Palpable buzz surrounds '09 Vikings
John Clayton, ESPN.comA playoff berth in 2008. A loaded roster -- even without Brett Favre. There's a lot of excitement in Minnesota, where expectations are high, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 200911 intriguing backfield situations
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhile it might drive fantasy players crazy trying to figure out roles, drama and competition is brewing in several backfields, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Mailbag: Lions might be in Cutler mix
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Detroit Lions have all the pieces to make a deal for Jay Cutler, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009Free-agent landscape favors CBs, DEs
John Clayton, ESPN.comCornerbacks and defensive linemen figure to be among the biggest winners in free agency, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009Saints release RB McAllister
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009Week 17: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 17 of the 2008 NFL season.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2008Dimitroff's smart moves helped Falcons emerge from doldrums
John Clayton, ESPN.comFalcons GM Tom Dimitroff has surpassed the Jets' Mike Tannenbaum as the leading candidate for executive of the year, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008Week 11: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 11 of the 2008 season.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Cowboys are drama kings; Giants are kings of NFC -- for now
John Clayton, ESPN.comA year ago, the Cowboys descended upon Giants Stadium as the NFC's top dogs. Now the roles are reversed, as the Giants have the swagger -- and the clear upper hand on Sunday, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Week 4: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 4 of the 2008 season.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Improved running game shaping up for Texans
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Texans have finished .500 just once in the franchise's history. But with the hirinig of Alex Gibbs and an improved defensive line, Houston is ready to make a serious playoff run, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Clayton: Five things we learned from first minicamps
John Clayton, ESPN.comIs Cedric Benson's latest brush with the law the last straw for him in Chicago? Who will emerge as the 49ers' starting quarterback? After the NFL's first weekend of minicamps, John Clayton answers those questions and more.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008Like it or not, passing offenses all the rage
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhat do the top seeds in this year's playoffs have in common? An elite passing attack, which is becoming a prerequisite for success, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Physical secondary gives Skins fighting chance
John Clayton, ESPN.comBefore the Patriots set their sights on the Colts in Week 9, they have to deal with a Redskins team that's capable of causing a lot of problems, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007Favre knows his future is now
John Clayton, ESPN.comGreen Bay may be building for the future, but the future is now for QB Brett Favre, writes John Clayton.
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