You know – X points for the top pick, Y points for the last pick. I want to look at one, but I didn’t have a lot of luck Googling.
I believe the system was used (and popularized) by Jimmy Johnson during his time with the Dallas Cowboys. I don’t know whether he took it into consideration when trading Herschel Walker for what would turn out to be the most recent edition of the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl dynasty.
Here’s a website that has the point-related chart I think you’re talking about: Trade One Draft Choice Down, Get Another Choice Free.
That’s exactly it! You’re the coolest.