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NFL votes to rein in TD celebrations

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The NFL owners meetings concluded in Orlando on Wednesday afternoon with owners giving big thumbs up to 15 playing rules proposals by the competition committee. Player safety and player conduct headlined the long list of recommendations.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2006

Undermanned Titans remain focused, confident

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Titans will be without their two best defensive players against Pittsburgh, but they're going to concede the AFC's No. 1 seed without a fight, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008

If Steelers' D passes Titanic test, it approaches greatness

John Clayton, ESPN.com

This season's Steelers defense conjures memories of the Steel Curtain of the '70s. Where does it rank historically? John Clayton considers that, plus your questions.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008

NFC East should dominate Pro Bowl voting

John Clayton, ESPN.com

They have been dominant on the field this season, and with the Pro Bowl announcement coming, the NFC East should have a large representation heading to Hawaii, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Answering questions about instant replay

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Santonio Holmes' controversial touchdown catch in the Steelers' win over the Ravens on Sunday sparked another debate about replay. John Clayton provides questions -- and answers -- about the hot topic.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008

When Steelers push, Ravens don't hesitate to shove back

John Clayton, ESPN.com

When the Ravens come knocking on the Steelers' door, Pittsburgh stands at attention, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Giants thriving despite sack drop-off

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The leaguewide drop-off in sacks shouldn't be surprising, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

Pressure on Panthers in crucial NFC South rematch with Bucs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Panthers are in an almost-must-win situation in a MNF rematch with the Bucs. The Bucs won the first meeting, and the Panthers have no margin of error with a tough closing schedule, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Dolphins, Falcons shouldn't be overlooked

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Dolphins and Falcons are flying under the radar, but both teams have a lot going for them as the playoffs near, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Browns' hopes hinge on landing Cowher

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Browns need to make landing Bill Cowher their No. 1 priority, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Hot Cassel faces challenge in stout Steelers defense

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Staying put might be in Cassel's best interest

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Patriots would be wise to re-sign QB Matt Cassel, and Cassel would probably be wise to stay, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Win over Jets will set Titans up for 14-0

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If 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, 2008

Rare ties no reason to tweak regular-season OT

John Clayton, ESPN.com

It would be a bad idea for the NFL to adopt a minimum two-possession overtime, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Vikings' Allen avoids suspension, is fined $25,000 for hit on Rodgers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The NFL has fined, but not suspended, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen for his hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008