Nate Clements getting reps at strong safety

WRATHman44 · 2012-08-09T07:57:47-07:00

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/52166/bengals-clements-seeing-time-at-safety Remember when so many 49er fans were asking about Clements moving to safety that the Matt's took the question up the hill for Singletary and Mcloughan to answer? They both acted like it was a stupid question that only ignorant fans could come up with, as they both laughed at the idea before answering the question. Well, Zimmer is a widely respected DC, and he must think it's a good idea to get your best players on the field, however they it best, because this report states that Clements is splitting his reps 50/50 b/w CB and SS. SOOOOOOO glad we have creative and flexible coaching now.

Aug 9, 2012 at 9:17 AM

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So, Mays at FS and Clements at SS, wonder how that will work out for them. I guess they want to get 1st rd pick Dre Kirkpatrick in opposite Leon Hall.

And yes, thank the heavens for Harbaugh and Fangio. We have a legit Defensive Coordinator.

Aug 9, 2012 at 11:12 AM

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Smart move.

The Bengals are loaded at CB but have little at safety. Mays is more the SS mold and Reggie Nelson should be their starting FS.

Aug 9, 2012 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by AB83Rules:
So, Mays at FS and Clements at SS, wonder how that will work out for them. I guess they want to get 1st rd pick Dre Kirkpatrick in opposite Leon Hall.

And yes, thank the heavens for Harbaugh and Fangio. We have a legit Defensive Coordinator.

I think Mays and clements are both competing at SS. IIRC, the safetie positions are not interchangeable in Zimmer's scheme. I could be wrong on that. It looks like they are trying to kep Pacman on the field in Nickle situations.

Aug 9, 2012 at 11:19 AM

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You guys are right, forgot about Nelson.

Aug 9, 2012 at 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by WRATHman44:

Originally posted by AB83Rules:
So, Mays at FS and Clements at SS, wonder how that will work out for them. I guess they want to get 1st rd pick Dre Kirkpatrick in opposite Leon Hall.

And yes, thank the heavens for Harbaugh and Fangio. We have a legit Defensive Coordinator.

I think Mays and clements are both competing at SS. IIRC, the safetie positions are not interchangeable in Zimmer's scheme. I could be wrong on that. It looks like they are trying to kep Pacman on the field in Nickle situations.

I'm sure they realize that Mays wasn't a diamond in the rough, and now they're scrambling.

Aug 9, 2012 at 4:58 PM

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I agree with your point, but Clements is older now.....it's almost a no brainer

Aug 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

WRATHman44
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Originally posted by danimal:
I agree with your point, but Clements is older now.....it's almost a no brainer

Yeah, but he was getting torched every week except for the 2 AZ games when he was w/us, too

Aug 10, 2012 at 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by WRATHman44:
Yeah, but he was getting torched every week except for the 2 AZ games when he was w/us, too

Yeah he was getting torched in Manusky's weak arse deep zone defense. I wont lie. I'd like to have seen how well he played in Fangio's defense. Fits his style of play much better. He was misused during his entire tenure with this organization in my opinion.

Aug 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM

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always thought he would make a good safety. they might need more CBs after wasting a pick on kirkpatrick

Aug 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM

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Mays is starting at SS against the Jets tonight. Wonder how long that will last?

Aug 10, 2012 at 9:16 PM

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WRATHman44
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Originally posted by KezarLivin:
Mays is starting at SS against the Jets tonight. Wonder how long that will last?

Mays left the game w/an injury...

Aug 11, 2012 at 4:51 AM

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Originally posted by WRATHman44:

Originally posted by KezarLivin:
Mays is starting at SS against the Jets tonight. Wonder how long that will last?

Mays left the game w/an injury...

lol..

Aug 11, 2012 at 10:51 AM

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Yeah Super glad we have JH & his staff

Aug 11, 2012 at 2:09 PM

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Mays......nuff said......