SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Mario Addison doesn't have to look far to be reminded of how tough this offseason has been.
The Carolina Panthers defensive end simply looks at his cleats.
Whether they are on his feet or in his locker, Addison will see the faces of Corey, William and Quan, three of six family members and friends that died since the start of the year.
All six were airbrushed onto the cleats by Ryan Bare of Sneaker Replay Customs in nearby Denver, North Carolina.
Bare sent Addison a picture and video of the cleats earlier this summer in time for the 29-year-old's youth football camp.