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

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.

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

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

No. 1 seeds are on the line this weekend, but that distinction isn't as valuable as it once was, John Clayton writes.

Before each season, experts try to pick the surprise teams. But these teams surprised us by being disappointing, writes John Clayton.

The AFC playoff races are on the verge of wrapping up early, John Clayton writes.

With young talent and shrewd moves, the Bengals are getting it right, writes John Clayton.

Recent wild finishes reinforce the necessity of having a quarterback who can thrive in the fourth quarter, John Clayton writes.

This weekend will help determine how interesting the AFC playoff race will be down the stretch, John Clayton writes.

With four starters being injured in Week 10, the state of the NFL's backup quarterback situation is about to come into focus, writes John Clayton.