The Spaz
01-15-2004, 08:40 AM
Tom Clements-Quarterback s Coach
Tom Clements was named the Steelers' first quarterbacks coach since Babe Parilli in 1973 and his influence was dramatic. Not only did quarterback Kordell Stewart have his best season as a pro, earning a spot in the Pro Bowl and Steelers MVP honors, the Steelers passing attack produced two 1,000-yard receivers for the first time in team history. A McKees Rocks, Pa., native and former Canevin High School football standout, Clements, 49, joined the Steelers Jan. 12, 2001 with 17 years of professional experience as both a player and a coach.
Prior to joining the Steelers, Clements coached quarterbacks in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints (1997-99) and the Kansas City Chiefs (2000). In Kansas City, Clements helped groom quarterback Elvis Grbac, who enjoyed his finest year as a pro and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. After a 13-year professional career at quarterback in both the Canadian Football League and the NFL, Clements began his coaching career at his alma mater Notre Dame, where he coached quarterbacks from 1992-95 under Lou Holtz.
http://www.steelergridiron.com/information/bios/clements.html
Tom Clements was named the Steelers' first quarterbacks coach since Babe Parilli in 1973 and his influence was dramatic. Not only did quarterback Kordell Stewart have his best season as a pro, earning a spot in the Pro Bowl and Steelers MVP honors, the Steelers passing attack produced two 1,000-yard receivers for the first time in team history. A McKees Rocks, Pa., native and former Canevin High School football standout, Clements, 49, joined the Steelers Jan. 12, 2001 with 17 years of professional experience as both a player and a coach.
Prior to joining the Steelers, Clements coached quarterbacks in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints (1997-99) and the Kansas City Chiefs (2000). In Kansas City, Clements helped groom quarterback Elvis Grbac, who enjoyed his finest year as a pro and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. After a 13-year professional career at quarterback in both the Canadian Football League and the NFL, Clements began his coaching career at his alma mater Notre Dame, where he coached quarterbacks from 1992-95 under Lou Holtz.
http://www.steelergridiron.com/information/bios/clements.html