Extending Joe Thuney is a 'priority' for Bears GM Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has rewarded several in-house players with lucrative contract extensions this offseason, including cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J. Edwards. So naturally there are questions about when Poles would do the same for guard Joe Thuney, who was acquired via trade during free agency.

During a pre-NFL draft press conference on Tuesday, general manager Ryan Poles told reporters that signing Thuney to a contract extension is a "priority" for the team. Obviously, Poles and company are going to be busy this week with the draft.

If Poles' comments sound familiar, they should. He said the same thing about locking down Gordon long term, and a few weeks…