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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Awesome!
Matt (January 9, 2006 01:53 PM)
Tight
Brad Low (January 9, 2006 04:44 PM)
Congrats to both Antonio Gates and Jamal Williams
Matt (January 9, 2006 04:51 PM)
good job
john (January 9, 2006 05:20 PM)
Nice work! This is all one can expect from the BEST!
Mike (January 9, 2006 07:08 PM)
You guys rock!
Julie (January 9, 2006 07:29 PM)
go gate and williams
go chargers
josh (January 9, 2006 07:54 PM)
Will see you at the Pro Bowl............Congrats
José Adán (January 9, 2006 08:30 PM)
Your the man gates
sam (January 9, 2006 09:18 PM)
Antonio is the man and I look forward to seeing Drew Brees and him hook up for many touchdowns in the years to come!
Dan B. (January 10, 2006 02:44 AM)
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.
Milton (January 10, 2006 11:13 AM)
This proves he is the best TE in the league
mike (January 10, 2006 02:21 PM)
yea yea good job gates and williams
jaymes (January 11, 2006 02:12 AM)
Chargers will make the playoffs in 2006!!
me (January 11, 2006 08:32 AM)
GATES RULES!!
John C (January 11, 2006 11:54 AM)
good job,and continue to be the best
ryan vick (January 17, 2006 08:08 PM)