Congratulations, J.T. Gray --- first team All-Pro! (1 Viewer)

[Spec]

The Saints had just one player on the first team Associated Press All-Pro team --- special teams ace J.T. Gray.

Gray was a 2nd team AP All-Pro selection in 2019, but this is his first time as a first team selection.

Making the All-Pro team, especially the first team, is a much more prestigious honor than making the Pro Bowl, so great job, J.T.!!!

 

[superchuck500]

Well deserved - baller.

 

[AARPSaint]

First team all- pro at anything is fantastic. It seems to me even to get noticed for special teams play is a considerable achievement.

 

[DeuceMcAllisterFan]

Remember during his rookie year when the fanbase kept wondering who he was and wondered how and why we kept him on the roster while cutting players who a lot of us felt could have actually been contributors week after week? Oh good times.

 

[fdl16]

Remember when he was a rookie and everyone was baffled/angry when he kept surviving successive cuts after training camp even as camp favorites/draft picks were cut? And we were all..."Why are we keeping this guy over [nsert player here]?"

Yeah. He made us eat our words.

 

[fdl16]

Remember during his rookie year when the fanbase kept wondering who he was and wondered how and why we kept him on the roster while cutting players who a lot of us felt could have actually been contributors week after week? Oh good times.

You beat me to it lol

 

[Saint Taysom]

Well deserved!!! …and congrats J.T.!

In a season full of uncertainty, the one thing you could always count on, was seeing #48 making the tackle on just about every punt and/or kickoff

 

[Taker597]

Remember when he was a rookie and everyone was baffled/angry when he kept surviving successive cuts after training camp even as camp favorites/draft picks were cut? And we were all..."Why are we keeping this guy over [nsert player here]?"

Yeah. He made us eat our words.

Well the team neglected special teams for 10 years... So, we had no concept of dedicated Special team guys. We thought he was a safety lol.

2016 was a blessing. We been a top ten SP unit since then.

 

[msusaintsfan]

Remember when he was a rookie and everyone was baffled/angry when he kept surviving successive cuts after training camp even as camp favorites/draft picks were cut? And we were all..."Why are we keeping this guy over [nsert player here]?"

Yeah. He made us eat our words.

Lol I knew who he was from watching him at Miss. State and knew he was a baller.

He also got a bit of playing time this year at safety too. I think a lot of folks missed that

Proud of my fellow Bulldog!! Way to go JT!!!

 

[gavinj]

However, its never a good thing to have your team recognized for special teams.

Hahahaha. Dude.

 

[ndcc]

Mega props to J.T. ...well deserved.

Demario also deserves 1st team all pro, IMO.

 

[St.Dan]

Tough to find a dedicated special teams gunner these days. Most guys take ST work as a demotion. It’s what makes Gray’s excellence what it is.

 

[nolaswede]

Well done sir! Well deserved

 

[Hoodoo]

I'm happy for him, but at the same time... Demario Davis, second team all-pro? I mean, it's an honor, no doubt. But if DD is 2nd team WTH does he have to do to make 1st team?

 

[Taker597]

Tough to find a dedicated special teams gunner these days. Most guys take ST work as a demotion. It’s what makes Gray’s excellence what it is.

It's funny, because it felt like Saints made that a trend.