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Gates lone unanimous All-Pro choice

Antonio Gates was the only unanimous choice to The Associated Press 2005 All-Pro team featuring four players each from conference leaders Indianapolis and Seattle

The Bolts tight end drew all 50 votes in balloting by a nationwide panel of sports writers and broadcasters who cover the NFL. Gates also made the team last year, with 32½ votes.

“You always want to feel good and be recognized for your accomplishments," said Gates, in a statement issued by the team. "I’m more grateful to my coaches and teammates for believing in me. We have a special group of guys on offense. My teammates deserve the credit for giving me the opportunity to make plays.”

Gates has emerged as one of the NFL’s most amazing stories. Just three years removed from a trip to the “Elite 8” in the NCAA College Basketball Tournament, Gates has become a Pro Bowl tight end, an All-Pro and an NFL record holder.

Chargers defensive tackle Jamal Williams also was selected to the Associated Press All-Pro First Team.

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Comments

Awesome!

Tight

Congrats to both Antonio Gates and Jamal Williams

good job

Nice work! This is all one can expect from the BEST!

You guys rock!

go gate and williams
go chargers

Will see you at the Pro Bowl............Congrats

Your the man gates

Antonio is the man and I look forward to seeing Drew Brees and him hook up for many touchdowns in the years to come!

Antonio Gates is just starting to learn how to play the position, Just think how good he will be in the next 2-5 years.

This proves he is the best TE in the league

yea yea good job gates and williams

Chargers will make the playoffs in 2006!!

GATES RULES!!

good job,and continue to be the best

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