http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1560 Recent articles about Nate Clements en-us More photos » by David Duprey - AP Terrell Owens and the Buffalo Bills have not had much to smile about this season. (AP Photo/David Duprey) Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Midseason_Underachievers/1507587 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Midseason_Underachievers/1507587 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Midseason_Underachievers/1507587 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/e/6e1e67177b91474844a1f3bf7c479010f030d081/small/90986389.jpg Nate Clements makes a tackle on Joseph Addai. Clements will miss at least six weeks with a fractured right scapula.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Here are the injury reports for both the 49ers and Titans for this week.49ersOUTCB Nate Clements (shoulder), ... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_Titans_injury_report_and_post_practice_transcripts/1508628 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_Titans_injury_report_and_post_practice_transcripts/1508628 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_Titans_injury_report_and_post_practice_transcripts/1508628 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/d/bd02c0c21e651a74f5796d60d21003b19060176d/small/Denver_Broncos_v_35f8.jpg Of course, Joe Staley (knee), Nate Clements (shoulder) and Demetric Evans (shoulder) are out with injuries. Jean-Francois will be the 49ers' fifth defensive lineman, while Patrick will take over as the team's backup at both left and right tackle spots. Barry Sims was the 49ers' backup tackle, but he will now start at left tackle in place of Staley. Tony Wragge will remain as the team's backup at center and the two guard positions. * * * Coach Mike Singletary ... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:10:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/News_and_notes_from_Wednesday_in_49erland/1500038 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/News_and_notes_from_Wednesday_in_49erland/1500038 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/News_and_notes_from_Wednesday_in_49erland/1500038 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c266b939f65baf293ce30d447dd1330a252c404/small/San_Francisco_49ers_b3c4.jpg Following the injury to Nate Clements, cornerback Keith Smith has been signed. The former Detroit Lion and McNeese State Cowboy was a 3rd round draft pick in 2004. Taser specialist Michael Spurlock was cut to open up the roster spot for Smith. The coaching staff were excited about Spurlock's... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:38:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Spurlock_released_Keith_Smith_signed/1495311 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Spurlock_released_Keith_Smith_signed/1495311 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Spurlock_released_Keith_Smith_signed/1495311 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/738e005322c3e251d611b6b6dfacffeb5c503484/small/San_Francisco_49ers_bf10.jpg Today's nuggets bring us plenty of injury news.  If you missed out yesterday, Joe Staley and Nate Clements are both out for an extended stretch.  The links for today have plenty of info, but nothing most of you don't already know.  For those who don't want to deal with the injuries, there are also some interesting pieces pointing to the optimism that is rolling along even with the team's current 3-game losing streak.  The team talked about taking action... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Injuries_and_optimism/1490080 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Injuries_and_optimism/1490080 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Injuries_and_optimism/1490080 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3b251a49e43d1d8f5d5a30d3f37282b1d7a88444/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91301731.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04DD3C37033FA25193CA3A0CF2C4C0E666C0895F38A0ECBF9.jpg Mike Singletary says he continues to believe in the callplaying of offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Update 5:00 PM:CB Nate Clements (fractured right scapula) will be out 6-8 weeks. LT Joe Staley (MCL and PCL sprain right kne... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:31:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_won_apost_put_Clements_on_IR_Singletary_backs_up_OC_Raye/1508632 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_won_apost_put_Clements_on_IR_Singletary_backs_up_OC_Raye/1508632 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_won_apost_put_Clements_on_IR_Singletary_backs_up_OC_Raye/1508632 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/8/b8edd81ea3f440dbc2d65ae67f58433e675c8942/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89770318.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08FF1333E1E1A619002ED07DD14FF458289CE08EE8F004A3A.jpg Mike Singletary conducted his weekly Monday morning press conference earlier today.  After the jump I've posted the transcript.  The injury information is probably the bigger info.  As was indicated, Nate Clements and Joe Staley are both expected back at some point this season.  Staley has a sprained knee that apparently is NOT an ACL tear, so he should be back sooner rather than later.  When we get a better idea of things we'll get info up. As for Clemen... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:02:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mike_Singletary_press_conference_Injury_updates/1487301 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mike_Singletary_press_conference_Injury_updates/1487301 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mike_Singletary_press_conference_Injury_updates/1487301 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/3/4350ea0ba1d39f06d71fd4c28357d909acc940d4/small/San_Francisco_49ers_1635.jpg For all of the money that San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements is making, the word “demotion” doesn’t automatically come to mind. After all, he was signed to a huge, $80 million contract back in 2007, which usually demands that you are consistently good – something that he hasn’t exactly been as he has been [...] Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:08:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clements_Demoted_Injured_Simultaneously/1486365 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clements_Demoted_Injured_Simultaneously/1486365 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clements_Demoted_Injured_Simultaneously/1486365 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/8/b8edd81ea3f440dbc2d65ae67f58433e675c8942/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89770318.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08FF1333E1E1A619002ED07DD14FF458289CE08EE8F004A3A.jpg First, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements had his spot as the starting left cornerback taken from him. And then, on Sunday, Clements suffered an injury that could put the rest of his season in jeopardy.The San Francisco Chronicle reports... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Nate_Clements_has_a_fractured_shoulder_blade/1483872 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Nate_Clements_has_a_fractured_shoulder_blade/1483872 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Nate_Clements_has_a_fractured_shoulder_blade/1483872 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/738e005322c3e251d611b6b6dfacffeb5c503484/small/San_Francisco_49ers_bf10.jpg Indeed we as 49ers fans are having to get more and more used to having tough Monday mornings.  The 49ers found themselves on the wrong end of a tough battle and are now a game under .500 at 3-4.  The good news is that the Cardinals lost.  We also had a second impressive outing from Michael Crabtree.  The bad news is injuries are slowly starting to add up and the team's depth is taking quite a hit.  The loss of Nate Clements hurts in the punt return game. ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:15:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Another_tough_morning_after/1483044 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Another_tough_morning_after/1483044 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Another_tough_morning_after/1483044 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/708f7c8ef25ec81241f4b51a04b9a9772c6d3cb9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89805943.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B287CCE51407C1868F9B2EA133E7A221EE6615F2B739648F.jpg The latest reports out of Niner camp are not looking good for cornerback Nate Clements. Latest reports on the injury to Nate are that he has a fractured shoulder blade. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:27:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clements_Done_for_the_Year/1480141 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clements_Done_for_the_Year/1480141 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clements_Done_for_the_Year/1480141 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/708f7c8ef25ec81241f4b51a04b9a9772c6d3cb9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89805943.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B287CCE51407C1868F9B2EA133E7A221EE6615F2B739648F.jpg In March of 2007, former Bills cornerback Nate Clements(notes) signed an eight-year, $80 million contract with the 49ers. NFL contracts are full of funny money, but the Niners guaranteed Clements $22.6 million upon signing. That is, by any standard (you'll pardon the expression) shutdown corner money. And by any other standard. Clements hasn't lived up to the price. It's not always a player's fault when he can't match the money he's paid -- what is he supposed to do, r... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:51:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_reduce_Clements_role_against_Colts/1474392 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_reduce_Clements_role_against_Colts/1474392 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_reduce_Clements_role_against_Colts/1474392 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/d/bd02c0c21e651a74f5796d60d21003b19060176d/small/Denver_Broncos_v_35f8.jpg Nate Clements may play most of the game this Sunday, but he will not find himself on the field to start the game.The San Francisco 49ers will not start Nate Clements when they take on the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow, and will instead, start Tarrell Brown.49ers coaches have told reporters that Clements does not match-up as well as Brown does with the Colts smaller receivers like Reggie Wayne. If that helps you sleep at night.The fact of the matter, no matter how you say it to the media, or to ... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:49:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Clements_Not_Starting_For_Niners/1506718 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Clements_Not_Starting_For_Niners/1506718 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Clements_Not_Starting_For_Niners/1506718 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/738e005322c3e251d611b6b6dfacffeb5c503484/small/San_Francisco_49ers_bf10.jpg The 49ers say they aren't starting cornerback Nate Clements on Sunday because he doesn't match up well with the Colts. Or at least the 49ers coaches believe that Tarrell Brown matches up with smaller receivers like Reggie Wayne better.No matter... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:31:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_bench_80_million_cornerback_Clements/1473963 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_bench_80_million_cornerback_Clements/1473963 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/49ers_bench_80_million_cornerback_Clements/1473963 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/708f7c8ef25ec81241f4b51a04b9a9772c6d3cb9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89805943.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B287CCE51407C1868F9B2EA133E7A221EE6615F2B739648F.jpg Well then.  According to Maiocco (as seen in this Chronicle article), Tarell Brown will start at left cornerback opposite Shawntae Spencer.  Big thanks to kezarvet for mentioning this in the Pro Bowl Voting FanPost.  I hadn't even noticed it yet. According to the Chronicle article, Nate Clements will likely shift inside to a slot position when the 49ers are in their nickel defense, with Dre Bly now being the fourth corner.  According to Maiocco this is a one-week ... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:36:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tarell_Brown_to_start_at_CB_over_Nate_Clements/1472614 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tarell_Brown_to_start_at_CB_over_Nate_Clements/1472614 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tarell_Brown_to_start_at_CB_over_Nate_Clements/1472614 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db188af37c6d60026e91707bf5e69a7459005284/small/San_Francisco_49ers_ba48.jpg