Episode 11 - Midseason Review: Are They Who We Thought They Were?
Six weeks in, perception meets reality. Jeff Blaylock walks through six questions every dynasty manager should ask to see if their team is truly who they thought it was — and whether it’s time to stay the course or change direction.
Strategy gets you places. Emotion gets you lost.
At the season’s midpoint, it’s time for a reality check. In this episode, Jeff helps dynasty managers reassess their rosters and strategic direction using six key questions.
He begins by asking whether the cavalry is coming — are reinforcements on the way, or are you already at full strength? Then he unpacks how to separate bad luck from bad teams by examining all-play and median records rather than just win-loss totals. From there, Jeff explores how to tell if your lineup choices are strategic or emotional, whether your assumptions have aged well, and when to consider changing your team’s direction entirely.
Whether you’re 5-1 and contending, 1-5 and rebuilding, or stuck in the middle, this episode provides a practical framework for midseason navigation. Your compass doesn’t lie — but your win-loss record might.
Key Takeaways / Highlights
“They are who we thought they were… or are they?”
The six questions that clarify your roster’s true direction.
How to tell if the cavalry is coming or if you’ve already hit your ceiling.
Why all-play and median records reveal more truth than win-loss records.
The difference between good process and good luck.
When to re-evaluate assumptions about cornerstones and breakouts.
When to make trades, when to hold draft capital, and when to change direction.
“Strategy gets you places. Emotion gets you lost.”
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – They are who we thought they were. Or are they?
01:45 – Is the cavalry coming?
05:05 – Have I been unlucky (or lucky)?
10:45 – Am I making decisions for the right reasons?
13:25 – Have my assumptions aged well?
16:05 – Can I get what I need without sacrificing the future?
20:45 – Should I change my direction?
23:35 – Am I managing strategically or emotionally?
25:33 – Strategy gets you places; emotion gets you lost.
26:45 – Preview of next episode
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Ep. 1: Where Are You Going?
