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Browns' hopes hinge on landing Cowher

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Browns need to make landing Bill Cowher their No. 1 priority, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Steelers, AFC North face tremendous challenges

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has to read the new 2008 schedule and weep, while Patriots coach Bill Belichick should look forward to a magic-carpet ride to January, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008

Garrett shows he's smarter than the system

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Jason Garrett has the credentials to become a fine head coach, but he probably made the right decision to stay in Dallas for more seasoning, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008

Bold strategies -- and a little luck -- uplift Browns

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Browns have combined old offensive strategies and a previously unsung QB to spin some miraculous victories, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007

Davis brings unique blend of size and speed to league

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In the mode of Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates, TE Vernon Davis brings a skill set to the NFL that should cause headaches for defenses.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006

Lack of new CBA deal slowing down progress

John Clayton, ESPN.com

There will probably be more rookie holdouts than normal this year, but it shouldn't be cause for major concern.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2005

How will Pats handle coaching departures?

John Clayton, ESPN.com

With the start of training camp nearing, John Clayton explores the big question that faces each AFC team.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2005

Market dried up once June rolls around

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Players often find out the hard way that big dollars generally aren't available through free agency in June.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2005

Mueller a good fit in Miami

John Clayton, ESPN.com

New general manager Randy Mueller will fit in well in Miami with Nick Saban.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2005

Nolan has folks guessing on team's choice

John Clayton, ESPN.com

How far will Aaron Rodgers fall? That's just one of John Clayton's 10 things to watch in the NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2005

Coaching seat beginning to warm up

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Dennis Erickson and Mike Martz are among the NFL coaches who find themselves on the hot seat.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2004

Paying off fired coaches could be costly

John Clayton, ESPN.com

... maybe not. Because of the financial repercussions, some owners just might keep their coaches.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2004

Running games key to teams' success

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Sunday's matchup between the Jets and Steelers could be a preview for a playoff meeting next month.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2004

Drafting defensive tackles can be risky

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The struggles of former first-rounders like Chris Hovan and Johnathan Sullivan shows that drafting DTs is risky.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2004

Loss would hurt Broncos' playoff hopes

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Mike Shanahan must get his Broncos refocused if they want to avoid falling two games back of the Chargers.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2004