The Game Plan · Fantasy Football, PlayerProfiler, Matty Kiwoom

The Mistake Fixer's Guide to Mastering Trades Involving 2023 Rookie Picks ft Seth Diewold

·1 hr 17 min·5 clips

Matty Keeboom reveals how to dominate rookie pick trades just days before the NFL Draft.

This episode of The Game Plan features host Matty Keeboom and special guest Seth Dyewald, known as The Mistake Fixer, discussing strategies for trading rookie draft picks ahead of the NFL Draft. Dyewald is a content creator and the head of editing at Player Profiler. The conversation focuses on actionable advice for fantasy football managers to capitalize on the pre-draft trade market. Keeboom and Dyewald analyze the fluctuating value of rookie picks, emphasizing that their worth changes dramatically from the offseason to the regular season. They specifically discuss the value of late first-round picks, like the 1.10 or 1.12, in this market. A key strategy involves trading a future first-round pick for a current late first-round pick plus an additional asset. The hosts reference the "Dynasty Trade Calculator" as a tool to evaluate these deals. Dyewald argues that acquiring multiple shots in the late first round is a superior strategy to holding a single, higher-value future pick. He suggests packaging a future first to obtain a current late first and a proven veteran player. The discussion highlights how the perceived value of all rookie picks inflates during the draft itself, creating a prime selling window. They note that many managers overvalue the mystery of future picks compared to known, immediate assets. A memorable insight is that trading back within a draft to accumulate more picks is often more profitable than trading a future pick away. Dyewald stresses that the goal is to acquire "more tickets to the lottery" by increasing the number of rookie selections. He cautions against the common mistake of overpaying to move up just a few spots in the draft order. The hosts agree the optimal time to execute these trades is in the days immediately leading up to the NFL Draft. The tone is highly conversational and educational, with both hosts sharing specific strategies in an enthusiastic, advice-driven manner. It is styled as a tutorial for aggressive fantasy managers looking to gain an edge. This episode is ideal for dynasty fantasy football players actively preparing for their rookie drafts and seeking tactical trade advice. Listeners who only play redraft formats or prefer narrative football content might find it less relevant.

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