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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Patriots under pressure to maintain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

A lot working against Broncos

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Several coaches feeling the heat

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Dick 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, 2009

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Circle these second-half matchups

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The headline games in the second half of the NFL season are relatively easy to spot, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Baltimore 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, 2009

Division races lack usual sizzle

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Looking forward to some heated division races? Well, you might have only a couple worth watching in the second half of the season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Swine flu an uncomfortable reality

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

The pressure is on the Packers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Pine time or prime time for QBs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Expect 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, 2009

Dealing Jets deserve high marks

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Jets were the big winners of the 2009 trade season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Cutler signs two-year extension

Jeff Dickerson

...extension, which locks up the franchise player through the 2013 season. ESPN.com senior football writer John Clayton reports the deal is worth $30 million in new money, with Cutler receiving $20 million in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Expect Quinn, T.O. to stay put

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Even though the fall trading season has been busier than normal, Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline should be quiet, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Quiet trading floor

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009