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Manning not quite as great as Johnny U

John Clayton, ESPN.com

As great as Peyton Manning is, he's not the best QB in Colts history. That distinction still belongs to Johnny Unitas, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Clayton mailbag: Browns, Cutler fit

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If the Broncos were to trade QB Jay Cutler, the Browns have the best chance to interest them, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

NFL teams wary of undergrad QBs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The top four-rated QBs this spring are skipping their senior collegiate seasons. History tells NFL teams to be wary of early-entry QB draft candidates, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Giants thriving despite sack drop-off

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The leaguewide drop-off in sacks shouldn't be surprising, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

It's still early, but Eagles can't afford to stumble against Skins

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Is it too early for a must-win game? Not if you're Andy Reid and the Eagles, who need to beat the surging Redskins on Sunday to keep pace in the highly competitive NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

McNabb, T.O. provide compelling backdrop to prime-time showdown

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In a weekend full of rivalry games, the Monday night matchup between the Eagles and Cowboys -- thanks largely to the McNabb vs. T.O. backdrop -- is clearly the headliner, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Finally healthy, Titans' Young ready to take next step

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Titans' Vince Young is well on his way to becoming an elite quarterback, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008

Memo to Jets fans: Don't expect ultimate payoff with Favre

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Jets fans shouldn't expect Brett Favre to deliver a championship. When Hall of Fame QBs switch teams late in their careers, the results are usually unspectacular, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Packers-Favre divorce is tough to watch

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Favre-Packers divorce is painful, John Clayton writes, and it begs the question: How much damage will be done?

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008

Ogden was prototype tackle of his era

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The retirement of 11-time Pro Bowl tackle Jonathan Ogden means the NFL is losing a man who not only paved the way for running backs but also future offensive lineman, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008

Hype will center on 'bootlegs,' slick balls and Boston-New York hate

John Clayton, ESPN.com

What elements could help make this the most-watched Super Bowl in history? John Clayton outlines 10 hype magnets.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008

Eli Manning quietly elevates himself to 'franchise QB' status

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Whether his critics like it or not, Eli Manning did enough good things in three playoff games to get the Giants to the Super Bowl -- and to be considered a franchise quarterback, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008

Cutler delivers in the clutch for depleted Broncos

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Jay Cutler made several key plays on Monday night and proved he's quickly maturing into the Broncos' leader, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2007

Expect Goodell to treat this seriously

John Clayton, ESPN.com

How will the NFL commissioner rule in the Patriots "spying" incident? What advantage can a team get by taping defensive signals of an opponent? John Clayton has the questions and answers.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2007

Culpepper making Raiders regret draft-day decision?

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Daunte Culpepper is making a strong impression with the Raiders, but the odds are against his being ready to start by Week 1, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2007