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QB quality, pressure defenses propel NFC East

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Thanks to the Giants' Super Bowl upset and three other teams that can compete with anyone, the NFC East is the best division in football, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Minus a whistle-blower, Spygate will expire quietly

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The NFL sensed that Matt Walsh had no huge revelations to offer in his stash of game tapes. What the former Pats assistant reportedly presented this week confirms that hunch, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008

Giants pay Diehl for successfully tackling new role

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Replacing Luke Petitgout as the Giants left tackle, David Diehl proved he was the real deal and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII. Diehl's reward is a new deal that compensates him for the important job of protecting Eli Manning's blind side.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

Pasquarelli to receive McCann award from PFWA

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli, a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com, has been selected by the Pro Football Writers of America as the 2008 recipient of the Dick McCann Award.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Ex-Giants safety Wilson, Raiders agree to $39-million deal

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Safety Gibril Wilson was one of the upset winners at Super Bowl XLII as a member of the underdog New York Giants, who upset the New England Patriots. On Friday, during the first day of free agency, Wilson pulled an even bigger upset.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Giants in the mix, but five others might be stronger

John Clayton, ESPN.com

While the Giants will be a contender next season, there are five better bets to make it to the next title game. John Clayton explains.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Chemistry, status of key assistant pose questions for new champions

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Giants have all the elements needed to win consecutive Super Bowls, including youth and relative roster stability. But there are some questions about the futures of key players and an assistant coach.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Chemistry, status of key assistant pose questions for new champions

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Giants have all the elements needed to win consecutive Super Bowls, including youth and relative roster stability. But there are some questions about the futures of key players and an assistant coach.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2008

Unflappable Manning lets instincts take over

John Clayton, ESPN.com

On the biggest stage possible, Eli Manning demonstrated poise under pressure and a flair for the unpredictable, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2008

Relentless Giants defense makes name for itself

John Clayton, ESPN.com

New York pressured Tom Brady throughout the Super Bowl, sacking him five times and knocking him down on 10 occasions.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2008

Giants show unity as Ross, others battle sickness

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Giants wore black but some players turned colors as flu ripped through the team.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

Giants' juggling act works at cornerback

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Because of injury or quality of play, the Giants have juggled five starting cornerbacks this season. And guess what? They aren't worried about it, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2008

Hype will center on 'bootlegs,' slick balls and Boston-New York hate

John Clayton, ESPN.com

What elements could help make this the most-watched Super Bowl in history? John Clayton outlines 10 hype magnets.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008