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, 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, 2009Top drafters have staying power
John Clayton, ESPN.comOzzie Newsome and Bill Belichick are among the best at finding talent in the draft, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009November huge month for rivalries
John Clayton, ESPN.comYou'll have to wait until November for some of the biggest rivalry games of the 2009 season, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 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, 2008Giants learned not to time Manning by Big Ben's clock
John Clayton, ESPN.comSunday's Eli Manning-Ben Roethlisberger matchup in Pittsburgh will be a barometer of how the Giants QB has evolved against the Steelers QB, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Week 5: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 5 of the 2008 season.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008It's still early, but Eagles can't afford to stumble against Skins
John Clayton, ESPN.comIs it too early for a must-win game? Not if you're Andy Reid and the Eagles, who need to beat the surging Redskins on Sunday to keep pace in the highly competitive NFC East, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 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.
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