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Several teams turn to Plan B this week as backup quarterbacks step in for injured or ineffective starters, writes John Clayton.

Turns out Jim Harbaugh and Chan Gailey might be right. The lockout-marred offseason wasn't the time to switch QBs, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

The Falcons face the Packers in Week 5 and may find out they underestimated their needs, writes John Clayton.

John Clayton examines 10 deals that need to get done once the NFL lockout is lifted, including a stadium agreement in Minnesota and several free-agent signings.

The ongoing labor battle means QB-needy teams must focus on the draft, even though it's questionable whether this year's class boasts an elite prospect, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Thanks mostly to his work with Michael Vick, the Eagles' Andy Reid deserves Coach of the Year honors, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

John Clayton identifies his Super Bowl teams, the biggest second-half games and hands out awards in his midseason report.

An unusually active trade market closed Tuesday. The Seahawks and Lions deserve high marks for their overall work, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Minnesota's acquisition of Randy Moss adds more sizzle to an already-intriguing Monday night matchup with the Jets, writes John Clayton.

The Eagles have been doing fine with Michael Vick, but we'll find out for sure Sunday whether getting rid of Donovan McNabb was the right move, writes John Clayton.

Redskins QB Jason Campbell is counting on being traded, and the future of draft prospect Jimmy Clausen will impact Campbell's fate, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Julius Peppers believes that a fresh start, which he'll get in the near future, will allow him to fulfill his true potential, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

An uncapped year, which seems likely, would make it tough for struggling teams to make gains in free agency, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

The timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Two straight home games, starting Sunday against Dallas, will make or break the Giants' season, writes John Clayton.

NFC East games belong on the big stage, which is exactly what the Giants and Cowboys will have when they open Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night, writes John Clayton.