Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009The pressure is on the Packers
John Clayton, ESPN.comA Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Top 10 free-agent gambles: Jets take plenty of fliers
John Clayton, ESPN.comWading into the free-agent pool is always a gamble. But which transactions made thus far have been the biggest risks? John Clayton provides a top-10 list.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008Best second-half game? Start with Steelers at Patriots
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew England's pursuit of an undefeated season makes its matchup with Pittsburgh the biggest game of the second half, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Assistants have to be prepared
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith many teams turning to young head coaches, assistants know they always need to be prepared for every opportunity. But it's hard to be ready for all of the obstacles a first-time head coach will have to overcome.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007Colts, Bengals heading in opposite directions
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton breaks down the best games of Week 15, highlighted by the Colts' playing host to the Bengals on "MNF" in a battle between teams heading in opposite directions.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2006'Nothing other than the usual' for Owens
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter a week of intense hype and scrutiny, Terrell Owens returned to the field and was, well, simply T.O. in the Cowboys' win.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2006Owens' suitors should be wary of new rules
John Clayton, ESPN.comIf Terrell Owens acts up with his next team, the new CBA ensures he won't be punished as severely as he was in 2005, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006Eagles still class of NFC East
John Clayton, ESPN.comEven with all the distractions surrounding Terrell Owens, the Eagles should continue to be the class of the NFC East.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2005Talk of McNabb's health does more harm than good
John Clayton, ESPN.comHank Fraley didn't do Donovan McNabb a favor by telling the world McNabb was sick in the Super Bowl.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2005O-line must protect Manning
John Clayton, ESPN.comTom Coughlin's intriguing decision to switch QBs comes at a tough stretch of the season for the Giants.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004Gruden and Reid have come a long way
John Clayton, ESPN.comJon Gruden and Andy Reid have come a long way since they started together in Green Bay.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "live" make the list?