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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

Circle these second-half matchups

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The headline games in the second half of the NFL season are relatively easy to spot, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Broncos' D fuels remarkable turnaround

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton have exceeded expectations for Denver, which faces New England in the game of the week, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 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

Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?

John Clayton, ESPN.com

New England-Baltimore figures to be a low-scoring defensive struggle, right? Not exactly. Both teams have been emphasizing offense so far this season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 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

Seahawks' defense should improve

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Count on Seattle's defense being better. If the offense improves too, the Seahawks could win nine or 10 games in 2009, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Memories of 2005 curbing enthusiasm

John Clayton, ESPN.com

There are many similarities between this year's draft and 2005. That's bad news for teams banking on finding a savior in the top 10, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Giants-Steelers showdown kicks off brutal stretch for both teams

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Sunday's potential Super Bowl preview between the Giants and the Steelers marks the beginning of a brutal stretch for both teams, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Here's who to watch when coaching carousel spins

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Lions' woes, the Panthers' QB situation, Bill Cowher's future and more.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Heitmann signs three-year, $7.05 million contract extension

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Starting center Eric Heitmann signed a three-year, $7.05 million extension in late September that included a $1.25 million signing bonus.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

49ers fire coach Nolan, give job to assistant Singletary

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The 49ers fired coach Mike Nolan and replaced him with Mike Singletary.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

Week 5: Injury updates

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 5 of the 2008 season.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

Linehan, Kiffin firings likely only the beginning

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Lions, Roy Williams' future in Dallas, the Redskins' offense and more.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008