Matthew Berry

  (3:04 PM)

Hi Gagn. Let's get it on. As always, all subjects answered...

Michael Eisner (the BIG BOSS)

BERRY, YOU'RE LATE AGAIN!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:04 PM)

if only you still worked here....

DW (Sactown)

Who is the handcuff to Jacobs? Bradshaw or Ward?

Matthew Berry

  (3:05 PM)

Bradshaw is the #2 NYG RB I want...

Nick (Geneva)

JT O'Sullivan and the 49ers face the Lions in week 3. Top 5 fantasy QB?

Matthew Berry

  (3:05 PM)

looking that way, yeah. Doing my rankings later today but yeah, he'll be top 10 for sure

andy (detroit)

Do you still hold Braylon Edwards in high esteem after you've seen the Browns?

Matthew Berry

  (3:06 PM)

Yeah, actually I do... he's a good buy low. He'll probably struggle against the NYG this week but his schedule gets easier after that.... they've played two very good defenses

James (San Fran)

How worried should I be about Garrard? Where do you rank him for the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry

  (3:07 PM)

Not as much as you'd think. With the OL problems, they are going to have to throw more to help set up the run... he'll get it together

Ladainian Tomlinson (San Diego, CA)

Let?s be honest, I should have been ranked below Westbrook in the pre-draft rankings, right?

Matthew Berry

  (3:08 PM)

no, not based on past history. It's two games. Patience. That said, the people who yelled at me for having Westbrook 2, ahead of Peterson have been strangely silent...

Benjamin (Naples Fl)

Should I drop Hasselbeck and pick up Trent Edwards? I also have Aaron Rodgers

Matthew Berry

  (3:11 PM)

No. You don't have an immeadiate need and Hasselbeck will be better - traditionally a slow starter and he'll get his WR back

DC (NY)

Matty, did you read that Megan fox admitted when she was 18 she dated a russian stripper named Nikita?? Megan Fox 1 Anne Hathaway 0

Matthew Berry

  (3:12 PM)

I did not but if that is true you have scored that correctly

Love you long time, CT

Is McAllister worth a roster spot in a shallow league?

Matthew Berry

  (3:12 PM)

NO. Rather have Pierre Thomas. They're using Bush as a flanker more and more...

Terry (San Diego)

Question about Rivers in your sell high column. Is he not as good as the stats he put up the last 2 weeks? I need a Qb 9kitna and Delhomme) and thought about trading away MJD for him. thoughts?

Matthew Berry

  (3:15 PM)

It's not a skill thing - he's good - it's a team thing. Name one great fantasy QB under Norv. He's just a run first coach and I don;t expect SD to be in shoot outs all year like they were in the first two games.... Bet he comes back to earth this week on MNF vs NYJ underrated secondary.... He's also a bit injury prone and when LT gets healthy, the offense runs through him. He's solid but not as good as he has been the first two weeks

Tony (Greensboro, NC)

your instincts on the Cotchery/Favre tandem...was Week 1 or Week 2 more realistic. Is Cotchery must-start in a PPR?

Matthew Berry

  (3:16 PM)

I say week 1. NE-NYJ is an aberration every year because of the two coaches and the hype and everything. After all the criticism Mangini is getting, expect him to air it out more. Yes on JC in a PPR league

Eric (Boston)

Am I crazy for thinking about dropping the swiss cheese Chargers D for the Bills D?

Matthew Berry

  (3:17 PM)

No, you're not. crazy Not without Merriman... and BUF gets OAK at home this week. Love BUF as a play

LT Owners

0-2 is wonderful.

Joe (Tempe AZ)

I know you take a lot of heat for hating Frank Gore. Why don't you address that right now? I have Gore and Lynch, is it a no-brainer to trade Gore for SJAX right now?

Matthew Berry

  (3:22 PM)

No, I wouldn't do that. Look, I don't hate Frank gore. Never have. What I said was I hated him as a first round pick this year. That's all. I had him as a second rounder in every rankings I did. The internet is a place that breeds negativity and those that hate take things out of context and try to use it to make me look bad. Which is fine - part of the gig and it's just another click for me. Trust me when I tell you my bosses could care less WHY you click on the article, just that you do. So anyways... there's plenty of stuff I've gotten wrong - Gore isn't one of them. Not yet, anyways. I just had a lot of questions regarding health, OL line play, his lack of scoring, well known fumble problmes and the stats of Mike Martz RB in the last 5 years that I felt he was too much of a risk for a first rounder. That's all. He's got great match-ups the next two weeks and then it gets ugly. I'd probably trade him for S JAx but my guess is I would be in minority

Jason (Northfield)

What do you think of James Parr tonight vs the Phillies? Can he keep his hot start going and should i roll the dice with him?

Matthew Berry

  (3:23 PM)

He's nice and yes, I like him. Really like Moyer on the road vs him as well - he's money in away starts

Sacramento, CA

Is Edge doomed to be mired in mediocrety for the rest of the season??? Would Edge for Ronnie Brown be a good trade?

Matthew Berry

  (3:23 PM)

Yes. And No. Rather Edge than Ronnie Brown but that is more an insult to RB than a vote for Edge

Slow Typers

You're our hero.

Gage (Georgia)

Deshawn Jackson could cure cancer and I will never forgive him for last night

Matthew Berry

  (3:24 PM)

Was wondering when I would get a DeSean Jackson comment. I'm with you dude. by the way, he totaly obliterates the fact that Ed Hoculi worked over everyone who was playing against Jay Cutler and/or Eddie Royal last week...

Jay (MI)

Would you rather be a guest on 90210 or date Anne Hathaway?

Matthew Berry

  (3:25 PM)

Come on, really? Look, I like the show and all, but....

George (Boston, MA)

Will John Carlson get over 600 yards and 5 TDs this year? Hasselbeck doesn't have too many other options.

Matthew Berry

  (3:25 PM)

Yes - been high on him for a while. Read my column from last week. Or today's.

John (Toledo)

I can't believe you went "Estes vs. Stamos" with Lori Loughlin on the podcast! By the way, she subtly slammed your masculinity about that, but both you and Nate glossed right over it! Is Boldin a good sell high? Is Boldin/Bowe a fair offer for T.O.?

Matthew Berry

  (3:27 PM)

Thanks and come on - we were talking with Lori about 90210 on a football podcast. Our masculinity was out the window to begin with. No, I don't think Boldin is a sell high and as great as TO is, that's too much to give up for him. Boldin wants to get paid. You get paid by staying on the field and producing.

Jeff (Germany)

I'm down by 37 going into Monday night. I have 2 players, Owens and McNabb, he has noone. Midway through the 2nd quarter, I'm almost fully caught up. McNabb bombs it to Jackson, who makes his infamous move. If he scores that touchdown, I won the week. He didn't. THAT'S #1. Later on, a nice 25+ yard pass to Owens is taken back cause of a holding penalty. That catch would have made me win the week. THAT'S #2. 4th quarter, I've clawed my way back to leading by 1, then the McNabb/Westbrook fumble gives me a -2, I'm now down again. THAT'S #3. I ended up scraping a few more yards together to get 1 more point and tie. A TIE?!?!? Want the punch-line? For some reason, the scoring took away Seattle's defensive TD, since they recovered the fumble, fumbled that and scored. I had Seattle. THAT WAS #4. G-d would not let me win this week.

Ben (Charlotte)

You probably like 90210 because you worked lighting for it or something. You needed money while you were writing the masterpiece that is Crocodile Dundee 2

Matthew Berry

  (3:28 PM)

I like it because it has a lot of hot girls in skimpy clothes. I co-wrote the masterpiece that is Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles.

Bryan (TX)

What's up with Kenny Watson? I have him and Perry, is he droppable? 14 team league. thanks.

Matthew Berry

  (3:29 PM)

Depends on who you are getting in return but I'd hang tight w/ Watson. I'm on record as saying he finishes with more fant. pts than Perry

Kevin, Sea

I was offered M. Barber for S. Jackson straight up? What are your thoughts?

Matthew Berry

  (3:29 PM)

I'd do that deal.

Decimated OL's, Compton, CA

Got a good defense for this week?

Matthew Berry

  (3:30 PM)

BUF. SEA. ATL if you're looking for sleepers that might be avail

James Sioux Falls, SD

Sell on Lendale White and why? My co-owner is high on him...and what could you get for him?

Matthew Berry

  (3:31 PM)

You never know what you could get for him until you dangle him... just because he's injury pronbe, he's clearly not as good a runner as CJ and you can't always count on goal line carries. He's been brutal

Jon (KC)

OOOoooooo...sounds like you're conceding your SJAX vs. Barber bet with Nate. ;)

Matthew Berry

  (3:32 PM)

I concede nothing. My ego aside, I'm also trying to help someone out. They're close, that's for sure...

Brian (Chicago)

Is Sammy Morris still the back to own out of New England? (I'm a new fan on Facebook........shameless plug)

Matthew Berry

  (3:33 PM)

Yes and thanks

Eric (New Brunswick, NJ)

Do you have something against NJ that you won't answer my questions? I know...Brett Farve plays for the Jets, how do you feel about it?

Matthew Berry

  (3:34 PM)

it's more your lame questions to be honest. We've covered Brett on the Jets fairly comprehensively on ESPN, don'tcha think?

Tom (Ronkonkoma NY)

Is Randy Moss still a top WR or was the Patriots offense against the Jets something we will be seeing more often?

Matthew Berry

  (3:34 PM)

Not worried about Moss

amanda (nassau)

hello "some guy" to Anne Hathaway. I'm looking to trade jay cutler, what sort of value can I expect to get? which side do you favor - LT for jay culter or Plax for jay cutty?

Matthew Berry

  (3:35 PM)

Hello, some fake chick to me... Rather have LT than Plax.

Michael (Atlanta, GA)

Should I be concerned with the recent comments from Bills head coach about what a great "1-2 punch they have in Lynch and Jackson." Talk me off the ledge, and tell me this isn't turning into a full blown committee! Lynch still an RB1?

Matthew Berry

  (3:36 PM)

Yes, he nis. And will go nuts against OAK this week.

Bob

Is Jonathan Stewart and C Palmer too much to give up for Kurt Warner in a 6 point TD and 1 point per 35 pass yards league (1 per 20 rush)? Is Thomas Jones instead giving up too much?

Matthew Berry

  (3:37 PM)

That's an okay deal... I'd do it

Michael (San Jose)

Is Roddy White startable? How long before Carson, Ocho Cinco, and Houshmanzadeh pull it together?

Matthew Berry

  (3:37 PM)

Probably not this week but he will be. CIN gets it together in week 4 vs CLE

Cyberguy

Fake chicks are great.

Jen (Sante Fe, NM)

Love the advice columns. Would you pick up Brandon Lloyd from the Bears? If so, would you drop McClain from the Raves because I remember you saying he was a good pickup as an option, but still wondering if that was the case?

Matthew Berry

  (3:41 PM)

i never said that about McClain - said I thought he was a one weee wonder.... that said, I hate brandon lloyd - may better WR out there... see my TMR column today for the list

chris (dallas)

Your thoughts on Isaac Bruce and Bryant Johnson this week and going forward?

Matthew Berry

  (3:42 PM)

Like both a lot this week - going forward, they are spot starters. Burce is safer, BJ has more upside

Dan (PA)

Berry quick ducking this question? Why does ESPN not use fractional points? It makes absolutely no sense to ignore 9 yards per rushing and receiving if someone ends up with 99, etc.!

Matthew Berry

  (3:43 PM)

We have fractional scoring. It's just not the way we score in our standard (public) game. But you can join or create a fully customized league to whatever you want, including fractional scoring.

Bart (Cleveland)

TMR, first off the Browns play the Ravens this week. Secondly, is one of the wounded Seattle receivers worth stashing on my bench for a few weeks? Which one do you prefer?

Matthew Berry

  (3:45 PM)

this is correct - game is at CLE. My bad - CIN plays NYG. Bad match-ups for both. If I had to pick a SEA WR, I say Billy McMullen. By the way, they just signed Koren Robinson....

Kyle (Canton Ohio)

am i just wasting an hour of my life?

Matthew Berry

  (3:45 PM)

probably, yeah

Bob Iger (CA)

GET BACK TO WORK BERRY!!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:45 PM)

that's more like it

mickey (buffalo)

sproles or felix jones? who ends up with more points by the end of the season?

Matthew Berry

  (3:46 PM)

all depends on LT's health. If LT is healthy, Felix and it's not close. If LT misses time, Sproles

Andy (Phoenix)

Why are you chatting instead of finishing your column?

Matthew Berry

  (3:47 PM)

It's been finishes for a while. They have to order photos, edit it, send to the copy desk, copy desk edits it and then it gets posted and linked to... takes a bit of time. It'll be up very soon.

JD Bradenton FL

Who is the father of Kelly Taylor's kid? Dylan ? Brandon ? Steve Sanders?

Matthew Berry

  (3:48 PM)

It should be Dylan - that's the most interesting choice - but it's Brandon. Definitely.

Darren (Albany, NY)

Jamal Lewis...should I be concerned? What about Addai? Should I trade both or be patient?

Matthew Berry

  (3:48 PM)

Patience on both. Esp. Addai - getting Jeff Saturday back helps a lot

gerald (Alabama)

What are your thoughts on Justin Gage?

Matthew Berry

  (3:49 PM)

I like him quite a bit. Mentioned him last week too... Collins looks for him

P(Boston)

They just signed Koren Robinson? Didn't he have a great rapport with Hass before he lost his mind?

Matthew Berry

  (3:50 PM)

yes, but he's also been out of football ... really depends on what kind of shape he is in. But yes, it's an interesting name to know

Will - TX

NO ONE will stick their neck out of a prediction for Steve Slaton, got one? He is the starter right?

Matthew Berry

  (3:50 PM)

Yes, but will split time w/ Chris Taylor. I'll say 700 total yards and 5 touchdowns

Mary (Richmond)

I miss your funny dating stories.

Matthew Berry

  (3:52 PM)

Thanks... people were very split on them. I'm sure one will come up soon...

Rebecca (St Louis)

Me too..... :)

Tony (Philadelphia)

Hey TMR. Am I crazy trying to hold onto Maurice Morris for after he comes back? Or should I dump him and pick up Dunn or Pittman.

Matthew Berry

  (3:52 PM)

pittman

Matt Portland ME

Will Julius Jones be a solid back in Seattle

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

until Morris comes back - then neither of them really unless Jones continues to est. himself

Steve (NYC)

Name your number one buy low candidate...

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

S Jax

Craig (PA)

Will I regret trading Deshaun Jackson and Perry for Santonio Holmes? Other RB S-Jax/Parker, WR Boldin/Driver.

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

No, you won't regret it. Though D Jax is real

Rick (irvine, Ca)

Back to the Seattle receiver question, I think he meant of the injured receivers, Branch, Engram..

Matthew Berry

  (3:54 PM)

Branch

kyle (st louis)

Berry, WHY DONT YOU ANSWER ANY OF MY QUESTIONS??!!! You took Rebecca from st louis' comment about your dating stories but you can't take my actual football questions!? I'm an LT owner who is losing my freakin' mind here!!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:55 PM)

Probably because you yell and don't actually ask a real question...

Benjamin (Naples FL)

Is Colston worth keeping on the bench?

Matthew Berry

  (3:55 PM)

yes

Brent (Moorsville, NC)

TMR, would you drop Ginn for either Justin Gage, Isaac Bruce, or Bryant Johnson? What about Heath Miller for Owen Daniels?

Matthew Berry

  (3:56 PM)

yes on the WR, no on the TE

David (Miami, FL)

How much should I be trying to get B Jackson to cuff Ryan Grant?

Matthew Berry

  (3:56 PM)

very hard

Mike (Boston)

Can you give me Sophania Bell's phone number?

Matthew Berry

  (3:57 PM)

yes, it's 1-800-NOCHANCE

JC (Atlanta)

Funny how you answer to random questions about dating and why your not doing your columns while other people like ME ask you serious questions and you ignore me. Thanks man

Matthew Berry

  (3:58 PM)

Welcome!

Shane (Edison, NJ)

Drop J.Charles OR Hackett for O'Sullivan? Start him over Bulger/Hass?

Matthew Berry

  (3:58 PM)

Drop Hackett w/ S Smith coming back

will

Pick a side: Mcgahee and Owens for Jacobs and Gates.

Matthew Berry

  (3:59 PM)

McGahee / TO

Joe (San Diego)

Ever since a chat a long time ago, I've been trying to find out the identity of the site you dubbed the World Wide Follower (lots of slow days at work, obviously). I think I've found the place, and they seemingly don't even try to be original. But now, I'm curious - who's is this mysterious follower? Just a hint is all I ask...

Matthew Berry

  (4:00 PM)

it's a fairly major site

BERRY 08

Seems people take fantasy sports pretty seriously. Berry, you still da man in my book. Keep on pluggin along.

Micho (Lansing, MI)

Thoughts on McGahee? Seems like this rest could help him...

Matthew Berry

  (4:01 PM)

i agree.

Jack (OH)

Ray Rice or Brandon Jackson a better waiver wire?

Matthew Berry

  (4:01 PM)

I'll say Rice but it's close

Lee (SD)

Drop Fargas? I dont think he gets his job back when he returns.

Matthew Berry

  (4:01 PM)

probably but I wouldn't driop him until we see for sure

BM (Georgia)

What about LT I have asked many questions and no response. Im thinking about taking him in a trade that was offered to me. yes no hes hurt watz up no more 9021blow!

Matthew Berry

  (4:03 PM)

LT is a good buy low

Tony (Princeton)

A Hall, P Thomas, or M Bush?

Matthew Berry

  (4:04 PM)

Thomas, Bush, hall. if Fargas' MRI tomorrow comes back that he will miss time, Bush is #1

Tom (LA)

Who has the better fantasy year Brees or Cutler?

Matthew Berry

  (4:04 PM)

Brees

J.T. O'Sullivan (San Fran)

I know you love my jalapeno poppers and friendly atmosphere, but what about me? Am I a starter, at least the next couple weeks (vs. DET & NO)?

Matthew Berry

  (4:05 PM)

Yes, you are a starter for the next 2 weeks.

Matthew Berry

  (4:06 PM)

Okay gang - gotta run. Thanks for coming by! Start / Sit questions can be answered by looking at my rankings tomorrow!