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Episode 14: Preparing for the Trade Deadline (North/South/East)
Big Idea: The deadline compresses time. Bad, strategy-less moves harden into months of regret. Know your direction first, then act.
North – Perennial Contenders
- Goal: Fine-tune, not overhaul.
- Questions:
- Which marginal improvements will help the most?
- Does the move help now and next year? (prefer both)
- Am I getting enough value to make this move now?
- Tactics: patch weak spots; keep at least a 1st or 2nd in each of the next drafts to reload.
South – Rebuilders
- Goal: Convert points-now vets into future value.
- Questions:
- What do contenders value most right now? (points)
- How does the player I’m selling fit my future (age/arc/contract)?
- When do I realize the benefit—next year or later?
- Notes: Beware pick hoarding without roster spots. Consider 2-for-1 outgoing to clear space if you already have a pick surplus.
East – Wait-and-Seers
- Goal: Maintain flexibility; avoid half-measures.
- Questions:
- What small upgrade makes me a tougher out in the playoffs?
- Can I get those improvements without sacrificing the future?
- Can I do this deal in the offseason? If yes, wait.
- Often-correct move: Stand pat and field offers.
Universal Principle:
“Can I do this deal in March/April instead?” If yes, the deadline premium should be on your side, not theirs.
Tease: Next episode—Island of Broken Toys (how to value injured assets).
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 The biggest mistake
02:07 Compass refresher
03:16 Strategies for perennial contenders (North)
5:08 3 Questions for contenders
09:49 Strategies for rebuilders (South)
12:01 3 Questions for rebuilders
18:58 Strategies for wait-and-seers (East) & 3 questions
22:53 Pressure check by direction
24:02 Next week: Island of Broken Toys
🐦 Follow Jeff on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jeffblaylock
📈Jeff's Dynasty Rankings: https://www.footballguys.com/rankings/ranker/jeff-blaylock/duration/dynasty?year=2025&userId=978336
🏈Footballguys: https://www.footballguys.com/
🧭 More at https://dynastycompass.buzzsprout.com
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By Jeff BlaylockEpisode 14: Preparing for the Trade Deadline (North/South/East)
Big Idea: The deadline compresses time. Bad, strategy-less moves harden into months of regret. Know your direction first, then act.
North – Perennial Contenders
- Goal: Fine-tune, not overhaul.
- Questions:
- Which marginal improvements will help the most?
- Does the move help now and next year? (prefer both)
- Am I getting enough value to make this move now?
- Tactics: patch weak spots; keep at least a 1st or 2nd in each of the next drafts to reload.
South – Rebuilders
- Goal: Convert points-now vets into future value.
- Questions:
- What do contenders value most right now? (points)
- How does the player I’m selling fit my future (age/arc/contract)?
- When do I realize the benefit—next year or later?
- Notes: Beware pick hoarding without roster spots. Consider 2-for-1 outgoing to clear space if you already have a pick surplus.
East – Wait-and-Seers
- Goal: Maintain flexibility; avoid half-measures.
- Questions:
- What small upgrade makes me a tougher out in the playoffs?
- Can I get those improvements without sacrificing the future?
- Can I do this deal in the offseason? If yes, wait.
- Often-correct move: Stand pat and field offers.
Universal Principle:
“Can I do this deal in March/April instead?” If yes, the deadline premium should be on your side, not theirs.
Tease: Next episode—Island of Broken Toys (how to value injured assets).
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 The biggest mistake
02:07 Compass refresher
03:16 Strategies for perennial contenders (North)
5:08 3 Questions for contenders
09:49 Strategies for rebuilders (South)
12:01 3 Questions for rebuilders
18:58 Strategies for wait-and-seers (East) & 3 questions
22:53 Pressure check by direction
24:02 Next week: Island of Broken Toys
🐦 Follow Jeff on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jeffblaylock
📈Jeff's Dynasty Rankings: https://www.footballguys.com/rankings/ranker/jeff-blaylock/duration/dynasty?year=2025&userId=978336
🏈Footballguys: https://www.footballguys.com/
🧭 More at https://dynastycompass.buzzsprout.com