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Strange Synergy: Is Rookie Contract Good Value For Patriots?

FOXBORO — Billionaire business magnate Warren Buffett was once quoted as saying: “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”

In spite of the melodramaticism in applying Buffett’s words of wisdom to the realm of professional football, the New England Patriots may find that it applies to their investment in first-round draft pick Cole Strange.

For some, the 29th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft was a steep price to be paid for Strange’s services. After all, most draft analysts and mock-draft enthusiasts had saddled him with a late third-round grade, at best. However, New England clearly had high hopes for the Chattanooga product.