Improved running game shaping up for Texans
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Texans have finished .500 just once in the franchise's history. But with the hirinig of Alex Gibbs and an improved defensive line, Houston is ready to make a serious playoff run, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Manning takes apart weird scheme
John Clayton, ESPN.comDenver's weird defensive scheme didn't faze the Colts and Peyton Manning, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2007Bears QB under the microscope in Week 1
John Clayton, ESPN.comRex Grossman played in the Super Bowl last season, but he remains a point of contention in Chicago. The schedule-makers didn't do him any favors with the Bears' Week 1 opponent: San Diego.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007Surprisingly, Pats' Seymour to miss first six weeks
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton summarizes the highlights and trends from a fast and furious cutdown Saturday around the NFL.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007Never too early to look ahead to 2007 season
John Clayton, ESPN.comWho's in the best shape entering the offseason? John Clayton takes an early look at how all 32 teams stack up for 2007.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007Hurry-up offense, defense concerns for Bengals
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Bengals aren't happy about being underdogs, John Clayton writes in his preview of wild-card weekend.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006Winners, losers: Cowboys add playmakers to D-line
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Cowboys and Vikings took a step in the right direction while the Broncos and Bills took steps backwards.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2005Nolan has folks guessing on team's choice
John Clayton, ESPN.comHow far will Aaron Rodgers fall? That's just one of John Clayton's 10 things to watch in the NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2005Running games key to teams' success
John Clayton, ESPN.comSunday's matchup between the Jets and Steelers could be a preview for a playoff meeting next month.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2004Sack numbers continue to decline
John Clayton, ESPN.comDefensive ends might see their sack numbers go down, but that doesn't mean they aren't doing their job.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2004Week 14: Injury updates around the NFL
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton provides the latest news on key injuries going into Week 14.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2003
Week 13: Injury updates around the NFL
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton provides the latest news on key injuries going into Week 13.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2003
Are the Cowboys for real?
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Cowboys will get a big test against the Buccaneers in Week 8's best matchup.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2003De-emphasis on QBs keeps them healthy
John Clayton, ESPN.comOne by-product of passing yards being down is that quarterbacks are getting hit less than in the past.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2003Bucs leave Gannon black and blue
John Clayton, ESPN.comRich Gannon was the MVP of the NFL. But he didn't have an answer for the Bucs' defense Sunday.
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