The Perfect Storm scenario:
The Patriots convince Buffalo that teams want to trade up to #33 for a QB ahead of Buffalo. BB explains that he still wants to stay near the top of the round, but the compensation being offered is very sweet. BB asks for a #34 plus a 2012 #3 for #33 from Buffalo.
Result: Buffalo picks a QB, eliminating a round #2 option.
The Patriots sit at #34 ready to initiate the process all over again. With limited QB options, the price has now gone up. Hello Mr. Snyder....give me your #2 now plus your #2 next year. DONE
Now BB is drunk with satisfaction.....speaking of drunk...."Mr. Belichick, Al Davis is on the phone". "Hey Al, how's that new lung working for you." "Cut the sh**, Belichick, I gotta have that #47 of yours." Al, give me next years #1 and I won't ask for more." "You a cold son a of *****....my kind of coach......DONE
Final Tally...
#34= 2012 picks in Round 1, Round2, Round 3....all from crappy teams depending on rookie QBs...Therefore, reasonable to assume that these picks will be in the top halves of every round.