Readies for Returns

Cornerback Nate Clements will square off against his former Buffalo team for the first time since signing on as a free agent with the 49ers in 2007.

“I knew we were going to be playing them, so I’m very anxious to get back to my old stomping ground,” said Clements.

While Clements looks forward to returning to familiar ground, he’s ready to put last week’s rough performance in Dallas behind him.

“As a corner you have to… As my coach would say, ‘Water off a duck, just rolls right off you.’ I just have to get ready for next week and I’m anxious.”

Clements looks to also get some work as the team’s punt returner as Allen Rossum has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game.

“I prepare myself every week to be put in that position, in case anything happens I’m ready.”

The wet weather shouldn’t give Clements too many problems, since he handled punt responsibilities at the start of his career in Buffalo.

“Concentration,” said Clements when asked what is needed under adverse weather conditions. “I don’t think it’s going to be as bad as I’ve seen it before. But, definitely you have to concentrate and focus on catching the ball.”

Source: 49ers Official Blog

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