aaron Rogers. I'm not. You're not? No. What?

I just recognize how good he is. Whoa, hold on. You know he's a big Aaron Rogers. Wait, wait, right. You think I'm in love with Aaron Rogers? I thought you were wearing a I love Aaron Rogers too. shirt today. I think you are in love with Aaron Rogers the way apparently many people are in love with their AI devices. There's a bromance there. There's no romance here. I understand his talent.

I was very sure that he and the Steelers were not about to miss the playoffs. So you love him. And they didn't. That's not what I'm saying. Blinded by love. Just say it. You don't have to use all these extra words. I will be surprised if Aaron Rogers is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. That's I will say. Now, you're talking sense over there, kid. I've always talked since. I wasn't the one saying the stills are going to win six games. That was you.

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drinks. And I'm definitely done cleaning melted candy out of my pockets. So yeah, I traded them Both in for fruity rainbow five-hour energy shots, these little guys are as pocket-sized as any candy. But instead of a sugar crash, you get a zero-sugar caffeine boost. Candy can't even compare at this point. Fruity rainbow five-hour energy shots treat your taste buds to an explosion of fruity flavor. With a tasty caffeine kick. That's right, caffeine just got a flavor upgrade.

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Okay. You think I'm going to be shy around these microphones? Are the Cubs going to win the division? I'm not ready to put myself out there yet. Well, Mr. Number one, Aaron Rogers fan, I do have a follow. What's your follow of question? So will Aaron Rogers play at all in 2026? That's an even better question.

Is that an addendum to the question? I think he will. Wow. I don't, hmm. And he may not start the season on somebody's roster, but somebody might get hurt. Oh, you do love him, don't you? I don't. I don't. Baby, come back.

I'm glad that the landlord sold, and he's no longer, you know, reporting to Chicago. Like, last I checked, here's how much I don't love Aaron Rogers. Last I checked, he was too scared to play against the Bears last season. That's true. Isn't that what you remember? Yeah, yeah. Isn't that how you remember? He's like, I'm not, I don't want to do this again, man. I want to push my luck. I might lose and lose my kingdom.

Number four. According to the athletics, Diana, The Cardinals interviewed former Panthers and commanders head coach Ron Rivera and Bear's Super Bowl champion in person for their head coaching vacancy. Rivera currently serves as the general manager for Cal Football. Will Ron Rivera get an NFL head coaching job before Matt Negi? Will Ron Rivera get an NFL head coaching job before former Bears head coach Matt Nagy? To that I say, does a redhead named Wendy Eat Square Burgers? Oh, yeah.

Does a one-legged duck swim in a circle? Bring it. Does Mark Grody Uber eats things that are very much accessible by just going downstairs and walking a couple blocks? He does. Yeah, the answer is yes. The answer is yes, yes, and yes. Wow, yeah.

I mean, it certainly is trending in that direction, isn't it? I mean, I mean, honestly, though, I'll be real impressed with Ron Rivera if he gets another head coaching gig. Man, he just keeps going. He does. Like, that guy is ambitious and motivated. I'm with you. Yeah.

Because I'm just not crazy about that even Ron Rivera coaching again. Like, it doesn't move the, God bless Ron Rivera. We all love Ron Rivera. But that doesn't move the meter for me. Still, he's going to have a job before Matt Nagy. Matt Nagy, I try to support him. I do. I really do, because I liked Man Nagy. I covered Matt Nagy.

And look, I was very critical of the things that he did. But on the overall, I always thought he was, and still think I think this, seemed like a really nice, organized, inspiring, extroverted, good, coachy coach type of guy who could command a room. So it's disappointing for me to have heard some of the things that I've heard and just the way he has gone about business in terms of trying to get a head coaching job.

So I still root for the guy, but yeah, Jiko. Number five. Coming to number five, Brown's backup quarterback, Shadour Sanders was named as Patriots quarterback Drake May's replacement on the Pro Bowl game's roster. So I'm asking, how are you guys feeling about Sanders getting a Pro Bowl nod? It's ridiculous.

It's just, it's ridiculous. It's hilarious. It's maybe it's a bleep you. I'm not sure what it is. I guess it's a little poetic justice for Shadur himself, considering what he went through on draft day and the blockbuster story he was. I mean, that's getting your get back right there if you're Shador Sanders in some way. But in the name of time, I will keep it at it is ridiculous and hilarious that he's going to the Pro Bowl.

I'm trying to understand exactly how this happened, right? because you look at the Pro Bowl selections in the AFC. Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Drake May. Got that? Alan, Herbert, May. That makes sense, correct? Yeah. And then you start thinking about, okay, well,

the playoffs happen when a Super Bowl quarterback gets there, that player has to be replaced. Makes all the sense in the world. What I'm confused about is how we, got to Shador Sanders over start, let me just start naming guys. Yeah, and I'm going to say hilarious after everyone. Lamar Jackson?

hilarious. Joe Burrow? There is. Trevor Lawrence. Ridiculous. And hilarious. I guess that's it? Because like you look at some of the other teams.

You're not going to have someone from the Raiders, Geno Smith. You're not going to have someone from the Titans. Although the argument I guess could be made if he's, he's doing it, why couldn't Cam Ward do it? Like, he's a higher pick. The Browns won five games. Cam Ward and the Titans won three games. There's a lot of quarter.

There's probably some backup quarterbacks that were more productive. I'm almost like, couldn't Philip Rivers have been the backup? Couldn't he have been the guy? That would have been fun. If Philip Rivers had been named to the flag football game, that would be hilarious. And fun. You get what I'm saying? So I just, Lamar Jackson,

and Trevor Lawrence must have said no. I think, I think you would have asked Joe Burrow before you asked Sodor Sanders? So I just want to know, I want a more thorough accounting of how we got here. Okay. Five on it. That's it? That was five? Yeah, that was five.

We nailed it. I thought we were like, okay, I thought we were a little bit backed up there. We never backed up. That makes me happy. You know what else makes me happy? You stay regular over here. A lot of fiber in the diet. A lot, oh yeah.

Taco Bell? Taco Bell. I'll help you. Look, if you're backed up, eat the Taco Bell. I was at the Bulls-Lakers game the other nights, and I want to share a little bit of what I was feeling out there, watching the Bulls and the Lakers at the UC, unfortunately, not a particularly good performance for the Chicago Bulls. And there is a lot going on, including news surrounding Janus,

Atentecoupo. There is a trade deadline coming up in the NBA. The Bulls have a game tonight at Indiana, 6 o'clock, right here on the score, actually 545. That's the stew we're cooking up for our next segment here. Rahimi Harrison Grotie on the score. What's going on?

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