Trade Chart Outdated

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli Says Trade Chart Is Outdated

by Joel
Thorman

We've talked on occasion about the trade value chart. It's essentially a chart
developed years ago that gives a point value for each draft pick and
outlines what's needed to make a trade.

It used to be the way trades were facilitated in the NFL.

However, as Chiefs GM Scott Pioli explained today on
KCChiefs.com, the financial ramifications of a top pick are not
reflected in the chart.

"Everyone has a trade value sheet," he said. "Years ago, I remember
when I first was in draft rooms, watching people with the numbers and
going down the list saying 'If we trade this pick, it gives us X points,
and then they'll give us Y and Z but those are still 200 points behind
where we want to be.'

"Conceptually," he continued, "that was a great idea in the past. In
recent years, the trade charts never took into account the cost of picks
from a financial standpoint. That was something that was missing."

Pioli says he tried to create a new chart while in New England with the
finances accurately reflected in the point value of each pick but
ultimately couldn't come up with a chart that works.

"You can look at different models and systems but at the end of the day
you have to sit there and think, 'How much do we want that player?'"

Pioli was part of the Patriots that made 29 trades with draft picks and
nearly two-thirds of the league so make no bones about it - he likes to
make trades.

"I love to trade because I think it creates opportunity."

Now, about that trade partner....