Welcome back everyone to the seventh edition of the Trench Warfare draft film room with myself and special guest Cole Strange. Strange’s name has generated significant buzz over the last couple of months after a standout performance in Mobile at the Senior Bowl against a major uptick in...
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Thanks for the clip. One interesting note from Strange was that he had
6 OL coaches during his time in Chattanooga. This is something Bill seems to like
to see in future Patriots; a player who performs well without an ideal, consistent structure around him. Perhaps it indicates a certain ability to overcome
adversity and adapt to whatever is asked of him while continuing to move forward.
After watching a bunch of clips, I'd say his best attribute is that he is exceptionally quick out of his stance and can beat his opponent to a spot where he
can gain leverage. It sounds simple, but not many come into the league with that skill. He is also excellent in space and has a knack for turning a guy away
from the hole and keeping him out of the play. I think the area he will need to focus on to become a good pro is adding some mass and core strength to help
him anchor better in pass pro. How he handles bull rushes might tell the story of how far he can develop this season, because he's not Mike Onwenu in that
department. Everybody has something that needs improvement.
Those are all reasons why I think he can be a similar player to Joe Thuney, although he has better length to prevent guys from getting into his chest and
latching on and gaining control. Strange's ability to quickly and accurately land a hit and then steer guys in space is eerily similar to Joe and that
bodes well for his future success.
