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. 5H AGO

    16 New Playcallers: What It Means for Dynasty with Bob Harris

    The NFL coaching carousel has nearly stopped spinning — and half the league has new offensive playcallers. There's potential for chaos, but there are also opportunities for savvy dynasty managers. Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer Bob Harris joins Jeff Blaylock to break down all 16 new playcallers and what they mean for dynasty. From first-time play callers in Baltimore and Washington to veteran hires in Pittsburgh and New York, we examine where potential value exists and where caution is warranted. If you want to find dynasty leverage before the market adjusts, this episode is your roadmap. Topics Include 16 new offensive play callersFirst-time OCs and quarterback developmentChargers + Mike McDaniel = optimismBaltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle & Washington bet on first-time playcallersLas Vegas, Mendoza and the importance of OL upgradesMiami’s rebuild under Bobby SlowikTitans & Giants as cheap dynasty upsidePlayers to buy and sell this offseasonChapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Half the League Has New Playcallers 01:48 – Is This Year Truly Different? 04:18 – Change Is Horrible, Until You Make It 06:30 – High Turnover, Low Tenure 09:40 – Declan Doyle's Head Start in Baltimore 10:46 – Desired Outcome for Brian Fleury in Seattle 14:05 – Philadelphia’s Gamble on Sean Mannion 19:22 – David Blough in Washington & Jayden Daniels’ Future 24:15 – Mike LaFleur in Arizona: Buy the Discount? 29:10 – Atlanta Bets on a Browns Reunion 31:30 – Cleveland: New Coaches, Same Questions 34:20 – Drew Petzing Taming the Lions? 36:28 – Chargers Make Jeff's Favorite Hire 41:15 – Klint Kubiak & Mendoza's Futures in Las Vegas 46:06 – Fading Dolphins with Slowik? 48:57 – Old Is New Again: Nagy, Reich & McCarthy 54:13 – Skepticism for Zac Robinson in Tampa Bay? 57:00 – Can Daboll Revive the Titans? 1:00:35 – Bob's Favorite Buys & Sells Links Mentioned Follow Bob Harris on Twitter/XFootballguys.comSiriusXM Fantasy Sports RadioFollow Jeff on Twitter/XJeff's Dynasty RankingsSupport the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please leave a 5-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts. It helps the show grow and reach more serious dynasty managers. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

    1h 7m

  2. 5D AGO

    Is There a WR1? Scouting 2026 Rookie WRs with Jeff Bell

    Is there a true WR1 in the 2026 rookie class? While Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiah Love, and Kenyon Sadiq have separated at their positions, the wide receiver group feels murkier. Is that a weakness — or an opportunity? Jeff Bell of Footballguys joins Dynasty Compass to break down the 2026 rookie wide receiver class, from the top tier (Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson) to late-round dynasty dart throws to the feel-good story of the draft. We also discuss rookie draft tiers, landing spot volatility, positional evolution in the NFL, and how dynasty managers should approach mid-first-round picks in this class. If you're holding 1.03 through 1.10, this one’s for you. Topics Include 2026 Rookie WR Tier BreakdownWhat Makes an Elite WR ProspectHow Landing Spot Changes Dynasty ValueTrading Around Rookie Draft TiersThe Shrinking Slot Role in the NFLLate-Round WR Targets with UpsideThe Tyren Montgomery StoryChapters / Timestamps 0:00 - Is There a Clear WR1? 2:20 - Jeff Bell's Rookie Evaluation Process 7:20 - What "Problem-Solving" Looks Like for WRs 9:40 - Red Flags for Rookie WRs 12:00 - Is This Truly a Weak Class? 14:57 - Where Do Rookie WR Tiers Break? 17:13 - What to Do With Mid- to Late 1st Rounders 19:32 - Top Tier: Lemon, Tate, Tyson 22:03 - Gaps Between Top Tiers 24:18 - Best Landing Spots for Top WRs 29:05 - Late 1st/Early 2nd Round Targets 33:38 - The Biggest Question Mark 36:48 - Scouting Film vs Spreadsheets 38:48 - The Best Story in the Draft 44:32 - Third Rounders with First-Round Upside 47:02 - Bonding Over Deep Dynasty Waivers Related Episodes Episode 21 – Scouting Rookie RBs with Dave KlugeEpisode 22 – Scouting Rookie QBs & TEs with Mike KashubaEpisode 12 – Draft Picks: The Currency of DynastyLinks Mentioned Footballguys Rookie GuideDynasty Waivers of the Future (Footballguys)Jeff's Dynasty Rankingsdynastycompass.comSupport the Show If you’re enjoying Dynasty Compass: Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTubeLeave a 5-star review on Apple PodcastsShare the show with a dynasty league mateVisit dynastycompass.com for more strategy

    50 min

  3. FEB 12

    Scouting Rookie QBs & TEs | Dynasty Draft Strategy

    Dynasty rookie season is here. Jeff Blaylock welcomes Footballguys analyst Mike Kashuba to scout the 2026 rookie quarterback and tight end classes. From Fernando Mendoza at QB1 to late-round sleepers who could rise quickly, this episode digs into evaluation process, red flags, landing spots, and how dynasty managers should approach rookie drafts—especially in Superflex formats. Topics Include Quarterback scouting fundamentalsTight end evaluation trendsRookie draft strategy for dynastySuperflex QB planningLate-round rookie sleepersTimestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Dynasty Compass 1:00 – Mike Kashuba joins the show 2:10 – Inside the Footballguys Rookie Guide process 4:55 – What separates NFL quarterbacks from pretenders 9:50 – QB red flags dynasty managers should watch for 13:55 – How tight end scouting is changing 17:00 – Why elite TEs still develop slowly (usually) 20:05 – Ideal NFL landing spots for rookie tight ends 22:45 – Day-two and day-three TE sleepers 24:25 – Evaluating the 2026 QB class depth 27:55 – Superflex strategy without the 1.01 33:05 – Deep sleeper quarterbacks to know now 39:55 – The prospect Mike Kashuba is rooting for most 42:20 – Where to find Mike’s work & closing thoughts Links Mentioned Footballguys Rookie Draft GuideFollow Mike on Twitter/XFollow Jeff of Twitter/XDynasty Compass websiteSupport the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please subscribe, rate, and review the show—especially on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps the show grow.

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

    FEB 5

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dynasty Compass
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