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In Israel Idonije's five seasons with the Chicago Bears, his impact on the field has been small. But off the field, the defensive lineman's influence is bigger than any tackle he could make on 4th and goal. "Izzy" returned to his birth-land in Nigeria for the third straight summer this NFL offseason. While some of his teammates may enjoy luxurious excursions, Idonije puts himself in places to change lives. Typically, those places ...

As it turns out, former Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount caused more damage to himself after he punched Boise State's Byron Hout square in the jaw last season. The right cross came in the postgame of Oregon's season opener loss at Bronco Stadium, and the return of Blount following a suspension in 2008. Once again, Blount would be suspended and ultimately go undrafted. Looking back at his junior year with the Ducks, Blount ...

Between Matt Forte and a hopeful turn-around year stands Chicago's new offensive coordinator, Mike Martz. Or at least, that's what it would seem. The pass-happy play-caller is well-known for installing a pass-heavy playbook and flipping the page on the running game. Eight of Martz's 10 seasons have finished with the club's rushing offense placing in the bottom of the league. Quarterbacks have seen their careers flourish with Martz by their side, while running ...