A practical look at when an orphan roster is salvageable, and when it is not.
Dynasty Compass treats an abandoned roster like a real roster-building problem, and that focus gives the conversation with the host and Dustin Ludke some weight.

Long-game strategy for dynasty managers.
Dynasty Compass is a strategy show for fantasy managers who treat roster construction as a long game. Jeff Blaylock works through rookie draft tiers, trade windows, orphan-team rebuilds, and player evaluation with a mix of data, market feel, and guest perspective.
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Dynasty Compass is a dynasty fantasy football strategy show centered on decisions that compound over multiple seasons. Jeff Blaylock approaches roster building like a map-reading problem, where picks, players, trade windows, and league context all point in different directions. The episodes are concise, but they do not coast on hot takes. A typical discussion starts with a concrete manager dilemma and works toward a usable framework. Orphan teams become a lesson in identifying cornerstones and knowing when a roster lacks the resources to recover. Rookie drafts become a market study, with sharp attention to where pick value changes and where managers may overrate interchangeable assets. Pre-draft trade strategy gets treated as a timing question, especially after free agency and before the NFL draft reshapes expectations. Player evaluation is similarly practical. The show weighs combine speed, size, pass-catching, after-catch ability, and position-specific athleticism without pretending one metric solves the board. Jeff Blaylock often brings in guests who challenge or extend the argument. Dustin Ludke discusses orphan adoption and rebuilding from weak rosters. Alfredo Brown talks through rookie sleepers, athletic testing, and how traits translate differently by position. Alan Cieslowski brings a trade-market perspective from a dynasty-heavy lane. The show’s language is accessible, but the assumptions are for serious fantasy managers. It expects familiarity with first-round rookie picks, superflex formats, starter thresholds, FAB, and long-term roster value. That makes it better for active dynasty players than casual redraft listeners. Still, the structure is clear enough for newer dynasty managers trying to learn the market. The recurring emphasis is discipline. Not every fast player matters. Not every draft pick carries the same risk. Not every orphan roster deserves the same rescue plan. Dynasty Compass earns its name by helping managers orient before they move.
Made for: Dynasty Compass is for fantasy football managers who care about rookie drafts, trade timing, orphan rebuilds, and roster value beyond the current season. It best suits players already familiar with dynasty formats or ready to learn that market seriously.
What sets it apart: The show pairs practical dynasty advice with specific valuation frameworks, from three-year rookie returns to cornerstone-player thresholds. It favors actionable structure over broad player chatter.
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.
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A practical look at when an orphan roster is salvageable, and when it is not.
Dynasty Compass treats an abandoned roster like a real roster-building problem, and that focus gives the conversation with the host and Dustin Ludke some weight.
A focused look at speed, athleticism, and what they mean for rookie sleepers.
Jeff Blaylock and Alfredo Brown keep this Dynasty Compass conversation grounded in prospect scouting that does not flatten players into stopwatch numbers. The talk holds to when speed matters, when it can mislead, and when the rest of the profile has to carry the case.
A clear look at where rookie pick value starts to separate.
Dynasty Compass examines the space between rookie draft spots and makes the case that nearby picks are not truly interchangeable. Using nine years of Dynasty League Football ADP data and the top 48 picks in a standard four-round, 12-team rookie draft, Jeff Blaylock ties the…





College prospects before the dynasty market moves.

Dynasty Compass host Jeff Blaylock and DLF analyst Addison Hayes examine incorrect rookie evaluations through Hayes's marker system, which scores college production, athleticism, and draft capital.
Dynasty Compass host Jeff Blaylock and Theo Gremminger evaluate rookie landing spots, veteran trade targets, sell candidates, and roster-building tactics after the NFL draft.
This episode discusses the crucial role of commissioners in building and maintaining strong fantasy football communities, featuring insights from Joey Wright of Football Guys.
Jeff Blaylock opens Dynasty Compass by calling orphan teams "the gateway drug into Dynasty" and brings on Dustin Ludke of FF Today to talk through orphan adoption strategy.
Jeff Blaylock and Alfredo Brown spend much of Dynasty Compass on Brown's rookie guide, including the PGM score, three-player comps, and how he weights traits like route running, spatial awareness, and drops.
This episode discusses pre-draft dynasty trade strategies in fantasy football with analyst Alan Cieslowski, covering post-free agency dynamics and common mistakes.
Jeff Blaylock says rookie draft picks have “no inherent value,” then compares them to lottery tickets and argues that dynasty managers pay for the chance to get “your guy.” He breaks rookie picks into bands, including 101 alone, 102-105, 106-108, 109-204, 205-304, 305-312, 401-406, and 407-plus, using nine years of Dynasty League Football ADP data.