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, 2009Ravens' Suggs to be designated as franchise defensive end-linebacker
John Clayton, ESPN.comTerrell Suggs' grievance against the Baltimore Ravens over whether he should be classified as a defensive end or a linebacker has been settled.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008Suggs surprises new coach, attends minicamp despite being unsigned
John Clayton, ESPN.comTerrell Suggs, the Ravens designated franchise player, wanted to surprise his new head coach, John Harbaugh, with a goodwill gesture. Even though he is unsigned, Suggs stunned Harbaugh Thursday by walking unannounced into Harbaugh's first minicamp.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2008Ravens franchise Suggs at LB; he says he should be DE
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith no long-term contract in sight before Thursday's deadline, the Ravens notified linebacker Terrell Suggs he will be given the franchise tag Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2008Grateful Freeney signs $72 million deal with Colts
John Clayton, ESPN.comDwight Freeney, the Indianapolis Colts' franchise player, signed a six-year, $72 million contract with the team Friday that includes a $30 million signing bonus.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007Sapp, 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.
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