Tough test for emotional Bengals
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Timing's right for Reid, Eagles
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Patriots 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, 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, 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, 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, 2009As usual, QBs getting all the attention
John Clayton, ESPN.comOffense -- and the return of QBs including Tom Brady and Carson Palmer -- will be the focus of training camps this season, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009Top drafters have staying power
John Clayton, ESPN.comOzzie Newsome and Bill Belichick are among the best at finding talent in the draft, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009November huge month for rivalries
John Clayton, ESPN.comYou'll have to wait until November for some of the biggest rivalry games of the 2009 season, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009Six teams on the 2009 title radar
John Clayton, ESPN.comPeering into his crystal ball, John Clayton forecasts three teams in each conference as 2009 title favorites.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009Compelling QB matchups set scene in AFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter the dust settled in the wild-card round, these are the 10 burning questions for the AFC divisional playoffs, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2009Dimitroff's smart moves helped Falcons emerge from doldrums
John Clayton, ESPN.comFalcons GM Tom Dimitroff has surpassed the Jets' Mike Tannenbaum as the leading candidate for executive of the year, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008When Steelers push, Ravens don't hesitate to shove back
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhen the Ravens come knocking on the Steelers' door, Pittsburgh stands at attention, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Hot Cassel faces challenge in stout Steelers defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.
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