The NFL world was extremely confused when the New England Patriots drafted offensive guard Cole Strange with the No. 29 pick in the first round.
Bill Belichick traded back from the No. 21 pick and the expectation was to get one of the elite cornerback, receiver or linebacker choices available. Patriots fans were disgruntled immediately when the team chose an interior offensive lineman out of Chattanooga that apparently could’ve been drafted in the third round.
Belichick discussed the selection of Strange in the first round and said that he “wouldn’t have lasted much longer.” The Patriots head coach went as far to say that he would’ve picked Strange at No. 21 if the team didn’t trade back.
