John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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Black and Blue all over: Game day

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...NFL page. We also have a pretty slick system set up to provide a link to John Clayton's 32-team list of inactive players about an hour before kickoff. That link will be...

Blog | September 21, 2008

A closer look at the money issues for Derrick Harvey

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...the defensive end from Florida they traded up to draft eighth. A source told ESPN's John Clayton that Ellis got $19.5 million guaranteed -- which amounts to a 14.7 percent increase on...

Blog | August 01, 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

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

Week 10: Ryan, Flacco ahead of schedule; Pats find winning formula

ESPN.com

...unbeaten at 9-0. ZOOM GALLERY: Top performances Week 10 analysis: Ryan, Flacco bucking trend By John Clayton, ESPN.com No one can forget the impact Ben Roethlisberger had as a rookie in 2004...

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Jason Campbell or David Garrard?

Dave Hunter, ESPN.com

The Answer Guys discuss Jason Campbell's value and whether or not he's better than David Garrard.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 01, 2008

Cowboys are drama kings; Giants are kings of NFC -- for now

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A 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, 2008

Here's who to watch when coaching carousel spins

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Lions' woes, the Panthers' QB situation, Bill Cowher's future and more.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Week 7: No one immune to blowouts; Panthers solve Brees

ESPN.com

...Minnesota 48-41. Week 7 ZOOM GALLERY: Top performances Week 7 analysis: Blowouts becoming commonplace By John Clayton, ESPN.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- What's weird about the 2008 season is there have been...

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Week 6: QBs losing third-down mojo; carelessness costing Cowboys

ESPN.com

...and no interceptions. Week 6 ZOOM GALLERY Week 6 analysis: Tide turning on third down By John Clayton, ESPN.com SEATTLE -- In recent years, Tom Brady of the Patriots and Peyton Manning of the...

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It's still early, but Eagles can't afford to stumble against Skins

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Is it too early for a must-win game? Not if you're Andy Reid and the Eagles, who need to beat the surging Redskins on Sunday to keep pace in the highly competitive NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Bills' Schonert stretching the field, not the truth

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on Oakland's coaching situation, the state of the QB position, the Vikings' playoff chances and more.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008

LT and Peterson to be limited at best

Stephania Bell

...then did not practice Thursday. He did some limited work Friday, but according to ESPN's John Clayton, was not able to do much and spent most of his time in the training room...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 20, 2008

Week 3: Injury updates

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 3 of the 2008 season.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008