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Retaining Clements unrealistic for Buffalo
RealFootball365.com, AZ - 5 hours ago
When the NFL's free agency period commences on March 2, the Buffalo Bills could stand to lose their No. 1 cornerback, Nate Clements. The 27-year-old, who was a first-round pick of Buffalo's in 2001, will become an unrestricted free agent. If Clements and the Bills can't reach a long-term deal prior to early March, he'll more than likely head for greener pastures elsewhere.

There's no doubt the Bills are faced with an interesting dilemma. They'll have roughly $39 million in salary-cap space, meaning re-signing Clements won't appear to be a problem. However, most important will be the amount of bonus money owner Ralph Wilson is willing to dole out. Unfortunately for Buffalo, the penny-pinching Wilson has lately earned the reputation as someone who doesn't enjoy handing out bonus-laden contracts.

The 6-foot, 209-pound Clements has plenty of various factors on his side that would warrant a massive deal. First of all, he hasn't missed a game in six years (96 starts). Clements also has a whopping 23 interceptions, which is good enough for an average of just under four per season. Finally, the fact that Clements has above-average size allows him to outmuscle opposing receivers, which has led to numerous picks and pass breakups.

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:50:00 GMT

[Lefty Noob]

Wilson should resign him. Shutdown corners are hard to find and of the utmost importance. When you find a good one, you need to make sure you hang onto him. They have the cap room, so that's not an issue. It's all on the penny-pinching owner right now.

[soriano33]

Most people wouldnt believe the sentiments towards Clements in Buffalo. Most of the sports writers for the Buffalo News think that we dont really need Clements, that he is overrated etc....but the truth is Buffalo has never really handed out those huge contracts in any professional sport. So there is this inclination that once the price gets too high we shouldnt keep'em. Well I absolutely love Clements and he deserves to get paid, he is an awesome corner, he does have a tendency to try for the INT at all times instead of just defending the ball, but I see Champ Bailey do that a lot as well. We need this guy, him and Terrence McGee are one of the best tandems in all the NFL.

[tdm724]

we would gladly take him in dallas and move anthony henry

[tdm724]

there are not taht many great cornerbacks so buffalo better resign or i see the patriots or cowboys lurking