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This Emmy Award-winning investigative series examines topical issues off the playing field. It includes interviews and opinions from leading authorities on the issue at hand. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Ley, Outside the Lines has investigated trends and topics ranging from sports teams' hazing to the overseas labor practices of U.S. sneaker companies.

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Analysis: Pacman in limbo again

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After the Cowboys announced their plans to release Pacman Jones, John Clayton examines key questions relating to the player's NFL future.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

Colts, Bengals heading in opposite directions

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton breaks down the best games of Week 15, highlighted by the Colts' playing host to the Bengals on "MNF" in a battle between teams heading in opposite directions.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2006

Trio faces uncertain future

John Clayton, ESPN.com

On Thursday, three NFL players provided some insight into the physical and emotional reality of pro football, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2006

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

Division races lack usual sizzle

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Looking forward to some heated division races? Well, you might have only a couple worth watching in the second half of the season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys

John Clayton, ESPN.com

NFC 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, 2009

Losing Polamalu is big blow for Steelers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Steelers' defense won't be the same without Troy Polamalu, John Clayton writes in his five observations about the Steelers' 13-10 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

A glaring oversight overhead

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the problems looming for the Cowboys' stadium scoreboard, whether the Colts have improved their defensive line and one NFL record that might never be broken.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Raiders ready to make move up

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If they can avoid controversies, the Raiders just might make a move up the standings in the AFC West, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009

First-hand looks favor Vikings, Steelers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

Packers ready to follow Rodgers' lead

John Clayton, ESPN.com

With Aaron Rodgers entering his second full season at QB, the Packers are feeling good about their chances in 2009, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

Sanchez is obvious QB starter for Jets

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Count on Mark Sanchez starting at quarterback for the New York Jets, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

No job is safe as Lions rebuild

John Clayton, ESPN.com

New coach Jim Schwartz is changing a lot in Detroit, but his main focus is changing the team's losing culture, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

QBs put Packers, Bears in the running

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Calyton has logged more than 2,000 miles on his training camp tour. So far, his trip through the NFC North has been the highlight.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Steelers camp has vintage feel

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Coming off a Super Bowl title, Steelers camp has the feel of the championship years of the 1970s, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009