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Chris Ivory's year to shine for Jets

INDIANAPOLIS -- Chris Ivory relishes contact. And that means, defenders beware.

He's a wrecking ball between blocks, a bruising back with little regard for his own body as he slashes through defenses -- and runs straight at them.

Ivory is physical. Powerful. Violent.

And the Jets know they're lucky to have him.

"He's one of the best running backs in the business right now," receiver Brandon Marshall said in advance of their Monday Night Football matchup with the Colts. "He just runs hard, he's smart, he can do it all. Not only can he pound you, but he also has speed and agility.