Schedules loom large in big picture
John Clayton, ESPN.comThere's no denying that NFL schedules play a big role in determining who succeeds and who fails in a given season, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009Palmer, Ochocinco are back in harmony
John Clayton, ESPN.comFor the first time in several years, the Bengals' Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco enter the season on a positive note, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Leftover free agents won't break bank
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect 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, 2009WRs, QBs in combine spotlight
John Clayton, ESPN.comUnderclassmen quarterbacks and a group of speedy cornerbacks will be watched closely at the scouting combine, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Receivers deliver hits, catch heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Cardinals' Anquan Boldin and the Steelers' Hines Ward share a similar hard-hitting, unapologetic style, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009Win over Jets will set Titans up for 14-0
John Clayton, ESPN.comIf the Titans beat the Jets, Tennessee is set up nicely to run the table to 14-0. Then Titans coach Jeff Fisher will have decisions to make, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Time constraints present new challenges
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe NFL shortened the amount of time between picks to create better TV. The change also could lead to fewer trades and some embarrassing blunders, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008Combine wrap-up: Five key observations from Indy
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe track was fast and the speeds were blazing. What else did we learn from this year's combine? John Clayton has five key observations.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008Drafting a QB can be simple ... but also tricky
John Clayton, ESPN.comFor the Dolphins and Falcons to maximize the early portion of the draft, they should follow the approach of the Cleveland Browns in last year's draft, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008Long list of prospective left tackles in draft
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs many as seven tackles at the scouting combine could be candidates for first-round draft consideration. Teams hope they can land the next Joe Thomas, the 2007 draftee who was a Pro Bowl participant.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008Draft an inexact science? Not for these five teams
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhy are the Patriots and Colts consistently among the league's elite? Because they're two of the best in the business at evaluating talent, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2008Chargers-Patriots turning into nasty rivalry
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Chargers have confidence. They have talent. But it will still be tough to knock off the unbeaten Patriots in New England, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Observation deck: O-line goes from weakness to strength
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Packers' offensive line has gone from being a weakness to a strength, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007
Childress preaching patience
John Clayton, ESPN.comDespite a difficult first day, the Vikings still feel Tarvaris Jackson can lead the team to success in 2007, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2007Quinn working through early growing pains
John Clayton, ESPN.comAt Browns minicamp, Brady Quinn has looked like a rookie trying to find his way, not the team's long-awaited savior, writes John Clayton.
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