Broncos' D fuels remarkable turnaround
John Clayton, ESPN.comJosh McDaniels and Kyle Orton have exceeded expectations for Denver, which faces New England in the game of the week, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Sanchez is obvious QB starter for Jets
John Clayton, ESPN.comCount on Mark Sanchez starting at quarterback for the New York Jets, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009As usual, QBs getting all the attention
John Clayton, ESPN.comOffense -- and the return of QBs including Tom Brady and Carson Palmer -- will be the focus of training camps this season, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009Jones-Drew has clear path to stardom
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton examines 10 offensive players who appear poised for breakout seasons.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Leftover free agents won't break bank
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect teams to be much more cost-conscious as the second wave of free agency unfolds, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009Six teams on the 2009 title radar
John Clayton, ESPN.comPeering into his crystal ball, John Clayton forecasts three teams in each conference as 2009 title favorites.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009If Steelers' D passes Titanic test, it approaches greatness
John Clayton, ESPN.comThis season's Steelers defense conjures memories of the Steel Curtain of the '70s. Where does it rank historically? John Clayton considers that, plus your questions.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Pressure on Panthers in crucial NFC South rematch with Bucs
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Panthers are in an almost-must-win situation in a MNF rematch with the Bucs. The Bucs won the first meeting, and the Panthers have no margin of error with a tough closing schedule, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008Week 13 inactives
John Clayton, ESPN.comWeek 13 inactive players for Sunday's games.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2008Hot Cassel faces challenge in stout Steelers defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Pressure is on the Eagles in matchup with Giants
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Giants face one of the NFL's toughest second-half schedules, but in their Week 10 matchup the burden lies with the host Eagles, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Leftwich shows he still has starter potential
John Clayton, ESPN.comByron Leftwich's sterling showing in relief for the Steelers sets up interesting possibilities for his offseason prospects, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Whatever flaws Steelers might expose, Brady is Pats' equalizer
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe key for the Steelers against the Patriots on Sunday is to get hits on Tom Brady and try to confuse him. There's just one catch, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007Urgency setting in for Lions, Giants
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe winner of Sunday's Giants-Lions clash will take a big step toward securing a wild-card spot in the NFC, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007Pressure remains high on vindicated Coughlin
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter weathering an early season firestorm, Tom Coughlin has the Giants riding high. But a loss to Dallas would severely hinder their chances of winning the NFC East, writes John Clayton.
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