Pats-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, 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, 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, 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, 2009Resist temptation to get pass-happy
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter adding Tony Gonzalez, the Falcons could be tempted to ask Matt Ryan to throw 30 times a game. But there are reasons Atlanta would be wise to be conservative in Ryan's second season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 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, 2009AFC East, NFC South face gauntlets
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe eight hardest schedules for the 2009 season are for AFC East and NFC South teams, and three or four-victory dropoffs for any of those teams might result, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009More games, more wild cards loom
John Clayton, ESPN.comTalk of more regular-season games, expanded playoffs and the Jay Cutler trade market are among the things we learned from the owners' meetings, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 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, 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.
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