In a recent appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show," former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shed light on the intricacies surrounding draft day rumors and team strategies. Belichick confirmed what many astute fans had suspected - that the information leaked to the public often comes from agents, while the real decisions made by teams are kept under wraps until the day before or the day of the draft.

While acknowledging that some of the information that reaches the public is not completely inaccurate, Belichick emphasized that there is often an agenda behind its release. This suggests that certain details are strategically shared to generate interest from other teams or negotiate better deals and incentives with current franchises.

One example of this strategic maneuvering is the situation surrounding Washington Football Team's quarterback, Alex Smith. It is speculated that Smith's camp may be trying to generate interest from teams outside of Washington in order to secure a more favorable deal or stronger incentives, either from the Commanders or another franchise.

Adding to the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming NFL draft, San Francisco 49ers General Manager Adam Peters has remained noncommittal about what the team will do with the coveted No. 2 pick. Belichick's insights serve as a reminder that teams often keep their plans tightly guarded, further fueling speculation and uncertainty among fans and analysts.

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots' de facto General Manager, Eliot Wolf, has also hinted at the possibility of a trade. This openness to making a move adds another layer of unpredictability to the draft proceedings. However, it is equally likely that both teams, the 49ers and the Patriots, may ultimately decide to stick with their current positions and select a quarterback.

With the draft fast approaching, the question of which quarterbacks will be taken by these teams remains anyone's guess. Belichick's revelations serve as a reminder that amidst the rumors and varying agendas, the true intentions of teams may only be revealed at the last minute.

As fans eagerly await the draft, the speculation and conjecture surrounding players and team strategies will undoubtedly continue to captivate audiences until the first picks are announced.