Fansided · Feb 18
Colston Loveland explains what makes Joe Thuney the Bears’ X factor
Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn ImagesIt hardly feels like a coincidence that winning follows Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney wherever he goes. Yet, his impact on success often goes unnoticed, because we typically only hear about offensive linemen when they struggle.
Well, Thuney did it again. He proved to be a true, immediate difference-maker for the Bears in 2025. His contributions were worth every bit of the 2026 fourth-round pick they sent to acquire him from the Kansas City Chiefs in March and more.
