The prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is unique among NFL honors. It is the only award that recognizes a player for outstanding community service activities as well as for excellence on the field.

The Washington Redskins' 2013 season will no doubt hinge on the health of Robert Griffin III. Team brass will look to add depth and versatility around their quarterback in the months to come.

Safeties are battling for their jobs across the NFL. LaRon Landry just is trying to overcome his own health issues on the Jets, while others like Quinton Carter and Rahim Moore push each other on the field.

The Redskins overhauled their safety spots this offseason. O.J. Atogwe, LaRon Landry, out. Brandon Meriweather looks like he's got the strong safety job, and an ex-Niner could start alongside him.

Tanard Jackson was released by the Bucs on Tuesday. How much interest he draws remains to be seen, but we can think of a few NFL teams in need of help at safety.

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The Ravens' Matt Birk, Chargers' Philip Rivers and Bears' Charles Tillman are the top candidates for this year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, named for the legendary Bears running back who died in 1999.

Michael Lombardi wonders what some teams were thinking with the decisions they've made in free agency, including the Jets' signing of Plaxico Burress.

Some of the 49ers' faces are the same (Frank Gore, Alex Smith, Patrick Willis), but with new coach Jim Harbaugh in the mix, San Francisco is a team in transition. Bucky Brooks visited training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., to see how things are unfolding.

If the Vikings don't keep Sidney Rice, the Bears could make a move for the talented receiver in an attempt to stay relevant.

Announced during today's Super Bowl pre-game festivities, Minnesota Vikings S Madieu Williams has been named the 2010 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.