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Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

Expect Tavon Austin, DeAndre Hopkins and Robert Woods to emerge as offensive ROY candidates, writes John Clayton.

Both new and old rivalries dot an exciting 2013 NFL schedule, writes John Clayton.

Three of the four NFC East teams have had to work around tricky cap situations this offseason, writes John Clayton.

The Raiders are out of cap purgatory, but having too much space could be costly in the long run, writes John Clayton.

In this tight salary-cap economy, loyalty toward long-term leaders and veterans only goes to a certain limit, writes John Clayton.

The running back helmet rule met resistance, but other rules were approved at the owners meetings, writes John Clayton.

The NFL is mulling the end of the unfair "tuck rule," and running backs are pushing back at another proposed change, writes John Clayton.

Free agency in 2013 has been fast and furious, with big deals, lots of cuts and new coaches making multiple moves, writes John Clayton.

After the Niners and Seahawks shook up the NFC West, wide receivers could go fast in free agency, writes John Clayton.

The negotiating period isn't exciting, but it's doing a good job of helping teams retain their free agents, writes John Clayton.

Franchised tight ends are currently a bargain, but things could soon change. Plus, answers to reader questions.

Safety remains a primary concern for the league's competition committee. Plus, answers to reader questions.

Can the Ravens and 49ers get back? Don't count on it. Here are five teams that should be Super Bowl threats in 2013, writes John Clayton.

The Rooney Rule is nice in theory, but the NFL's diversity efforts must evolve. Plus, reader questions.

Teams put up 276 points in the divisional round of the playoffs. Will the trend continue?