Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:04 PM)

hi gang. Happy halloween after day. Or something like that. all subjects answered except non flex start sit that can be answered by looking at our rankings...

Alan (Richmond, VA)

In need of a QB... Kitna is available for Crayton or Driver in a PPR league... how will JK fair the rest of the season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:05 PM)

I'm not crazy about Kitna the rest of the way... i's a bad sked, especially in playoffs. DAL, SD, KC, GB over last 4. Don;'t do it

Scott (Bristol, CT)

Quick: Who's the first player that comes to mind when you see the # 85?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:06 PM)

It was Chad Johnson. We laugh at Ocho Cinco, but it works.

Justin (Lexington, KY)

You look like Yoda. That is all.

Britney Spears

All subjects answered? Well then would you trade me for Lindsay Lohan?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

In a heartbeat.

Eric (Boston)

TRADE Question. Peyton Manning for McNabb and Earnest Graham. Vetoable?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

No, that's reasonable. Not great but you can defend it. Veto ing is for a word I can't use. But it has root in the feline world.

Dan (NJ)

RGX Girl, The Sisters Ravitz or the other girl that you do the podcast with that everyone says is into you but you keep denying it for some reason?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

What girl is that? And there is no one hotter than the RGX girl. Even the Ravitz sisters.

Matt (San Fran)

Would never have believed I'd be asking this at the beginning of the year, but should I take gore and harrison for b jacobs and crayton or is there too much injury risk? I need the pair to start.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

Do the deal. I like BJ more than Gore but Harrison is too good to pass up. They were resting Marvin for this week... he'll be fine

Jon (Boston)

Oh that's a BOLD statement. You are saying the the RGX girl is hotter than Alba? I question your manhood!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:11 PM)

The RGX girl is hotter than EVERYONE. Seriously.

Jordan (Oak)

What is going on here? Am I the featured back or not? Get Rhodes and Fargas out of here. Don't you think I can get it done?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:12 PM)

You're not 100% healthy. You haven't been any good since you left the Miami game. Fargas getting more carries week by week. So no, not until you get more rest with that back and those are tricky.,

Tim (North Carolina)

Shockey is on bye. Another owner is holding Scheffler hostage. Who is a good sleeper TE pick-up this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:12 PM)

Maybe Will Heller of SEA? Against Cle - like him as a sleeper

Biggie Tall (LA)

Who are the Sisters Ravitz? I must say the RGX girl is smokin'

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

Listen (don't just download) our podcast. They are Nate's single and very attractive sisters. Drives him nuts every time I talk about them. SO i'm hopng everyone will talk about them to further make him batty,

Eric (Reading, PA)

Is Jacobs a sell high?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

no, actually. just gave this stat last night.... over hte last 4 games, no RB has more total yards than Jacobs,.

Sven (Fresno, CA)

Do you share the same philosophy as Karabell when it comes to baseball keepers? In other words, do you almost always try to keep hitting over pitching, unless you have a top-3 pitcher?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

yes, we agree there... pitching always easier to find

The Guy Who Called Out Scott

I'm the guy who called out Scott this morning for not knowing who 85 was. Just wanted to say that you are the best over there because you actually post negative comments and can roll with the punches!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

thanks. I like Scott so not gonna bash him but we all have our own style and the negative comes with the gig....

Ed, NY

I hate Tony Kornheiser. I think he is terrible on MNF. I want to make an appeal that you take his place in the booth. I know u wont post this, but please consider it!!!E

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

case in point. Look, doing live TV (or any TV or radio or... well, any medium, taped or no) is not easy. It's hard, to always be out there, without a net, putting yourself out there to be judged by everyone. Especially in an opinion based area like sports where there's no real right or wrong answer (at least before the event)... I think Tony is terrific, but no one is beloved by all. No one. Which is why I don't mind the negative comments about me...

Paul (Help, ME)

Donovan McNabb - top 10 qb the rest of the way or killer to ffl championship hopes?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

I say top 10 but towards the bottom

New Jersey State Prison

We all love you, Matty.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Aw, thanks! That's really-- Hmmm. Wait a minute....

Patrick (Louisville)

In your rankings, you rank Selvin Young higher than MJD. I AGREE WITH YOU!!! But, if Henry sees playing time, would that drop Young below Jones-Drew

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

I'm writing about this in my LOVE HATE currently and discussed it on the podcast this morning. No matter what Shanahan says, I bet henry doesn't play this week. He'll torture us as always. That's why I didn't rank henry.

Thomas (Buffalo, NY)

If fantasy football is cutting into my "personal" life, is it time to drop the hobby?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

time to drop the life.

Rudi Johnson (Cincy)

Am I really going to play this week? Should I really worry about Dede and Kenny taking carries away from me?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

yes. Watson will still get half the carries Marvin has said.

Josh (phx)

last time...Trade lebron for Nash...no PG's on my roster worth mentioning.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

NO

Troy (Pittsburgh, Pa)

Hey Matthew. What's up? I was just wondering if you think Frank gore will get back to himself this year or was last year a fluke? Also, I'm thinking about starting Kevin Jones over him and I wanted to know if that was a smart move?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

Yes, I think Gore get back on track a little but not what he was. This is why we talked about the loss of Norv as OC in the pre-season. And yes, I like KJ more than him this week.

Frank (Philly)

Aunt Jemima or Betty Crocker?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Aunt Jemima and it's not even close.

Joe (Philly)

So... if you're that into Ravitz' sisters, does that mean that you indirectly find Nate attractive??? Indirectly, of course... (not that there is anything wrong with that - nothing at all).

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Nate is very handsome. So... maybe.

Tom (Farmington, NM)

Is LenDale White a sell high candidate? And how do you think K. Jones will do come fantasy playoff time?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

Yes, i'm not convinced he stays healthy the rest of the year and just like i said on the Kitna answer, fantasy playoffs are a bad sked. KJ is a sell high after this weekend

kiran(philly)

RGX girl = Rachel Spencer, show some respect for her hotness.

TreDay (Little Rock)

CAN WE GET BACK TO FANTASY FOOTBALL QUESTIONS PLEASE!??!?! TMR, a couple quick philosiphical (or something like that) questions for you: 1. In general, do you like WRs over RBs in PPR leagues like me? 2. Do you agree with me not liking to have two members of the same team on my roster, unless it's a QB and WR tandem? Thanks for your time and keep up the great work. If you ever wanna know any more of my deep thoughts into the fantasy football world. Let me know. Just wanted to see if you agreed with them.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

1) Yes, but I still draft RB before WR because of depth there. 2) I generally don't like tandems

Jason-New Jersey

Jamal Lewis has an awesome playoff schedule, does that make him an attractive trade target?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

very much so yes. good buy low

Rebecca (STL)

Let's talk ugly bye-week fill-in D/ST: Den, Ari, SF, NYJ. You ranked Denver higher than Arizona, but is Denver worth my top waiver claim? The rest are FA. Thanks TMR (my only friend on ESPN FanProfiles Beta...I'm nothing if not a company...wait, I'm not a company gal!)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

den is not worth your top waiver claim, no, but that's the #1 choice. Of the ones you list, I say AZ if DEN not avail

Dan (NJ)

Hey Kiran(philly)....its Rachel SPECTER....go back to losing at everything

Tyrone (Atlanta)

Aunt Jemima or Mrs. Buttersworth or both???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

now that's living the dream

Big Ben paging Big Berry

You have me ranked 6th this week for QB's. Any stat predictions?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:31 PM)

270, 2 TD

Cody Philly

Can you just hire Rebecca from St. Louis so I don't have to read her questions 10 times a day here.

Chris_CT

Matt--we NEED your help on this one!!! There is a trade between a husband and wife in our league. Dallas Clark and Maroney for L. Coles and Vernon Davis. The team giving up Clark and Maroney is in last place and this trade doesn't make him any better in the least. Fair trade? I also hate vetoes, but this smells a bit of collusion!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

yeah, that's a bit tough, though it's somewhat defendable since Maroney hasn't done anything and before last week, Coles was a preety good WR. Still not great but I've seen worse. Ask the team gvining up Clark what the rationale is. if they can come up with a reason (even if you don't agree with it(), you let it pass.

Betty Crocker - ( In your Kitchen)

Well then, that's the last time I let you have some of my hot, steamy muffins!

Paul (Kansas)

Is Pod Vader your father?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Sssh. You're spoling the last podcast of the year...

The hamburglar (your local McDonalds)

Trying to steal one of these of the waiver wire, who'd you recommend the most: Morris, Watson or Ech...du?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

how is watson still available in your league? him

King (San Diego)

More valuable for the rest of the year. Selvin Young or K.Watson?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

Good question but I say Young... Not feeling henry

Jessie (Hawaii)

Fantasy Football is 60% skill and 40% luck, do you agree with that statement?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

I'd probably go 70/30... drafting and line-ups are skill, schedules (like you playing LT the week he gets 4 TD) and injuries are luck

Paul (Kansas)

Is Moss for LT a fair trade straight up?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

yes

60 yr old Guy from Vegas

Hey Baby, why don't you come and sit her and answer this for me? Is this a time I should sell high on Colston. I have a another owner in the league that is not happy with either Gore/Bush. Which one should I target or should I stick with Colston?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

thanks for watching fantasy focus. Rather have Bush than Colston

ESPN management

If what you do requires 30% luck, why do I pay you so much?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Ssssshhhhhh!

Mike (Indy)

What is your thinking in not ranking Warner for this week? Do you really think that guys like Clemens, Harrington and Smith are better options for this week?? P.S. - What's with the delays? You're normally the fastest chatter.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

Not convinced Warner makes it thorugh the game - I expect TB to blitz a lot and Bucs have a great secondary and are at home. And yeah, sorry about that. I have to tape these sportscenter things at 4:15 and I'm sort of writing them while chatting. Today sort of got away from me.

Chris (Philly)

When will Love/Hate be posted?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

not for a while. I haven't finished yet - in the middle - and still got that shoot I mentioned. Probably tonight

Lee (MN)

While we're talking about skill and luck, a friend and I disagree. He says without a good draft, you can't win. I say a draft is important, but not as important as picking matchups and manipulating your roster. Your thoughts?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

Both are right. if you totally dog a draft you can't win, but roster management and in season tweaking are vital to success. I lean more towards you

Mike (Vegas)

Keith Law is currently approaching the three hour mark for his chat. What do you have left in the tank today?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Nothing. Gotta run actually. Thanks to all for stopping by. Be sure to become my new cyberfriend. I do answer those questions more often.... http://myespn.go.com/MatthewBerry.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

thanks!