Jon Gruden had witnessed almost everything he needed to see. He watched Calvin Johnson run, the long, graceful strides covering the field with ease. Saw him catch passes, his mammoth hands swallowing the ball, and then watched him tear through the physical tests of his personal workout. Looked at the game tape and interviewed him, too. (Full article: 558 words)

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