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Mask Preparation: Introduction
The GMOS MOS masks must be designed either from images acquired with GMOS, or from object catalogs with very accurate relative astrometry. In the first case observers use the GMOS imaging mode to record an image of the sky from which the spectroscopic target pixel positions are measured. The required imaging is obtained in queue mode prior to either classical or queue mode MOS spectroscopic observations. In the second case, accurate relative coordinates (RA and Dec) are required for the spectroscopic targets, and known transformations are used to calculate the GMOS pixel positions from these coordinates.
The MOS mode requires that the PI designs the masks and submits the relevant information to Gemini prior to the planned observations. Detailed instructions for the MOS observer as well as information regarding the GMOS mask-making software are available:
- Designing masks using GMOS pre-imaging
- Designing masks using existing catalogues
- Mask design software
- Submitting the ODFs
- Mask cutting
GMOS pre-imaging
GMOS imaging of the field is executed in queue mode only (even for Classical programs), and must be obtained before the MOS mask can be designed. Images which are primarily obtained for the purpose of mask design are referred to as pre-imaging in order to distinguish them from regular imaging for queue planning purposes. Normally, this imaging is executed as early in the semester as possible once the field becomes available. MOS masks are cut twice per week at Gemini South, there are deadlines (linked from the Phase II instructions for the current semester) for submission of mask designs in order to have them included in the batch of masks cut at the next cutting date. MOS PIs are encourage to submit their mask designs as early as possible in order to increase the chance that the MOS observations will be completed.
Observing time to obtain the required direct imaging must be requested during Phase I and the observations defined as part of the Phase II process. The observations executed will be charged against the program's total allocated time.
Imaging obtained with one GMOS in a prior semester may be used for the mask design for the same instrument if the observations were taken with exactly the same pointing and orientation on the sky as is planned for the MOS observations. For a given pointing and orientation, the location of the OIWFS patrol field on the sky depends on whether GMOS is on the up-looking port or one of the side-looking ports on the telescope. Imaging data obtained with GMOS on the up-looking port may be used for mask design for a side-looking port only if a suitable guide star is available without changing the pointing and orientation of the field on the sky. The same constraint applies to imaging data obtained with GMOS on a side-looking port and used for mask design for the up-looking port. GMOS North was on the up-looking port in 2001B, and has since been on the side-looking port. GMOS South is on the side-looking port. If you are in doubt about whether existing pre-imaging can be used for your mask design, please contact the Gemini HelpDesk.
If a PI has prior imaging from other telescopes, it may be possible to use GMOS images for the mask design obtained with quite short exposure times and/or in worse seeing conditions than needed for the spectroscopy. If the GMOS images contain a sufficient number of objects (> 50) with good signal-to-noise then these objects may be used to "boot-strap" the pixel positions of the science targets. This would be useful if, for example, the relative astrometry provided by the WCS is not accurate enough to construct a reliable object catalog. This might be the best procedure to use, for example, when designing a GMOS-S MOS mask based on imaging obtained previously with GMOS-N. The procedure for doing this is outlined in the detailed mask design instructions.
PIs may want to access carefully the observing conditions needed for the imaging of the field. Requesting very good observing conditions for the imaging may lower the chance of getting the imaging done early during a semester, and therefore negatively impact the overall chance of getting the MOS observations completed within a given semester.
Using Object Catalogs
Beginning in October 2007 Gemini is now offering the capability to design masks from object catalogs. The PI must have an object catalog with accurate relative coordinates for spectroscopic targets and alignment stars. It is crucial that all coordinates in the object catalog be given in the same astrometric system, as systematic offsets between science targets and acquisition targets for example will produce a fatally flawed MOS mask. In most cases these coordinates should be known with a relative accuracy < 0.1 arcsec. More details on how to assess whether your program is suitable for mask design without pre-imaging are given in the object catalog instructions. Gemini recommends that masks with slit widths narrower than 1 arcsec be designed from GMOS direct imaging rather than solely from object catalogs.
The PI must also create a "pseudo-GMOS" image of the field, using the gmskcreate task available as part of the Gemini IRAF package. The pseudo-GMOS image may be helpful for designing the mask if one is using the Gemini MOS Mask Preparation Software (GMMPS), and must be submitted via the OT along with the mask design as it is required during the mask checking process. This image is created from a PI-supplied image taken with another telescope and the gmskcreate task transforms that image onto GMOS pixels when you specify fl_getim=yes.
As with MOS masks designed from GMOS direct imaging, the PI designs the mask for a specific field center and position angle on the sky. Once the mask design is submitted these cannot be changed, therefore the PI must verify that a suitable guide star exists for that field center and position angle. The OT can be used for this. The MOS observations defined in the OT must use the same coordinates and position angle as those used for the mask design.
Mask Design Software
GMOS MOS masks are normally designed using the Gemini MOS Mask Preparation Software (GMMPS). The software is available pre-compiled for Linux and Mac OS X.
The software takes the following input:
- GMOS (or pseudo-GMOS) image of the field
- Object Table of the targets (see the Detailed Mask Design instructions on how to make this table)
The mask design software assumes that the input GMOS images of the field have been reduced with the Gemini IRAF Package for GMOS. Of special importance is the mosaicing of the images from the three CCDs. The Gemini IRAF Package for GMOS has a task for handling this taking into account the gaps between the CCDs and the misalignment of the CCDs relative to each other. Users who use their own reduction software should ensure that the correct transformations are used for the mosaicing.
Pseudo-GMOS images produced by gmskcreate are already properly formatted for use with GMMPS.
The software allows automatic design of the mask with the possibility of interactive editing of the result. The output from the software are the Object Definition Files for each of the desired masks.
The mask design allows slit-lets of different widths and lengths to be used in the same mask. It is also possible to place slit-lets in several "banks" in the spatial direction. This is useful if combined with a choice of grating and filter that ensures that the spectra do not overlap on the detectors.
The field of view within which the laser cutter used for manufacturing the masks can cut good quality slits is approximately 305 arcsec by 305 arcsec. The field of view is slightly smaller than the GMOS imaging field of view.
Submission of the Object Definition Files
The PI is required to submit to Gemini the Object Definition Files for each of the desired masks. The detailed mask design instructions include information about the procedure for submission.
Mask Cutting
The mask designs are checked by NGO staff and when they have been accepted they are forwarded to Gemini. The cutting of the masks is done by Gemini Staff using the laser cutting machine located at the Gemini South (La Serena) base facility. Gemini staff will take care of cutting the masks and shipping these to the telescope to be used for the observations.
Further information
The original description of the user requirements to the Gemini MOS Mask Preparation Software is also available. The current version of the software does not yet have all the features described in this document.


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UPDATE: Due to popular request, I've created a vlog tutorial series on this project. If you want more detailed instruction on this project, please visit the links below. If you have questions after that - I'd be glad to help!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunny days & great big fat crochet
UPDATE: Due to popular request, I've created a vlog tutorial series on this project. If you want more detailed instruction on this project, please visit the links below. If you have questions after that - I'd be glad to help!
60 comments:
- Linda said...
Love it! Looks like a great project to use up all my bits and pieces of fabric I just don't have the heart to throw away - just need to get some helpers like yours ;-)
Thanks for sharing
Linda / www.paperphine.com
- November 6, 2010 at 6:44 AM
- two_girls said...
This is absolutely wonderful! Beautiful colors!
- November 6, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Alice said...
Wow! Love it! What materials did you use? Just old fabric strips?
- November 6, 2010 at 12:41 PM
- Cassandra said...
Thank you ladies!
@Linda - The helpers are a crucial part of the whole project. ;)
@Alice - Yes, these are all just old sheets and (thinnish) blankets I found at thrift stores for cheap.
- November 6, 2010 at 4:50 PM
- mestreeter said...
I am curious what size needle you use and how thick you cut your strips?
- November 6, 2010 at 10:51 PM
- Cassandra said...
Hmm...I just pulled out the needle and surprisingly there is no size on it. Measuring the diameter - I'd say it's 5/8" or 1 1/2 cm wide.
I used a variety of materials - mostly sheets but sometimes old blankets or curtains. Sheets I cut in strips 3-4" wide. And blankets (like fleece thickness) no more than 2-3". Thanks for your interest!
- November 7, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- Me salen alas (si me paras los pies...) said...
i LIKE IT!!
I have some material`, perhaps I can to make something similar ;D
Kisses from Madrid
- November 8, 2010 at 4:47 AM
- Shanarun said...
Oh, I LOVE this! What a great way to have fun while relaxing!! I can crochet a chain, that's it. So.... how are your circles "attached?" Do you loop into a circular row every X number of loops; or, maybe going back and attaching after? If you get a chance to answer, just pretend you are talking to a 6 yr. old, and that should do it!
- November 8, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Cassandra said...
Lol! I started this by chaining maybe 10 - can't remember exactly - whatever looked right - and then slip stitching together to create a circle. Then single crochet in that round all the way around and slip stitch together again.
In the first rows, I was slip stitching each row to the beginning stitch then chain one to jump up to go around again. But after a while I would lose track of where my row started (and honestly you could probably just do this from the beginning) - so I just kept going. Around and around and around. Super easy. No counting.
The one tip I can give is if the rug starts curling up on you, it's too tight. You need to add a crochet here and there (I'd do one additional crochet like every 3-5 crochets or so). And if you start seeing it ripple, you've got too many stitches - start skipping occasionally. Again, like every one out of five. If you can't quite get it right even doing those two things, don't worry - the next few rows should even it out anyway. You'll get the hang of it after a while.
Good luck and feel free to email me w/any more questions!
- November 8, 2010 at 1:33 PM
- kathleenevans said...
Where can I get the steps for this project?
- November 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM
- Cassandra said...
Hi Kathleen! I posted most of the instructions above (in the comments) already. Please feel free to email me if you need more detail though and I'll try to do a step by step for you. Thanks for stopping in!
- November 10, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Alex said...
Hi! Can I do this even if I don't know how to crochet?
- November 12, 2010 at 6:52 AM
- Cassandra said...
Hi Alex! Nope - this method uses crochet. I know there are probably other ways to do similar rugs, like braiding or knotting - but I don't know how to do those.
But you really only need to know the very very basics to do this project. YouTube is a great (free!) source for picking up the basic techniques and it'd be a great project for you to learn on! Feel free to email me if you need help!
- November 12, 2010 at 9:40 AM
- Phat Foodie said...
this is awesome!
- November 24, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- JULIE ♥ ADORE said...
wow, good work
- November 26, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- Cassandra said...
Thanks for the kind comments - and for stoppin in!
- November 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- random thoughts do or di said...
thank you...I want to make this rug. Just curious...are you Polish? Flight of the pook makes me wonder. If not, ignore my question.
- January 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- Cassandra said...
Lol! I AM part Polish. Although I don't understand the correlation btwn that and the Pook part? Can you explain? :)
- January 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM
- knit-wit-tess said...
I was wondering what you used for the crocheting? Did you just buy some fabric, make it into strips and then tie them together and make a ball?
I'd love to make one of these and I would know how but I just can't figure out what it is you used.
- January 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM
- Cassandra said...
Hi there! Thanks for stopping in. I cover a lot of the details for this project in the comments above. If you need more help, I'd be glad to answer any more questions - feel free to email me :)
- January 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM
- Seedplanter Designs said...
Okay, I am adding you to my list of crafty geniuses. This rug is gorgeous! I like that you don't have complicated instructions, too. :)
- January 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Cassandra said...
You're so sweet! I can't take credit really - women have been making rugs like this for decades. I know! Don't you love how easy it is?!
- January 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- A.L. said...
@cassandra: the hook i saw in the pic is a size Q hook, i have one myself. there is alson another size up "s"
i have a blanket i made in the same instance.
- January 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Cassandra said...
Oooh, good eyes! Thanks for the help :)
- January 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Tami said...
Wow! this is so cool! I want to learn how to crochet/knit! High Five
- February 19, 2011 at 1:25 AM
- Amy said...
I was so inspired by your rug that I made one for myself! But to get a more uniform look, I very quickly machine stitched each strip together. It took some time but in the end it really made for a very put together finished project :) I LOVED that nothing about this is precise. Some of my stips ended up in a less than straight line with jagged edges and whatnot and you can't tell a single bit when looking at the rug. Thank you for you inspiration!
- February 26, 2011 at 6:51 AM
- Cassandra said...
That is so cool, Amy! I'm so glad you were inspired! And I love that you did your own thing with it. I'd love to see pics of yours! I know what you mean - my strips were so crazy - but you'd never really know by looking at the rug :)
- February 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM
- nancycreations said...
oH i LOVE THIS it is wonderful going to get sarted right away
- February 28, 2011 at 10:24 AM
- Melanie said...
This is s cute. I have fun sheets that I just didn't know what to do with. Can't wait for part 2. Thanks!
- April 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM
- kathryn said...
This is a great craft for getting rid of all those pesky plastic bags. Just cut your strips into 2" widths.
- May 9, 2011 at 2:09 PM
- Cassandra said...
Your right! I'm planning on doing a "plarning" tutorial in the near future as well. Stay tuned!
- May 9, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- kittenscout said...
This is really lovely; I have so much scrap material, and I've always wanted to give crocheting a proper go, I think I'll give it a shot! This post has made me follow your blog, keep posting excellent things!
Your cats are very sweet too btw!
- May 14, 2011 at 10:18 PM
- diana said...
I so want to make this rug its beautiful, but I have never made anything like this before. would you mind giving me some detailed instruction on how to make this?
- May 17, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- Cassandra said...
Hi Diana! I can't contact you b/c your profile is private, so hopefully you get this! I did a series of 3 "vlogs" explaining this whole process. There's a link to the first one in the original post. Have fun and let me know if you have any questions!
- May 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM
- Christy said...
Once you run out of material (or want to start to add a new circle of color), how do you connect the new one in? I am new to crocheting so I was wondering...or should I just youtube it maybe?
- May 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Bizz said...
I am so in love with this idea! I haven't crocheted in years but I'm going to give it a shot. I cleaned out my hubby's closet and got about 20 shirts that aren't good enough to donate so I'm going to cut into strips. I think as I get to the end of each strip, I will do a quick blanket stitch to attach the next one. I think I'll get a good size rug for in front of the kitchen sink. :o) Thanks!!
- June 23, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- Cassandra said...
Hi Bizz! What a great idea with the shirts! Kudos for a wonderful upcycle idea. I bet it'll be a really soft squishy rug. Mmmm! (You're absolutely welcome.) :)
- June 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Nachtgewächs said...
oh hello,
I found you at Pinterest, where I am searching for crochet. I saw your cute cats and your red kitty looks exactly like my cat Maja. We have a black cat too, her name is Julchen.
- November 18, 2011 at 6:27 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Thanks for stopping by, Ariane! Thats neat that we have similar kitties. :) My orange one is named Cooper. And the black one is Moe. They're both boys. Love 'em!
- November 18, 2011 at 7:36 PM
- jlhall said...
Thank you SO much for sharing this!! I have always wanted to own a rug like this but they were just so expensive! Now, I can make my own!!! This is definitely going on my to do list!! Thanks again for sharing!! And, your helpers are precious!!
- December 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM
- cherrytash1985 said...
You may have said this but how much of a rug did one sheet make? Love this idea! I need a couple rugs and I'd love to do this!
- January 6, 2012 at 7:18 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Hi Cherry!
Unfortunately, one sheet won't make any rugs. :) If you look at the pics, you can see the color changes. Each color change is one sheet (sometimes two). I made a small kitchen rug (approx 3-4' x 2') and I thiiiink it took 4 sheets. I'm not positive on that though. Hope that helps!
- January 6, 2012 at 11:19 PM
- EGrigsby6242 said...
Here is my finished rag rug. I love it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me :)
- January 10, 2012 at 4:12 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Aw, your welcome! Thanks for sharing your pic with me! I'm going to be doing a compilation post soon of all the rugs people have sent me over the last year or so. It's so fun seeing all you guys' work!
- January 12, 2012 at 12:02 AM
- Cassie said...
Thanks for the cute idea!! I'm a Cassandra myself, and oddly enough, I call my son Pooka...kindred spirits maybe? :)
- January 18, 2012 at 7:44 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Could be! ;) You're welcome and thank YOU for stoppin by!
- January 18, 2012 at 8:36 PM
- LES is More said...
Has anyone used t-shirt strips to crochet one of these round rugs? I think that would work well too--as you stretch the strips, they roll up to look like yarn! You would need a lot of shirts, but considering my kids just cleaned out their closets, I might be able to make one! I'll let you know!
- January 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Hi there! I've heard from lots of readers that they've used a variety of things to make these rugs. One reader's grandmother used to even use old pantyhose (all her friends would give them to her too)! I'm sure Tshirt material would work great and be a super soft rug. Would love to see pics if you make one!
- January 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM
how do you switch the color to make different colored rows? just tie another color onto the end?
- January 24, 2012 at 2:03 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Hi Kelsey. There seems to be a million ways people like to change colors in crochet. I found a couple youtube videos for you.
This is more or less how I did it with the rug: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x5l32aBW34
And here's another pretty simple/common way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nHOb1Aio84 (Skip to about 3:40 or so.)
Good luck!
- January 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM
- Natalie said...
Do you put anything on the back of the rug to keep it from slipping on wood or tile floors?
- February 19, 2012 at 8:11 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
No I don't as mine is on carpet. But that's a good idea and would be a great addition to the rug!
- February 20, 2012 at 1:27 PM
This is simply Beautiful. I have ALWAYS wanted to make one of these, but never have. After watching the videos, I went to the thrift store and got me some sheets. I am loving making this and will send you a picture of what I have made so far, along with my own little helper :)
- March 5, 2012 at 4:23 PM
- Courtney said...
This is darling! I LOVE it! And the way you tell how you made it is the cutest thing ever!
- March 19, 2012 at 4:26 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Hi, Courtney! Aw how sweet of u! Thanks so much. I'm glad u like it. :)
- March 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM
- MK said...
Very cute and useful! I could make one of these for my dog to lay on in the house. Brilliant! Thanks!
- June 25, 2012 at 8:50 AM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Aw yeah! These would make awesome dog beds! Thanks for stopping by! Hope your doggy likes it. :)
- June 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM
- JamiLeigh said...
Thank you so much for your tutorial! I finally finished a large rag rug for my son's bedroom. It was my first time crocheting - all in all I think it turned out pretty darn cute! :)
- August 13, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Used to make these with my Grandmother ... *crochet hook not required.* SImply braid long strands and use a large needle with heavy thread or hemp cord to join the rows as you form a circular or oblong shape. {Thanks for the lovely stroll down Memory Lane!}
- November 15, 2012 at 6:41 AM
- Deana Tankersley said...
Oh wow I'm so into the same thing..isn't it awesome, and so addictive!! I just love it..in fact just did a blog about mine..then I see your blog today..you get lots of kitty help too I see..haha Mine loves to help out and supervise..ya know making sure I'm doin it right an all..Ha!! okay so anyways just wanted to say awesome blog and happy fat crocheting to you!! =D I jus love it!!
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Sagrada Familia Room with Terrace
Size20 m²
Floor No.5(with elevator)
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Accommodation summary
|Calle de Xifré, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
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Guests are given freedom to come and go as they please in this family apartment shared with the hospitable host and their 5 year old son. The host can offer guests lots of tips for visiting Barcelona.
The private bedroom features a double bed, and a large wardrobe with full-length mirrors. An extra fold-out bed can be provided (suitable for a child or small adult). The communal spaces include a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with hairdryer and a comfortable living room.
Clot Metro Station is just a 5-minute walk away for quick connections to Plaça de Catalunya Square. Several buses provide connections to Barceloneta Beach. Alternatively, take a 30-minute stroll to the beach enjoying picturesque neighbourhoods on the way!
The safe neighbourhood offers supermarkets, shops and the Clot Market where guests can buy local produce. It also hosts Clot Park, a shopping centre and the unique Agbar Tower.
Towels are included in the price and these will change depending on the number of nights booked and the host itself. There shall be no change of towels on bookings under 4 nights.
House rulesYou can use the bathroom and the terrace
You can use the kitchen only for breakfast from 8:30
You can not use the kitchen for dinners
It is not possible to use the lounge
Only smoke in the terrace
No pets allowed
Each guest has to clean and pick up their things in the common areas
It is forbidden to take people to the apartment
|Price for > 2 guests
|R 305 ZAR per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
Really nice apartment with a comfortable room and kind host. The quarter is nice and public transport very close.
Unfortunately We didn't meet Monica in Person, she was on vacation herself. However, we stayed it her nice place, which was clean, central and had everything you need! We made breakfast in the kitchen and ate on the big balcony. The neighborhood felt save, with lots of cafes, bakeries and bar around. Monica explained everything to us up front and gave really good instructions, so the place was easy to find.. we will be back again! thank you
I with my friend stayed at Monica's apartment .We made a right choice. Monica is very hospitable , will never reject you to help .The apartment is situated near Sagrada familia ( only ten minutes on foot) and park Guel (15 minutes by bus , the bus station is on the corner of the house ).It takes u 5 minutes to get to metro station Clot , so u can go wherever u want easy . The area is safe and calm. But if u want to dance and so on , there are a lot of night clubs on the beach . U can go on foot (1 hour) or catch the train and go to metro station Barcelaneta . We are pleased with our trip , thanks for all, Monica
We spent one week at Monica's house. The apartment is nice and well placed; very near to the metro (Clot) and Sagrada Familia. Unfortunately in the last 2 days there was a problem in the bathroom, a great inconvenience.
Great room near one of the major subway stations fi, clot, with excellent transport links. Great hospitality.
Ottima camera vicino ad una delle stazioni fi metropolitana più importanti, clot , con ottimi collegamenti. Ottima ospitalità.
All Super here!
Great quiet location, many shops, self-catering just around the corner, to the underground just 5 min.zu foot.
Large comfortable bed and a nice terrace.
Thank you Monica !!
Alles Super hier !
Tolle ruhige Lage,viele Geschäfte zur Selbstversorgung gleich ums Eck,zur U-Bahn auch nur 5 min.zu Fuss.
Großes gemütliches Bett und eine schöne Terrasse.
Danke Monica !!
Once and never again! The woman is totally overwhelmed or lazy. At the weekend they celebrated with six girlfriends until the wee hours of the morning - which was not to be missed. The kitchen can be used. Again, the dirt is not to be overlooked. Microwave dirty inside, glue leftovers on the stove and the countertop know more than a few rims of glasses on. The room itself is functional.
Einmal und nie wieder! Die Frau ist total überfordert bzw. faul. Am Wochenende feierte sie mit sechs Freundinnen bis in die frühen Morgenstunden - was nicht zu überhören war. Die Küche kann mitgenutzt werden. Auch hier ist der Schmutz nicht zu übersehen. Mikrowelle innen dreckig, Essensreste kleben am Herd und die Arbeitsplatte weißt mehr als nur ein paar Ränder von Gläsern auf. Das Zimmer selbst ist zweckmäßig.
Very welcoming and I felt right at home. From everything I could use, even the kitchen. In the immediate vicinity you can find everything from baker etc. Easy and very neat! Especially roof is very fine :-)
Erg gastvrij en voelde mij meteen thuis. Van alles kon ik gebruik maken, zelfs de keuken. In de directe omgeving alles te vinden van bakker etc. Simpel en erg netjes! Vooral dakterras is erg fijn :-)
I recommend this accommodation, we found ourselves very well, Monica It's very helpful, the house e'accogliente, clean and nothing is missing. From the house you may move easily in all other areas of citta'grazie the metro and buses.
Consiglio questo sistemazione, ci siamo trovati molto bene, Monica e´ molto disponibile, la casa e´accogliente, pulita e non manca nulla. Dalla casa ci si puo` spostare facilmente a tutte le altre zone della citta´grazie alla metro e agli autobus.
The location of the appartment is perfect: We hired bikes to see the city (definitely a tip for all who go to Barcelona) and it was easy to get around. The days without bikes you easily get around with the metro which is nearby the appartment.
Monica showed us the house and we could notice by her way to do so that she had many guests before. The room is nice, comfortable and has a closet to store your luggage. The house has a nice balcony and the bathroom is great too. We didn't use the kitchen, mainly because we were out all day.
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Ryan Mathews
The San Diego Chargers trade with the Miami Dolphins and move up to the 12th overall pick to select Ryan Mathews
To move up 16 spots in the first round, the Chargers gave up their 28th pick, the number 40 pick, their 4th round pick, as well as ILB Tim Dobbins.
Chargers get Miami's 7th round pick
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April 22, 2010at 5:50 PM Posted by Rob Zepeda
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- Mark said... Apr 22, 2010, 5:52:00 PM
- Jay said... Apr 22, 2010, 5:54:00 PM
bolts gave up 28th, 40th and 4th rd picks for 12th, a 4th, 7th and Tim Dobbins?
wanted R matthews, but AJ just paid a very steep price for him. thought for sure that trade was going to be for d williams. think AJ should have gone NT, before RB with that pick. only time will tell
A.j did a good job. Little steep but there must be big difference between him and the rest. I thought D. Williams NT was the one. But hey it's not over yet. Lets see what magic A.J can do. Maybe Sproles or Merriman are on the trading block'
- Jason said... Apr 22, 2010, 6:03:00 PM
I don't get this at all...Matthews must be something special because we had 2 picks right in a row...now I hope we strike gold later on.
That was a horrible trade by AJ. He may have fallen down to 28... Stupid!!! I would understand if it was for a franchise NT, but for a RB? Overpaid!!!
Love Matthews, but we gave up way too much when we still have serious Defensive issues!
The 28th, 40th, 4th round pick and ILB Tim Dobbins??? Hey AJ... What are you going to do about the defensive needs now??? You know, a starting NT, DBs... and oh yeah, a ILB...
I know... you are going to strike gold with a free agent rookie... I guess rebuilding depth thru the draft isn't really important... Looks like the Chargers will be in rebuilding mode within the next two years... Great...
serious D issues...not to mention a lack of depth on the OL. with what he gave up he will now have to trade someone, or mortgage future picks(next year) to get back on the board to fill the D and OL needs. im not liking what im seeing at this point to be honest
AJ Smith trading the farm again to move up and select a decent player? Better not be Eric Weddle/Jacob Hester all over again...
What!!! We gave up what!!! any one want to by a used car? Don,t buy one from Miami
AJ has to be sure that matthews is so good that you cant risk waiting for him and can even sacrifice a solid selection at 40
we will see. i thought dan williams or even brian bulaga. our right side of the line needs help
I'm down
I am shocked. Actually horrified is a better word. Gave up a ridiculous amount. Looks like Hester and Weddle again! Paying way too much to move up.
just got fleeced!!!!!
- ED said... Apr 22, 2010, 6:22:00 PM
I'am pretty sure that he would not have dropped to 28th. Only one QB was picked so far. There goes all the mock drafts out the door. Mathews must be head & shoulder over the rest. Dobbins was traded because he wasn't worth paying big money next year when his contract is up. Our defense did take us to the playoffs last year without Williams at DT. But with Mathews the defenses will have to slow there pass rush down. Now we have a balance attack. We have threats at rushing & passing. Not since Fouts days have we a chance to attack teams in awsome way.
wonder if Merriman will be traded for Cody
I know, we all wanted a big NT but A.J is smart. Lets just be happy we have a running back that can break a tackle and give us an offense that isn't so 1 dimensional.
bolts arent balanced. they havent run the ball in two years. when norv changed the emphasis to pass from run, the ability to run the ball went out the window. matthews still has the same line in front of him that LT had for the last two years. newer back, but the results will be similar. AJ got the back most of us wanted, but now has no picks to re-tool the OL and fill the needs on D
ryan matthews is a stud this is exactly what we needed this guy is a star ,better then spiller,fast, and great hands .wait and see you wont be disappointed.but hes gonna have to change his number theres only one 21
here we go again nothing new just the same old ---- give up way to much for what we should of stood at 28 and 40 lots of good running backs this draft
That's a whole lot to give up for a possibility of having a good runner we aren't likely to properly utilize any. Do we have any picks left?
just along for the ride since I don't know these picks; one thing for sure running game has not been there in the Chargers' lineup when they needed it two years ago, they waited too long to give Thomlinson (sic) the goodbye kiss; when he tore his inguinal thing they should have never tried for rehab on him; but he was a fan favorite in San Diego and I wouldn't have had to live with that one. Unless the Chargers win there will be no stadium built for them with public funds.
they better find a great player in the third round or later round look at lasy years draft nothing to talk about
los angeles is trying to get the chargers to move here la is tyring to build a new stadium
la is trying to get the chargers they are talking about building a new stadium
Super Bowl is all that matters. Welcome to the BOLTS kid.
Reckon chargers bite if Dan Williams drops to the second?
wow tebow to the donkeys.
now if d williams is sitting there at 28......AJ paid to much. could have got the best NT in the class and turned around at 40 and gotten either gerhart or hardesty.
I love Matthews but we gave up to much. Best and other backs are still on the board, w/ picks 28 40 you could have gotten two rbs. charlie whitehurst oppertunity out the window. Tim Dobbins is a bad mother. I'm bummed out!
lighting 72
well there goes the NT we should have had at 12
We wouldn't have had to give up as much if we let Mathews drop a little more (before the Texans at #20) and we gave up WAY too much for just a RB. We are a passing team, RBs are a dime a dozen and any RB can do well behind a good OL (which we don't have on the right side). Here's what we have left:
3rd (91) - NT/DE
MIA 4th (110) - RT
5th (159) - ILB/CB
MIA 6th (173) - RB
However, if we use Sproles or Merriman to trade for picks, we'd be back in the game.
- Jeff Williams said... Apr 22, 2010, 7:23:00 PM
I think aj jumped the gun on a position that will be secondary to rivers and the pass. I was excited about the trade because we had Dan Williams in the bag, then surprise! Now I wonder why Williams dropped.
Good move by the chargers Rivers/Matthews Combo could be deadly. Chargers also look like their changing to a base 4-3 Defense in the future. if that is the case then the trade makes perfect sense
AJ Smith is an idiot. The reason the Chargers have not been able to run is the offensive line. He had some great picks a few years ago but everything lately has been terrible and overpriced
It seemed everyone gave a thumb not so so great with the trade and picked Ryan Matthews for AJ Smith. What happened to Jacob Hester? He hasn't panned out, so it was a waste picked especially for getting him Bolts had to give up draft pick.
I agree - with the way we've been addressing our Defense (or not addressing it), we SHOULD switch back to a 4-3 especially since a bunch of other NFL teams are jumping on the 3-4 bandwagon and sucking up all the good NTs.
this is a good decision by AJ, i mean have you seen how physical, elusive and fast he is, he wouldnt been taken by 15.
and this decision mabye mean that vaughn martin is ready to make an impact...
to be continued
- Craig C. Rowe said... Apr 22, 2010, 7:58:00 PM
The O line isn't that bad folks ... pass protection was solid. I fault play calling more than anything, as LT couldn't run between the tackles any more. Mathews will be able to do that. D is certainly a concern but I think it can get hashed out with trade options and free agency.
i agree with alot of people on this board we paid a pretty steep price,but i still have faith.now we need all defensive picks
- Mark said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:20:00 PM
AJ better be on the phone with Jamal Williams to bring him back at NT. At least for 1 or maybe two years. He still has gas in the tank. Who the hell are we going to draft now that Miami took us to the cleaners??!! That fat-ass Parcel is going to die of laughter at the steal of a trade he made with AJ.
- Chris said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:26:00 PM
we did sell the farm to get him, and i'd be lying if i said i wasnt upset because i am. Trading up to miami's spot i was sure there was no way Dan Williams wasnt going to be picked. Ryan Mathews sure as hell better crank out an easy 1000+ season, or this will be our worst draft in years. Thats all i can really say. Smith needs to get his head out of his ass and trade back into the 2nd round and get Mount Cody, Linval Joseph, or Cam Thomas(who is a poor man's Dan Williams) thats the only way i can justify this 1st round pick. It looks to me by all the comments everyone agrees!
- Russ said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:31:00 PM
Well let's see what else AJ has planned before we all grab the pitchforks and torches and converge on Charger Park. We need a back that can go between the tackles and eat up the clock. Sproles is not that back. Yeah we need a nose tackle to stop that running game. If there is a trade that'll bring us that run stopper then AJ is a genius. If not maybe he goes to free agency. If we get rolled in the playoffs by a running team, it'll be Norv and AJ's necks on the block. But let's see what he has in store for us first.
- Mark said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:34:00 PM
on a funnier note, there goes all hope of LT getting his jersey retired by the Chargers. RYAN MATTHEWS IS GOING TO ERASE ALL OF LT'S RECORDS!! And how ironic that LT is Matthew's hero?
- Russ said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:46:00 PM
Mark, if he erases all of LT's records then AJ is a genius and the cost for him is well worth it.
It amazes me how many serious fans, who bother to comment here, are also idiots. Yeah we gave up a lot, but there was only one Matthews in this draft, AJ recognized it, and he paid a steep price to make sure he got him. As for our d-line, we have plenty of bodies there, so it only made sense to add there if we were adding to the top of the depth chart. The fact that Williams fell to 26 tells you he would have been just another guy. But there's no way we go 4-3 when we have a bunch of average guys on the D-line. You put your best players on the field. Were a 3-4 team. As for the offense, we've gone away from the running game because LT has been ineffective. I guarantee you if Matthews re-vitalizes the running game, you're going to see more effective running.
- Mark said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:53:00 PM
yeah, I'm hoping Russ.
an under the radar guy whom we could use is Brian Price out of UCLA. If we can somehow trade to get him, I think he is even better than Dan Williams. And, AJ may have done the right thing to trade up (but he just gave up too much) becuase the Cardinals drafted Dan Williams at #26.
- Ed said... Apr 22, 2010, 8:57:00 PM
I can't believe all this negative talk! Are you guys really die hard Charger fans or a bunch wannabe Charger fan. Hey Mathews lead the nation in rushing. Great RBs are not a dime a dozen. Do you want to settle for an average RB, or do you want the best every down RB? When Klien owned the Chargers they traded down because he didn't want to spend the money for the best players. Now with Spanos as owners we been blessed. Money is not an object,impact players are hard to find. Believe me Mathews will be worth it.
- Mark said... Apr 22, 2010, 9:00:00 PM
BTW- I was SHOCKED that Jacsonville drafted Tyson Alualu at #10.
And of course, the joke of the day is the Broncos drafting Tebow.
Josh McDaniels is single-handedly ruining that football team.
Carry on, Josh (LOL)- who you gonna run out of town next, Pat Bolen??!! You're doing a great job.
Yes, we gave up a lot for Matthews. But, I believe there is more to come in this draft via trades. I will withold judgement until the draft is concluded. Let's all hope for the best. A Charger fan in Minnesota.
At first I admit I was mind boggled and somewhat upset. But if we look back at our playoff loss to the Jets, our D stuffed them most of the game. It was our run game that was totally ineffective. If AJ believes Mathews can get us over the hump then why not get him. Only time will tell but I do believe this pick will turn out alright for us.
- Mark said... Apr 22, 2010, 9:04:00 PM
yep, more trades to come. Merriman is on the block. I bet he's sweating like a whore in church.
- Ed said... Apr 22, 2010, 9:09:00 PM
One more thing, he Chargers are not going to L.A.!! Why do you think the Rams & Raiders left. The new Stadium will be built in Downtown. That multi-purpose, soft top stadium is a great idea. It will help develope Downtown,Barrio Logan, Sherman Heights by investors jumping at the chance to build condos,restaurants, grocery stores..etc. Thus opening new jobs in San Diego. Man you negative people are such losers, you can't see the overall picture.
Ed and Rickey, I hope you are right, but I have to say AJ is over-rated in his abilities as a GM. This pick looks too much like Weddle, who is a nice player with good football instincts, but not fast enough or big enough to justify all the picks AJ gave up to get him and without a doubt, AJ just gave up far to much for a RB. We could have picked Javid Best as Detroit did at 30...in fact, we could have traded DOWN and still picked up a good RB and ended up with another pick in round 2 or 3. Instead we gave away far too much to get a running back. Contrast that with the Cowboys who picked up the #1 Wide Receiver and a top-5 rated pick in the draft by trading their pick with New England for a 4th round pick! Instead we jump up to 12 for this back...rated far behind Spiller? Look, he is a solid RB, but he has questionable receiving and blocking skills and less speed than several backs we could have had with no trade...including BEST. Here is a little insight on AJ, Charger insiders said as recently as two months ago AJ didn't even know who Toby Gerhart was? What? The Charger GM didn't know the Stanford player who singlehandedly beat USC and finished 2nd in the Heisman? We desperately need a NT. We are short at CB and linebacker? Yes we need running back but we gave up a starting linebacker, a 2nd round pick and a 4th round pick for a running back. FYI, all the experts have said this draft is estimated to have as its strength players in rounds 2-4 (I heard fact discussed again by Belichick and another former Hall of Fame GM on ESPN radio today)...but after this trade, giving up a high 2nd round and our 4th round pick, we only have have ONE THIRD ROUND PICK LEFT! In my opinion, AJ is living off old PR and the Chargers will suffer for it. He is stubborn, rules with an iron fist and listens just to himself, and he is not getting value or depth for his trades.
relax everybody.. chargers will move back into the 2nd round or early in the 3rd.. he did give up a little too much.. but look at all the trade ups at the bottom of the 1st round.. u never know if lions would have moved up in fromt of him to get him.. even texans could have grabbed him.. seattle as well if spiller was off the board.. never know.. but next year we have all these picks that might not even make the team since we are already a champion caliber team.. we'll get back in for some more picks.. bye bye merriman tho, maybe.. and u never know, aj could have tried other teams right before texans but they didnt want nothing of it.. i dont see sproles going anywhere since we need him to do some mentoring on mathews.. but mathews will be good for us.. perfect fit.. excellent character.. strong work ethic.. and he wont bad talk us if we trade or let him go.. (LT) ..the only problem with mathews is he has been hurt in each season in college.. durability may be a question mark.. oh and chargers will never get cody.. EVER.!
We have 9 D-Line men on the roster. 1 running back. Who ever said we should take a 10th D-Line man and still be left with only 1 running back no's nothing about building a team. The Chargers where in no mans land with the 28th and 40th pick. Who ever is availible at 91 when the chargers pick next would have problibly been there at 40. Good pick for the chargers.
its all speculation if it was right or wrong. in 3-years time will tell the story. at the same time we will find out if the OL can indeed still open holes for the run game. or was it LT. this has turned into the chicken/egg question....which comes first? was the issue with the run game due to LT losing a step, or the OL lost the ability to run block and dominate the game like in years past.
i think the frustration comes from the fact that there are 3-6 very effective RBs in the draft class. compared to 3 NTs. some of the other DLs were being mentioned as possible NTs but they wouldnt be playing a straight up 0-technique. the draft experts had some of these guys (odrick, price and a few others i cant recall), slotted as possible NTs but playing anywhere from the 1 to 3 gaps. makes it tough to have a NT that's lined up over a guard in the 3-technique. i think most of us prayed for d williams, who has been the consensus #1 NT in the draft and it didn't happen. with the trade we thought AJ was pulling the trigger for him.
as bad we need a RB i think the NT position is the bigger concern. the D is built on the 3-4 and a 3-4 D hinges entirely on the NT. not having a great, or even very good NT truly weakens the units ability to outscheme an opponent. a 3-4 NT is there for two reasons. 1-cause a double team everytime, 2-jam the middle. if #1 is happening then the defense has essentially 2 more players on the field. one (typically ILB) can shadow the QB and the second player can be used to support the run/pass defense, however they want to use him. think polamalu...that is why he does what he does. hampton at NT creates that mismatch, that allows polamalu the room to freelance and make plays.
anyways enought for now...time for bed
by the way, mark, i love the whore in church analogy.. haha.. very funny.
Whiskey Pete has said it very well...several effective RB's, three effective NT's...we gave up on Jamal Williams because he could not stay on the field the past two years...and that had a very negative effect on our run D.
- Jeff Williams said... Apr 22, 2010, 9:38:00 PM
We have 9 D-linemen: one named Luis Castillo, another with some raw talent and lot's of question marks, and 7 other 3rd-4th stringers who are filling space because we can't find anything better. We didn't pay Rivers $100 million to become a running team. Matthers will be a great RB who is going to be playing in a lot of high-scoring, too close for comfort games because of a sucky Defense. Fix the defense and Rivers could win games with Betty White behind him in the backfield.
You fair weather Charger fans have not seen anything like Matthews! Just wait and see. He is going to make you guys the talk of the AFC.
- Scott Curry said... Apr 22, 2010, 9:55:00 PM
Check out this video. Can you say lightning fast feet????
That was a great pick up. Ryan Matthews is going to be special in the NFL watch. What I would do is package our 2nd and 3rd round pick for next year and move up to the top of the 2nd round this year. If that does not work I would trade spoles and maybe my 3rd round next years pick. We are paying spoles way too much, not cool. One of those would get us to the top of the 2 round.
2.) Taylor Mays that would be a great pick
3.) Cam Thomas or Geno Atkins one of those will be in the 3rd
4.) package a trade and get Marshawn Lynch two dominating RB.
The rest would be the best on the board at that time.
That was a great pick up. Ryan Matthews is going to be special in the NFL watch. What I would do is package our 2nd and 3rd round pick for next year and move up to the top of the 2nd round this year. If that does not work I would trade spoles and maybe my 3rd round next years pick. We are paying spoles way too much, not cool. One of those would get us to the top of the 2 round.
2.) Taylor Mays that would be a great pick
3.) Cam Thomas or Geno Atkins one of those will be in the 3rd
4.) package a trade and get Marshawn Lynch two dominating RB.
The rest would be the best on the board at that time.
We do need someone we can rely on in the backfield but we also need a nose guard badly. If we cant stop the other team on the line its game over. We also need a kicker that can make a fieldgoal against the jets. Maybe we should trade a bunch of them to the jets because they played like they were on the jets team the last time they got together.
I. Think A.j is gonna ma some serious moves in the 2nd and 3rd rds.
I think 2-3 trades could/need to be made.
1.) 1st rd (pk 2011)=#39 pk(raiders they don't have a 1 in 2011)
2.) Shaun Phillips+3 rd or 4th rd (2011)=#56(packers)
#39(T-raiders)-Taylor Mays
#56(T-packers)- Cam Thomas
A.J. is nuts gave up too much. shoulda went in another direction.
You guys are MORONS! Do you even know what they gave up? A second round pick and Dobbins who they only signed the other day for this exact move! They are swapping Miami's 4th rounder which is moving us up 16 spots and they got there 6th round pick as well! There was no other Ryan Mathews in this draft, trust me. AJ will trade up tomorrow and get one of the 2 nice NT's left or one of the very nice DT's left. He may ship Sproles, since he does not want to be here and Mathews is a LEGIT every down back that does everything we could dream of in our Offense...
Also reports are Seattle was taking Mathews at 14, if that didn't go down then Houston was praying for him at 20! I said two NT's above, there is actually at least 3 very nice NT's and many stud DT's/DE's left and I think were gonna go get one!
Most people do not get it because we are not GM'S or talent evaluators. I think it was a good move. We unloaded some prima-donnas, and has-beens this off-season that were dead weight!
Who knows what AJ will do tomorrow but, I am sure he is very aware of the teams immediate needs and we may see more surprising moves in the draft.
We went 13-3 last year with a mediocre defense and made the play-offs only to have to rely on our kicker who chokes in the play-offs.
My thoughts are if we are such a grat offense then we should put up alot of points in the first half and rely on a workhorse running back to wear down the other team's defense in the second half.
Yes, LT was a good running back but, he could not get it done in the play-offs (Norv probably knew something we didn't in the play-offs as to why he did not put LT in.)
Welcome Ryan Matthews, Get us the win that LT failed to do.
For anyone criticizing this move now, prepare to eat your words. Did we pay too much to get Mathews? Perhaps. But it will pay off in the long run. This kid is going to be something special RIGHT away! Yes, we still need help stopping the run. But AJ knows that and SHOULD do something about it on day 2. DT is also a lot deeper than top shelf RBs in the draft EVERY year so if we don't get someone who can do the job right away this year, we can use our 1st rounder on someone who can next year because RB won't be a position of need for the next 10 years with Mathews. Love the pick...I'll be first in line to get my Mathews jersey whenever he picks his number!!!
I can understand moving and giving the picks but giving up Dobbins was a big mistake. AJ overpaid for this selection because of his cowardness to get into the free agent market. Even with the pick at RB we are very slim on talent at the tailback spot. Those defenses will be on their heals all year. I will be shocked if we will see 8 in the box at all this year that was such a custom for SD to face with LT and sproles.
- Mark said... Apr 23, 2010, 7:05:00 AM
how bout' the 500 lb. gorilla that is still in the room- Nate Kaeding? I wonder if there will be any decent kickers available in the later rounds? We need to make a trade to get rid of him if we ever want to succeed in close playoff games.
I gotta admit that I was absolutely blow away when they selected Mathews instead of D. Williams. There's two ways of looking at it...either something about Williams is way overrated or there are some underlying issues that The Chargers noticed with him, or Ryan Mathews is one of those rb's that comes around every decade or so. After sleeping on it, I'm beginning to think the latter. I hope that we get back into the second round but, if not, we'll see who's around in the 3rd. We're going to need to look at dt, ilb, s, and possibly cb. the whole Dt thing intrigues me, though. We have so many defensive lineman atm. I get the feeling that this year may not yield any new ones. They may like what they think Nwagbho and Martin are going to bring as well as Bingham being healthy. This should be interesting however the rest of the draft unfolds for us.
can people use their name, cuz its hard giving props to anonymous.. haha.. but he put exactly how i was thinking.. chargers went 13-3 with the defense we already had.. with the first 3 losses coming while we were trying to recover from jamal williams going down.. we needed a top notch RB.. even as a passing team, we still ran the ball 40-45 percent of the time.. LT just wasnt getting it done.. chargers will move back up in the draft.. maybe not NT but DE.. they still like vaughn martin and owaghboo and the rotation they have.. but cesaire is older and hasnt proved to be getting any better.. i see merriman being traded and i wouldnt mind.. english looks promising and has a strong work ethic (something AJ loves) and seems ready to start.. dont see sproles going cuz he is gonna mentor mathews and we need his change of pace presence and he is our returner.. just relax everybody.. we are not GMs and AJ is.. he knows what he's doing and its only the 1st pick so far.. every year chargers are favorite to make the super bowl.. getting drafting at #40 or not isnt gonna change that.. aj will prove all his doubters wrong.. the only thing aj is bad at is drafting WRs in the 1st round.. haha.. he is a great GM.. and he will not let us down.. trust.
You people are so negative. For all you know there could have been multiple teams calling to take Mathews and he was the guy we needed at runningback. For all I know there is still today and tomorrow and I guarantee we will get a nose tackle. Just because we didn't get a nose tackle in the first round does not mean there aren't any out there that will be great for our defense.
I've been reading all the comments this morning and everyone seems to be upset because the chargers "gave up too much". Well, all you need to know right now is a really explosive offensive team just got better. We won't be picking above #15 in the first round for another 5 years because of this one pick. Let's see how the rest of the draft pans out. Peace.
- Gene said... Apr 23, 2010, 10:08:00 AM
We gave up a ton to get Mathews and I hope that he is worth it. I'm not sure that we should have given that much for him. AJ has way to pull diamonds out of the later rounds. I'm hoping that he has his eye on a NT that will surprise all of the pundits...someone who has been able to avoid all of the hype...or, perhaps another trade. Should be good linemen left in later rounds of this draft.
- Mark said... Apr 23, 2010, 10:27:00 AM
I am praying to God that we can get Brian Price from UCLA. The only reson he is still available is that teams don't think he has the size- he's 6'1" and 300lbs.
But if you the highlight clips from last year's UCLA/Tennessee game, the difference in that game was Brian Price. He had multiple sacks and tackles behind the line for losses. After that, he OWNED Jonathan Crompton and Hardesty.
- Mark said... Apr 23, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
.......and further to my previous post, what did Dan Williams do in that UCLA/Tennessee game??? NOTHING!!!
Brian Price is the answer
even if we gave up to much,we needed this rb. he's like a combo of LT and sproles put together. sproles will prob be gone next yr.
also bingham is back and we have some good players at nt. dont panic we are going to win the afc west again. just hope for no flags "headbutting" and make the damn feild goals in playoffs
overall this was a good pick for years to come.
- Mark said... Apr 23, 2010, 11:13:00 AM
"going to win the afc west again"- yeah! especially the way Josh McDaniels and the Broncos keep regressing. I think the Raiders will have a better record than them next year.
if you all knew anything about football then you would know that defenses change all of the time. we are now moving into a 4-3 defense because we have hybrid linebackers that move like CB. We already have to many DL. wasting a pick on one wouldnt have solved any issues. DL are always great in later rounds. Look at when JAMAL WILLIAMS was picked. We went up and grabbed an excellent RB that the GIANTs were wanting to pick up. AJ always finds excellent talent in that later rounds. Hester/Weddle have been great players. Weddle hits just as hard as anyone and Hester has been behind LT and Sproles. What do you expect. But when he is in he is averaging at least 4 yards per carry. Make sure you get your facts right before just blasting off at the mouth.
- Chris said... Apr 23, 2010, 11:36:00 AM
I was wrong, we didn't quite sell the farm. Maybe Mathews is the answer we have been looking for. My question is, is he going to stay healthy? he's been injured in 2 of his last 3 seasons at Fresno St. correct me if i'm wrong there. Missing 6-8 games in 3 seasons. now, we need to move back into the 2nd round and get a NT or SS. I think there actually might be a NT left in the 3rd round, someone in the likes of Linval Joseph, Torell Troup or HOPEFULLY Cam Thomas. Fix the defense AJ thats how you win championships!
Everybody here calling everybody else morons and idiots makes me fear that you might ALL be right, and underscores the cruel irony of the Ghandi quote, "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind".
Bottom line: A. J. paid WA-A-A-Y too much for Mathews, especially for a team that, despite the recent divisional successes, is rebuilding. The Chargers *need* a major influx of new and better and more stable talent, and they need it now. Mathews does indeed look very good in college highlight films, but unless the NFL (fully) legalizes offensive holding and/or our Bolts find the mystery All-Pro fullback and right side O-lineman no one recognizes yet, he's going to start almost every run with a defender in his face BEFORE he reaches the line of scrimmage, just like L.T. did. And how sure-handed is he? Time Will Tell, but Mathews may end up being the best demonstration of just how G-R-E-A-T (yet somehow under-appreciated) LaDainian Tomlinson was by the local yokels.
Being an Olde Fart, let me make this historical reminder: Usually (you can all look it up on your computers) when GM's start trading large amounts of relatively high draft choices away for some supposed super-child, it blows up in the franchises collective face. More often than not it's a sign that the owner is a cheap-ass b*stard (?) and/or the GM has convinced himself that he sees what only He sees, and only he can find nirvana by exercising his massive ego on a suitably massive stage. God forbid if Mathews blows out a knee early, or Gates or Rivers does, because this franchise is now officially headed in the wrong direction, I think. But let's see what the next few days brings.
Go Bolts!!!!
the thing about all the fans for all teams is no matter how good their teams do in the previous year, they are still gonna want an upgrade at a position with a decent player.. everyone can argue what position needs to be upgraded but none of us see how some of the players are looking in voluntary offseason workouts.. for all we know AJ is seeing improvements at the positions we think needs an uprade.. only the team knows.. the bottom line, we got 2 solid players.. matthews is the best every down back in the draft and butler is one of the best ILB.. and we only gave up 1 pick so far in this draft.. i'll give up 1 pick for 2 solid players.. but thats just me but im not a GM.. but so are none of u.. we have all the opinions in the world cuz we love our team and want them to get all the players WE think we'll help us.. every single player in the draft can help us.. whether directly or indirectly.. they can be good players or push the others in that position to be better.. its not all college stats and pro day and combine.. who thought ryan leaf was gonna be the biggest bust all time.. who thought tom brady was gonna be a 3-time super bowl MVP.. we all wished for dan williams but he could be a big bust.. we all think mathews might not be worth it but he can be a hall of famer.. we dont know.. basically, dont be quick to call AJ stupid or genius.. personally, i think its a good deal cuz we got, who i think are, 2 solid players in the first 3 rounds.. but then again, just like all of us here, i dont know for sure.. i just get annoyed at some of the people in here call aj dumb.. chargers stupid.. chargers are going backwards and not forward.. yet were in the playoffs every year and chargers are still, by some, considered favorites to win it all.. pre-draft.. i would really love to see one of us be the GM for a year.. that is not an easy job.. even some of the best GMs made bust picks.. some of the worst GMs made a great picks.. its all a mystery til our picks start playing.
Well folks we have a new sheriff in town!! let's talk again next year.
If he runs like he did in college i think it was a good trade, although either way it was a nessisary trade
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