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, 2009Several coaches feeling the heat
John Clayton, ESPN.comDick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Circle these second-half matchups
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe headline games in the second half of the NFL season are relatively easy to spot, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Pine time or prime time for QBs
John Clayton, ESPN.comMidseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Another NY challenge for Saints
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew England-Baltimore figures to be a low-scoring defensive struggle, right? Not exactly. Both teams have been emphasizing offense so far this season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Denver's destination still unknown
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Broncos deserve credit for their 3-0 start, but it's much too early to determine where this team is headed, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan
John Clayton, ESPN.comAlthough conventional logic says the Falcons will struggle in Foxborough, Matt Ryan & Co. have momentum and are catching the Patriots at an ideal time, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Manning not quite as great as Johnny U
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs great as Peyton Manning is, he's not the best QB in Colts history. That distinction still belongs to Johnny Unitas, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFC East games belong on the big stage, which is exactly what the Giants and Cowboys will have when they open Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Schedule stunting AFC West's growth
John Clayton, ESPN.comTough schedules dotted with NFC East foes will slow the progress of the Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Losing Polamalu is big blow for Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Steelers' defense won't be the same without Troy Polamalu, John Clayton writes in his five observations about the Steelers' 13-10 win over the Titans on Thursday night.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter a tumultuous offseason, the Eagles want to establish themselves as one of the NFC's top contenders. The first test comes Sunday at Carolina, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.
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