The Bears ’ first-round pick of Michigan tight end Loveland was a major surprise. Was it also a major gaffe? Or will it be a success, maybe even a game-changing one? In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, Loveland was topic No. 1.

New Bears tight end Colston Loveland had an encouraging update about his recovery timeline from AC joint surgery.

Former USC Trojans quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams had an eventful evening on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft despite watching from home. The 2