Nate Clements News

Earlier this offseason, Cincinnati Bengals second-year cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick stated that he is going to start at cornerback in 2013.

Aug 23, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Nate Clements and offensive coordinator Mike Zimmer shake hands before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium.

The Bengals have a full list of hopefuls heading into the 2013 season. How many starters from the 2012 season will be replaced, if any? The Bengals finished the 2012 season with a 10-6 record, which was good enough to lock in a playoff spot.

With the 84th pick in the 2013 NFL draft , the Cincinnati Bengals selected former Georgia Bulldogs safety Shawn Williams .

Clements played well in 2011, allowing an opposing quarterback rating of 78.7, on a cornerback roster that lacked any significant depth.

We take a look at the Bengals history of taking defensive backs into the regular season, projecting a probable secondary roster.

After struggling with a knee injury for much of the 2012 season, Kirkpatrick was put on injured reserve on Christmas Day , concluding a disappointing rookie campaign.

Everyone thought that the biggest headlines from the Bengals during the draft would occur on Thursday with the first-round selection of Tyler Eifert.

The NFL Draft is only days away and the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in good shape to acquire young talent.