Aren’t we all flawed human beings? People who read Eddie Payton’s book will no doubt come away from it thinking Walter was not just a great football player but also a good man. A fair reading of ...

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary had an intimate relationship with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton when he was still alive. When asked on Twitter to share a memorable aspect ...

See About archive blog posts. Mike Ditka is the latest to speak out against ‘Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton.’ The controversial biography of the Chicago Bears running back ...

See About archive blog posts. Walter Payton has been viewed as the ultimate role model, beloved for his actions both on and off the football field. He was known as ‘Sweetness,’ after all.

But today, as we prepare to honor this year's winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year ... You -- the person reading this column -- have a role to play, too. Ask yourself, "What causes ...