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Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

John Clayton presents some first impressions from rookie minicamps and answers reader questions.

The San Diego Chargers are the big winners of the 2013 draft, writes John Clayton.

Three of the four NFC East teams have had to work around tricky cap situations this offseason, writes John Clayton.

The franchise shifts risks from teams to players, who could see their long-term value drop. Plus, reader questions.

Free agency has been fast and furious, but teams have been strategic with big contracts, writes John Clayton.

The NFL is in good shape as the owners convene to ponder rules changes, trade proposals and more, writes John Clayton.

Free agency in 2013 has been fast and furious, with big deals, lots of cuts and new coaches making multiple moves, writes John Clayton.

After the Niners and Seahawks shook up the NFC West, wide receivers could go fast in free agency, writes John Clayton.

Mike Wallace is the gem of this free-agent period, which features a new provision for preliminary talks.

Good teams are built through the draft, not free agency, which is risky business, writes John Clayton.

The teams that spent the most in 2012 got little bang for their buck. Plus, answers to reader questions.

The NFL might be able do more when it comes to helping players recover from injury. Plus, answers to reader questions.

The pistol and read option have staying power, but defenses will eventually adjust. Plus, reader questions.

The new carryover rule changes the way teams handle the salary cap. Plus: reader questions.

Football records might not resonate like those in baseball, but there are five NFL records that stand above the rest, John Clayton writes.