Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 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, 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-hand looks favor Vikings, Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith John Clayton's training camp tour done, the Vikings and the Steelers appear to be the standout squads among the teams he's seen in person.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009Reid and Heckert keep Eagles at the top
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Eagles' pairing of Andy Reid and Tom Heckert is the top coach-GM combination in the league, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009Resist temptation to get pass-happy
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter adding Tony Gonzalez, the Falcons could be tempted to ask Matt Ryan to throw 30 times a game. But there are reasons Atlanta would be wise to be conservative in Ryan's second season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Taking another pass with the Wildcat
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Wildcat offense isn't going away, but expect to see teams throw more from the formation this season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Peterson's voice resonating in Atlanta
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter six years in Jacksonville, veteran LB Mike Peterson is quickly becoming the vocal leader of the Falcons' young defense, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Besides Ryan, Falcons are strong
John Clayton, ESPN.comMatt Ryan isn't the only reason the Falcons are going to be good for awhile. Here are five more reasons, according to John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Excess cap room makes trades likely
John Clayton, ESPN.comBecause several teams have excess cap room, expect a high number of trades before the draft, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Clayton: Ware dominated on defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton reveals his selections for ESPN.com's All-Pro team and his picks for individual awards.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009Dimitroff's smart moves helped Falcons emerge from doldrums
John Clayton, ESPN.comFalcons GM Tom Dimitroff has surpassed the Jets' Mike Tannenbaum as the leading candidate for executive of the year, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008When Steelers push, Ravens don't hesitate to shove back
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhen the Ravens come knocking on the Steelers' door, Pittsburgh stands at attention, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Dolphins, Falcons shouldn't be overlooked
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Dolphins and Falcons are flying under the radar, but both teams have a lot going for them as the playoffs near, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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