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Bears have likely Hall of Famer at core of their resurgence as guard Joe Thuney quietly leads way

First publishedAug 19, 11:00 UTC
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<p>The best quality an offensive lineman can have is that no one notices him. <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> left guard Joe Thuney has taken that to an extreme.</p><p>With four Pro Bowl selections and four Super Bowl rings, he’s a likely Hall of Famer, but hardly anyone thinks about him.

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<p>The best quality an offensive lineman can have is that no one notices him. <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> left guard Joe Thuney has taken that to an extreme.</p><p>With four Pro Bowl selections and four Super Bowl rings, he’s a likely Hall of Famer, but hardly anyone thinks about him. 62 jerseys never sell out. He’s averse to the spotlight in every way, from politely declining all interview requests to bashfully accepting the initial NFL Protector of the Year Award.</p><p>Even his coaches overlook him during film sessions.</p><p>‘‘I’ve got to remember to watch Joe because nothing pops,’’ offensive coordinator Press Taylor said.

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<p>The best quality an offensive lineman can have is that no one notices him. <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> left guard Joe Thuney has taken that to an extreme.</p><p>With four Pro Bowl selections and four Super Bowl rings, he’s a likely Hall of Famer, but hardly anyone thinks about him.
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