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It's crunch time for Giants

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Two straight home games, starting Sunday against Dallas, will make or break the Giants' season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Elite QBs more vital than ever

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A team needs an elite quarterback to contend. That's more apparent in 2009 than ever before, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Several coaches feeling the heat

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Dick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Broncos' D fuels remarkable turnaround

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton have exceeded expectations for Denver, which faces New England in the game of the week, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys

John Clayton, ESPN.com

NFC East games belong on the big stage, which is exactly what the Giants and Cowboys will have when they open Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After a tumultuous offseason, the Eagles want to establish themselves as one of the NFC's top contenders. The first test comes Sunday at Carolina, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 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

NFL votes to rein in TD celebrations

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The NFL owners meetings concluded in Orlando on Wednesday afternoon with owners giving big thumbs up to 15 playing rules proposals by the competition committee. Player safety and player conduct headlined the long list of recommendations.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2006

11 intriguing backfield situations

John Clayton, ESPN.com

While it might drive fantasy players crazy trying to figure out roles, drama and competition is brewing in several backfields, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 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

Seattle earns offseason bragging rights

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Seahawks had the best offseason in the NFL. Here are nine other teams that appear to have made significant strides.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Clayton mailbag: Browns, Cutler fit

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If the Broncos were to trade QB Jay Cutler, the Browns have the best chance to interest them, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Excess cap room makes trades likely

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Because several teams have excess cap room, expect a high number of trades before the draft, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

Leftover free agents won't break bank

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Expect teams to be much more cost-conscious as the second wave of free agency unfolds, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Finding a crack in Giants' foundation

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Eagles' Week 14 win over the Giants revealed a New York weakness, writes John Clayton. Will Philly be able to take advantage Sunday in the divisional-round playoff game?

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009