Cole Strange, the Patriots' first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, is entering a pivotal 2025 season after the team decided not to pick up his fifth-year option. Injuries have hindered his performance, notably a torn patellar tendon in 2023, which restricted him to just three games last year. Despite being a surprise first-round selection who has yet to justify the financial commitment, he has shown versatility by playing center due to roster needs. The Patriots are focusing on his development at this position for the future.
"How about that? And we wasted our time watching him thinking he'd be at 104, maybe." - Rams head coach Sean McVay, commenting on Strange's unexpected first-round selection.
"Cole's worked hard at center the last couple weeks of the season. It was pretty impressive considering he hadn't spent much time there." - Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel on Strange's performance at center.
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