The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Rich Dotson
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May 23, 2025 
Rich Dotson, co-founder of Dynasty Nerds and a contributor to ESPN Cleveland, shares his passion for fantasy football. He highlights common mistakes that dynasty managers make and dives into the promising 2025 rookie class. Rich emphasizes the importance of trade calculators for player valuation and discusses strategies for navigating trades. He also evaluates standout rookies and the evolving dynamics of draft strategies, providing invaluable insights to enhance players’ skills and decision-making in their fantasy leagues.
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Go All-In During Win Windows
- When your team is in a window to win, go all-in and trade draft picks for proven players.
- Avoid holding onto draft picks for potential future value if you can compete now.
Use Trade Calculators Wisely
- Use trade calculators as a baseline to understand value, especially if you're new to dynasty.
- Customize calculators with your own rankings and avoid blindly trusting their fairness results.
Tight Ends Undervalued in 2025
- The 2025 rookie class is chalky near the top but deep with a wide pool after the first 8 picks.
- Tight ends are undervalued in rookie drafts despite their rare elite production history.