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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.

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

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.

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

Peyton Manning headlines John Clayton's 2012 All-Pro team, which includes clear choices at the skill positions and tough calls elsewhere.

There's still plenty of intrigue regarding the NFC playoff race, writes John Clayton.

Expand the playoffs? It's a question of when, not if, John Clayton writes.

No. 1 seeds are on the line this weekend, but that distinction isn't as valuable as it once was, John Clayton writes.

The AFC playoff races are on the verge of wrapping up early, John Clayton writes.

NFL fans were treated to a pre-Thanksgiving feast of close games, wild finishes and crazy offensive efforts, writes John Clayton.

This weekend will help determine how interesting the AFC playoff race will be down the stretch, John Clayton writes.

In a week of surprises, the Rams-49ers tie tops them all, writes John Clayton.