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Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:03 PM)

Hi kids: Thanks for stopping by. As always, all subjects answered. Reminder: Fantasy Hoops is up and running. Free scoring, free auction, free everything. It rocks.

J Krev (Milwaukee, WI)

I chose to (no, you did not make me) sit Colston and Slaton in favor of Braylon and Moreno this week, which will probably send me to 2-4. I haven't been able to sleep, nor focus on anything else for going on 24 hours now. Any advice??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

Wait to see how Moreno does tonight. And remember this - not you, not me, not anyone - can predict the future. Told this story on the podcast and Tim Hasselbeck told this on FF Now on Sunday. He (Tim) plays in a league with his brother Matt. Matt owns himself AND Brett Favre. Two weeks ago, Matt BENCHED HIMSELF for Brett... Matt wound up w/ 4 TD passes and a much better fantasy day than Brett. When the guy who will actually be executing the plays and KNOWS the gameplan doesn't know... we're all just trying our best to make smart, educated guesses. Nature of the game...

KYLE, THE BIG STRONG MAN (Long Beach)

I refreshed the page and i could have sworn your picture just changed! Why am i even looking at your picture? Matthew.. what just happened? .... you're cute.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

I have no idea. Except I finally got a new picture taken to reflect my ever shrinking hairline... it's been a bit slow to update throughout the site. And thanks, Kyle. The dudes DO love me. Sigh.

Chris (ATL)

Drop Finley and pick up Shiancoe. Who do you like better ?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

Shiancoe. More a part of the offense and better TE sked for MIN rest of the way IMO

Train (Cbus)

Just want to publicly say Thanks to D. McNabb for single handidly f-ing me over yesterday. Guess you forgot it was Oakland and your Donavan Freaking McNabb. Thanks bro.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

I'll pass the message on. But seriously - that's the thing. McNabb vs OAK is a much smarter play than Brian Hoyer... just doesn't always work out.

Dan (Champaign)

I'm a Ray Rice owner in a keeper league and I listened to the Podcast this morning when you did the name game. Just curious but who's a better 6th round keeper for next year: Ray Rice or Cedric Benson?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

I hate keeper questions this early - so much can change - but if I had to do it right now, I'd say Rice.

Brandon Jacobs (NY)

Tell people to have faith in me. Please Berry, youre the only one left who BELIEVES in me still!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

As the weather gets colder, the Giants will feature the run game more. It's still a good rushing team and the guy get the majority of the work is still worth owning.

Mike (VA)

Matt - what are your thoughts on the overseas travel next week for Tom "Don't lay a finger on me or flags fly" Brady? Teams performing as they should or does this Wembley give some serious adrenaline to show off in front of a bunch of mates and noobs?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

Oh, I think Billy Boy wants to show off. I'm expecting CRAZY numbers for NE. For TB... not so much.

Jason (Bmore)

R.I.P FWP?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

No, actually. Just the opposite. I feel he's a great buy low. He will get more work moving forward than he did on Sunday. The Steelers will run the ball a lot, esp as it gets colder.

Jeremy (NYC)

Have some RB's on bye next week, is Maroney a worthy replacement for at least week 7? Does he have any value going forward?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

Absolutely. #1 pick-up this week, depending on severity of Morris' injury.

Joel (CT)

For rest of season, would you rather have Kevin Smith or Ryan Grant? Also, would you rather have Chris Johnson or Cedric Benson?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

Grant and Benson. And I just suprised myself with that answer.

Steve Smith (Carolina)

Will I be fantasy relevant this year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Not looking good, no. I said on the podcast this morning that if I could get 60 cents ont he dollar for him right now, I would. Said I'd rather have Mario Manningham than him, to give a a comparison.

Dave (Robinson PA)

My Dad worked with you when he did is dissertation on Fantasy Baseball in 2005, said you were very cool and I love your work!!(His name is Don Levy from UCONN) On Saturday I traded Julius and Thomas Jones and Rowdy Roddy for Westbrook and Reggie Wayne. After TJones' near-40 point performance, I'm feeling the buyer's remorse. Should I feel this way or was this a good call in the long run?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

Oh yeah, I remember him. Say hello for me. Well, I am okay with the deal if you have McCoy. Wayne is the #2 guy the rest of the way (after R Moss) but the upgrade from White is not enough to counter balance the loss of the other RB. I don't love the trade, to be honest... I've been a T Jones fan all year (and pre-season)... and Julius will have some good games in good match-ups. So... if you got McCoy I could live with it. If not... um, no. Bad trade. Sorry

Peter (Springfield)

Could you please rank these QBs for the year Romo, McNabb, Big Ben. Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

Ben, Romo, McNabb

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

But liked all of them.

Don (GB)

Thoughts on your beloved Zorn not making the calls anymore?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

Doesn't matter. Portis and to a lesser extent Cooley are the only guys I'll trust even the slightest going forward in fantasy. That team is a hot mess.

Jim (Pittsburgh)

From week 7 on, Brady will be a top __ QB

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

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Brett (TX)

TMR, we had a inactive owner in our league so before week 6 we all agreed that we would use your rankings to set the inactive team's line up. Of course, I draw the inactive team the first week and you actually do a good job (for once), and I lose by three. Thank you for not sucking for the owner-less team...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

I don't do the projections but will pass along your compliments to the folks that do.

Derek (Boston)

Forte is dead to me

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

Yeah, I certainly understand why you feel that way. As a Forte owner myself in one league, last night was throw stuff at the TV frustrating. Couldn;t belive he fumbled, then LOVING LOVIE when they recover the fumble AND Forte gets the rock again... and then he fumbles the second time. BRUTAL.But I actually think he's a bit of a buy low. He's STILL going to be an integral part of the offense (he's ctaching a lot of balls too) and he's one of a handful of guys that are basically THE ONLY GUY THEY GOT.Same w/ Jacobs and FWP.. as it gets colder, they will run more and Lovie is not a knee jerk coach. Forte will still get it at the goal line....

Beanie Wells (Arizona)

Am I droppable? How many more weeks can I survive on people's benches based solely on promise?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

I say 2 more. He got the same amount of carries as Hightower did on Sunday and basically the same yards. Hightower had a few receptions and the TD too, but still. More and more they are trusting him. Very ferw players are UN-droppable so sure, if there's someone better out there, go for it. But better days ARE ahead for Beanie. They want him to get the job

Brad (MA)

FOLLOW UP - Berry, you said take 60 cents on the dollar for S.Smith...what about swapping him for T.O.? Or is that more like a nickel on the dollar....?? Im contemplating the deal, strictly hoping TO gets moved...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Would still rather have S Smith than TO.

Mike (Arlington)

Favre is sitting out there on waivers. I've got McNabb and Matty Ice. Do I drop one of them for the ageless wonder?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

No, I don't think so. Favre's upcoming sked (@PIT, @GB, BYE) isn't great...Ryan is legit and McNabb will have much better days obviously.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

FYI... Adam Schefter on NFL Live right now reporting that Kris Jenkins of the JETS is out for the year. It will be a lot esier to run on them going forward...

Ryan (Philly)

TMR - Chris Johnson Top 5 RB in 2009 - Buy or Sell?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

Depends on who QB is. As of right now, no, not in top 5. Still top 10 though.

Mack (TX)

Name game, rest of the year... Jonathan Stewart, Cadillac, Lesean McCoy, Tashard Choice?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

Tough one. Nice question. I'll say Choice (feel Felix will not be right for a while), Stewart, Caddy, McCoy. McCoy's value is very Westbrook dependent, obviously.

Dax (TX)

Please tell me Pierre Thomas has not succumbed to the "vulture" bug of 2009...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

No, I don't think so. If I am ranking the NO RB.. it's Pierre, Bell, Bush.

Brian (Chicago)

In a comparison of "buy low" guys, who do you feel produces more the rest of the way: Forte or Jennings?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

Forte. But I like Jennings over S Smith.

Forte ((Chicago))

Derek (Boston) is dead to me

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Gee almost 45 minutes in and nothing but fantasy questions despite you saying all topics are open. A-Rod and Kate Hudson. He can do better, can't he?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

I know. Just answering what is asked... And no, I don't think so. Look, I'm not a huge Hudson fan but look at A Rod's track record. A 70 year old Madonna. The (alleged) stripper in Toronto who was not all that. His ex-wife was nothing amazing. Kate Hudson is actually younger, respected as an actress and seemingly not crazy. I'd argue he has peaked.

matt (grand rapids, mi)

Does everyone at ESPN dislike Ronnie Brown?? Every week he gets chastized in chats and ranked incredibly low. Is it time to admit that everyone missed the boat on Brown and he will remain a top 5 RB the remainder of the year.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

I'll just speak for myself and say, no, don't think he's top 5 but I WILL say I was wrong on him in the pre-season and feel he is top 10 the rest of the way.

Tim K (Tampa, Fl)

Ever think they will re-do Saved by the Bell??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

I don't know. You really think they coud convince Lark Voorhies?

Daryl (Springfield, NJ)

I know you have Thomas as the best NO back, but how do you see him overall going forward? Is he a top 10 back?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

No, but top 15 and generally a must start

James (NYC)

Personally, I can't believe Jeter does so well for himself. Minka is amazing.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

What are you talking about? He's (accorind to my female friends) very good looking, he's world famous, insanely rich and generally regarded as a good guy. He does excatly as well as he should.

John (Somerset, NJ)

Receding hairline? How about the expanding chin? Big Slim Lendale white lost the tequila weight, and you found it.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

Ouch. So you mean the present of booze from L. White, Nashville WASN'T a good idea for me?

Jessica (the talented MRS roto)

drop nyj d for balt, ne, or cin?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Well, at least you didn't claim to be the Ex Mr.s Roto. Only have one of those (that I know of)...Like all of them - rank them NE, CIN, BALT for this upcoming week...

Matthew Berry (I don't need this abuse!)

My job is talking about fantasy football all day...what do you do?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

Hahaha... I think that's why folks heap on the abuse - they can't stand how lucky I am with this gig.

Tim (NY)

Just listened to you on the BS Report, and I see that you called out Simmons for not growing the fu manchu yet, but you forgot about another bet he lost. Since Dice-K did not win 20 games this year, Bill must bow to your greatness.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

I TOTALLY FORGOT about that! Thanks! We will make him do that...

Old School (Cali)

You seem way more serious this year in chats than in years past. You OK?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

Haha. I think it's a matter of chatting on Mondays - where folks have more questions right after Sunday than on Tuesday...

Bald Vinny (Bronx)

My Swisher salute idea was robbed by the suits at MLBPA and Modells. Help!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

NO idea what you are talking about.

Adam (Athens, GA)

Also who do you start tonight if you need the most points, Knowshon or LT?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

Moreno is the safer play - he's definitely get 6 to 8 points with poitential for more. But Buckhalter is back as well... so if you're swinging for the fences, I say LT - he has the better chance of being a stud... or a total bust. He's the high risk, high reward choice.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

BASKETBALL! Seriously 1 question on fantasy basketball.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Dude, I answer what I get asked... You realize we get thousands of questions - I don't even read all of them... I only see like 8 at a time on the screen and have to scroll. That's often the delay in a response.. not the typing, just me looking for interesting questions.

Mark (NYC)

By the way Swisher dates Joanna Garcia.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Saw that. Yet another reason to hate the Yankees. He doesn't get her if he's still in OAK or CHI

daniel (san diego, ca)

BY THE WAY... YOU HAVE THE BEST JOB EEEEVER!!! U ARE MY HERO!! I BOW TO THE GREATNESS OF MATHEW BERRY!! LOL

Dan Snyder (DC)

I am looking for someone to make rash decisions about high dollar professional athleats with a total lack of understanding of the real world consequences of their actions. The best name in fantasy sports came to mind. Want to coach the Redskins?

Brandon (Chicago)

What round are you taking Derrick Rose?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:08 PM)

Probably the 4th or 5th. Like him a lot, but would make sure all my other PG's shot 3's because he won't help there.

Andrew (Philly)

Giving you a chance to plug ESPN Fantasy Basketball. How does the computer handle an auction draft if one of the members can't make it??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:09 PM)

Same way... auto draft. We have set values and the auto draft guy will bid up on each player until it reaches that amount.

Dan (DC)

What would you say to Dan Snyder if you had a few minutes with him?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:12 PM)

"I appreciate the fact that you spend a bunch of money trying to win. So many owners are cheap and nickel and dime both the team and their fans. I love the fact that you are always willing to spend what it takes. That money will be better spent, however, by getting a great GM and front office. A very respected GM who has total autonomy will go a long way for the team and fans. Let that guy - and no one else - hire the coach and make the personnel decisions.

Shane (Bismark, ND)

Ever hear from Danni Boatman? She's smokin' and that show you guys did a couple of years ago was pretty entertaining.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:13 PM)

Yeah, we text back and forth occasionally. She's married, has two kids, is very happy and livng in Kansas City...

Interesting Question (no need to keep looking)

Sleep with one, marry one, kill one: Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Fergie (in that latest direct tv commercial)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:14 PM)

Sleep - FergieMarry - CameronKill - Kate. One you're with A Rod, you're dead to me.

Ben (SC)

Drop Morris, Stewart or Maroney for Cotchery?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:14 PM)

Morris

Adam (Colorado)

A.I. or Maggette ?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:14 PM)

AI

Matt (Greenville, OH)

H2H NBA LEAGUE with NO %s. Is DWIGHT HOWARD worth the 5th pick? Assuming Lebron, CP3, Kobe, and Wade are gone?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:15 PM)

Durant would be interesting there as well but yeah, if there are no %'s - Howard is a beast.

Brandon (Chicago)

Since you let some hack pose your NBA Love/Hate because you are "too busy with football," can you give us some of your love list off the top of your dome?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:16 PM)

Listen to the BS Report I did with Simmons. Lotta fantasy hoops talk

Heather (PA)

what do you do with miles austin?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:17 PM)

Grab him if you can... he'll be a match-up start based on who else you got

Mark (Charlotte)

Would you drop Leon Washington to pick up J. Stewart?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:17 PM)

Yes

Dice-K (Bawwwston)

Yanks or Halos tonight?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:18 PM)

You know I'm gonna say Angels. Which reminds me... it's starting... Gotta run guys... Thanks for stopping by. New TMR column tomorrow.