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Elite QBs more vital than ever

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A team needs an elite quarterback to contend. That's more apparent in 2009 than ever before, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Several coaches feeling the heat

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Dick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

The pressure is on the Packers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A 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, 2009

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Expect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Another NY challenge for Saints

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Trade deadline should pass quietly

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A lot of attention is being paid to Tuesday's trade deadline, but don't expect anything major to take place, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Elite QB play is good business for NFL

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Tired of seemingly bogus roughing-the-passer calls? Well, don't expect them to go away, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Although 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, 2009

Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After a tumultuous offseason, the Eagles want to establish themselves as one of the NFC's top contenders. The first test comes Sunday at Carolina, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Bengals lose Smith to fracture

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Bengals first-round draft pick Andre Smith fractured his foot on Tuesday and will miss at least a few weeks.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Broncos in tough spot with Marshall

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the stalemate between the Broncos and Brandon Marshall, Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame credentials and much more.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Niners stressing toughness over finesse

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The San Francisco 49ers are stressing hitting and more hitting, as expected under Mike Singletary, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009