ALLEN PARK -- When Marvin Jones' first season in the role of Calvin Johnson finished, he said he'd master his route running so he could stay on course to produce contested catches. So he hit up lower-body strength training and ran routes in the North Carolina heat with Randy Moss.
It worked, as he posted legit No. 1 receiver numbers of 61 catches, 1,101 yards, nine touchdowns and a league-leading 18 yards per catch.
This year, he wants to become a "YAC" threat, adding yards after catch so he's not just a jump-ball player. The goal is stylistically different than it was last year, but the solution might be similar.