Pats-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, 2009Circle these second-half matchups
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Steelers' no-huddle looms large
John Clayton, ESPN.comBaltimore 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, 2009Broncos' D fuels remarkable turnaround
John Clayton, ESPN.comJosh 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, 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, 2009Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew 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, 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.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Seahawks' defense should improve
John Clayton, ESPN.comCount 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, 2009Memories of 2005 curbing enthusiasm
John Clayton, ESPN.comThere 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, 2009Giants-Steelers showdown kicks off brutal stretch for both teams
John Clayton, ESPN.comSunday'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, 2008Here's who to watch when coaching carousel spins
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn 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, 2008Heitmann signs three-year, $7.05 million contract extension
John Clayton, ESPN.comStarting 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, 200849ers fire coach Nolan, give job to assistant Singletary
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 49ers fired coach Mike Nolan and replaced him with Mike Singletary.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Week 5: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 5 of the 2008 season.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Linehan, Kiffin firings likely only the beginning
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Lions, Roy Williams' future in Dallas, the Redskins' offense and more.
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