Niners stressing toughness over finesse
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe San Francisco 49ers are stressing hitting and more hitting, as expected under Mike Singletary, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Schedules loom large in big picture
John Clayton, ESPN.comThere's no denying that NFL schedules play a big role in determining who succeeds and who fails in a given season, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009Broncos face critical stretch
John Clayton, ESPN.comRivalries and grudge matches abound this week, but the New England-Cincinnati Monday night matchup is the best, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007San Francisco takes it on the nose
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith All-Pro nose tackle Casey Hampton helping shut down the 49ers' running game, San Francisco was no match for Pittsburgh, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007Early NFC showdown could determine Bears' fate in 2007
John Clayton, ESPN.comThings remain unsettled for the 1-1 Bears, who face their first major NFC test when they play host to the Cowboys on Sunday, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007Bears QB under the microscope in Week 1
John Clayton, ESPN.comRex Grossman played in the Super Bowl last season, but he remains a point of contention in Chicago. The schedule-makers didn't do him any favors with the Bears' Week 1 opponent: San Diego.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007Observation deck: Strong coverage plan
John Clayton, ESPN.comCornerback Nate Clements should be a very good addition in a division featuring some big targets at wide receiver, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2007
San Francisco brimming with confidence
John Clayton, ESPN.comThanks to an infusion of talent offensively, the 49ers now seem ready to challenge the Seahawks in the NFC West, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2007Hester, Bears' offense stepping to the fore
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Bears are usually about defense. So far this summer, it's been their offense that has electrified fans, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2007What to watch in the NFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith training camps about to open, John Clayton takes a team-by-team look at the biggest story lines in the NFC.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2007Best way to tell teams on the rise is QB stats
John Clayton, ESPN.comLooking for teams ready to turn into contenders? It's easy to spot them by looking at the QB stats, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2007Here's a 10-pack of great matchups
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew England at Indianapolis is just one of the many intriguing AFC games in '07, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 200749ers will be aggressive in free agency
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith a lot of space under the salary cap, the 49ers are poised to be big players in free agency this year, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007Niners lock up cornerback Spencer to long-term deal
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 49ers made their first move in locking up players for the future by giving a $20 million contract extension to Shawntae Spencer that will keep the cornerback with the team through 2012.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2006Bryant becoming Smith's go-to guy
John Clayton, ESPN.comWearing the number T.O. made famous in San Francisco, Antonio Bryant has found a home in the 49ers' offense, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006
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