Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Summer swoon has intriguing backdrop
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Receivers deliver hits, catch heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Cardinals' Anquan Boldin and the Steelers' Hines Ward share a similar hard-hitting, unapologetic style, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009History suggests Steelers will prevail
John Clayton, ESPN.comBeating a team three times in one season is a daunting task, but there's a lot working in the Steelers' favor when they collide with the Ravens in the AFC title game, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Expect peaking Steelers to advance
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe dust has settled from the divisional playoffs, leaving us these 10 burning questions about the AFC title game, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2009Sapp, Brady among Pro Bowl snubs
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Raiders might be 2-12, but Warren Sapp is having a great season. He's just one of the players who was slighted in Pro Bowl voting, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006Ravens trust each other on defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comOne big breakdown wasn't enough to derail the Ravens, who have developed a trust factor on defense, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2006Ravens defense starting to draw comparisons to 2000
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Ravens' win over the Steelers guaranteed that any talk about Super Bowl contenders must include Baltimore.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2006Newsome quietly making all the right moves
John Clayton, ESPN.comOzzie Newsome's smart use of the draft and free agency has the Ravens geared up for a Super Bowl run, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2006Top story lines to watch
John Clayton, ESPN.comMiami has a legitimate shot to win the AFC East, writes John Clayton. And don't count out Philly in the loaded NFC East.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Talented roster includes 21 Pro Bowlers
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton, armed with a 2,330-player database of salaries and contract terms, constructed a 53-man roster to fit under the '06 salary cap.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006McNair could have playoff impact in Baltimore
John Clayton, ESPN.comSteve McNair is finally headed to Baltimore, where he could be the final piece of the playoff puzzle, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2006Tatupu key in middle of Seahawks' defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe success of Lofa Tatupu in Seattle is another example of the increased importance teams are putting on drafting MLBs.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2005Merriman can play DE or LB
John Clayton, ESPN.comShawne Merriman can play linebacker or defensive end and that versatility has made him a hot prospect.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2005Steelers run over Ravens in second half
John Clayton, ESPN.comStarter QB Ben Roethlisberger was forced out the game, but that didn't slow the Steelers from rolling to another win.
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