The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:54 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Nate Clements Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 The 49ers traded up into the first round of the 2006 draft to acquire Manny Lawson, and then a year later made Nate Clements the highest-paid defender in NFL history with the intention both would become cornerstones of a defense that would climb among the NFL’s elite. It didn’t quite work out that way, and now both will be playing against the 49ers on Sunday when they face the Cincinnati Bengals. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1109223.html 2047 Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/1109223.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:44:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo When the 49ers made him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history in 2007, cornerback Nate Clements was celebrated in San Francisco as the first player at his position to earn a contract that paid $10 million per season. On Thursday, he'll be unemployed, the Sports Xchange is reporting. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1089858.html 2047 SportsXchange/NinerDigest http://sfo.scout.com/2/1089858.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:58:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo The 49ers will know a lot more about where they stand at cornerback shortly after a new CBA is reached and the NFL lockout ends. That’s when they’ll officially begin playing hardball with Nate Clements, their No. 1 CB who will have to take a substantial pay cut to remain with the team. What happens with Clements will chart the course of what the Niners will do in 2011 at this vital position. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1088203.html 2047 Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/1088203.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:28:00 GMT 0 69 San Francisco sfo Most of the 22 regular starters on offense and defense for the 49ers in 2010 are all but guaranteed to occupy the same jobs in 2011. But there are some exceptions, a few more conspicuous than others, with a variety of factors affecting why each could be stepping out of the starting lineup – or getting pushed out. Here’s a look at the veterans facing legitimate challenges to their starting status. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1086805.html 2047 Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/1086805.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:34:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo What have the San Francisco 49ers been up to all offseason long? Scout.com NFL analyst John Crist has yet another installment of Five Questions with NinersDigest.com publisher Craig Massei. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1077787.html 2047 John Crist http://profootball.scout.com/2/1077787.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:46:00 GMT 1 127 NFL profootball The 49ers had a tough time defending the pass, but there were several reasons. And who can forget Nate Clements' costly interception and fumble against the Falcons in October? http://sfo.scout.com/2/1045311.html 2047 Michael Martinez http://sfo.scout.com/2/1045311.html Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:01:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo The Carolina Panthers are winless, but the 49ers know they must stop RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart if they hope to leave Charlotte with a victory. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1014583.html 2047 Michael Martinez http://sfo.scout.com/2/1014583.html Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:55:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo The 49ers looked like they were on their way to their first victory of the season after a Nate Clements interception late in the game. But Clements' fumble on the same play gave the Falcons new life and a chance to win. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1008407.html 2047 Michael Martinez http://sfo.scout.com/2/1008407.html Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:52:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo The 49ers' defense stumbled in the season opener, but defensive coordinator Greg Manusky wants the team to continue to stay aggressive when it meets the Saints on Monday night. http://sfo.scout.com/2/1003414.html 2047 Michael Martinez http://sfo.scout.com/2/1003414.html Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:44:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo One of 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary’s favorite sayings is “iron sharpens iron,” meaning that the best way to improve a group of similarly-talented players is to have them compete amongst each other for something they both want. In some cases the carrot is playing time – one man earns the starting job, the other sits. Other times jobs and livelihoods are at stake. http://sfo.scout.com/2/981273.html 2047 Michael Erler http://sfo.scout.com/2/981273.html Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:51:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo When the 49ers signed Nate Clements during the 2007 free agency period to an $80M contract with $22M in guarantees, the deal gave the former Buffalo Bills corner the highest salary of any defensive player in the history of the NFL. http://sfo.scout.com/2/964409.html 2047 Manolis Gounalakis http://sfo.scout.com/2/964409.html Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:10:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo Like many 49ers fans, I too am a bit bummed that so far they’ve chosen to stay quiet during the free agent swap meet. I mean let’s face it: If signing quarterback David Carr is the highlight of your team’s March transaction wire, then it might be time to focus your attention on your upcoming NCAA Tournament brackets instead. http://sfo.scout.com/2/953384.html 2047 Michael Erler http://sfo.scout.com/2/953384.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:53:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo The San Francisco 49ers gave the Arizona Cardinals a run for their money twice last year. San Francisco coach Mike Singletary says the pivotal game against last year's NFC champions couldn't come soon enough. Here are the rest of his pre-game thoughts, which includes how CB Nate Clements should hold up against WR Larry Fitzgerald, what makes Kurt Warner so good and more. http://ari.scout.com/2/897995.html 2047 Scout.com http://ari.scout.com/2/897995.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:41:00 GMT 1 126 Arizona ari Josh Morgan is looking more and more like much more than just a throwaway late-round draft pick. The 49ers' sixth-round selection was one of several wide receivers to be taken on the draft's second day in April who made an impression during the NFL's recently completed offseason programs. Here's a look at Morgan and the other top second-day receivers who shined this spring. http://sfo.scout.com/2/765803.html 2047 Sports Xchange/SFI staff http://sfo.scout.com/2/765803.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:41:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo The 49ers need to get their money’s worth from Nate Clements to make progress this season. Maybe not $80 million worth, but the team’s high-priced prize in free agency needs to play at a Pro Bowl level and make an impact at left corner for San Francisco’s defense to take the next step toward the middle of the NFL rankings. Which, of course, is exactly why the 49ers paid Clements the big bucks. http://sfo.scout.com/2/658181.html 2047 Craig Massei http://sfo.scout.com/2/658181.html Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:02:00 GMT 1 69 San Francisco sfo Bears fans were greeted with some very disturbing news on Monday morning. Lance Briggs, fresh off his second Pro Bowl selection, is demanding a trade. He apparently has no intention of signing the one-year tender offered to him as a franchise player even though it is valued at $7.2 million. Briggs is seeking a long-term commitment, but Bears brass does not want to do that at this point. http://chi.scout.com/2/624099.html 2047 John M. Crist http://chi.scout.com/2/624099.html Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:20:00 GMT 0 25 Chicago chi Tandler's Redskins Blog Ver. 02.01.07--It's been slow as far as Redskins news but that's about to change. It says here the Monk is in, Grimm is out, Branch is coming to DC but Clements is not. http://was.scout.com/2/614763.html 2047 Rich Tandler http://was.scout.com/2/614763.html Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:48:00 GMT 0 71 Washington was