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What are we gonna do without Clements??

12-22-2006, 11:36 PM

So most of the argument has been whether or not we should keep Clements.

Assuming he leaves...what can possibly be done to fill that hole?

My main concern? - Nate is 6'0" and 210 pounds.
Everybody else?
Kiwaukee Thomas -- 5'11" and 192 pounds.
TMac -- 5'9" and 195 pounds
Jabari Greer -- 5'11" and 169 pounds.
Youboty -- 5'11" and 189 pounds.

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Ko Simpson -- 6'1" and 201 pounds.
Matt Bowen -- 6'1" and 203 pounds.
Donte Whitner -- 5'11" and 205 pounds.

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I am not advocating that we move Simpson/Whitner to CB. I was just listing their sizes for reference...

So basically, almost all of our current CBs are bound to get pushed around because by big WRs because of their small size...Big WRs are especially gonna make a joke out of McGee and Greer - as we have already seen in the past.

A rookie CB, IMO, won't be able to fill Nate's shoes without being a liability. And liabilities will cost us WINS.

The free-agent market for CBs is gonna be very thin. Asante Samuel?? If he doesn't stay with the Patriots, he is gonna cost A LOT. If you wanna forget about Nate, forget about Samuel too.

Besdies, good corners barely ever come around. If we get a #1 CB in free-agency, we will have to overpay. Did you see the way Ty Law took his sweet time to sign with a team this off-season?

IMO, I think the only option is moving Kiwuakee Thomas to 1st CB. If he can get stronger in the off-season, I think he will be the best option.

Whoever wants Nate to leave - IMO, you WILL miss him dearly.
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12-22-2006, 11:40 PM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

By the way...I don't know how accurate this list is. Just found it online:

404 - File or directory not found.

http://www.theredzone.org/2007/freeagents/showposition.asp?Position=CB

Player	Type	2006Team
Adams, Blue	RFA	Buccaneers
Bauman, Rashad	UFA	Bengals
Brooks, Greg	RFA	Bengals
Buchanon, Phillip	UFA	Buccaneers
Carroll, Ahmad	RFA	Jaguars
Cash, Chris	UFA	Falcons
Clements, Nate	UFA	Bills
Cox, Torrie	UFA	Buccaneers
Deloatch, Curtis	RFA	Saints
Fisher, Travis	UFA	Rams
Fletcher, Jamar	UFA	Lions
Gay, Randall	RFA	Patriots
Greer, Jabari	RFA	Bills
Groce, DeJuan	UFA	Saints
Hood, Roderick	UFA	Eagles
Hunter, Will	ERFA	Vikings
Jackson, Eddie	RFA	Dolphins
James, Tory	UFA	Bengals
James, William	UFA	Eagles
Jimoh, Ade	UFA	Redskins
Jones, Nathan	RFA	Cowboys
Lehan, Michael	UFA	Dolphins
Macklin, David	UFA	Cardinals
Manning, Jr., Ricky	UFA	Bears
McCleon, Dexter	UFA	Texans
McKenzie, Chris	ERFA	Texans
Oglesby, Evan	ERFA	Ravens
Poteat, Hank	UFA	Jets
Prude, Ronnie	ERFA	Ravens
Reeves, Jacques	RFA	Cowboys
Samuel, Asante	UFA	Patriots
Sanders, Lewis	UFA	Texans
Sapp, Benny	RFA	Chiefs
Smith, Keith	RFA	Lions
Starks, Duane	UFA	Raiders
Tate, Robert	UFA	Cardinals
Thomas, Kiwaukee	UFA	Bills
Walker, Frank	UFA	Giants
Walls, Lenny	UFA	Chiefs
Webb, Dee	ERFA	Jaguars
Williams, Gemara	ERFA	Patriots
Williams, Jimmy	UFA	Seahawks
Wright, Kenny	UFA	Redskins

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12-23-2006, 01:58 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

If Nate leaves the Bills will LIKELY simply sign and/or use a current player as a stop gap for a season or two.

Youboty isnt #1 material yet, but I believe he has the potential.

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12-23-2006, 03:22 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Well since we have the fund to resign Nate, if we don't it's either because Ralph went cheap ass on us or Clements decided he didn't wants to leave.
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12-23-2006, 04:41 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

what are we going to do?we'll just listen to ICE whine,cry,and rant how HE would have done things.

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12-23-2006, 07:09 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Maybe Nate should call Jay McKee and ask him how things are going.

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12-23-2006, 07:58 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Ricky Manning Jr. raises an eyebrow .....

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12-23-2006, 08:08 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Originally posted by Philagape

Ricky Manning Jr. raises an eyebrow .....

Hell yea...!

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12-23-2006, 09:08 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

That list isnt up to date as far as he is concerned. Ricky Manning Jr signed like a 5 year 21 million dollar deal with the Bears.

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12-23-2006, 09:18 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

I hope we can sign both Nate and London. I'm sure Marv and The Older Man want to also, so if the don't, there must be good reason (they're not stupid). Just like when we lost Winfield, we'll have to have someone step up and fill in for Nate. Unfortunately, McGee can't do it because of his physical attributes, and the other guys are too young, so they'd probably just sign some veteran free agent. Hopefully it doesn't come to that and we can sign him though.
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12-23-2006, 09:33 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Well the Bills and London have already begun negotiations, hopefully that is eventful. I know Fletcher is a favorite of Ralphs.

As far as Nate goes I simply hope Marv brings in a solid player to replace him because we wont be able to sign him.

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12-23-2006, 09:45 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Originally posted by SABURZFAN

what are we going to do?we'll just listen to ICE whine,cry,and rant how HE would have done things.

or listen to saberz piss and moan and ***** and whine about how jp is ruining the team..

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12-23-2006, 09:47 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

if they get fletcher signed soon, then nate should be number one priority over anything else.. he is huge to this defense and he is every bit as good and as much of a part of the team as rhonde barber is to tampas defense when it was good.

losing nate will kill this defense.

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12-23-2006, 10:21 AM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Originally posted by Tatonka

if they get fletcher signed soon, then nate should be number one priority over anything else.. he is huge to this defense and he is every bit as good and as much of a part of the team as rhonde barber is to tampas defense when it was good.

losing nate will kill this defense.

I don't think it will kill us, hurt us yes, but we can make it without him. If we can bolster our D-line, it would take a lot of pressure off of the corners.
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12-23-2006, 04:03 PM

Re: What are we gonna do without Clements??

Originally posted by Tatonka

or listen to saberz piss and moan and ***** and whine about how jp is ruining the team..

i have????

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