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.
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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
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