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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New Orleans sweetening the pot; Detroit and others looking for running backs

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay says the Saints have sweetened their offer as they try to trade up and that running backs are on the rise.

ESPN Insider Story | April 18, 2008

Hawaii's June Jones reportedly has offer to coach SMU

ESPN.com news services

SMU has extended an offer to Hawaii's Junes Jones to be its next football coach, The Dallas Morning News reported Friday.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Sources: SMU to try to land Hawaii's Jones with big-money offer

Joe Schad, ESPN.com

SMU will pursue Hawaii coach Junes Jones and is prepared to pay between $1.5 and $1.7 million per year, according to two people familiar with SMU's' strategy.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2008

These aren't your father's left tackles

John Clayton, ESPN.com

There's a new breed of left tackle coming in. Guys like Joe Thomas and Levi Brown may be smaller than the old guard, but they have the potential to be just as good, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2007

Finding NFL-ready QBs is tougher than ever

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Finding NFL-ready QBs coming out of college is tougher than ever. That's what makes the case of Brady Quinn's stock slipping even more puzzling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2007

Kiffin, 31, succeeds Shell as Raiders coach

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Oakland Raiders have hired USC offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin as their head coach.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007

Carroll says Huizenga has unique ideas for NFL owner

Associated Press

Though coach Pete Carroll says he's committed to staying at Southern California, he seems intrigued by the ideas of Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2007

Saban to make Alabama decision sometime today

ESPN.com news services

Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga told reporters that head coach Nick Saban has asked to have until 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday to make a decision on staying with the Dolphins or accepting the Alabama offer.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2007

Ferentz declines NFL interviews, will stay at Iowa

ESPN.com news services

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has informed NFL teams that he is withdrawing his name from consideration for head coaching jobs and returning to coach the Hawkeyes, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2006

WVU, Clemson CBs also heading for draft

ESPN.com news services

A roundup of underclassmen declaring for the NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2005

Shelton, Crowder opt for NFL draft

ESPN.com news services

A roundup of underclassmen declaring for the NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2005

All-American safety may become linebacker

ESPN.com news services

Tuesday NCF roundup

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2005

Weis attended N.D. but never played

ESPN.com news services

Count Charlie Weis among the coaching candidates at Notre Dame. The New England Patriots offensive coordinator could be interviewed by the Irish as early as Friday, The Boston Globe reported on its Web site Thursday night.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2004

LSU fans make sure mailbag's never empty

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Slow mail week? Not as long as there are LSU fans out there.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004

Texas' Johnson could change LB trend

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

Mel Kiper answers questions about some of the nation's best LBs, TEs, WRs, RBs and DEs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004