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There's no containing McCoy

Oklahoma DT's power, speed and unbridled enthusiasm set him apart

Originally Published: April 1, 2010
By Jeffri Chadiha | ESPN.com

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Gerald McCoy felt the cold walls pressing against his thick arms and immediately thought one thing: Get me out of here.

The Oklahoma defensive tackle knew his claustrophobia might be a problem when he entered that MRI machine at the NFL combine. He never expected it to flare up so badly on his third day in Indianapolis. Within minutes, McCoy winced and wheezed and wriggled as if somebody had sealed him inside a body bag.

The league's medical staff tried their ...

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