"Trading a fourth-round pick for Joe Thuney might be the most thrifty move Bears GM Ryan Poles has ever made. Sending a Day 3 pick to Kansas City for a player who earned a Pro Bowl trip, first-team All-Pro honors, and the league's inaugural Protector of the Year award makes that swap an absolute steal for Chicago. Thuney posted an 87.7 pass-blocking grade and didn't allow any sacks on the 686 pass-blocking snaps he was on the field for in 2025."
"The rookie tight end's growth throughout his rookie season was one of the most enjoyable arcs to follow this year. After a slow start, Colston Loveland finished the year by leading the team in catches and receiving yards. In the postseason, the University of Michigan product rewrote the NFL record books. Sure, Loveland passed the eye test. But his advanced metrics are also juicy."
The Chicago Bears completed a worst-to-first turnaround in the NFC North during the 2025 season, reached the postseason for the first time since 2020, and won their first playoff game since January 2011. Pro Football Focus included multiple Bears on its 101 Best NFL Players list, reflecting the team's improved performance. Guard Joe Thuney was ranked No. 38 after being acquired for a fourth-round pick, earning Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors, posting an 87.7 pass-blocking grade and allowing zero sacks on 686 pass-blocking snaps. Rookie tight end Colston Loveland ranked No. 61 with strong receiving grades and 1.97 yards per route run.
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