Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

Sorry i'm late kids... let's get to it. I'll stay late,,,

Jeff (Chicago)

Do you expect Anquan Boldin and Steve Smith to ever return to early season form?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:11 PM)

Boldin? Yes.... he just needs to get healthy. And while the hip will still bother him somewhat, he'll be effective in match-ups. Smuth, not so much. Too many QB issues

Allen (Detroit)

Do you think Ricky Williams will make enough of an impact down the stretch in Fantasy Playoffs to worthy a pick up?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

No, not at all. No idea how good of shape he is in...

Chaz (Chitown)

Bellicheck vs Ditka in a cage match??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

Always Ditka over the Gooch

Nate (Syracuse NY)

Would you rather have Jacobs or Lynch rest of the way?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

I actually would say Jacobs. I like Lynch more but the injury concerns me.

Joe (Manhattan)

Everyone hates Thomas Jones. Enough to play Driver over him at the flex spot this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

They are right to hate Jones. Go with Driver.

Ryan (Boston)

You're a genius!!! Didn't you tell the world to sell high on AP in week 3...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

I believe I did. Just too early...lol

vic (la)

TMR, Scarlett or Alba? RMoss & Kjones for Housh & Barber.. what side is better?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Alba, TJ/Marion is better side

Deion Branch (Seattle)

How will I do the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

I actually like you coming back. Andre Johnson too....

LT Owner Who Hates Norv Turner

WHEN WILL NORV TURNER REALIZE TO GIVE LT 30 TOUCHES?!

Calvin Johnson (Motown)

Whats up with me...am I going to have any big games this year....Am I a good keeper for next year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Norv? Never. He's an idiot. Calvin will probably have one more big game but you won't know when it comes. Yes on a good keeper but depends on what you have to give up to keep him

bob (houston)

have you ever noticed that molly blinks 123 times per minute? I have

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

THAT's what you notice about Molly?

Lacey

Just wondering why this chat is going so slow? You have only answered 8 questions in like 20 minutes.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

Sorry. Writing Love / Hate too while a meeting is going on in my office. It's a nutty Thursday.

Steven (Houston)

You going to put Clinton Portis on the hate side this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

No, but he's not on love either...

Rod (Normal, IL - I did not make that up)

How much do you value ease or difficulty of schedule during FFL playoff weeks in making last minute deals?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

t's a HUGE factor. I'm a very big match-up guy. Match-ups, trends and the rest of the team (bad defense, cold weather city etc) are the things I always look at in terms of rankings, trades, etc

ZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Find someone to cover for you if you don't have time.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

Yeah, I do that generally. The meeting wasn't really planned. And I had hoped to have Love Hate done earlier. Sometimes it comes easy, sometimes .. not so much. It's a lot of work to write haphazard fragments.

STEPHEN A. SMITH (Bristol, CT)

Can I please get an answah about when we can expect to see some fantasy basketball analysis from you, TMR? Because I KNOW that fans everywhere expect and deserve THAT much from YOU!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Yeah, I know. Honestly, it's just a matter of time. I wish I had more but football is so all consuming I just don't have the time to frankly be any good at it.... Maybe once football is done.... Sorry. I really miss it. It's one of my fave sports - I'm in 3 leagues and drafting a 4th next week

Mike (Rockville, MD)

Are Plaxico and Welker on the Love side this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Welker of course. Plax isn't.

Fast Willie Parker

When is coach going to stop throwing the ball in the red zone? And why is this Najeh dude vulturing all my touchies?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

Parker will be fine. PATIENCE> Great buy low - he finishes as a top 4 fantasy RB

Brian (Jax, FL)

Would you cut Benson to pick up C Taylor? Our league can only have four RB spots, and I have Westbrook, Bush, and Jacobs.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

Yeah, I would.

Marc (Philly)

Who is having a meeting in your office?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

All the Fantasy editorial staff. We had a job opening, we interviewed a bunch of people, we were all giving feedback.

Ed, NY

What on gods green earth made you think Holmes was an excellent play last weekend? Is he still running like its 2003? NOT!!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

The fact that Denver can't stop anyone on the ground. And he wasn't terrible.

wes- NJ

TMR, would you consider Santonio Holmes good trade bait or would you rather keep him

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Totally legit. Keep him

Your Conscience (Stepped Out)

"It's a lot of work to write haphazard fragments." yes, much more difficult than stringing together coherent sentences to form what some writers call a story or article.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

Ok, that's it, next chat, we're not allowing anyone in who doesn't understand sarcasm.

Chris (Philly)

Do you have to have an "in" to get a job working for the ESPN fantasy department?

Ron, OH

Have you decided on who will get the job for your fantasy staff? I won 24 leagues and am undefeated this year. I would like to apply!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

How good you are at fantasy is only one of a lot of qualifications. We post every job on the ESPN website. You can look at the link at the bottom - jobs at ESPN. We have our finalists for this particular job however

Arnold, SF

who is molly?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:42 PM)

anyone want to help Arnold out?

Paisan (Viva NYC)

Hello, Matt. I actually work on the VIAGRA advertising account, but was not resposible for what you labeled "the creepiest commercial ever". It was one of the funniest blogs ever. (And I agree with your assessment). Anyway, I currently alternate Holmes and Jennings as my # 2 WR. Should I look to deal one to upgrade my TE (I have Davis), pair one with Gore to upgrade at RB, or keep both and play matchups the rest of the way? Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

Thanks Dude. Not an easy gig, yours. I'd pair one w/ Gore and get a super stud RB.

Brian (Georgia)

***CRAZY QUESTION*** My Commish is a huge Alabama fan and loves Brody Croyle, he is offering 15 bonus points for anybody who signs and starts him this week. I have Hasselbeck, we get points for attempts, completions, and touchdowns. Also lose points for sacks and interceptions. What you think, TMR? Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:44 PM)

i think that's nuts for a commish to screw with the rules like that, but do I think Matt outscores Croyle by 15 this week? No.

Matt (Boston) for arnold

Arnold, Molly does Fantasy Focus and is really hot.. Matt, Does Adam Stanco now work for ESPN? I loved his High School Sports show and College Hoops articles

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

She is the co-host of our Daily Fantasy Focus videocast show. And I have no idea about Adam

ESPN Job Description Dept

Dir of Fantasy Sports: Someone who answers questions about anything during his chats, as long as they never address fantasy sports or help anyone in any manner, ever.

Darren Sproles (San Diego)

Match-ups Smatch-ups!! Everyone said to sit our D last week and they listened and lost because they did not start us!!!

Kevin (Redlands, CA)

Hey Matthew, I have both Brady and big Ben. I have Crumpler as a TE and have been offered Witten and Garrard for Big Ben. Would you pull the trigger?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:46 PM)

No. I like the idea of dealing one of them but you're not upgraing enough to justify. Garrard is useless to you.

Marvin Harrison

When do I come back?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Honeslty, I'm not surte you come back this year. And if you do, that you're effective...

Vol ( San Antonio, TX)

C. Taylor or R. Grant going forward? Is it close?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

It's close, yeah. I say Grant but Taylor will be very productive

Spell Checker (Redmond, Wash.)

Get it together, TMR. Sloppy, sloppy work.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

yes, Riaz

Joe (Squarejaw, NY)

Just how good will Andre Johnson be from here on out?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

I like him. He's 100% healthy apparently

DJ Hackett (Seattle)

So, were the TMQ's freinds as hot as she is or what? When D Branch comes back, who does it hurt more, Me or Engram? Hope you feel better!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Ah, thanks for listening to the podcast. Yes, Molly does not look out of place among her friends. it's nutty. Hurts you more than Engram. And thanks, I am feeling better

Franco Hoboken

Are you drinking the DJ Hackett kool aid or will he tail off ? He has a cake sked.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

I've been getting yelled at for pimping DJ Hackett too much. What do you mean am I drinking? I like him, have liked him, will continue to like him. But when branch comes back, his value does take a small hit. that said, the Seahwaks can't run, so there should be enough balls for everyone

M. Butler

Make it rain. Boller over Cutler...really?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

really.

Albert Haynesworth (LP Field)

With me playing, would you agree we are better then Ray-Ray and friends for the rest for the season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

it's close from a fantasy perspective.... I'd go match-ups if I had those two

Joe (Squarejaw, NY)

Is Jesse Chatman as good as he was last week? And, keeping with AFC East RBs, when will Maroney become effective?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Yes on Jesse. And I say Maroney starts this week....

Jim (philly)

Travis Henry is going to win his appeal, not get suspended, and lead the league in rushing for the rest of the year, right?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Who are you, Ricky Williams?

Matt

In your rankings, does the 20th RB get played over the 20th WR? Do you multi-position rank at all? S.Young or L.Coles?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:54 PM)

I do FLEX rankings on Friday that do this....

Lee (MN)

Overall, the fantasy rankings have Braylon, Holt, then Colston. You ranked them Holt, Colston, Braylon. I have all three. Can I really bench Braylon?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

Yes, but it's so close... go with what ytou feel comfortable with. I just liked Colston in what I think is a shootout w/ HOU a teeny tiny bit more than Edwards at BALT, but all 3 will have huge games this week

mike

If you had to choose, Chad Johnson or Lendale White this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

LenDale

Zac (UT)

What kind of numbers do you expect from Mo Morris this week against the suspect CHI D?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:57 PM)

90 total yards and a score. CHI gives up a lot of points to RB

KC (Jersey)

We are allowed one keeper from the 8th round or later and we give up the pich for one round earlier in the next draft. Who would keep, round to give up in parenthesis: Wiiten (7th), Hasselbeck (10th), Bowe (15th)?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

Bowe

Scott (Minneapolis)

Why no new podcasts the last 2 days?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

What are you talking about? We did one yesterday and today. Both should be up on the fantasy homepage

P(Boston)

I had to go to the Pod Center page to get them.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

hmm. ok i'll look into that

clark (memphis)

how legit is (WR) C. Henry? and how concerned should Plax owners be? thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

He's legit and I say Plax is now a #2, not a #1, so somewhat concerned

Nathan-CLE

Who is a good sleeper DEF this week? STL against SF?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:03 PM)

I like SEA, NYG, GB, PHI, TB, MIN, INDY as D's this week if any of them are avail. And yes, STL isn't a bad play either

Laurie (NJ)

Giants D or Steelers D this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:05 PM)

NYG

jumbo (atl)

lightning round! roy williams or braylon edwards the rest of the way?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:06 PM)

braylon. not even close

P(boston)

Marathon chat today?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:06 PM)

no, i gotta go finish love hate.... in fact, I should do that now. Last few...

Dr. Dre

Do you listen to hip hop?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:07 PM)

some but not a ton

Alan (Orlando)

Travis Henry has a torn PCL. Would you rather trade for Chatman or Young?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:08 PM)

I'd rather have Young

Dan (NYC)

You're a Journey kinda guy, aren't you?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:08 PM)

who isn't?

Scott (NY, NY)

Matthew - Is trading Steve Smith for Kellen Winslow a good move if my other WR's are S Holmes, Welker, and Galloway? Right now my TE is Donald Lee.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:09 PM)

yeah, I would....

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:09 PM)

ok, gang. i gotta run. thanks for everyone's patience today.... good luck this week!