The Audible

Sigmund Bloom and Ryan McDowell discuss dynasty fantasy football strategy and wisdom. Ryan has been a dynasty football manager and commissioner for over 20 years and is one of the main analysts at the first strictly dynasty fantasy football community - DLF. In this episode, he shares what he has learned about dynasty fantasy football over the years, how we can use that to win now, his "productive struggle" philosophy of team building, and more. Sigmund shares a recent startup dynasty draft strategy and results, and Ryan also shares lessons from his 27 years as a teacher. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for the audio version of the show! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wf5ZBFRJnMSwIEgzhO2MQ - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-the-audible-fantasy-football-info-for/id178083008 🏆 Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/plans 👾 Join the Footballguys Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/kdPzSM5mux 📩 Stay Up-to-date with the latest NFL News: https://join.footballguys.com/emailupdate

On this episode of On the Couch, Sigmund Bloom sits down with Marcus Mosher to sift through all of the news coming out of NFL OTAs to tell you what you need to know to be smarter than your leaguemates.

Injuries, rookie debuts, second and third year leaps, new coaches and teammates, scheme and role changes, and general buzz set the scene for the summer and show us what we should be paying closer attention to when the training camp firehose gets turned on in July.

Watch this show to get the drop on the rest of your league while their brains are still on fantasy football vacation.

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Timestamps

00:00 Why is Ryan Flournoy a player we need to know?

03:28 What about Brian Schottenheimer's comments shows us that Flournoy will get more usage in 2026?

12:51 Why should we be open to Jaydon Blue having a bigger role in 2026?

16:03 Why is the Brock Bowers the player you need to get in every league?

17:45 Should we be concerned about Jaxon Smith-Njigba without Klint Kubiak?

20:21 Brock Bowers as Kubiak's Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Las Vegas

22:00 Unknown Upside as a key to winning your league

26:10 Could taking two Raiders be the strategy to win a high stakes contest?

27:20 What should we look for in the Steelers offense?

32:07 Will Mike McCarthy use Darnell Washington as a full-time player?

34:45 How high is Adonai Mitchell's ceiling?

35:50 Should we buy the Parker Washington hype from OTAs?

37:15 Can Carnell Tate be a #1 wide receiver right away?

38:48 Should we be aggressive or cautious about drafting Jonathon Brooks in fantasy leagues?

41:02 What did we learn about the Jaguars backfield in the spring?

42:53 Why is Jalen McMillan one of the most underrated receivers in fantasy leagues?

45:34 Could George Holani start Week 1 for Seattle?

47:59 Is Isiah Pacheco used up or does he have potential in fantasy leagues?

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On this episode of On the Couch, Sigmund Bloom sits down with Patrick Daugherty to dig into one of the most important — and misunderstood — questions in football: Are NFL general managers actually getting better… or are we just grading them on vibes and results.

Pat's annual GM rankings spark a wide‑ranging conversation about team‑building, risk‑taking, politics inside front offices, and how fantasy managers can learn from the best (and worst) decision‑makers in the league. From blockbuster trades to quiet roster construction, Bloom and Pat break down what separates the sharp GMs from the ones who are just surviving.

This one goes deep — team philosophy, talent evaluation, organizational psychology, and how all of it trickles down to fantasy football strategy.

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00:00 — Is John Schneider coming for Howie Roseman's crown 05:00 — Will the AJ Brown trade go down as a Howie masterstroke 10:09 — Is AJ Brown going to be happy in New England 13:08 — Does losing AJ Brown expose Jalen Hurts 19:13 — Why Monti Ossenfort ranks dead last 27:21 — What we know (and don't know) about the three new NFL GMs 32:06 — Does the Myles Garrett trade redeem the Ty Simpson pick for the Rams 38:29 — Why great NFL and fantasy GMs must take risks 43:40 — Why political GMs might actually be the worst GMs

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Join Sigmund Bloom and Ian Hartitz as they discuss which players the fantasy football hive mind is most wrong about in 2026 drafts. Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for the audio version of the show! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=27db2d7566bf4cb5 - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-the-audible-fantasy-football-info-for/id178083008 🏆 Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/plans 👾 Join the Footballguys Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/kdPzSM5mux 📩 Stay Up-to-date with the latest NFL News: https://join.footballguys.com/emailupdate

In This Episode: On this edition of The Audible, Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom break down the NFC West's 2026 NFL Draft, a division that delivered one of the wildest mixes of brilliance, confusion, and long‑term gambles.

The Arizona Cardinals may have landed a future superstar in RB Jeremiyah Love, a dynamic, explosive runner who could become the focal point of their offense sooner than expected. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams left everyone scratching their heads after drafting QB Ty Simpson in the first round — a move that raises more questions than answers about their direction and timeline.

Up in Seattle, the Seahawks grabbed Jadarian Price, a smooth, versatile back who might be the perfect replacement for Kenneth Walker. And in San Francisco, the conversation turns to John Lynch — is he actually good at drafting, or is the roster carrying the reputation.

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🔥 In this episode:

Why Jeremiyah Love could be the Cardinals' next offensive star

What the Rams were thinking with the Ty Simpson first‑round gamble

Whether Jadarian Price can truly replace Kenneth Walker in Seattle

A real conversation about John Lynch's draft track record

Which NFC West team improved the most — and who stumbled

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In This Episode: Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom turn their attention to the AFC West as they break down how the 2026 NFL Draft reshaped one of the league's most competitive divisions. Did the Denver Broncos land a future star in RB Jonah Coleman, a back Cecil believes could become the centerpiece of Sean Payton's offense. Over in Las Vegas, the Raiders hit the reset button with Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick — but can he finally give them the franchise quarterback they've been chasing for two decades.

The Kansas City Chiefs made calculated moves to rebound from a down year, but did they add enough immediate impact to reclaim control of the division. And the Los Angeles Chargers quietly built a class that could pay off sooner than people think — but will it be enough to keep pace with the AFC West arms race.

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🔥 In this episode:

Why Jonah Coleman could be Denver's next offensive star

Whether Fernando Mendoza is truly the Raiders' long‑awaited franchise QB

Did the Chiefs add enough to bounce back in 2026

How the Chargers' draft fits their new direction

Which AFC West team improved the most on draft weekend

Drop your thoughts in the comments — who won the AFC West draft and who left questions unanswered.

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In This Episode: On this edition of The Audible, Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom break down the NFC South's 2026 NFL Draft — a division that delivered surprises, steals, and some head‑scratchers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have found one of the draft's true sleepers in WR Ted Hurst, a smooth separator with big‑play upside who could crack the rotation sooner than expected. The New Orleans Saints swung big and landed what some evaluators call the best wide receiver in the entire class in Jordyn Tyson, giving their offense a potential star.

The Atlanta Falcons played it safe with a conservative, almost boring draft — but was it quietly effective. And the Carolina Panthers focused on defense, but did they add enough impact talent to actually move the needle in a division that's getting faster and more explosive.

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🔥 In this episode:

Why Ted Hurst could be the Bucs' sleeper steal

Did the Saints land the top WR in Jordyn Tyson

Falcons' conservative draft — smart or stagnant

Did the Panthers add enough defensive help

Which NFC South team truly improved the most

Drop your thoughts in the comments — who won the NFC South draft in your eyes.

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In This Episode: On this edition of The Audible, Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom turn their focus to the AFC South and how the 2026 NFL Draft reshaped a division loaded with young quarterbacks and evolving identities. The Houston Texans doubled down on their strength, adding even more defensive firepower to a unit that already carried them in 2025. Did they just build the nastiest young defense in the conference.

The Jacksonville Jaguars took a different path, grabbing not one but TWO intriguing tight ends, giving their offense new flexibility and giving Cam Ward's rival Trevor Lawrence more matchup‑friendly options. And speaking of Ward — the Tennessee Titans may have found his new favorite target in Carnell Tate, a polished, explosive wideout who could step in as an immediate go‑to weapon.

Meanwhile, the Colts made moves that signal where their long‑term roster build is headed. Every team added talent — but which one actually changed its trajectory.

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🔥 In this episode:

Did the Texans turn a strength into a true identity

How the Jaguars' TE double‑dip reshapes their offense

Why Carnell Tate could become Cam Ward's WR1 right away

What the Colts' draft says about their rebuild timeline

Which AFC South team improved the most in 2026

Drop your thoughts in the comments — who won the AFC South draft in your eyes.

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In This Episode: On this edition of The Audible, Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom dive into the NFC East's 2026 NFL Draft results — a division that delivered surprises, steals, and some of the smartest roster construction of the entire weekend. The Dallas Cowboys put together one of their most disciplined, value‑driven drafts in years, addressing needs without reaching and stacking long‑term contributors.

But the headline moment came when the Philadelphia Eagles stole USC WR Makai Lemon right out from under the Steelers, adding a dynamic playmaker who fits perfectly into their evolving passing attack. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders each made moves that signal where their rebuilds are headed — but who actually improved the most.

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🔥 In this episode:

Cowboys' smart, steady draft — and why it sets up their 2026 roster

How the Eagles pulled off the Makai Lemon heist

Did the Giants add enough impact talent to climb the division

What the Commanders' draft says about their long‑term plan

Who truly had the BEST draft in the NFC East

Drop your thoughts in the comments — which NFC East team leveled up the most in the 2026 draft.

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In This Episode: On this edition of The Audible, Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom dive into the AFC East's 2026 NFL Draft results and what they mean for one of the league's most volatile divisions. The New York Jets walked away with one of the best draft classes in the league, stacking three first‑round picks — including EDGE David Bailey, TE Kenyon Sadiq, and WR Omar Cooper Jr. — in a haul that earned them an A grade and a wave of national praise. But even with a strong draft, the Jets still have a long climb before they can truly compete in the division's upper tier.

The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, drew criticism with a D+ grade, leaving many wondering whether they did enough to stay competitive after a shaky season. The Patriots and Dolphins each made moves that fit their long‑term plans, but the question remains: who actually improved the most, and who left the draft with more questions than answers.

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🔥 In this episode:

Jets' monster draft haul — and why it still may not be enough

Did the Bills stumble in a critical offseason moment

How the Patriots' class fits their rebuild timeline

Did the Dolphins add enough impact talent to keep pace

Who truly had the BEST draft in the AFC East

Drop your thoughts in the comments — which AFC East team nailed the 2026 draft, and who left value on the board.

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