Elite QBs more vital than ever
John Clayton, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Several coaches feeling the heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comDick 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, 2009Pats-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, 2009Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect 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, 2009Another NY challenge for Saints
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Trade deadline should pass quietly
John Clayton, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Elite QB play is good business for NFL
John Clayton, ESPN.comTired 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, 2009First & 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, 2009Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFC 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, 2009First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Bengals lose Smith to fracture
John Clayton, ESPN.comBengals first-round draft pick Andre Smith fractured his foot on Tuesday and will miss at least a few weeks.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009Broncos in tough spot with Marshall
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn 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, 2009Niners stressing toughness over finesse
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe San Francisco 49ers are stressing hitting and more hitting, as expected under Mike Singletary, writes John Clayton.
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