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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.

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

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

The pistol and read option have staying power, but defenses will eventually adjust. 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.

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.

Misfortune and luck can lead to landing the right quarterback, John Clayton writes. For the Colts, misfortune led to Luck.

John Clayton delivers a musical masterpiece with his NFL midseason report.