Dynasty Compass

Jeff Blaylock
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Dynasty Compass is your guide to building a fantasy football team that lasts. Hosted by Jeff Blaylock—fantasy analyst, Footballguys contributor, and dynasty strategist—this show helps you find direction in a noisy fantasy football world. Each episode delivers short, actionable advice for dynasty managers: trade strategy, rookie draft tactics, roster-building frameworks, and more. Whether you’re contending now or rebuilding for the future, Dynasty Compass helps you orient your team toward long-term success. 🎧 New episodes weekly during the NFL season 🧭 Because in dynasty, you don’t need a GPS—you need a compass.

  1. Scouting Rookie RBs: Who’s Real in the 2026 Class? with Dave Kluge

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    Scouting Rookie RBs: Who’s Real in the 2026 Class? with Dave Kluge

    The rookie scouting season is officially underway. Jeff Blaylock is joined by Footballguys analyst Dave Kluge for a wide-ranging conversation on scouting rookie running backs and navigating the 2026 dynasty rookie class. They discuss which traits actually translate to the NFL, key red flags every dynasty manager should be wary of, and how dynasty managers should approach a class that lacks elite depth beyond the top tier. This episode focuses on process, not just rankings — helping dynasty managers think clearly about rookie RB evaluation. Topics Include How Dave Kluge scouts rookie RBsIdentifying elite vs replaceable traitsWhy Jeremiah Love stands apartDraft capital as the ultimate tiebreakerRB value pockets in Rounds 2–3When trading back makes senseThe NFL’s evolving offensive landscapeChapters / Timestamps  00:00 Rookie scouting season  01:00 Scouting process  03:40 Elite traits  05:40 Red flags  08:30 Class strength  11:00 Tier breaks  12:20 Trade strategy  13:45 Jeremiah Love  16:20 RB2 tier  19:30 Box score traps  21:00 Combine myths  23:30 Draft capital  27:45 Round 2–3 values  31:15 NFL trends  34:20 Player stories  37:00 Closing thoughts Links Mentioned Footballguys.comSign up for the Footballguys Rookie GuideFollow Dave Kluge on Twitter/XSupport the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with your league mates. Your support helps keep the compass pointed in the right direction.

    39 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    Dynasty Compass | Your Dynasty Offseason Planner

    There is no offseason in dynasty — but there is a right way to use it. In this Season 1 finale of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock builds a practical offseason planner from January through kickoff, breaking down what matters most at each stage of the NFL calendar and how Casual, Competitive, and Pro-level dynasty managers should approach the offseason based on their effort and time commitments. This episode isn’t about doing more — it’s about aligning your effort, attention, and expectations so you enter the season prepared without burning out but ready to win your league. Topics Include Dynasty offseason calendar overviewCasual vs Competitive vs Pro effort levelsWhat to focus on and whenKeeping it fun and avoiding burnoutAligning effort with expectationsChapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Season 1 Finale 01:20 – No Offseason in Dynasty 02:15 – Effort Levels Explained 05:15 – January: Reset & Orientation 07:55 – February: NFL Combine 09:40 – March: Free Agency 11:10 – April: NFL Draft 13:55 – May: Rookie Drafts 15:30 – June: OTAs & Minicamps 17:05 – July: Training Camp 18:45 – August: Preseason 21:45 – Time Commitments by Effort Level 23:40 – Aligning Effort & Expectations 25:40 – Season 2 Preview Related Episodes Episode 3 – Separating Training Camp Signals from StaticEpisode 5 – Your Weekly In-Season Dynasty Planner Episode 12 – Draft Picks: The Currency of DynastyEpisode 17 – Dynasty Purgatory: Why Your Team Stays StuckEpisode 19 – Is Dynasty Fantasy Football for You?Links Mentioned DynastyCompass.comDownloadable Offseason PlannerMatt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting PortfolioSupport the Show If you’re enjoying Dynasty Compass, please subscribe, rate, and review the show. Your support helps us grow the community and bring in expert guests for Season 2.

    29 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Dynasty Compass | Is Dynasty For You?

    Is dynasty fantasy football right for you? As the fantasy season winds down, many managers start asking themselves, "Do I want to wait until August for next season to begin? Or do I want it to start right now?" In this episode of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock explains what dynasty fantasy football really is, how it differs from redraft and keeper leagues, who should (and shouldn’t) play dynasty, and the best ways to get started. If you’re looking for a deeper challenge, year-round engagement, a stronger sense of community and a true roster-building experience, this episode is your starting point. Topics Include What dynasty fantasy football isWho dynasty is for (and who it isn’t)Key differences from redraft and keeper leaguesWhy rookie picks matter so muchStartups vs orphan teamsLeague culture and long-term commitmentWhy dynasty has no offseasonChapters / Timestamps 0:00 – Do you want your season to continue?2:12 – Who dynasty is for3:02 – Who dynasty is not for4:55 – What dynasty fantasy football actually is6:06 – The biggest differences from redraft8:05 – Deeper rosters, taxi squads, and waivers10:35 – Trades, value, and multiple timelines11:48 – The Dynasty Compass team archetypes12:59 – Rookie picks as the currency of dynasty14:40 – Why there is no offseason15:25 – Dynasty vs keeper leagues16:22 – How to get started: startups and orphans19:49 – Why league culture matters21:33 – Dynasty never stops23:12 – Episode 20 preview: The Offseason PlannerRelated Episodes Episode 1 — The Four Strategic Directions of DynastyEpisode 5 — Your Weekly PlannerEpisode 12 — Draft Picks: The Currency of DynastyEpisode 20 — There Is No Offseason (coming soon)Useful Links Jeff's dynasty rankings on FootballguysFollow Jeff on Twitter/XLeaguesafe's classifieds (leagues seeking managers)Dynasty Compass website

    25 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Dynasty Compass | Escape from Purgatory

    Are you stuck in Dynasty Purgatory — never good enough to win, never bad enough to rebuild, and constantly tinkering without making real progress?  In Episode 18, Jeff Blaylock delivers the cure. After diagnosing Purgatory in Episode 17, we chart the escape route this week. Jeff breaks down the four universal laws that apply no matter what path you take, then walks through all four dynasty directions — South, West, North, and East — and shows you exactly when and how to execute each one. This episode gives you the tools to pick a direction, commit to it, and build real momentum for your roster. If your team feels stuck, this is your map out. Topics Include The four universal laws of escaping PurgatoryWhy cosmetic fixes keep you stuckHow to prioritize structural upgradesUpside as the key to breaking freeThe four dynasty directions (South, West, North, East)How to choose your best path based on roster + league dynamicsStrategy playbooks for each directionWhy commitment is the shortcut to improvementChapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Stuck in Dynasty Purgatory 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Setup 01:53 – The Four Universal Laws of Escaping Purgatory 07:48 – Choosing Your Direction 08:31 – South: When to Rebuild 13:52 – West: When to Push All-In 17:36 – North: When to Build a Perennial Contender 22:11 – East: When Waiting Is the Strategy 26:52 – Bringing It All Together Links Mentioned Episode 17: Diagnosing Dynasty PurgatoryEpisode 16: The Strategic SuckEpisode 15: The Island of Broken ToysEpisode 13: Boosting Your Win-now LineupEpisode 12: The Currency of DynastyEpisode 4: 5 Kinds of Players on Your RosterSupport the Show If Dynasty Compass is helping you build smarter, more strategic dynasty teams, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with your league mates. Thank you for supporting the show! Visit dynastycompass.com for more info.

    30 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Dynasty Compass | Why Your Team Stays Stuck

    Are you trapped in Dynasty Purgatory — the endless cycle of 6–8, 7–7, or 8–6 seasons where nothing you do seems to matter? This week, Jeff breaks down the real reasons rosters get stuck in mediocrity and introduces four diagnostic questions that will reveal why your team can’t break through. We’ll examine internal reinforcements that never deliver, the hidden role of luck, players who fall short of expectations, and the reasoning traps dynasty managers fall into year after year. This episode is Part 1 of a two-episode arc: Diagnosis today. Escape route next week. Topics Include What Dynasty Purgatory really isWhy multiple mediocre seasons signal deeper issuesEvaluating whether the “cavalry” ever actually arrivedHow to assess your reliance on luckExpectations vs. reality for Cornerstones, Set-and-Forgets & Developing TalentsFour reasoning traps that derail rostersHow flawed thought patterns compound over timeChapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open: Dynasty Purgatory Defined 00:45 – Intro & Episode Goals 03:10 – The Four-Question Diagnostic Framework 03:45 – Q1: Did the Cavalry Actually Come? 09:58 – Q2: Am I Relying on Luck? 13:36 – Q3: Did Performance Match Expectations? 17:18 – Q4: Was My Reasoning Sound? 26:58 – Closing Reflections & What Comes Next 27:38 – Next Week: Plotting Your Escape Links Mentioned Episode 4: The 5 Kinds of Players on Your RosterEpisode 11: Are They Who We Thought They Were? (Midseason Review)Episode 16: The Strategic Suck: How to Rebuild Without TankingEpisode 18: Escaping Dynasty Purgatory (Coming Soon!)Support the Show If Dynasty Compass is helping you build smarter, more strategic dynasty teams, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with your league mates. Thank you for supporting the show! Visit dynastycompass.com for more info.

    28 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    Dynasty Compass | The Strategic Suck: How to Rebuild Without Tanking

    Not every dynasty team can contend every year. Sometimes the smartest path forward is choosing to lose—strategically. In this episode, Jeff explains “the Strategic Suck,” a rebuild approach where you intentionally lower your short-term ceiling to maximize your long-term success. Topics include:  • What South represents in the Dynasty Compass  • Why losing without a plan is just losing, but losing with a plan is rebuilding • The difference between a Strategic Suck and tanking • How to set legal, defensible lineups while avoiding accidental wins • Roster management hacks that reduce this week’s points and boost next year’s value • Why healthy dynasty leagues need Southbound teams • How accidental winning can derail your rebuild (and how to avoid “sucking at sucking”) Whether you’re 2–9, dealing with injuries, or staring down an aging roster, this episode gives you the tools to rebuild with purpose—and come back stronger. Sometimes the road to True North runs through the South. Walk it with purpose. Support the show: • Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts • Like and subscribe on YouTube • Share the show with your league-mates and dynasty group chats Visit our website: https://www.dynastycompass.com/

    25 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    Dynasty Compass | The Island of Broken Toys

    Injuries derail seasons — but for dynasty managers, they can also open a window of opportunity. In this episode, Jeff Blaylock explores The Island of Broken Toys: a place where productive but injured players lose short-term value but retain long-term potential. Jeff outlines how to identify real broken-toy opportunities, calculate appropriate trade discounts, and avoid the emotional traps that make other managers sell too low. He also breaks down Adam Hutchison’s injury research, explains which positions are most likely to bounce back, and offers guidance for fitting these moves into your team’s strategic direction. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:14 – What makes a player a “broken toy” 02:22 – Why strategy comes first 03:15 – Dynasty vs. redraft 04:37 – Tank Dell example 06:06 – Injury risk and recovery data 09:59 – Why the market exists 11:22 – Buyers and sellers by compass direction 14:32 – Types of sellers 16:21 – Trade discount guidelines 20:12 – Red flags and risk management 25:00 – Scarcity and strategy 26:25 – Closing thoughts and Episode 16 preview Links Mentioned: Adam Hutchison’s injury research at Footballguys: https://www.footballguys.com/article/2025-fantasy-performance-reinjury-rate-by-positionEp. 14 – Trade Deadline Strategies: https://youtu.be/0GXTgti19A0Ep. 12 – The Currency of Dynasty: https://youtu.be/oMxqBhyDTh0Ep. 4 – 5 Kinds of Players on Your Roster: https://youtu.be/PghAw0zqNKYSubscribe for weekly Dynasty Compass episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHINXdOZ9QQ-YOM6phMh_gwListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dynasty-compass/id1831101084Follow Jeff on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jeffblaylock

    28 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Dynasty Compass | Trade Deadline Strategies

    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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Dynasty Compass is your guide to building a fantasy football team that lasts. Hosted by Jeff Blaylock—fantasy analyst, Footballguys contributor, and dynasty strategist—this show helps you find direction in a noisy fantasy football world. Each episode delivers short, actionable advice for dynasty managers: trade strategy, rookie draft tactics, roster-building frameworks, and more. Whether you’re contending now or rebuilding for the future, Dynasty Compass helps you orient your team toward long-term success. 🎧 New episodes weekly during the NFL season 🧭 Because in dynasty, you don’t need a GPS—you need a compass.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Blaylock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dynasty Compass
  • Show Website
    Dynasty Compass

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