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Beating Patriots for Joe Thuney a sign of sharper Bears braintrust

Analysis: According to SI.com's Albert Breer, the Patriots tried to trade for Joe Thuney, and the Bears' success completing the deal is further sign of the new successful GM-coach relationship.

Ben Johnson at the combine described a good working relationship with GM Ryan Poles and apparently it was at work in the Joe Thuney trade. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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It's starting to seem like the Bears are treading in places they've never been, or at least haven't recently been.