👋 Good morning!

Or should I say, “Hello, friends.”

Whether you’re a diehard or a casual golf fan, The Masters never seems to disappoint. The beauty and prestige of Augusta National are unlike anything you see in the game, and it always delivers golf at its highest standard.

But there’s one tradition unlike any other that I think makes this weekend so attractive: The Masters naps.

So, make yourself a pimento cheese or an Azalea (or both), plop down in your comfy recliner and let the sights and sounds of the course put you into one of the most delightful afternoon snoozes you’ll have in this year.

– Patrick Norton

Until last week, Bears CEO Kevin Warren expressed an adamancy that the team would stay within the city limits when building a brand new stadium.

Warren’s tune changed last week when speaking to reporters at the NFL’s Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.

Now, not only is Arlington Heights back on the table, but the northwest suburb appears to be the front runner in the stadium sweepstakes.

Last Thursday, I asked for your input on the idea of the Bears moving out of Chicago. Here's what some of you said:

Thanks to everybody who sent their input on the possible relocation. I always love the interaction in my inbox from this newsletter every morning, and if you’d ever like to join the conversation, just hit reply!

I chose these responses because each one brought up points worth addressing.

Let’s start with Michael’s:

He’s on the right track about the existing infrastructure, but there are still some concerns. Expressway access is one thing, but Euclid Ave. and Northwest Hwy. in Arlington Heights don’t have the current capabilities to serve a stadium and surrounding community at the extremely high volume involved with an NFL Sunday.

The Arlington Park Metra station is a major bonus but will also require significant upgrades. None of this should come as a surprise to the organization, and traffic studies will highlight these shortcomings. And Lake Shore Drive isn’t a walk in the park, either. Overall, there’s room for improvement, but the necessary upgrades are almost certainly doable.

Lastly, to my knowledge, a new stadium is likely to only seat about 70,000.

As for Ray’s point, I completely agree. The biggest draw to the suburbs is that it gives the league’s charter franchise an opportunity to own their stadium. We’ve heard the possibility that private equity could be involved in funding a new stadium, but having the team’s name on the deed instead of the Chicago Park District would drastically raise the valuation of the franchise.

To our Diehard Discord member, regardless of where the Bears decide to call home for the next several decades, you’re always welcome at a CHGO Bears Tailgate whether you have a ticket to the game or not.

GO DEEPER: The CHGO Bears crew discussed Kevin Warren's comments about the stadium and more.

P.S. Tune in to today’s show, too… I’ve got a feeling Carm has a few things to say on the topic.