Philadelphia Eagles’ Chris Clemons: “Working To Be the Best”

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Published: July 2, 2009

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... (Week 17 vs Dallas, 2008 season) will just be the start of big things to come.

With two of his four 2008 sacks coming in that week 17 matchup, as well as a 70+ yard fumble return for a TD, Clemons began to show Eagles fans the type of plays he is capable of making.  Plays that Raiders fans enjoyed in 2007 when Clemons accounted for eight sacks and two forced fumbles.

The next week, while facing the Vikings in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, Clemons recorded only one tackle in a limited role but gave Minnesota QB Tarvaris Jackson a lesson he will never forget.

After Eagles CB Asante Samuel picked off a Jackson pass in the second quarter, Jackson put himslef into position to make a touchdown saving tackle on Samuel.  This was not to be.

Chris Clemons, playing the role of defensive end turned lead blocker, was not about to miss a free and clear shot at an opposing QB.  Colliding at full speed on the five yard line Clemons pushed Jackson a ...

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