Will Tyler Linderbaum cost too much for Chicago Bears?

0:00 Linderbaum

24:40 ABS

43:15 SGA

51:55 Top Gun

With the news of Drew Dalman’s retirement, we turn our attention to potential replacements — including top free‑agent center Tyler Linderbaum. But with an asking price reportedly north of $20 million per year, is Linderbaum simply too expensive for the Chicago Bears? We break down how a contract of that size would impact the Bears’ salary‑cap flexibility and what it would mean for the team’s other roster needs heading into free agency and the draft.

We also dive into MLB’s new ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) challenge system. Will teams create analytics‑based rules to determine when to use a challenge? How will strategy, data, and game theory shape these decisions? And—most importantly—do Chicago teams have a plan in place before Opening Day?

Plus, we tackle the growing online complaints about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) and the number of foul calls he draws. Here’s the truth: drawing fouls is a skill. It’s part of the game, he’s elite at it, and the outrage is getting ridiculous.

Another packed episode with Bears talk, MLB strategy, and NBA discourse. Let’s get into it.

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