The Afternoon Saloon: 9/30 NFL
...of the season with the guys, Desmond Howard discusses all things college football, and The Professor, John Clayton gives the latest updates on all of the NFL news
...of the season with the guys, Desmond Howard discusses all things college football, and The Professor, John Clayton gives the latest updates on all of the NFL news
Today on The Drive: Steeler Mike Wallace and ESPN's John Clayton chats with the guys. Coach Mike Tomlin may not have a doghouse but The Drive DOES...
John Clayton talks about the Jets' surprising offense and the Steelers' disappointing start. He also previews Monday night...
The 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.
John Clayton talks about the Jets' surprising offense and the Steelers' disappointing start. He also previews Monday night...
ESPN.com's John Clayton offers the latest from each team in the division
Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky John Clayton sorts through the AFC South. Brian Burke looks at game probabilities for Week 4. AFC South...
John Clayton gives you the latest news from around the AFC West
John Clayton gives you the latest from each team in the AFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC East
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC South
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the NFC West
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC North
...don't get why everybody was so down on the Saints in their first four weeks. John Clayton even went so far as to predict a 1 - 3 start for them. Even if Charles...
...and Golic talk to new ESPN MLB analyst Bobby Valentine about his return to ESPN. Plus, John Clayton describes what the future might look like for Chad Pennington, Jim Zorn, JaMarcus Russell and Eric...
Greeny and Golic talk baseball with Jayson Stark and football with John Clayton. Plus, the guys learn about the UFL from commissioner Michael Huyghue
...how high? Which teams should fall? The chart shows how each panelist voted last week (me, John Clayton, Paul Kuharsky and Jeff Chadiha, left to right). Red text highlights losing teams in Week 3...
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton talks about the future for Chad Pennington, Jim Zorn, JaMarcus Russell and Eric Mangini
...chart shows team-by-team votes for all four ESPN.com panelists (left to right: me, John Clayton, Kuharsky and Jeff Chadiha). A look inside the rankings ... Rising: The Bengals surged 13 spots to...
...this year: Bloggers Mike Sando and Paul Kuharsky and ESPN.com senior writers Jeff Chadiha and John Clayton. So try your best this week to stop sending complaints to the AFC North inbox. Here...
...is how the AFC East falls in the latest rankings, drawn up by ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 6...
...can be viewed here. ESPN.com's Mike Sando, Paul Kuharsky, Jeff Chadiha and the immortal John Clayton are the four horsemen when it comes to voting. Sando provides detailed analysis to all the...
We hear from Vikings WR Greg Lewis, Cris Carter, John Clayton, Todd Blackledge on CFB, and Buster Olney and Peter Gammons on Yankees, Red Sox and MLB...
With defensive tackle Vince Wilfork's status uncertain because of an ankle injury, the New England Patriots signed former Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Terdell Sands Monday, a source said.
John Clayton comments on the Lions' big win, the Redskins' equally big loss, Minnesota's last-second victory...
...finished with 301 passing yards. Week 3 leaders Week 3 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Brady still rusty: Here is a scary thought for the rest of the...
Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 3 inactives.
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley didn't practice on Friday because of a thigh injury.
As 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.
Although 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.
Although 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.
John Clayton joins the guys for two segments of NFL talk, AJ Pierzynski jumps on and talks Florida...
...Drive: We learn a little bit more about the Bengals through "Hard Knocks" and aspiring rapper John Clayton
As 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.
John Clayton discusses the latest news from every team in the AFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest from every team in the AFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news from every team in the AFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from every team in the AFC West
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the NFC West
John Clayton tells you the latest news from every team in the NFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team around the NFC North
John Clayton gives you the latest news for every team in the NFC South
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton breaks down the high number of injuries that came out of Week 2. Plus, Georgia State...
...benchwarmer for the Redskins that had the gall to rip on fans. Plus, Jayson Stark and John Clayton join the guys
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton talks about the high number of injuries on Week 2 of the NFL and also discusses...
John Clayton joins us for 3 & Out as he and Doug debate tampering charges brought against the Jets...
Which teams saw a big return on investment this weekend? John Clayton joins us for 3 & Out to talk about the Jets, 49ers and Saints. Plus, Pardon MY...
John Clayton shares his thoughts on the Jets' upset of New England, Chicago's win over Pittsburgh, Drew...
...celebrated by leaping into the Lambeau Field stands. Week 2 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Saints look unstoppable: The scary part about the Saints' 2-0 start is...
Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 2 inactives.
John Clayton and Tim Hasselbeck on LaDainian Tomlinson out Sunday with ankle injury
Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was officially scratched for Sunday's game against the Ravens. He didn't practice Friday because of his sore left ankle and was ruled out after practice.
Donovan McNabb is listed as doubtful for the Eagles' home opener Sunday against the Saints, coach Andy Reid said Friday.
NFC 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.
Today on The Drive: Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould and ESPN's John Clayton; U2 destroyed Soldier Field; Big Ben would laugh in the face of Jerome Bettis
The Professor John Clayton as he does every Wednesday and White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski joins the guys to talk...
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill is out until at least November.
Tough schedules dotted with NFC East foes will slow the progress of the Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the AFC West
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the AFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the AFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the AFC East
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the NFC East
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the NFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the NFC West
John Clayton tells you the latest news from around every team in the NFC North
...given the fact that he'll be 32 at the time. Thanks to salary-cap czar John Clayton for bringing us this news
...looked great against Jake Delhomme and the Panthers. AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and The Professor, John Clayton, both ranked the Eagles sixth. Clayton based this on a salary-cap rule that was passed...
Brian Westbrook's long-term security apparently isn't as long as he had anticipated.
...between highest and lowest votes. Thirteen teams generated disagreements at least five spots wide: Chargers (11): John Clayton ranked them second, higher than any voter ranked them. Chadiha ranked them 13th, lower than any...
...Bills remained right where they were. But I reached out to our voters (ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando) to find...
...there remains a wide gap among our voters on how good the Vikings are. To wit: John Clayton ranks them No. 3 overall, while Paul Kuharsky has them at No. 13. There appears to...
...This year we streamlined the process to four voters: ESPN.com senior writers Jeff Chadiha and John Clayton, NFC West blogger Mike Sando and AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky. Here is where AFC North...
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton updates the big injuries around the league and Giants DE Osi Umenyiora talk about his year...
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton updates some of the big injuries from Week 1 saying Donovan McNabb is unlikely to play...
...instead focusing on himself and taking a break from the game. ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton has updates on some of the big injuries from Week 1 saying Donovan McNabb is unlikely...
John Clayton recaps the opening Sunday of the NFL season. Clayton comments on Brett Favre's effectiveness, Adrian...
...yard touchdown with 11 seconds left, giving Denver a 12-7 victory. Week 1 observations By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. McNabb's injury could have been avoided: By not lifting his foot off...
...was hovering over the Giants PR staff trying to secure the inactives for Hall of Famer John Clayton. Looking resplendent in a gray pin-striped suit, Reese said he didn't feel any "butterflies...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel was listed as inactive Sunday and won't play against the Baltimore Ravens.
...being regarded. In this edition, we share the latest from ESPN.com's panel (senior columnists John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando), Sports Illustrated...
The Brad Childress Index points to another reason that Brett Favre makes complete sense for the Vikings, John Clayton writes.
...look forward to the first game of the Steelers regular season with Jimmy Johnson, Ken Laird, John Clayton, and Marcellus Wiley
The 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.
John Clayton, Greg Buttle, and much more join Seth in the first Seth Evertt Show's first NFL...
John Clayton gives his take on Brett Favre claiming the Jets pushed him to play injured, the Browns...
...Jordan goes into the Hall of Fame, Horace Grant joins the guys to give his thoughts. John Clayton joins the guys to talk all things NFL and White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski also...
After 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.
Stan, Guy and Chris are joined for their Football Roundtable by "The Professor," ESPN's John Clayton
...The Philadelphia at Carolina game will be staffed by the dynamic duo of Sal Paolantonio and John Clayton. Raymond James Stadium has an impressive bank of televisions in the press box and I'll...
...looks like all four voters are bullish on the Packers at this point. The voters are John Clayton, Jeff Chadiha, Mike Sando and Paul Kuharsky. I will be providing you with helpful e-mail...
We hear from John Clayton and Emmitt Smith on the Richard Seymour trade, Tristan Cockroft, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, and...
...Dallas Cowboys 20. Washington Redskins Just in case you're interested, the voters this season are John Clayton, Jeff Chadiha, Paul Kuharsky and Mike Sando. I think they have the Giants and Eagles about...
Pittsburgh Steelers center Justin Hartwig has signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, two days before the season opener against Tennessee.
...something like 379 voters, we're going with only four. I'm not one of them. John Clayton, Jeff Chadiha, Mike Sando and Paul Kuharksy have the honor. By the way, I've heard...
...and lowest votes -- 10 spots apiece. Fourteen teams generated disagreements at least five spots wide: Vikings (10): Clayton ranked them fourth, higher than any voter ranked them. Kuharsky ranked them 14th, lower than any voter...
...process this year and I'm no longer involved. The four voters are ESPN national gurus John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, along with NFC West blogger Mike Sando and AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky...
...how the AFC East gets slotted in the latest rankings, drawn up by ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 2...
...enough for the Cardinals to emerge as NFC West favorites among the 14 panelists. ESPN's John Clayton picked the Cardinals to win the division, despite some concerns. "The curse of the Super Bowl...
The Patriots terminated the contract of veteran wide receiver Greg Lewis, according to a source.
Greeny and Golic continue to talk football with Brian Billick and John Clayton
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton talks about the Raiders trading for Richard Seymour and cutting Jeff Garcia, the latest on Shawne...
John Clayton on the impact Shawne Merriman's arrest will have on the Chargers
The addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.
The Oakland Raiders have released quarterback Jeff Garcia and defensive tackle Terdell Sands, according to sources.
News from around NFL training camps.
...and injury-prone. Page was one of the Chiefs' better defensive players last year. ESPN's John Clayton said Friday that it wouldn't be a complete shock if Oakland cuts quarterback Jeff Garcia...
Why did three offensive coordinators get fired this week? Philosophies that didn't mesh and a little panic, John Clayton writes.
Bills coach Dick Jauron has informed the team that Turk Schonert is out as offensive coordinator and that Alex Van Pelt, the quarterback coach, is expected to replace him, a source said.
...million with an additional $1.8 million in possible incentives, according to ESPN.com senior write John Clayton. So something is brewing and the team will be dealing or cutting a name lineman. Pashos...
John Clayton and Mark Schlereth with the news in the NFL
The Jaguars agreed to a contract extension with backup offensive tackle Jordan Black that could keep him with the team through 2011, according to a source.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Thursday afternoon that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will be eligible to play in the third week of the regular season
In his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the problems looming for the Cowboys' stadium scoreboard, whether the Colts have improved their defensive line and one NFL record that might never be broken.
John Clayton updates us on the Jets' interest in Brandon Marshall, Michael Vick's progress in Philadelphia, Brett...
Carmen and Jurko talk football with NBC's Peter King, ESPN's David Haugh, and John Clayton. The guys also catch up with White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski following the Sox loss to...
...Mark Thomas of 99.9 ESPN in Raleigh (also former teammate of Logan) and the Professor John Clayton who thinks Spiderman would win in a battle against Wolverine
Bengals first-round draft pick Andre Smith fractured his foot on Tuesday and will miss at least a few weeks.
The Lions made a waiver claim and were awarded former Patriots quarterback Kevin O'Connell, a source told John Clayton.
Bengals first-round draft pick Andre Smith fractured his foot on Tuesday and will miss at least a few weeks.
...Lions not only signed free agent Brooks Bollinger, as we discussed earlier Tuesday, but ESPN's John Clayton reports that Detroit also claimed former New England quarterback Kevin O'Connell, whom the Patriots surprisingly...
...professional sports. Plus, the guys talk with tennis legend Martina Navratilova and ESPN.com NFL analyst John Clayton
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton thinks if Adam Jones plays well in the CFL, he could get another shot in the...
...fullback Terrelle Smith. Seahawks KJR950: Former coach Mike Holmgren, part one. KJR950: Holmgren, part two. 710ESPN: John Clayton on Edgerrin James. KJR950: Safety Jordan Babineaux. Rams 101ESPN: Receiver Donnie Avery. 101ESPN: Coach Steve Spagnuolo...
...must really be passable. Kevin O'Connell, on the other hand, is not. ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the New England Patriots informed O'Connell they've released him. Jim Rogash/Getty Images...
...Brett Keisel finalized a five-year deal with the team on Monday, ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton reports. Keisel, 30, is among several notable players who were set to become free agents after...