Elite QBs more vital than ever
John Clayton, ESPN.comA team needs an elite quarterback to contend. That's more apparent in 2009 than ever before, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009A lot working against Broncos
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Several coaches feeling the heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comDick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Steelers' no-huddle looms large
John Clayton, ESPN.comBaltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009Another NY challenge for Saints
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Elite QB play is good business for NFL
John Clayton, ESPN.comTired of seemingly bogus roughing-the-passer calls? Well, don't expect them to go away, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 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, 2009Schedule stunting AFC West's growth
John Clayton, ESPN.comTough schedules dotted with NFC East foes will slow the progress of the Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Losing Polamalu is big blow for Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter a tumultuous offseason, the Eagles want to establish themselves as one of the NFC's top contenders. The first test comes Sunday at Carolina, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009A glaring oversight overhead
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn 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, 2009Healthy Chargers need a fast start
John Clayton, ESPN.comKey San Diego Chargers players are healthy, so there's hope for a fast start, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009QBs put Packers, Bears in the running
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn 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.
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