TheNewNo.2
March 2nd, 2007, 08:40 PM
Anybody see this? Talk about a ridiculous way to start NFL free agency. Clemments is a good cornerback, and I'm always glad to see a native Clevelander and Ohio State Buckeye make good, but there's no way in hell he's worth that kind of scratch. Apparently, the Browns were in the market for him, but if that's the price, I'm damn glad they took a pass.
from Profootballtalk.com:
CLEMENTS BLOWS OUT THE CURVE
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Nate Clements.
It's a mind-boggling eight-year, $80 million deal, with $22 million in guaranteed money, and it makes Clements the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
A league source tells us that, as a practical matter, it's a six-year deal worth $7.25 million per year.
Clements was expected to be pursued by several teams. But he never got out of San Fran.
from Profootballtalk.com:
CLEMENTS BLOWS OUT THE CURVE
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Nate Clements.
It's a mind-boggling eight-year, $80 million deal, with $22 million in guaranteed money, and it makes Clements the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
A league source tells us that, as a practical matter, it's a six-year deal worth $7.25 million per year.
Clements was expected to be pursued by several teams. But he never got out of San Fran.