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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Time to tempt the Sports Gods

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

It's been too long since his last NFL power poll, and a lot has changed. Bill ranks all 32 teams.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

The season of the underdog

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As Bill makes his picks for Week 17, he points out two things: It's been the season of the underdogs and he can still catch the Sports Gal.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2006

Show me the playoffs!

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With a case of writer's block and Tom Cruise on TV, Bill Simmons once again tries to go 11-0 in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2006

Welcome back, Coach Fredo

Bill Simmons, Page 2

No. 1 vs. No. 2? Pete Carroll on the verge of a threepeat? The Sports Guy absolutely had to keep a running diary.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006

In defense of T.O.

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The opinions on the T.O. mess have been completely one-sided. So it's time for Bill Simmons to explain why it wasn't T.O.'s fault.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2005

Curious Guy: Mark Cuban

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons plays the role of Curious Guy yet again and trades e-mails with Mavs owner Mark Cuban.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005

Welcome back, NFL

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With the NFL season set to kick off in a matter of hours, Bill Simmons hands out some awards and predictions for 2005.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2005

The last annual Jax Awards

Bill Simmons, Page 2

All the votes were unanimous -- 1-0 -- and Bill Simmons is handing out prizes in Jacksonville.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2005

Sorting out the NBA Playoffs

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With the NBA Playoffs at full throttle, Bill Simmons breaks down what will and won't happen in round two.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2004

A painful return to wrestling

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

Bill Simmons, one-time wrestling fanatic, checks in with a running diary of Wrestlemania XX.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2004

Time to be picky

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

At the halfway point, the weekly picks and the NFL season aren't any easier to the Sports Guy.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2003

'Talk to me, Goose. Talk to me.'

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

What does the movie "Top Gun" have to do with the 2003 National Football League season? Page 2's Bill Simmons discovers amazing parallels.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2003

It is so on, Part 2

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

Bill Simmons hands out some NFL awards with a little help from Mike and Double Down Trent.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2002

My dance with the Devil (Rays)

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

How dreadful are the Devil Rays? Page 2's Bill Simmons keeps a running diary of a riveting Tampa Bay game.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2002

How to win at fantasy ... and annoy people

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

Page 2's Bill Simmons offers 25 tips that are guaranteed to help you win your fantasy football league.

Story | August 30, 2001