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Should the New England Patriots trade up, trade down or stay put with their bushel of draft picks? ESPNBoston.com reporter Mike Reiss and senior writer John Clayton presented the possibilities in a Patriots draft "Hot Button" debate on the regiona...

ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton explains the significance of Wednesday's hearing in front of U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson, who will listen to arguments from lawyers representing plaintiffs Tom Brady and others, plus attorneys for a group of r...

The NFL long has been a quarterback-dominated league. But quarterbacks will be more important than ever in 2011 if a protracted labor stoppage wipes out offseason workouts or encroaches on training camps. ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton wro...

A week before the season began, ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton ranked the NFL quarterbacks from No. 1 through 33. He broke them down into three divisions: Elite, the Chad Penningtons (strong with a supporting cast, but not great) and Hit-or-M...

ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton dishes some thoughts on every AFC East club. Clayton predicts the Miami Dolphins will fire Tony Sparano and reach out to Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden, gives insight on why Tom Brady's avoidance of interceptions is...

ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton huddles us up with thoughts on the AFC East. He addresses the lost confidence for Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets' offense, the Miami Dolphins' signing of receiver Kevin Curtis, the Buffalo Bills losing Lee Evan...

ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton huddles us up with his thoughts on the AFC East. Clayton criticizes the Miami Dolphins' decision to start Chad Pennington and says Chad Henne could return quicker than initially reported, wonders how much of a l...

ESPN.com's John Clayton has sorted out the NFL's starting quarterbacks from No. 1 through 33 for your debating pleasure. He breaks them down into three divisions: elite, the Chad Penningtons (strong with a supporting cast, but not great) and hit o...

ESPN's John Clayton addresses several issues, including New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's contract situation, the Cincinnati Bengals' interest in former Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens and the prospect of an 18-game schedule....

The concept of an "elite" quarterback can be vague and differs from person to person. My definition might not be as strict or liberal as yours. In a column for ESPN.com, senior writer John Clayton lays out 14 quarterbacks he deems elite, and th...

ESPN's John Clayton looks at the major offseason personnel storylines. Three quarterback icons -- Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees -- are expected to receive mammoth contract extensions. Any could end up being the NFL's highest-paid player....

ESPN's John Clayton put together his list of the 10 most memorable plays in Super Bowl history. AFC East clubs have been involved in many unforgettable moments, and in attempting to put together a list, the heartbreakers seemed more distinguished ...

Tom Brady's shoulder must really be passable. Kevin O'Connell, on the other hand, is not. ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the New England Patriots informed O'Connell they've released him. Jim Rogash/Getty Images The...

Posted by ESPN.com's John Clayton Matt Cassel might not be a big name in quarterback circles, but his signing of a six-year, $63 million contract Tuesday has huge ramifications for the Kansas City Chiefs. John Ri...