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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Video: 'Field Pass' preview of Panthers-Vikings

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

John Clayton, Mark Schlereth, Matthew Berry, Marcellus Wiley previews the Panthers-Vikings game

Blog | September 20, 2008

Video: After losing Colston, what's next for Saints?

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

ESPN's John Clayton gives an update on how the Saints may react to losing receiver Marques Colston to a...

Blog | September 10, 2008

Inside the rankings: Patriots unite, Panthers divide

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...Panthers were a tough team to figure in ESPN.com's latest power rankings, published today. John Clayton ranked Carolina 11th, higher than any of the 10 panelists. James Walker ranked the Panthers 27th...

Blog | July 21, 2008

Breaking down the Panthers' ranking

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...team drew greater differences of opinion than the Carolina Panthers. They ended up ranked No. 20. John Clayton voted the Panthers No. 11 and I had them at No. 14 and second in the...

Blog | July 21, 2008

Rankings revealed: How each panelist voted

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...I provided the Cowboys' lowest rankings (sixth). NFL power rankings: How each panelist voted Rank Team John Clayton Matt Mosley Jeremy Green Paul Kuharsky Matt Williamson Mike Sando Kevin Seifert James Walker Bill Williamson...

Blog | July 21, 2008

Blank: Vick should return to NFL, but not with Falcons

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Falcons owner Arthur Blank wants to see imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick back in the NFL. But the door isn't open in Atlanta.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

NFL Power Rankings: 2008 Week 1

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

It's finally here -- ESPN.com's Week 1 NFL Power Rankings, we mean. Oh yeah, the season is starting, too.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Evening roundup from across the Atlantic

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...going to get many big plays with Michael Clayton handling kickoff returns. Receiver Ike Hilliard was released...for the NFC South a lot stronger. PANTHERS John Fox didn't have much to say in...

Blog | October 20, 2008

Flaws, strengths of NFC South becoming evident

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...and Jonathan Stewart combined for 32 yards in 15 carries in the first half. Rumors that coach John Fox's ball-control offense was back and could wear a defense down became a myth as...

Blog | September 21, 2008

Evening update across the NFC South

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...and defensive end Gaines Adams are questionable. Michael Clayton likely will get the start in Galloway's...As he did a lot last year, coach John Fox defended Julius Peppers, who is not piling...

Blog | September 19, 2008

Audibles: NFC South Week 3 preview

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...t come up with a lot of sacks. John Fox gladly will tell you sacks aren't...the passing game. The other alternative is Michael Clayton. He's spent the last couple of years...

Blog | September 19, 2008

Around the NFC South: Williams still Fox's starter

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...team he'll start against Sunday. Receiver Michael Clayton, whose weight was part of the reason he...Galloway is expected to sit out. PANTHERS Coach John Fox said DeAngelo Williams will remain the starter...

Blog | September 18, 2008

Thursday morning mailbag

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Time for another installment of the mailbag. Thanks for your questions and keep them coming. Caleb from Louisiana...

Blog | September 11, 2008

Tampa Bay rookie WR Jackson off to slow start

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...bonus. A year later, Seifert was gone and John Fox was in place. Fox was the one...ahead of him, Jackson is competing with Michael Clayton and Maurice Stovall, who have some experience, talent...

Blog | August 24, 2008

Camp Confidential: Most hands on Bucs' deck seem very familiar

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Even the new faces in Tampa are old: Hello again, Warrick Dunn. The Bucs changed very little from a team good enough to win the NFC South, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008