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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.

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

Three of the four NFC East teams have had to work around tricky cap situations this offseason, writes John Clayton.

The running back helmet rule met resistance, but other rules were approved at the owners meetings, writes John Clayton.

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.

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

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.

Like most awards in the NFL, the race for the executive of the year could be too close to call, 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.

The AFC playoff races are on the verge of wrapping up early, John Clayton writes.

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

This weekend will help determine how interesting the AFC playoff race will be down the stretch, John Clayton writes.