Bill Belichick’s first-round regret could soon be a Patriots cut-down casualty

Fansided | August 4, 2025

From first-string to roster bubble, Cole Strange is reportedly fighting for a roster spot at Patriots training camp.

Jul 26, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots guard Cole Strange (69) makes his way to the practice fields for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

On Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, Bill Belichick made a first-round pick that remains famous for all the wrong reasons.

After initially trading back with Kansas City from the 21st overall pick — where the Chiefs landed now superstar cornerback Trent McDuffie — Belichick and the Patriots shocked well-known draft gurus like Mel Kiper and Todd McShay by selecting guard Cole Strange of Chattanooga with pick No.