Bill Belichick calls Saints safety J.T. Gray 'one of the top players in the league'

The New Orleans Saints will face the New England Patriots in Week 5. Patriots HC Bill Belichick is known for his game planning ability against teams' top players. Apparently, he believes that Pro Bowl special teams player J.T. Gray is one of those for the Saints. The future Hall-of-Fame coach called Gray one of the […]

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The New Orleans Saints will face the New England Patriots in Week 5.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick is known for his game planning ability against teams' top players. Apparently, he believes that Pro Bowl special teams player J.T. Gray is one of those for the Saints.

The future Hall-of-Fame coach called Gray one of the top players in the NFL.

The praise is impressive for Gray. He has never played a major role on defense, but his special teams impact is clear to many. Other coaches have taken notice, including one of the best of this generation. 

It will be intriguing to see if New England makes any special decisions or moves in order to try to neutralize the Pro Bowler. Gray can wreck a game on special teams, and they are aware of that.

Gray has always flown under the radar for the Saints. 

Not many people notice top special teams play or call it out. That being said, knowing aspects of a team like Gray is what makes Belichick so legendary.