In the fourth quarter of New England's Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, Gonzalez aligned across from wide receiver Alec Pierce to the offense's right. With Pierce running a crosser to the left side of the field, Gonzalez struck to undercut the pass and haul in an interception. The play was another example of the 6-foot-1 Gonzalez's high-end athleticism, which features both top-end and recovery speed.
'He's got great top-end speed and poise at the top of the route,' Pellegrino said. 'Also can't teach play speed. Play speed is just that ability to feel something and go right now.' This ability to play fast is something that gives coaches pride in their players' instincts and responsiveness during the game.
'It was a man coverage, so I was man on man. They ran the same route earlier, so saw it, trusted my instincts and went and made the play,' Gonzalez said post game. This statement underscores Gonzalez's growing mental acuity as he recognized the route from a previous play, showcasing his development as a cornerback.
On Christian Elliss' first quarter pick, Gonzo made an instinctual play to knock down wide receiver. This highlights Gonzalez's overall impact on the game, contributing not just with his interception but by affecting plays positively across the board.
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