Cornerback: Nate Clements, 49ers
Here's all you need to know about the guy the 49ers gave $80 million to: He hasn't been an impact player. The Niners rank 16th in pass defense, compared to 26th last year. They've given up 20 passing touchdowns (only eight teams have surrendered more), intercepted just 10 passes (only three teams have fewer), and opposing QBs have a 91.2 passer rating against them (that's the sixth-worst defensive showing in the league).
Clements has three interceptions, tying him for the team lead with cornerback Walt Harris. But you could make the case that free-agent safety Michael Lewis has made a bigger impact in San Francisco's secondary than Clements.
• Dishonorable mention: Jason David, New Orleans.
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Here's all you need to know about the guy the 49ers gave $80 million to: He hasn't been an impact player. The Niners rank 16th in pass defense, compared to 26th last year. They've given up 20 passing touchdowns (only eight teams have surrendered more), intercepted just 10 passes (only three teams have fewer), and opposing QBs have a 91.2 passer rating against them (that's the sixth-worst defensive showing in the league).
Clements has three interceptions, tying him for the team lead with cornerback Walt Harris. But you could make the case that free-agent safety Michael Lewis has made a bigger impact in San Francisco's secondary than Clements.
• Dishonorable mention: Jason David, New Orleans.
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