Future 1st Podcast - Ep 55 - Dynasty Bestballin' - Art of the Rebuild

Adam Randall is a backup running back drafted by the team as part of a heavy investment in the position.

Anthony Richardson was a first-round startup pick that contributed to a 'comedy of errors' regarding the team's early dynasty value.

Baker Mayfield was acquired in a trade for Daniel Jones and is viewed as a great asset for the team.

Carl Blazes identifies Bijan Robinson as a high-tier luxury asset in dynasty best ball leagues, noting that elite players like him are difficult to acquire and hold significant value.

Carl Blazes suggests that in a dynasty best ball rebuild, managers should target players like Blake Corum to flip value, even if it requires taking risks on players who might be splitting time or behind a starter.

Highlighted as a backup running back to target in dynasty rebuilds because he has the potential to become a starter and significantly increase in value.

Drafted as a starting quarterback in a dynasty best ball startup.

Bucky Irving is described as a player whose value is falling, though the speaker believes he will still provide production this season and could be a useful trade asset once he scores points and market sentiment improves.

Drafted as a backup quarterback in a dynasty best ball startup.

There is hype surrounding Beck following the Hall of Fame game, though the speaker remains skeptical of his immediate impact and notes he looked like a rookie.

Carl Blazes acquired CeeDee Lamb and a 2027 first-round pick by trading away four starters (Tee Higgins, Attaroll McMillan, Zay Flowers, DeAndre Swift, and Jalen Warren), noting that consolidating depth for elite talent is a key rebuilding strategy.

Carl Blazes suggests that Chase Brown is a preferred asset in dynasty best ball formats compared to the 1.01 rookie pick because he provides similar projected points for the current season while allowing managers to retain additional draft capital.

Drafted as a depth piece in a dynasty best ball startup tight end room.

Chris Olave was a third-round startup pick that contributed to the team's poor early-roster value.

Colson Loveland is cited as an example of a player currently lacking the 'artificial dynasty value' or community hype that other players in his tier are receiving.

Categorized as a solid wide receiver two or three in a dynasty best ball startup build.

Carl Blazes highlights Dallas Goedert as a successful waiver wire acquisition that was later packaged in trades to build value during a rebuild.

Daniel Jones was traded at a high point in his value to acquire Baker Mayfield, a move characterized as a decent win for the team.

Drafted as a running back in a dynasty best ball startup.

Drafted as a depth piece in a dynasty best ball startup tight end room.

Drafted early in a dynasty best ball startup as part of a heavy running back and quarterback build strategy.

Demon Claiborne is a depth running back on the roster that the team hopes will find a home to eventually flip for future capital.

Deshaun Watson is viewed as a potential trade chip; if he secures a starting role, he can be packaged to acquire future capital.

Drafted as a tight end in a dynasty best ball startup.

Carl Blazes cites Eli Stowers as an example of a player who, if acquired in a poor rebuilding draft, leaves managers feeling dissatisfied with their team's outlook compared to previous years.

Eli Stowers was drafted as a rookie and is currently held as a piece that might be packaged with other assets to re-roll into future draft capital.

Emeka Egbuka was traded for two first-round picks and a second-round pick, a move considered a strong return despite the picks likely being late in the round.

There is speculation that Brissett might not finish the year as the starter, potentially opening a window for other quarterbacks.

Drafted as a running back in a dynasty best ball startup.

Carl Blazes classifies Jahmyr Gibbs as a luxury asset in dynasty best ball leagues, emphasizing that such elite players are rare and highly coveted.

Drafted as a wide receiver in a dynasty best ball startup.

Drafted as a starting quarterback in a dynasty best ball startup.

Jaden Higgins was acquired via a trade involving Tank Dell and is now viewed as a depth piece the team hopes will find a role to eventually flip for future capital.

Carl Blazes suggests using Jalen Warren as part of a package deal to trade up for elite injured assets like Malik Nabers in dynasty best ball formats.

Carl Blazes argues that in dynasty best ball leagues, the 1.01 rookie pick (Jeremiah Love) lacks the trade liquidity found in lineup leagues because managers prefer keeping depth assets like Chase Brown plus future picks over consolidating value into a single premium rookie asset.

Targeted early in a dynasty best ball startup as part of a heavy running back and quarterback build strategy.

Carl Blazes cites Joe Burrow's situation last season as an example of an injured asset that can be acquired during a rebuild and subsequently flipped for increased value once the player returns to health.

Carl Blazes highlights Joe Burrow as an example of an injured, high-value asset that can be acquired and subsequently flipped for even greater value in dynasty best ball.

Drafted as a running back in a dynasty best ball startup.

Categorized as a solid wide receiver two or three in a dynasty best ball startup build.

Carl Blazes suggests using Juwan Johnson as part of a package deal to trade up for elite injured assets like Malik Nabers in dynasty best ball formats.

Katron Allen is a backup running back drafted by the team as part of a heavy investment in the position.

Kenneth Walker III is mentioned in the context of his time-share with Zach Charbonnet, which Carl Blazes uses to illustrate the type of situation where dynasty best ball managers can find value in the secondary back.

Mentioned in the context of splitting time with Zach Charbonnet, which provided a window to acquire value.

Kenyan Sadiq is identified by Carl Blazes as a player who, when part of a rebuilding draft haul, contributes to a lack of trade liquidity and a poor overall rebuild outlook.

Categorized as a solid wide receiver two or three in a dynasty best ball startup build.

Drafted as a running back in a dynasty best ball startup.

Kyron Williams was a fifth-round startup pick that contributed to the team's poor early-roster value.

Drafted as a wide receiver in a dynasty best ball startup.

Makai Lemon was the player passed over in a trade-up move to acquire Tyson.

Carl Blazes suggests that acquiring an injured Malik Nabers in dynasty best ball is a strategic move for rebuilders; he argues that packaging multiple mid-tier assets like Tee Higgins, Juwan Johnson, and Jalen Warren can successfully secure a stud like Nabers.

Carl Blazes suggests targeting Malik Nabers as a young, high-upside asset during a rebuild; even if he is injured, his potential to project as a WR1 allows for a future 'tear down' trade to acquire multiple first-round picks and additional players once he is healthy and producing.

Carl Blazes acquired Malik Nabers and a 2027 first-round pick by trading away Kenneth Walker, Sam Darnold, Ricky Pearsall, and Jerry Jeudy, a move he considers favorable despite the depth lost.

Drafted as a tight end in a dynasty best ball startup.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has failed to live up to expectations as a cornerstone wide receiver, contributing to the team's struggle to contend.

Carl Blazes discusses holding Mike Evans during a rebuild as a 'gamble' to either package him for younger assets or sell him for future picks, specifically considering a trade for younger players like Rashid Shaheed or Trey Harris.

Mike Washington is a backup running back drafted by the team as part of a heavy investment in the position.

Drafted as a starting quarterback in a dynasty best ball startup.

Tank Dell was sold off while his hype was high to acquire multiple second-round picks, which were then used to acquire other assets.

Carl Blazes suggests using Tee Higgins as part of a package deal to trade up for elite injured assets like Malik Nabers in dynasty best ball formats.

Categorized as a solid wide receiver two or three in a dynasty best ball startup build.

Targeted in the second round of a dynasty best ball startup to secure an elite tight end, allowing the drafter to ignore the position later. Despite concerns about potential quarterback changes in Arizona, he is viewed as a hold or a potential in-season trade candidate if his value remains stable.

Carl Blazes acquired Tucker Kraft while he was injured by consolidating four assets (Dallas Goedert, Marcus Mariota, a 2026 second, and a 2026 third), viewing the move as a significant win.

Ty Simpson is mentioned by Carl Blazes as part of a group of players that, if they represent the core of a rebuilding draft, result in a 'crappy' feeling for the manager due to a lack of trade value.

Identified as an undervalued tight end who could be a target for contenders looking to trade down from more expensive assets.

The drafter is consciously targeting Charbonnet in dynasty drafts, viewing him as incredibly cheap and a strong value play.

Carl Blazes highlights Zach Charbonnet as an example of a player to target during a dynasty best ball rebuild, noting that even when splitting time with Kenneth Walker III, such players offer opportunities to flip value.

Categorized as a solid wide receiver two or three in a dynasty best ball startup build.