John Clayton's Cold Hard Facts
John Clayton's Cold Hard Facts
No one knew more about football than Seattle Sports' human database for everything NFL: “The Professor” John Clayton. His lifelong obsession with the game elevated Clayton from high school sports reporter to the writers’ wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. John sadly passed away on March 18, 2022, yet his legacy lives on through his intimate knowledge about the game of football.…Social links:
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John Clayton on the Seahawks releasing Bobby Wagner
John Clayton talks about the Seahawks releasing Bobby Wagner and whether he would go play for another team or consider retirement. And, who steps into the leadership void for the Seahawks now that both Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner are gone? Plus, a discussion on what the Seahawks do with their f…
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John Clayton breaks down the Seahawks stunning trade of Russell Wilson
John Clayton talks about the stunning news of the Seahawks trading Russell Wilson. Plus, a discussion on what the Seahawks do now at the quarterback position and whether this trade changes how the team approaches free agency and potential contract extensions with a guy like DK Metcalf.
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John Clayton on Calvin Ridley's suspension
John Clayton breaks down a massive day of news in the NFL including the latest on which players have been franchise tagged, the impact of a historically high salary cap, and if Calvin Ridley will ever play in the NFL again after he was suspended for a full year due to gambling on NFL games.
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John Clayton on the Cowboys plans to release Amari Cooper
John Clayton weighs in on the surprising news that the Cowboys plan to release star receiver Amari Cooper and talk about which other players could be salary cap casualties. Plus, a discussion about why Tim Hasselbeck would possibly think that Seattle isn't the right city for a superstar.
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John Clayton on Seahawks franchise tag candidates
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John Clayton with the latest from the NFL Combine
John Clayton weighs in on Pete Carroll's comments from the NFL Combine and what it means for the Seahawks offseason plans. Plus, the latest from a surprising move in the NFC West and a discussion about why the starting quarterback market looks bleak in free agency.
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John Clayton weighs in on potential outside free agents for the Seahawks
John Clayton talks about the NFL Draft, answer some questions about potential outside free agents that the Seahawks could sign, and discuss whether a couple of under the radar quarterbacks might be on the move.
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John Clayton analyzes a big potential rule change for 2022
John Clayton discusses the latest situation involving Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. Plus, an update on the potential for a big rule change coming in the NFL and an overview on what to expect when the NFL Combine begins tomorrow.
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John Clayton on the 2022 Combine
Mike Lefko and Robert Turbin are joined by the Professor John Clayton to preview the 2022 NFL combine and discuss how relevant it is in this day and age,
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John Clayton on a key to the Seahawks free agent running backs
John Clayton outlines how a deep running back draft class will help the Seahawks chances of re-signing their free agent running backs. Plus, a focus on what it will take to re-sign key free agents like Quandre Diggs and Duane Brown and how the quarterback market will shape the offseason.
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