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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2009Broncos in tough spot with Marshall
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the stalemate between the Broncos and Brandon Marshall, Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame credentials and much more.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 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, 2009Four safety proposals passed
John Clayton, ESPN.comOwners passed four safety proposals Tuesday morning, a full day before they normally pass any rules involving action on the field.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 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.
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