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Timing's right for Reid, Eagles

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Patriots under pressure to maintain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Bills fire head coach Jauron

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron after a 3-6 start in which the offense has been one of the worst in the NFL, according to multiple sources.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 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

Another NY challenge for Saints

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 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

Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?

John Clayton, ESPN.com

New England-Baltimore figures to be a low-scoring defensive struggle, right? Not exactly. Both teams have been emphasizing offense so far this season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 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

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

No-huddle all the rage at Bills camp

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Fans have flocked to St. John Fisher College to get an up-close look at the Bills' new no-huddle offense, which QB Trent Edwards appears to be directing with relative ease, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Packers ready to follow Rodgers' lead

John Clayton, ESPN.com

With Aaron Rodgers entering his second full season at QB, the Packers are feeling good about their chances in 2009, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

QBs put Packers, Bears in the running

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Calyton has logged more than 2,000 miles on his training camp tour. So far, his trip through the NFC North has been the highlight.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Mangini running Browns his way

John Clayton, ESPN.com

New Browns coach Eric Mangini's camp has focused on technique and details, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Long odds might have sacked Favre

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The long odds against a 39-year-old quarterback succeeding might have factored into Brett Favre's decision to remain retired and snub the Vikings, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Michael Vick's career at critical stage

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton analyzes the next steps in the career of Michael Vick, who is scheduled to be released from home confinement Monday.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009