take a flier

The city faces a phalanx of tough problems, and voters don’t seem to be in any mood to take a flier on an unorthodox, inexperienced candidate.

If a QB is sitting there on Day 3, it might make sense for the Seahawks to take a flier.

But he averaged national-bests of 15.1 rebounds in 2022 and 13.7 in 2023 while racking up 48 double-doubles, so his motor might intrigue a team to take a flier.

“We go buy what we think will sell, based on what our clients have been asking for, and then, occasionally, we’ll take a flier at things that are a little different.”

Why not take a flier on Downs, who once flashed significant power and potential while playing in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ system?