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, 2009Confident Sanchez has solid showing
John Clayton, ESPN.comA ball of nervous energy, USC QB Mark Sanchez put on a good showing Sunday at the combine, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009Crabtree to run 40-yard dash in March
John Clayton, ESPN.comTexas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree will miss eight-10 weeks of training with a stress fracture in his left foot, a source confirmed Saturday.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009NFL teams wary of undergrad QBs
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe top four-rated QBs this spring are skipping their senior collegiate seasons. History tells NFL teams to be wary of early-entry QB draft candidates, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 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, 2008Source: Texans, OT Winston agree on 5-year, $30M extension
John Clayton, ESPN.comFor years, the Texans have been trying to build an offensive line, using the draft and free agency. Right tackle Eric Winston, a third-round pick for 2006, has turned into a immediate hit.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 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, 2008Defensive tackle Dorsey says he's not concerned about right tibia injury
John Clayton, ESPN.comLSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, considered one of the top players in the 2008 draft, said he's not concerned about his injured right tibia.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2008Falcons' Smith won't comment on Hall's status for '08 season
John Clayton, ESPN.comFalcons coach Mike Smith reacted Saturday morning to DeAngelo Hall's statements that his chances of playing with the Falcons again are "slim to none." "I heard the comment and I'm sorry DeAngelo feels that way," Smith said.
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