Because of a quiet training camp, you're not alone if you had forgotten about NY Giants running back Eric Gray. The former fifth-round pick has taken a bit of a backseat to rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr., who has looked strong this summer.
Leave it to Gray to remind you that he's still in East Rutherford and that he can still make a difference for this team. In the first half of the showdown vs. the Lions, and the G-Men down 3-0, Gray received a handoff from Tommy DeVito and broke free for a long score. His touchdown was no question highlighted by putting an incredible move on Lions DB Morice Norris, who was sent flying in the wrong direction:
Eric Gray with the moves.
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Eric Gray got sweet revenge on Morice Norris with long TD
We'd feel bad for how silly Gray made Norris look on that play, but instead, you've got to feel ecstatic for the Big Blue speedster. Not only did he break free for the impressive touchdown, but doing so against Norris had to feel extra sweet for him.
Why, you ask? Because during joint practices with the Lions ahead of the preseason tilt, Norris lowered his shoulder and delivered a total cheap shot on Gray (video below). It was totally uncalled for in a practice setting. Now, Gray has gotten the last laugh.
Eric Gray gets popped by Morice Norris. Helmet flies off. Kind of dirty in a practice setting. #giants #lions pic.twitter.com/gRlXg2vfRH
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Yeah, that Norris hit was absurd. Gray and his Giants teammates were furious, which led to plenty of brawls over the two-day stretch. The second-year RB undoubtedly used that as motivation to run with passion against the Lions in the preseason opener.
Funny enough, Norris went viral for the hit, with people praising him for laying the lumber. Now, it's Gray's run that's making the rounds on social media, as he embarrassed the Lions youngster with one of the sweetest moves you'll see for a while.