First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan
John Clayton, ESPN.comAlthough conventional logic says the Falcons will struggle in Foxborough, Matt Ryan & Co. have momentum and are catching the Patriots at an ideal time, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Four safety proposals passed
John Clayton, ESPN.comOwners passed four safety proposals Tuesday morning, a full day before they normally pass any rules involving action on the field.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009Receivers deliver hits, catch heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Cardinals' Anquan Boldin and the Steelers' Hines Ward share a similar hard-hitting, unapologetic style, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009Rivers ends holdout with Bengals, signs 6-year deal
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Cincinnati Bengals signed first-round pick Keith Rivers Tuesday night, ending a 10-day holdout.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Saints No. 1 pick, DT Ellis, agrees to deal to end holdout
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints' top pick, Sedrick Ellis, ended his holdout and signed a deal on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008Improved defense could ease Johnson's ire
John Clayton, ESPN.comIt's hard to tell why Chad Johnson really wants out of Cincy. But an improved defense would make his stay better. John Clayton
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008Chiefs' Day 1 plan comes together with Dorsey, others
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton breaks down the winners and losers from Day 1 of the NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2008Schedule stunting AFC West's growth
John Clayton, ESPN.comTough schedules dotted with NFC East foes will slow the progress of the Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Upstart coaches have Ravens, Dolphins ahead of schedule
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter the dust settled Sunday, these are the 10 burning questions for the AFC playoffs, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2008Market forces limiting forward progress
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Patriots' QB situation, the Browns' future, Ted Ginn Jr.'s development and more.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Colts unravel; all signs point to Dungy's departure
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn what could very well have been coach Tony Dungy's final game, the Colts were an undisciplined, mistake-prone bunch against the Chargers, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Turner gives Chargers what Schottenheimer couldn't
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn Seattle's NFC wild-card playoff win over Washington on Saturday, Mike Holmgren showed in five plays why he's probably the most dangerous coach in the playoffs, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2008Bold strategies -- and a little luck -- uplift Browns
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Browns have combined old offensive strategies and a previously unsung QB to spin some miraculous victories, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007Never too early to look ahead to 2007 season
John Clayton, ESPN.comWho's in the best shape entering the offseason? John Clayton takes an early look at how all 32 teams stack up for 2007.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007Defenses gaining upper hand late in games
John Clayton, ESPN.comImproved speed on defense leaguewide has forced teams to rethink how they go about protecting a fourth-quarter lead, writes John Clayton.
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