Inside Slant: Journey from spread to the NFL, one step at a time

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  • ESPN.com national NFL writer
  • ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013
  • Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Earlier this month, Taylor Heinicke stepped into a group of 10 other NFL rookies and called a play.