FOXBOROUGH – Bill Belichick was very straightforward about what he feels was the nature of this draft this weekend. That is to say there are a lot of variables and little consensus on who the top players are at each position. Add that in with the fact that he said the Patriots could wind up anywhere between No. 10 and the end of the first round or staying put at No. 23 and you have some interesting possibilities to consider.

Our man Chris Price has the complete rundown of what the HC of the NEP had to say Wednesday at the media workroom at Gillette Stadium.

Here is the audio version.

Belichick  on why this year is different.

Belichick said the Pats could trade up as high as No. 10 in the draft.

Belichick on the talented Alabama left tackle Andre Smith.

Belichick on hoping to use picks productively.

Belichick explained the lack of consensus on the top players at each position in this draft.

Belichick said there are more names getting flung around in the upper rounds than normal.

Belichick concluded his presser by assuring fans that Tom Brady is doing fine, even after shots were reportedly fired by security detail at his wedding.