When it comes to play-calling, the Packers couldn't have asked for a better coach on standby than Gray, whose 2003 and '04 Bills defenses ranked second in total yards in back-to-back seasons.
Since coming to Green Bay, Gray has overseen the maturation of All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander and the development of a young secondary. The group finished seventh in pass defense last year and is currently ranked sixth in 2021 despite Alexander and Kevin King missing seven combined games this year.
"I think he does a great job of mentoring all those players in that room in terms of what it means to be a pro and how to get the most out of your career," LaFleur said.
"He's a guy that I kind of lean on at times as well, just to get his advice on certain things. So, we're very fortunate to have him part of this organization and part of this coaching staff."
Gray said a determination hasn't been made on whether he'll coach from the sidelines (like he did in Buffalo) or the coaches' booth (like he did in Tennessee), but assistant defensive backs coach Ryan Downard will be assuming some of Gray's game-day responsibilities with the secondary.
The Packers have a tall task ahead of them against the unbeaten Cardinals, whose quarterback, Kyler Murray, has played at an MVP level so far this season. The former No. 1 overall pick has thrown for 2,002 yards and 17 touchdowns while completing 73.5% of his passes for a 116.8 passer rating.
Both LaFleur and Gray pointed out this week how it's going to take every member of the Packers' locker room to topple Arizona from the rank of the unbeatens. If successful, it won't be because of one specific player or coach.
"Somebody has to call the plays and I was fortunate enough to be that guy, but the big thing is we got to let our guys know, 'Hey, this is going to be a collective effort,'" Gray said.
"It's not going to be Jerry's show. It's going to be Jerry Montgomery, it's going to be Mike Smith. It's going to be R.D. (Downard). It's going to be K.O. (Olivadotti). Head coach wants to chime in, hey, we want to win the football game."
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