Nick Gates to be activated from PUP next week

That would be Awesome! I did not expect him back.

Great if he makes it back.

Could he make a Seubert return? We could use the old Gates at Center. I assume he has a rod in his leg?! That's git to be tough to play with if so.

before Lemieux?

Nov 1, which would put both on the same timetable. The OL might be a lot different second half, especially if Neal starts to “get it “ as Thomas did about half way through his rookie season.

Just wow

In comment 15839408 David B. said:

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before Lemieux?

He was injured way before Lemieux.

75% of Gates is better than anything we have a C or OG right now.

In comment 15839324 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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Jay, you're damn right: we're due for some luck. It sucks because Gates looked like a real find & then he gets injured. UFB.

Gates was our best offensive lineman when he got hurt. Obviously Thomas would have surpassed him for that title but Gates would have solidified the middle of the line if he was never injured. Plus his contract was well below market value which added more value.

Must be activated to 53, IRd or released by the end of that time. Hoping for the best.

Glad to see he is possibly returning soon. And yes putting him at guard when he was doing well at center was stupid by the former regime.

For Gates and the Team. Just please don’t rush him back. Hope all goes well and he returns to his old self. He was definitely on the right track before being injured.

In comment 15839361 Jim in Tampa said:

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That's my advice. I'm not a doctor and I have no access to his medical files. Nor am I a coach who has actually seen Gates work out. I'm just long-time Giants fan who feels compelled to share my opinion, based on absolutely no information at all. So again, I implore the Giants' medical staff and coaches to heed my advice.... Don't rush Gates back!!

Funny. Well done.

In comment 15839339 Ten Ton Hammer said
Same here, TTH. In better circumstances, bet he would be given all most of this season to rehab, regain strength, regain mobility.

As fantastic news as it is for Nick Gates, I'm afraid it also may well show how desperate the situation is on the interior of our OL.

He would be a huge upgrade over Feliciano at Center.

But, how long before he is ready .... a month? 6 weeks?

I’m really happy for him. I didn’t hold out much hope that he would be able to play again, and it’s a testament to his hard work that he’s made it back this far this quickly. Well done Nick!

....version 2.0.

Hope he can do it.

The guy is a beast and plays with a lot of heart. everybody is pulling for him. just look at all of these comments here on BBI.

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So am I, didn't think he could make it back this season.
I wouldn't rush him onto the playing field, until he is ready.

In comment 15839267 kelly said:

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Talk about tough! Maybe put his locker next to Toney and some toughness will rub off.

Wouldn't be surprised if Gates played in a game before Toney.

They were under NO urgency to take him off PUP. Once they do, they have 21 days to either IR him or activate him to play. CLEARLY, the doctors (and Nick), think he's ready to get back at it. Now, once he's activated (around Thanksgiving), I HIGHLY doubt he goes back to starting. He has to learn how this line blocks, etc. But I can Easily see him regaining his former starting spot before the end of the season. Feliciano is not on his level as a center. Not to mention, Gates' toughness, and the respect he commands from the other players ( I saw this firsthand during camp), will positively rub off on the other players- Neal in particular).
I can see this OL making great strides by the second half.
AND I'm not being a polyanna. The talent is there to make it very possible.

Pre-injury. He would easily be above Feliciano to me if he can return to form. Feliciano simply isn't an NFL starter.

In comment 15839944 Dave on the UWS said:

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They were under NO urgency to take him off PUP. Once they do, they have 21 days to either IR him or activate him to play. CLEARLY, the doctors (and Nick), think he's ready to get back at it. Now, once he's activated (around Thanksgiving), I HIGHLY doubt he goes back to starting. He has to learn how this line blocks, etc. But I can Easily see him regaining his former starting spot before the end of the season. Feliciano is not on his level as a center. Not to mention, Gates' toughness, and the respect he commands from the other players ( I saw this firsthand during camp), will positively rub off on the other players- Neal in particular). I can see this OL making great strides by the second half. AND I'm not being a polyanna. The talent is there to make it very possible.

He has 21 days to be on the roster which is a month before T'giving - it is Oct 21st

leaves OG as the last gaping hole
maybe ezueda or SL can be a solution GLOW looked like crap last week