I don't think Essendon need pick 1 do they (esp with Daniher)? They are a season or two from a solid crack at the flag, they need to keep their players and try and pick up another Goddard type.
The teams that need the pick are the ones that are just about to rebuild or need a new KPF (in 3-4 years time)
Also being able to offer a top 5 pick plus a decent player is much more likely then a club being able to offer a A grader in exchange for pick 1. But by the same token would not be shocked if Carlton pulled the trigger and offered something decent to get Boyd