John Clayton
John Clayton is 104.3 The Fan’s Senior Broncos Writer. He has nearly 50 years of experience covering the NFL and is a recipient of the Dick McCann Memorial Award, placing him into the writer’s wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Clayton is best known for his 22 years spent in various roles at ESPN, including as Senior NFL Writer for ESPN.com.
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Clayton: The Broncos will be bringing in competition for Drew Lock
George Paton and Vic Fangio made in clear that the Broncos quarterback will have someone pushing him for the starting job in 2021Comments -
Clayton: Few free-agent running backs will match Melvin Gordon’s deal
The two-year, $16-million deal the running back secured last offseason from Denver will probably be above anything signed in 2021 -
Clayton: Broncos 2020 free agent class has uncertain future
There's a trend around the NFL where last year's unrestricted free-agent signings are being let go, which could hit Denver, as well -
Clayton: Picking up Von Miller’s option is good gamble for the Broncos
By guaranteeing the linebacker $7 million as of March 17, Denver can buy time to work on a restructured contract -
Clayton: Fitzpatrick makes sense for the Broncos while they await Watson
While Denver waits things out with Houston and their quarterback, they would be wise to add a veteran to back up Drew Lock -
Clayton: Elway’s “steals” a year ago didn’t pan out for the Broncos
It looked like No. 7 had pulled off two great trades when he brought in A.J. Bouye and Jurrell Casey, both of whom are no longer Broncos -
Clayton: A franchise tag on Simmons makes economic sense for Broncos
Even though the price tag goes up in the second year, keeping the safety on another one-year deal might be cheaper in 2021 -
Clayton: Cornerback likely for the Broncos at No. 9 in NFL Draft
While there are other needs, especially on defense, the current state of the roster suggests where Denver will go in the first round -
Clayton: Patience gives the Broncos a leg up in race for Deshaun Watson
While other teams feel pressured to make a move at quarterback sooner rather than later, Denver can wait out Houston and the QB
