Pat Fitzmaurice from FantasyPros joins Jeff Blaylock to break down how to approach a dynasty startup draft. First of all, have a real strategic plan before you go on the clock, and then stick to it. Jeff and Fitz cover positional priority, Superflex quarterback timing, TE premium math, and how to use in-draft trading to get your guys and avoid players you don't believe in.
💡 Key Takeaways
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
03:52 – Startup draft mindset & prep
06:24 – The three strategic paths explained
10:03 – How strategy changes your picks by round
15:33 – Positional priorities in early rounds
22:08 – League settings' impacts on roster construction
28:28 – When to take quarterbacks, 1QB & Superflex
30:26 – TE premium: the math behind the myth
38:05 – Running backs: talent vs. opportunity
47:32 – In-draft trading: moving up, down, and why
01:00:03 – Golden rule: draft players you believe in
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