Dynasty Compass

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Who won this trade? That’s the question social media always demands an answer to. But in dynasty, the only correct answer is both.

In this episode of Dynasty Compass, we study the map before we sail the trade winds. Topics include:

• Why context matters more than consensus rankings
• Draft picks as the true “currency of the realm”
• Learning from rejected, countered, and accepted trades
• Spotting timing and arbitrage opportunities

Trade value isn’t about charts or calculators — it’s about positioning your roster to catch the winds that move you closer to your chosen direction.

Most dynasty managers approach waivers with two questions:

1. How much should I bid on this player?
2. Should I spend early or save for later?

Both are the wrong starting point.

In this episode of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock walks through the FAAB Four — the four fundamentals that will help you stop wasting FAAB and start making sharper, more strategic bids:

• What problem am I trying to solve?
• What kind of player is this?
• When do I expect value?
• What am I giving up if I win this bid?

Along the way, Jeff revisits the player classification system (Cornerstone, Set-and-Forget, Next Man Up, Developing Talent, Dart Throw), highlights the startability test (“What would it take to put this player in my lineup?”), and shows how to allocate FAAB based on your team’s strategic direction (North, West, South, East).

By the end, you’ll have a repeatable process to answer the two questions everyone actually cares about: when to spend and how much to spend.

Related episodes:

Where Are You Going? https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525573/episodes/17627959-dynasty-compass-where-are-you-going.mp3?download=true

5 Kinds of Players on Your Roster https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525573/episodes/17746016-dynasty-compass-5-kinds-of-players-on-your-roster.mp3?download=true

Jeff's dynasty rankings:

https://www.footballguys.com/rankings/ranker/jeff-blaylock/duration/dynasty?year=2025&userId=978336

The NFL season is here! That means it’s time to move from offseason building into in-season roster management. In this episode, Jeff shares a repeatable weekly schedule that will keep you on top of your dynasty team without burning out.

In this episode:

• What to do each day of the week during the NFL season
• The three levels of effort: Essential, Competitive, and Pro
• How to manage your roster effectively if you only have an hour per week
• When to focus on waivers, trades, lineup setting, contingency plans, and observation
• Why following a rhythm prevents mistakes and helps you stay ahead of league-mates

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Episode 4 — The Five Player Types on Your Dynasty Roster

The NFL season is almost here — rookie drafts are finished, and it’s time to cut down rosters to league size. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the five kinds of players you’ll find on every dynasty roster and explains how to think about each one when making lineup and roster decisions.

In this episode:

• The 5 kinds of players on your dynasty roster
• How this classification helps identify roster weaknesses
• The most important question to ask before making any roster decision 👉 What would it take for me to put this player in my starting lineup?
• How to use a Startability Ladder to simplify your lineup-setting and roster evaluation processes

By classifying players and ranking their path to opportunity, you’ll know exactly who to keep, who to cut, and who to prioritize when making waiver claims or trades.

Next week: A simple weekly schedule for when to focus on waivers, trades, lineup setting, and long-term roster moves — perfect if you’re short on time but want to manage your dynasty teams effectively.

Week 2 of the preseason is in the books, and the news firehose is wide open. But which reports are signals worth acting on — and which ones are just preseason static?

In this episode of Dynasty Compass, host Jeff Blaylock (aka The Other Jeff B from Footballguys) breaks down how dynasty managers can separate meaningful camp information from misleading tropes. You’ll also get the latest on Brian Robinson Jr., Joe Mixon, Rashee Rice, and more in our Getting Our Bearings segment.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Brian Robinson Jr. may be on the trade block — and what it means for Washington’s backfield
• Joe Mixon’s murky injury situation and dynasty outlook
• The looming suspension for Rashee Rice and how to play it in dynasty
• Classic training camp tropes that are usually static (best shape of his life, single highlight plays, vague coachspeak, early depth chart surprises)
• The kinds of reports that do count as signals — sustained role changes, consistent usage, multi-source confirmation
• The 3-question filter every dynasty manager should ask: Is it a one-day thing? Is it a one-source thing? Is it a one-context thing?

This episode is your comprehensive guide to preseason news literacy — the one you can come back to whenever August hype starts creeping into your roster decisions.

Title:
Dynasty Compass | A Very Special Expo-sode

Description:
This week on Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock (aka The Other Jeff B from Footballguys) discusses his first-ever trip to the Fantasy Football Expo in Canton, Ohio, and the three biggest nuggets of wisdom he’s bringing back for dynasty managers and content creators alike.

You’ll also get fresh updates on James Cook, Matthew Stafford, Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris and Alexander Mattison.

📌 Expo Wisdoms:

Win-win trades build trust — and more trades — in dynasty leagues
Find your unique lane as a content creator
Just start the conversation — connections matter

We’ll wrap with why you should make Canton a priority for July 2026 and preview next week’s episode: What training camp news actually matters — and what’s just noise.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Dynasty Compass
00:28 – Fantasy Football Expo Highlights
00:56 – James Cook contract extension & dynasty outlook
02:20 – Matthew Stafford injury update & stash advice
03:39 – Rookie WR news: McConkey, Harris, Lambert-Smith
06:41 – Alexander Mattison injury fallout in Miami
07:00 – First impressions from the Fantasy Football Expo
10:00 – Cool new fantasy apps you should know about
14:50 – 3 nuggets of wisdom from the Expo
20:08 – Closing thoughts & next week’s preview

Links & Mentions:

Follow Jeff on Twitter/X: @jeffblaylock

Jeff's dynasty rankings: https://www.footballguys.com/rankings/ranker/jeff-blaylock/duration/dynasty?year=2025&userId=978336

Footballguys: https://www.footballguys.com
Fantasy Football Expo: https://thefantasyfootballexpo.com
Griddy: https://griddy.cc/
Lightning Leagues: https://lightningleagues.com/
Propdecks: https://www.propdecksfantasy.com/

Hashtags:
#FantasyFootball #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice #FantasyFootballExpo #NFLNews #DynastyTrades #FantasyFootballStrategy #Footballguys

In this episode of Dynasty Compass, host Jeff Blaylock discusses the importance of having a strategic direction for managing dynasty fantasy football teams. He identifies the four primary directions a team can take: North (perennial contender), West (win now), South (rebuild), and East (aiming for the last playoff spot), and outlines the traits and strategies associated with each direction. 

Jeff also analyzes recent NFL training camp news, including James Cook's contract hold-in, the Indianapolis quarterback situation, and Cleveland's crowded quarterback room. He emphasizes that the biggest mistake dynasty managers make is making moves without a strategic direction. Jeff concludes by sharing a personal story of successfully navigating a dynasty team and underscores the importance of strategy over reactive tactics.

Dynasty Compass is your guide to building a fantasy football team that lasts. Hosted by Jeff Blaylock (The Other Jeff B), the show delivers sharp, strategic advice for dynasty managers—whether you're rebuilding, reloading, or gunning for a title.

Short, actionable episodes. Long-term thinking. No fluff. Just direction.