Drafting offensive lineman Cole Strange in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft made headlines for the New England Patriots, and they weren’t in the most positive light.
Heading into the draft, many people questioned Bill Belichick’s ability as the general manager. Robert Kraft publicly called the Patriots out about the struggles in recent years with drafting top-tier players. N’Keal Harry is one of the most prominent examples of busts in the first round and that all comes back to Belichick.
So, why did Belichick draft an offensive lineman that was projected to be a third-round pick?
