Erik Kuselias

  (2:58 PM)

OK I'm sooooready for week 2...400 questions in already. You know the rules...I'll read every one...and answer as many as I can. Let's roll

Jon (Columbus, OH)

Erik, I drafted Eddie Royal in 2 different leagues (also have Marshall in both leagues). Do I trade Royal while his value is high, do I trade Marshall and rely on Royal, or will they score enough to keep them both?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:00 PM)

Players are locks stocks...buy low sell high...and Eddie Royal is trading like gold when it was 800 bucks an ounce. In the immortal words of the Freanch Goalie in "SlapShot"..."TRADE ME RIGHT NOW" (Obviously I cleaned up the quote...this is Disney and all

Dan (Lawrence, KS)

With Willis McGahee still in a likely timeshare, is it worth starting Kevin Smith or DeAngelo Williams over him?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:02 PM)

McGhee scares me. Not only is he somewhat banged up...but he's Snoopy (in the doghouse). He can't learn the new playbook and there are some very quiet questions about his willingness to work

Jeremy (Minneapolis)

What's your beef with Jacobs? You act like he's the plague because he rushed for over 100yds last week, but didn't score. He's got double digit TD potential if healthy! Do you disagree?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:03 PM)

I do like Jacobs....(and I prefer "Scurvey" to "the plague"...it's funnier). but last time i checked, Fantasy Football still scored tuchdowns...and I want Jacobs in the endzone more before I proclaim him "stud"

Russell (Virginia Beach, VA)

If your name is said too fast it can seem like your first name is erica. Which 3 should I start at RB (one is a flex spot): Addai, Forte, Chris Johnson, Parker, and Graham??

Erik Kuselias

  (3:05 PM)

Thanks Russell...like my self esteem isn't low enough.....lets go through some of the names you mentionen...Fast Willie is a top 5 guy as long as he's the goaline back....Addai has a bad melon and is playing an exceptional run D.....Forte is gonna have another very good week....Chris Johnson is more overrated than "Field of Dreams" (at least till he starts getting the ball near the gaolline)...Earnest Graham is the very definition of a corny but fun phrase: "keep on keepin on"

Joe (Squarejaw, NY)

Which one of the Pats M&M boys should I start? Morris or Maroney?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:07 PM)

First...I LOVE your town mane "Squarejaw"...really? I gotta see that town before I die.... Second: Maroney..he was GREAT v. the Jets last season, and should get the bulk of the carries

Mike (Sacramento, ca)

Tell me Desean Jackson will better his numbers from last week 6 rec 106yrds.

Erik Kuselias

  (3:07 PM)

I would but I don't want our relationship to start with a lie

Scott (Reno)

Fasano or Heap? Ick right?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:08 PM)

nope...fasano is making me giddy as a school girl in the first row of a boy band concert. GO GET HIM NOW IF HE IS AVAILABLE!

Fairmont, MN

Who would rather start, Jake Delhomme or Philip Rivers and why?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:10 PM)

love the way you asked this question....very "college application essay" of you....and I'l respond with this: "what's better 6 or a half dozen?"...discuss

Ryan (MN)

after your fasano comment are you sure your name isn't erika?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:10 PM)

I'm pretty sure....but not positive

NKOTB

New Kids, Backstreet Boys or N'Snyc? Who do I play this week?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:11 PM)

matt cassel...and since you asked about him let me say he will be very solid...think like 12-18 final ranking

Tom (Yorba Linda, Ca)

Erik, a second straight loss feels like scurvey so save me and help me get a win! Thomas Jones over Addai this week and Cutler over Palmer (who looked like he had the plauge last week)?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:13 PM)

I think you're oh for 2...Thomas Jones may get bottled...and we talked maroney before...the J-E-T-S JETSJETSJETSJETS have allowed 120 or more rushing yards in more than 2/3rds of their games

Johnathan (West Palm, FL)

Cutler or Warner this week. Warner has the better matchup but is it worth sitting Cutler?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:14 PM)

Warner...LOVE him v. Miami...and Love Larry Fitz (not than anyone would ever sit him...just wanted to mention he's a nice man and a good American)

Stressing out in San Jose, CA

I just traded away Cutler, Harrison, SJax and received Barber, Andre Johnson, Felix Jones, and Kevin Smith. This leaves me starting Warner and Delhomme at QB, and gives me a WR tandem of Owens, Edwards, and Andre Johnson. Do you like the trade? Is T. Edwards a good bench guy?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:15 PM)

Dude...that's a mouthful of a question. First, go rent "almost Famous"..(my pick of the week) excellent flick and will get you relaxed and feeling happy. This will take your mind off the fact you got robbed in the trade....

Bill pittsburgh

IS fred taylors fantasy value done considering all the line problems in jax?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:17 PM)

he never had any...Fred Taylor is the fantasy equilivent of the 4th starter for the KC Royals...good enough to wear the uniform...but not good enough to be on my team...I'd rather go with a flyer with upside

Paskel (Luckyland, USA)

Eric, do you like Steve Jax and Marshawn Lynch this week over guys like LJ and Fargas?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:18 PM)

just keep this in mind....the leading Chief runners posted 121 and 150 against Oak in the 2 games last year...and the CVhiefs themselves have allowed 120+ rush yards in 7 straight games....

Ben (Des Moines, IA)

Erik, should weather make a big difference in starting or sitting someone? I have Big Ben and Holmes going against Cleveland this weekend, but it looks like it might be raining heavily (60% chance). Does that make Warner and Holt more attractive starts? Thanks in advance!

Erik Kuselias

  (3:19 PM)

good question....and I've talked to QBs, WRS and RBs about this ad nauseum...they say WIND is the big factor NOT rain or snow

Nick (Rochelle Park, NJ)

Eric, who would you start Farve or McNabb?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:20 PM)

McNabb is 10-5 all time against Dallas and last year he threw for 200+, ran for 50+, and had a nice night...Favre may be TOO hyped for this one..

Alex Burlington VT

Hi Eric, Should i trade santonio holmes straight for chris johnson????

Erik Kuselias

  (3:21 PM)

yes...preferably to me...but I might need to purchase a gun and ski mask to make that deal with you

Mark (Akron, OH)

Hi Mr. Movie Quotes, FLEX and DEF HELP...PPR league,6 pts. For all TD's. Pick two from McFadden, Fargas,Sammy Morris, J.Stewart,D.Patton... TEN at CIN or Colts at Vikings, "Forget about It"

Erik Kuselias

  (3:24 PM)

I'm gonna use this to talk defenses...I like the Titans very much...nobdoy EVER rushes for 100 yeards and they have limited to opposition to 17 or less in 5 straight...but my D of the week is Seattle....they gave up 3 points COMBINED in the 2 games against SF last year and should be loaded for bear (whatever that saying came from) at home this week

Erik Kuselias (Bristol)

I have been offered Tory Holt for Dwayne Bowe (my 3rd WR) and Aaron Rodgers while my other QB's are Derek Anderson and Jay Cutler. Do I pull the trigger or will Tory Holt struggle all year long?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:25 PM)

Tory Holt is a guy who makes me more nervous than...well i had an inappropriate joke there about virginity...let's just move on....Al Saunders (the new Ram coordinator) has seen his last 3 offenses all throw for less than 20 tds...YIKES!

Jon (Boston)

Start Garza away tonight?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:26 PM)

Dude...i do football

Mike (Chicago, IL)

Erik, Which two: Reggie Bush, Willie Parker or Larry Johnson???

Erik Kuselias

  (3:27 PM)

wow...is this like a 4 team keeper league? sit Bush and MAKE A TRADE!!! surely someone in that league needs a rb

Brian (Dunbarton, NH)

Hey Erik, Would you straight up drop the Vikings D to use Seattles this week in a really shallow league?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:27 PM)

no...Id play seattle...stash Minn..dont drop em

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

You're keeping up a frenetic pace. Do you need a time out?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:28 PM)

yeah...can we do this Jeopardy style and do a "meet the players" segment? I like Pizza...mayo grosses me out...and I'll go see any stupid comedy (in fact I have been accused more than once of talking in movie quotes)...whew...ok let's keep rolling

[insert chick's name] (Austin, TX)

Erik, you should just make it clear from jump that you won't answer "start this dude or this dude" questions. Unless you find this chat too hard and you need an easy answer every now and again. Having said that, I have no question. Erm...how are you?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:29 PM)

I'm fine...thanks for asking...and thanks for reminding the folks

Frank (KC)

I'm actually considering picking up Matt "The Hoover" Jones. Am I the one on drugs?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:32 PM)

see now why do we need to go there...(other than it was kinda funny in a "let's all make a withdrawl from the karma bank" kinda way...he should be Jaz #1 target...speaking of Target did anyone elses mom try to jazz up the experience of shopping there by referring to it as "Tarjay...(french prouncination)...maybe it was just me

J (NYC)

This is my first time playing FFB but longtime player of Fantasy Baseball. Week 2 starter help please? Hasselbeck, Pennington, or Bulger?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:34 PM)

here's atip...the second time you play...draft a decent quarterback. Ok that was kinda mean...and now I feel badly. Hasslebeck IF HE IS REASONABLY HEALTHY...which you can find out on FANTASY FOOTBALL NOW...noon eastern (for those of you who has 33min into the chat for the first shameless plug...come collect your prize)

A Dude, NC

Getting a question answered on here is like the chess club president trying to score with the head cheerleader. So far it aint happening Pick 2 RBs (PPR scoring) Addai vs MIN Graham vs TB MJD vs BUF

Erik Kuselias

  (3:34 PM)

ok that was funny...sit MJD

Liam (Jackson, OH)

No Tarjay... but we did some heavy shopping at "Bee-Loes" (Big Lot's french pronunciation).

Erik Kuselias

  (3:35 PM)

I also visted Jacques Pennay (JC PENNY)

JB (Monroe, NC)

Is DeAngelo Williams on your "trade right" now list?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:35 PM)

like a new girlfriend who you just found out is pregnant with someother dude's baby

Kyle (Madison)

Erik, love the upbeat style! Do Cassel's weapons make him more valuable than Schaub? Do I start Harrison vs Vikes over Housh vs Ravens? Thanks!

Erik Kuselias

  (3:37 PM)

yep...I kinda want to see what Matty Casel does (he is the ultimate bprize behind the curtain in "Let's Make a Deal") let's face it he's the great unknown...but instinct (how's THAT for quality fantasy analysis) says he'll be a little better than Schaub

Matthew Berry

I hate you Kuselias. They like you more than me!

Erik Kuselias

  (3:38 PM)

no they don't...they like us both the same....now come find me and we can hug it out

Pete Castaic

I have Thomas Jones but should I start McFadden, Hightower, J.Stewart, or Chestor Taylor.

Erik Kuselias

  (3:39 PM)

rookies or stiffs huh? This is why I went to college? Go with Mcfadden, as mentioned the Chefs are putrid against the run

Ryan Newman (Indiana)

How about my boy D-Keller, he shops at Wal-Mahat, would you pick him up?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:40 PM)

not untill he actaully makes a catch in a real big boy football game...I'm going with Fasano...BTW: what's better than a late night treck to Wal Mart to scower the $5 movie Bin?

Rich (Weymouth, MA)

Lost Brady, should i trade Cassell and Ricky Williams for Cutler?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:40 PM)

yep...right now

Nick (Detroit,MI)

Man I was 100% with you on Colston having a huge year. Now that hes hurt... do you expect great production once hes back?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:42 PM)

sure...why not? They will throw...he'll be the #1 Target and he'll be fresh

Phil (Alaska)

Do you think Alaska will ever get an NFL team? Also, who to start as the #3 - Crayton, Matt Jones, or Justin Gage?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:43 PM)

In the immortal words of that non-descript character actor in "Billy Madison"..."we are all dumber for having just heard that question" Alaska? (but I did LOVE that hockey movie with chubby Russell Crowe)

Mike (DC)

Brady owner. Sometimes you eat the bear....Anyway, how deep in the doghouse is McGahee, and how drastic do you think the split with Rice will be? Fargas a better bet?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:43 PM)

Yep...Fargus is a better bet...I'd sell Mcghee right now

Aaron (IL)

Chris Johnson or Graham??? both are going against weak D

Erik Kuselias

  (3:45 PM)

This question begs the bigger question: what is your life philosophy? I try to leave things better than I found them; I never take a waiter's suggestion after 10 pm...and I ALWAYS PLAY THE GUY WHO SCORES TUCHDOWNS OVER THE GUY WHO DOESNT!!!!

Erik Kuselias

  (3:47 PM)

15 minutes left..we are at the quarter poll....I'm gonna try some rapid fire for the next 5 min....

Mike (balt)

Derek Anderson or Aaron (mr.) Rogers?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:48 PM)

Rodgers

Mack (IL)

Should I expect anything out of Addai or Jamal Lewis this week?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:48 PM)

yes...good not great stats

My name (my city, my state)

Is Deuce still worthy of a roster spot, or do I drop him like a hot potato, and grab Andre Hall, Bryant Johnson, or Hightower?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:48 PM)

keep Duecy...unless you're talking about Deuce Staley

Jeff (Portland,ME)

Ok, you seem to be a bit negative toward Chris Johnson's success. Who would you rather have among the rookie RBs?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:48 PM)

Johnathan Stewart and McFadden

Pat (Chicago)

Brees or Warner?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:49 PM)

Brees...both are excellent

Dan (New York)

Sammy Morris over Jamal Lewis??

Erik Kuselias

  (3:49 PM)

no

Dan (San Jose)

DeSean or Kevin Smith at Flex? Rookies are so unpredictable~!

Erik Kuselias

  (3:49 PM)

KSmith...untill Rudi (not the ND Rudy) cuts into his playing time

Dave (Tampa)

Didn't you go to college so you'd know this is the 3/4 pole?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:50 PM)

I went college so I could hit a ping pong ball into a red plastic cup filled with stale warm beer

jerms (DC)

Ray Rice vs Texans or Thomas Jones vs Pats?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:50 PM)

Jones

Mclovin (Hawaii)

Roy Williams or Donald Driver?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:51 PM)

Williams...but both are excellent (I posted this one because this is the EXCAT bind I have on my team)

Erik Kuselias

  (3:52 PM)

ok that's it for the "lightining round"...do we wanna do this every week at this time or was it lame?

Jay (NC)

Eric do you think david patten is worth a start this week? (have evans, bowe, jennings) And what about sammy morris ? (mcgahee, lewis, addai). Should either of my waiver pickups start?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:52 PM)

no...I want to wait and see what NO does at WR...is it Patten? Henderson? More Shockey and Bush?

Cat ( you never pick)

PLEASE PICK ME ONCE! McNabb or Cutler also, pick two L.T. Turner or Ryan Grant!

Erik Kuselias

  (3:53 PM)

That was SOOOOOOO whiney

Mike Golic (who knows)

That's it, next time I see you, I'm squishing your head like a grape

Erik Kuselias

  (3:53 PM)

If its really Golic...feel free

Frank (Medford, MA)

MMA or WSOP? I gotta side with Poker...

Erik Kuselias

  (3:54 PM)

you are now banned foer the rest of the chat...consider me your bartender and you the drunk who just puked on his shoes....see you next week

Joe (San Antonio, Tx)

I love the Saints D against a bad redskins team. You?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:55 PM)

nope....Saints have allowed 2 or more TD passes in 12 of their last 17....I like the Skins to score some pts this week...in fact if they don't I'll start selling my Redskins like its industrail waste stock

Erik Kuselias

  (3:56 PM)

JW Stewart just walked by me....he's like the nicest guy...why doesn't ESPN News have a segment "Insult JW" where you guys can call in and spew venom at him and he;ll just say "Hey thanks for the call...you have a rerally nice day"...it would be great.

Tim (Port St Lucie)

Warner or Cassell this weekend?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:56 PM)

Warner....22tds in his last 9 games

Tim (Chicago)

Rest of the year: Ricky Williams, Chris Perry, or Sammy Morris?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:57 PM)

Ricky (wow did I just type that?)

Wes (North CA)

Edge or McGahee?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:57 PM)

Edge

brian (de)

Roy Williams or Ocho Cinco?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:58 PM)

Roy...Chad whateverhisnameisbytheendofbusinessonFriday scares me

Lonnie

Shockey or Fasano?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:59 PM)

Shockey...i Like Fasano more than anyone (even his mom called me and said "gibe it a rest") but its Shockey

Darren (Lagrange GA)

cutler or rivers?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:59 PM)

Cutler...all year long

JR (WI)

McFadden or Ronnie Brown?

Erik Kuselias

  (3:59 PM)

McFadden

will (pa)

lynch or cris johnson

Erik Kuselias

  (3:59 PM)

Lynch...HE SCORES!

Dave (North Carolina)

Kick a$$ job Erik! Now let's go watch Office Space...mmmm, K?

Erik Kuselias

  (4:00 PM)

done...bring pizza

Erik Kuselias

  (4:01 PM)

ok that's it...they are kicking me off...I'll go back and read all the ones I didn't get to...and will send some more responses out later. See you next week! Thanks -E