http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Successful pro days are helping QBs such as Cam Newton and Ryan Mallett solidify their draft stock, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.]]> March 14, 2011 03:44:50 PDT With the top-rated players not throwing, there wasn't a lot to get excited about at the QB sessions at the NFL scouting combine, writes John Clayton.]]> February 28, 2010 10:42:33 PST The top four-rated QBs this spring are skipping their senior collegiate seasons. History tells NFL teams to be wary of early-entry QB draft candidates, John Clayton writes.]]> February 19, 2009 06:51:45 PST At 30 years old, a player's career is at a crossroads, and how successful he is can impact his team. John Clayton examines the top 10 players age 30 and older to watch this season.]]> May 14, 2008 04:50:41 PDT With a lot of space under the salary cap, the 49ers are poised to be big players in free agency this year, writes John Clayton.]]> February 28, 2007 09:31:33 PST John Clayton identifies some of the top trends of 2006, including good chemistry paying off and rookie QBs excelling.]]> December 27, 2006 02:47:35 PST Despite Houston's stunning choice at no. 1, it will be the top three QBs who shape the top of the draft, writes John Clayton.]]> April 28, 2006 02:31:07 PDT Seattle's ability to cover Steve Smith and Carolina's ground attack will be among the key issues during the NFC championship game.]]> January 15, 2006 14:57:58 PST With Mark Brunell off the market, expect the Chargers to turn their attention to QBs with the top pick in the draft.]]> February 20, 2004 12:22:00 PST