Yardbarker: Chris Clemons

Eagles Rebound, Dunk Redskins

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:48:25 -0500

Well that was fun. After one of the worst weekends in recent memory, the Birds rebounded to smoke the Redskins 27-17. The contest really wasn't even that close. The Eagles jumped to an early 17-point lead in the first half on the strength of some big plays from both the offense and defense along with a few Redskins misuces, and they were able to put things on cruise control in the second half. Washington added seven late in the fourth, when the game was basically already decided. ...

Eagles Should Use Situational 3-4 Set

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:55:00 -0500

This man could be the key to the 3-4 working in Philly.With all of the problems the Eagles are having with their linebackers this year, it's going to take some creativity on the part of Sean McDermott to give the guys breathers and to create pressure from the second level.One way to do that would be to use the team's best pass-rushers in some different ways. One way would be to stand them up as outside linebackers and allow them to rush from the outside in a 3-4 set on obvious passing...

Philadelphia Eagles at Oakland Raiders open thread

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:00:20 -0500

Going old school with today's banner View full size photo uploaded October 18, 2009 Oakland ColiseumOakland, CA4:05pm TV: FOX Radio: 94WYSP/610WIP/Sirius122/Sprint NFL Mobile Live For a Raiders perspective check out Silver and Black Pride Did you know? Donovan McNabb needs 1 pass TD to become 8th player all-time with 200+ pass & 25+ rush TDs. Familiar Faces Raiders TE Tony Stewart played for the Eagles f...

Training Camps In The Summer Is STUPID

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:01:38 -0500

Eagles' defensive end Chris Clemons was taken to the hospital Tuesday because of dehydration, again begging the question, why do football teams practice in the summer? (For more on the actual story, read here.) Seriously though, can someone please explain to me why in the world guys suit up in full pads and do two a days in 80+ degree heat? Wouldn't you think that with the number of players that inevitably head to the hospital every summer the NFL would get the hint? Or how about when one of their players dies, like Korey Stringer of the Minnesota Vikings did in 2001. Stringer died of heat stroke after 100+ degree temperatures rocked the region. It doesn't get to 100 in Minnesota in September folks. People do not die from heat stroke in September. To avoid having these stupid training camps during the hottest part of the year, move the season back a month or a month and a half. Believe me, there is just as little going on in mid March as there is in early February. I think this NFL obsessed country would watch the commercials, I mean the worst game of the year, I mean the SuperBowl in March just as fervently as they do in February. Hey, you might even get more fans to watch, considering we'll have more players around to watch.

Eagles Injury Updates: Laws, Bunkley, Clemons, Abiamiri, More

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:39:24 -0500

Get a summary of injury updates on all of the Eagles players in this article.

Minicamp Link Roundup: Asante, DeSean, Donovan, Westbrook

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:03:44 -0500

There's nothing but great news coming from the Eagles' minicamp. The Eagles have improved immensely since last year. This team is truly ready to compete for a championship.

Raiders pass rush

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:22:00 -0500

The Oakland Raiders have made numerous off-season additions and they don't appear to be slowing down yet, even with being dangerously close to the salary cap. The team has signed two defensive lineman over the past couple days and were pretty close to acquiring a third. Out of all the moves they've made, these may have been the most beneficial

Defensive Positional Analysis

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:14:03 -0500

Rarely has there been an offseason that has started with such a positive bang. The Eagles are making all the right moves, with more bound to come. Lets start the analysis of the defense.

Eagles steals, cuts, and rumors

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:38:20 -0500

So a lot of Eagles fans are shocked the team took a stab at Randy Moss and that they were willing to pay so much. The question was how could they afford to pay so much after signing LB Chris Clemons and CB Asante Samuel. Well the answer is pretty simple, Clemons and Samuel were both absolute steals. Yea I know how could Asante Samuel's 6-year $57.14 million be a steal.

Eagles Aggressive Early But Still Have Holes to Fill

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:24:56 -0500

The Eagles made a big splash on the first two days of NFL Free Agency, break out the champagne right? Not so fast. The signing of Asante Samuel and Chris Clemons are both good moves by the Eagles but in no way sure up this defense or this team. There are plenty of holes left to be filled, now by the way the Eagles have started out so far I have reason to believe that those holes will be filled.

Eagles Officially Sign Clemons

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:59:49 -0500

As had been rumored, the Eagles have signed former Raider defensive end Chris Clemons to a five year contract. Clemons figures to slide into the defensive end rotation, replacing Jevon Kearse. He is a pass rush specialist, although he can also play some linebacker, so he could be another Chris Gocong-type hybrid player. Clemons had 8 sacks last season.

Eagles make their move, Samuel and Clemons

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:14:22 -0500

Looking to boost the talent on an aging defense the Philadelphia Eagles hit the free agent market in a big way. In very non-typical fashion the Eagles spent money like there was no tomorrow, showing the urgency of a team desperate to get back into the playoffs. The first move is official, its the long rumored signing of corner back Asante Samuel. The second, could come tomorrow or within days and thats defensive end Chris Clemons.

Raiders to cut Sims, Jerry Porter and Chris Clemons land elsewhere

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:17:20 -0500

Free agency is in full swing and the rumor-mill is working overtime. Just last night, pft reported that the Raiders had signed Kwame Harris, then they reported that he hadn't signed. ESPN.com is reporting that the much maligned Barry Sims is going to be cut by the Oakland Raiders. There are reports that Jerry Porter and Chris Clemons have landed elsewhere.

Eagles to sign Chris Clemons

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:46:58 -0500

It looks like the Eagles are making more moves on the defensive side of the ball. The Eagles are reportedly going to sign free agent defensive end/linebacker Chris Clemons. Clemons started his career with the Redskins, and played for the Raiders last season. He had a career year last year, accumulating 8 sacks. It appears that Clemons will be the guy that replaces Jevon Kearse at defensive end.

Three weeks until free agency, which of their own free agents will the Raiders keep?

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:26:45 -0500

There are about three weeks left until the start of the free agent signing period. This gives the Raiders about three weeks to decide what they are doing with their own free agents, and that will set the table for the type of players they will target once the free agent signing period starts. Nnamdi Asomugha, Justin Fargas, Jarrod Cooper, Chris Clemons, and Jerry Porter among others are free agents. Lane Kiffin and Al Davis will have to work out a plan as to who they are going to keep, because right now the Raiders can resign their own guys before anyone else gets a chance to.