# Has the NFL Outgrown the McCaskeys?

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Podcast: [Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342)
Published: 2026-06-09T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola examine whether the modern NFL business landscape has passed the McCaskey family by. While neither expects the family to actually sell the Bears, they make the case that doing so could be the smartest long-term move—unlocking generational wealth while preserving the Halas/McCaskey legacy. They also discuss how, despite owning one of the league’s cornerstone franchises for over a century, the McCaskeys may lack the financial resources and political influence needed to compete at the highest level in today’s billionaire-driven NFL. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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