Jeff Pearlman's book Sweetness reveals details on Walter Payton – NFL – SI.com. By gregjonesorg. Unfortunately, this brings to mind the advice Donald Sutherland's character gave to his son in the film “Ordinary People.”

Bears News (no comments): Walter Payton is without a doubt one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL, but a new book set to hit

Walter Payton allegations in new book. Google. Custom Search. An excerpt from a new book on Walter Payton alleges that the NFL legend abused painkillers, engaged in extramarital affairs and had suicidal thoughts before he died in 1999.

A revealing new book accuses former Bears running back Walter Payton of using drugs, cheating on his wife and being suicidal.

Walter Payton faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250000 fine after pleading guilty Tuesday to a complaint charging him with attempted extortion. The 54-year-old Bayonne resident has worked in the Hudson County welfare office for about nine years.