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John ClaytonBio | Blog | ChatsJohn 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. |
Roethlisberger gets more than $36 million in guarantees in new deal
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a new eight-year, $102 million contract, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2008Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTthe Bears have agreed to trade RB Thomas Jones and a 2007 second-round pick to the Jets for a 2007 second-round pick.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2007Lions trade Bly to Broncos for Tatum Bell, Foster
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Detroit Lions have agreed to send cornerback Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos in exchange for running back Tatum Bell and tackle George Foster. Trades cannot become official until March 2, the first day of the league year.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2007Lions give Edwards $8M in guarantees
Michael Smith, ESPN.comDefensvie end Kalimba Edwards has re-signed with the Detroit Lions for five years and $20 million, with $8 million in guarantees.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2006Desperation brings out the best
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTake December divisional matchups and add a healthy dose of desperation and you have compelling holiday-season football.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2005Sunday's lesson: It's never that easy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIn case any NFL team had thoughts of coasting into the playoffs, Sunday provided a reminder that it's never that easy in this league.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005Control is a fleeting thing in the NFL
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears, Patriots and Bengals each lead their divisions by two games, but as Michael Smith points out, things can change quickly.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2005Contenders streaking into December
Michael Smith, ESPN.comAs the temperatures get colder, winning streaks are keeping the playoff fires burning for seven NFL teams, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2005Impressive Colts make a statement
Michael Smith, ESPN.comWith Sunday's 45-37 win at Cincinnati, the Colts converted at least one non-believer in their ability to go 16-0, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2005After Panthers and Seahawks, NFC picture is fuzzy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comHome losses by the Giants and Falcons further muddied an already less-than-clear NFC picture, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2005'Gimme' games are easy to overlook
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSeven playoff contenders went on the road to play lesser opponents and took care of business Sunday, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2005Bears, Giants separating from division rivals
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears earned that most precious of NFL victories Sunday, writes Michael Smith -- a road win against a division rival.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005A ray of sunshine in cloudy Minnesota
Michael Smith, ESPN.comAfter being all but buried during the week, the Vikings showed remarkable life in the second half Sunday, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005Dark days in Minnesota
Michael Smith, ESPN.comWeek 6 was not kind to Vikings coach Mike Tice, whose team ran aground in the wake of a scandal, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005A division rises from the scrap heap
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTwo new faces at quarterback and one familiar one brought the AFC East back to life in Week 5, writes Michael Smith.
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