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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.

An innovative scheduling software is helping teams avoid three-game road trips and other dreaded quirks, writes John Clayton.

Both new and old rivalries dot an exciting 2013 NFL schedule, writes John Clayton.

Franchised tight ends are currently a bargain, but things could soon change. Plus, answers to reader questions.

Can the Ravens and 49ers get back? Don't count on it. Here are five teams that should be Super Bowl threats in 2013, writes John Clayton.

Super Bowl Q&A: The Harbaugh Bowl has plenty of other interesting storylines.

Six quarterbacks have divvied up the past nine Super Bowl wins. Will we see a fresh face this year?

With the Ravens' wild-card game possibly being Ray Lewis' last at home, emotions will run high in Baltimore, John Clayton writes.

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.

The 2012 season has been marked by close games, but that wasn't the case Sunday, writes John Clayton.

Expand the playoffs? It's a question of when, not if, John Clayton writes.

No. 1 seeds are on the line this weekend, but that distinction isn't as valuable as it once was, John Clayton writes.

The AFC playoff picture is mostly set, but the Steelers are making things interesting, writes John Clayton.

Recent wild finishes reinforce the necessity of having a quarterback who can thrive in the fourth quarter, John Clayton writes.

The Raiders traded two high picks for Carson Palmer. Palmer's struggles are one of the reasons trades involving QBs are risky, writes John Clayton.