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Mailbag: With teams getting close to shutting down until training camp, John Clayton examines some of the biggest remaining questions.

Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

Expect Tavon Austin, DeAndre Hopkins and Robert Woods to emerge as offensive ROY candidates, writes John Clayton.

An innovative scheduling software is helping teams avoid three-game road trips and other dreaded quirks, writes John Clayton.

Both new and old rivalries dot an exciting 2013 NFL schedule, writes John Clayton.

Free agency has been fast and furious, but teams have been strategic with big contracts, writes John Clayton.

In this tight salary-cap economy, loyalty toward long-term leaders and veterans only goes to a certain limit, writes John Clayton.

Free agency in 2013 has been fast and furious, with big deals, lots of cuts and new coaches making multiple moves, writes John Clayton.

Franchised tight ends are currently a bargain, but things could soon change. Plus, answers to reader questions.

Safety remains a primary concern for the league's competition committee. Plus, answers to reader questions.

The NFC playoffs are deep with versatile young quarterbacks and powerful runners.

Peyton Manning headlines John Clayton's 2012 All-Pro team, which includes clear choices at the skill positions and tough calls elsewhere.

While many are in the spirit of the holiday season, numerous coaches can't enjoy it because they're on the hot seat, writes John Clayton.

There's still plenty of intrigue regarding the NFC playoff race, writes John Clayton.

The 2012 season has been marked by close games, but that wasn't the case Sunday, writes John Clayton.

Expand the playoffs? It's a question of when, not if, John Clayton writes.