40 Results for spring training

NFL labor strife would help UFL's cause

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The United Football League will debut this fall. Is it a threat to the NFL? Only if NFL owners are dumb enough to have a lockout in 2011, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Denver's defensive improvements not enough

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Denver has been stocking its D to stop Peyton Manning and the Colts. It's obvious the Broncos still need help, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2006

Bills prepared for the T.O. Experience?

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Cleveland Browns' rookies should be among the most prepared in the NFL, but what can the Buffalo Bills' roster do to prepare for the T.O. Experience? John Clayton considers this and more in his in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Summer swoon has intriguing backdrop

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The summer swoon is upon us, but the uncertain futures of Plaxico Burress and Brett Favre will keep things interesting, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Market forces limiting forward progress

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Patriots' QB situation, the Browns' future, Ted Ginn Jr.'s development and more.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Gonzalez will play a key role in Chiefs' future

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the future of Tony Gonzalez, Bryant McKinnie's suspension, Jeremy Shockey and more.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Saints acquire Shockey for draft picks

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey for a second- and a fifth-round draft pick in 2009.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008

Porter will miss training camp, preseason after hamstring surgery

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter is expected to miss part of training camp because of a hamstring injury that hasn't healed.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2008

Bolts must make most of golden opportunity

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In the first installment of his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Chargers' chances of ruling the AFC, the Giants' chances of repeating, the Bengals' D and more.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

Improved running game shaping up for Texans

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Time for Bengals to heal themselves, excise Johnson

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Chad Johnson's "ailment" just emphasizes how much the Bengals need to rid themselves of the tantrum-prone receiver, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

Pros and cons to prospect of a 17-game season

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Increasing the regular season to 17 games might seem like an odd way to resolve the NFL's pending labor problems, but an additional game could smooth some of the differences between the league and the union.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Meetings: CBA gone, but long hair and conduct fines remain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The CBA, long hair and conduct fines were covered in the NFL meetings on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Clayton: Five things we learned from first minicamps

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Is Cedric Benson's latest brush with the law the last straw for him in Chicago? Who will emerge as the 49ers' starting quarterback? After the NFL's first weekend of minicamps, John Clayton answers those questions and more.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008

After two-year suspension, Bengals' Thurman allowed to return

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After being suspended for two seasons due to repeat violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman was reinstated by the NFL, the team announced Monday.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008