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A lot working against Broncos

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Division races lack usual sizzle

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Looking forward to some heated division races? Well, you might have only a couple worth watching in the second half of the season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

The pressure is on the Packers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Pine time or prime time for QBs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

A glaring oversight overhead

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the problems looming for the Cowboys' stadium scoreboard, whether the Colts have improved their defensive line and one NFL record that might never be broken.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Broncos in tough spot with Marshall

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the stalemate between the Broncos and Brandon Marshall, Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame credentials and much more.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Niners stressing toughness over finesse

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The San Francisco 49ers are stressing hitting and more hitting, as expected under Mike Singletary, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Schedules loom large in big picture

John Clayton, ESPN.com

There's no denying that NFL schedules play a big role in determining who succeeds and who fails in a given season, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

As usual, QBs getting all the attention

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Offense -- and the return of QBs including Tom Brady and Carson Palmer -- will be the focus of training camps this season, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

Offensive growth gives Bengals hope

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Bengals appear to have what it takes -- especially on offense -- to be a surprise team in 2009, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Stafford, Quinn have impressed early

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Matthew Stafford and Brady Quinn are among those who have made strong early impressions in quarterback competitions, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Broncos' direction easy to question

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Broncos have made a lot of moves, but one can't help but wonder whether new coach Josh McDaniels has a sound plan in place, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Bengals have taken positive steps

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A solid offseason, coupled with the return of QB Carson Palmer and an easy schedule, gives the Bengals a glimmer of hope for 2009, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

Vick's next home? Take a guess

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Determining where Michael Vick could end up is the NFL's ultimate guessing game, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009