Nate Clements signs to 49ers
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The 49ers moved quickly in free agency, signing unrestricted free agents Nate Clements from Buffalo and Michael Lewis from Philadelphia on Friday.
“I am excited to add two defensive starters to our team,” said head coach Mike Nolan. “Free agency is about adding good players with character to our team. I am confident that Nate and Michael will help make us better. Players have a choice in free agency. It is a compliment to our players and fans that Nate and Michael wanted to be with the 49ers.”
Clements (6-0, 209), a six-year veteran cornerback has started every game of his NFL career, racking up 23 interceptions during that stretch. A respected defender, Clements was named to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2004. He is considered one of the most exciting defensive backs in the league as demonstrated by the five interceptions and two punts he has returned for touchdowns in his career.
Clements was originally a first-round draft choice by the Bills out of Ohio State University. He was the 21st overall selection of the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Born in Shaker Heights (OH), Clements was a USA Today, Blue Chip Illustrated and Super Prep All-American selection at Shaker Heights (OH) High.
Also a six-year veteran, Lewis (6-1, 222) has earned an NFL reputation for being a tenacious and hard hitting defender, playing strong safety and contributing valuable time in a linebacker role in Philadelphia’s dime package in 2006. The Eagles leading tackler in 2005, Lewis recorded a career best 2.0 sacks in 2006 and ranked fifth on the team with 87 tackles in 14 games.
Lewis was a second round draft pick from the University of Colorado in 2002. A mainstay at strong safety since his freshman year, Lewis twice won the school's Dave Jones Award for the most outstanding defensive player and the Hale Irwin Award for the most outstanding DB in his junior and senior seasons. He was born in Richmond, TX.
The 49ers moved quickly in free agency, signing unrestricted free agents Nate Clements from Buffalo and Michael Lewis from Philadelphia on Friday.
“I am excited to add two defensive starters to our team,” said head coach Mike Nolan. “Free agency is about adding good players with character to our team. I am confident that Nate and Michael will help make us better. Players have a choice in free agency. It is a compliment to our players and fans that Nate and Michael wanted to be with the 49ers.”
Clements (6-0, 209), a six-year veteran cornerback has started every game of his NFL career, racking up 23 interceptions during that stretch. A respected defender, Clements was named to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2004. He is considered one of the most exciting defensive backs in the league as demonstrated by the five interceptions and two punts he has returned for touchdowns in his career.
Clements was originally a first-round draft choice by the Bills out of Ohio State University. He was the 21st overall selection of the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Born in Shaker Heights (OH), Clements was a USA Today, Blue Chip Illustrated and Super Prep All-American selection at Shaker Heights (OH) High.
Also a six-year veteran, Lewis (6-1, 222) has earned an NFL reputation for being a tenacious and hard hitting defender, playing strong safety and contributing valuable time in a linebacker role in Philadelphia’s dime package in 2006. The Eagles leading tackler in 2005, Lewis recorded a career best 2.0 sacks in 2006 and ranked fifth on the team with 87 tackles in 14 games.
Lewis was a second round draft pick from the University of Colorado in 2002. A mainstay at strong safety since his freshman year, Lewis twice won the school's Dave Jones Award for the most outstanding defensive player and the Hale Irwin Award for the most outstanding DB in his junior and senior seasons. He was born in Richmond, TX.
thats good that yall got him but the highest paid player ever on defense.....i mean cmon seriously.......not even a 49er homer can say hes worth that....they should of let him shop around and they could of saved money....again they got him and thats all that matters but to give him that name is a bit crazy
Why do you care? Honestly. It's not your team, let them sign whoever they want for however much they want. Mike Nolan knows what he's doing homeboy, he has a plan and he's starting to put the pieces together. Personally I don't think he is worth 80 million, but I'm not gonna hate on the deal. Let it be, you're angry over nothing.
actually titans did have the money but i guess mr riekfildt decided to go elsewhere.....im kinda pissed (not neccisarly at the nate clements sitatuion) but all other big named FAs are even scedurled to be interviewed........people use that "hate" word to much.......fuck am i going to hate for.......yall are taking this to far but whatever