Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Several coaches feeling the heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comDick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Steelers' no-huddle looms large
John Clayton, ESPN.comBaltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009Another NY challenge for Saints
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Elite QB play is good business for NFL
John Clayton, ESPN.comTired of seemingly bogus roughing-the-passer calls? Well, don't expect them to go away, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew 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, 2009Denver's destination still unknown
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Broncos deserve credit for their 3-0 start, but it's much too early to determine where this team is headed, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan
John Clayton, ESPN.comAlthough conventional logic says the Falcons will struggle in Foxborough, Matt Ryan & Co. have momentum and are catching the Patriots at an ideal time, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Manning not quite as great as Johnny U
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs great as Peyton Manning is, he's not the best QB in Colts history. That distinction still belongs to Johnny Unitas, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFC 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, 2009QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Haynesworth's ripple effect will intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comWatching what the Redskins can do with Albert Haynesworth and what the Titans will do without him will be one of the most interesting studies of the 2009 season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Delhomme still fits Panthers' formula
John Clayton, ESPN.comJake Delhomme is 34. He's coming off a disastrous playoff loss. Should the Panthers be worried? Not at all. Delhomme is a winner and still a perfect fit for coach John Fox's style, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009AFC East, NFC South face gauntlets
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe eight hardest schedules for the 2009 season are for AFC East and NFC South teams, and three or four-victory dropoffs for any of those teams might result, John Clayton writes.
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