Introduction to the Bears’ Second-Round Picks
You know who probably was a big fan of the Bears’ trio of second-round draft picks? Pope Leo XIV. OK, fine, that was just a shameless attempt to invoke the new pope in yet another Sun-Times story. Look, all the cool kids are doing it.
The Polls
In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, we asked which Bears second-rounder your highest hopes are pinned on: wide receiver Luther Burden III, tackle Ozzy Trupilo or defensive lineman Shemar Turner? “I gotta go with Trupilo on this one,” @BTU_Larry commented. “Especially if he’s in at left tackle, his success will enhance Caleb Williams’ chance at taking that Year 2 step.”
Analysis of the Bears’ Picks
Next, we asked which Sky player — Kamilla Cardoso, Angel Reese or Courtney Vandersloot — holds the biggest key to the season. Last, we asked which center fielder has the higher ceiling, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong or the White Sox’ Luis Robert Jr.? “Crow-Armstrong has spunk and plays hard every day,” @tom_horseplayer wrote. “Robert is a player with talent when he wants to show up.”
The Results
On to the polls: Poll No. 1: As Bears rookie minicamp gets underway, for which second-round draft pick do you have the highest hopes?
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Poll No. 1: As Bears rookie minicamp gets underway, for which second-round draft pick do you have the highest hopes?
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) May 8, 2025
## Upshot of the Polls
Upshot: Burden is a major talent who’s bound and determined to make other NFL teams regret not drafting him in the first round. But will he ascend into a role worthy of this lopsided vote? That, we shall see.
Upshot: Reese has looked like a markedly improved player in the preseason. If she proves to be just that, she’ll be the Sky’s No. 1 star off and on the court — no more questions about it.
Upshot: It’s PCA’s world. Man, must be nice.
## Polls on Other Teams
Poll No. 2: Which player holds the biggest key to the Sky’s upcoming season?
Poll No. 2: Which player holds the biggest key to the Sky’s upcoming season?
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) May 8, 2025
Poll No. 3: Which center fielder has the higher ceiling?
Poll No. 3: Which center fielder has the higher ceiling?
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) May 8, 2025
## Conclusion
The results of the polls provide insight into the hopes and expectations of fans for the Bears’ second-round picks and other teams. The upcoming season will be exciting to watch as these players take the field and court.
## FAQs
Q: Who are the Bears’ second-round draft picks?
A: The Bears’ second-round draft picks are wide receiver Luther Burden III, tackle Ozzy Trupilo, and defensive lineman Shemar Turner.
Q: Which player holds the biggest key to the Sky’s upcoming season?
A: According to the poll, Angel Reese holds the biggest key to the Sky’s upcoming season.
Q: Which center fielder has the higher ceiling?
A: According to the poll, Pete Crow-Armstrong has the higher ceiling.
