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Eric from BBI : Admin : 10/5/2022 10:11 am
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Nick Gates will return to practice today
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 10/5/2022 10:12 am : link
Amazing.
"You were serious  
PEEJ : 10/5/2022 10:14 am : link
about that ?"
WOW! Unexpected and fantastic  
JonC : 10/5/2022 10:14 am : link
Here's hoping he returns to form and can be part of the solution moving forward. NYG will need him and his energy to give the OL a boost, if he's a full go in the near future.
crazy, insane,  
GiantNatty : 10/5/2022 10:16 am : link

amazing!!!
if he can play center  
cjac : 10/5/2022 10:17 am : link
Lemieux comes back as RG and Feliciano moves to LG, thats a substantial improvement to the line
RE: WOW! Unexpected and fantastic  
jvm52106 : 10/5/2022 10:17 am : link
In comment 15847010 JonC said:
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Here's hoping he returns to form and can be part of the solution moving forward. NYG will need him and his energy to give the OL a boost, if he's a full go in the near future.


Agreed. At the very least it gives us room an ability if one of the G's goes down, Jon Fel. can move to G and Gates could move back in at Center.

RE: if he can play center  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 10/5/2022 10:18 am : link
In comment 15847013 cjac said:
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Lemieux comes back as RG and Feliciano moves to LG, thats a substantial improvement to the line


Glowinksi is firmly entrenched as the starting right guard.
RE: if he can play center  
jvm52106 : 10/5/2022 10:19 am : link
In comment 15847013 cjac said:
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Lemieux comes back as RG and Feliciano moves to LG, thats a substantial improvement to the line


I wouldn't be surprised if we do not see SL at all this year. The longer it takes the less likely he would be able to contribute in a meaningful way. Besides, I would rather get JE more playing time as he will be needed for next season.
RE: if he can play center  
cjac : 10/5/2022 10:19 am : link
In comment 15847013 cjac said:
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Lemieux comes back as RG and Feliciano moves to LG, thats a substantial improvement to the line


I had that wrong, Feliciano to RG and Lemieux to LG

is what i meant
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ryanmkeane : 10/5/2022 10:19 am : link
that is awesome. anyone who knows OL schemes well know if he's a good fit for this offense?
good to hear  
gidiefor : Mod : 10/5/2022 10:21 am : link
... GO Nick!
Sheesh, unbelievable; I gave Nick close to 0.0 odds  
ColHowPepper : 10/5/2022 10:21 am : link
of playing this season. I hope the Giants' orthos and medical team know what they are doing. After his Seubert-like injury and willing himself to recover/rehab, I would hate for it to go south on him. Just so impressed by his resolve.
Also Shane Lemiueux is approaching the end of 6-8 week recovery  
MartyNJ1969 : 10/5/2022 10:22 am : link
timeframe from his toe (Lisfranc?) injury he sustained Aug 12th. He should be getting out of that boot soon.
Glowinski is your RG, he's not an issue  
JonC : 10/5/2022 10:22 am : link
OC and LG are the issues, along with some growing pains from Neal.
I wouldn't want Feliciano or Lemieux over Glowinski  
widmerseyebrow : 10/5/2022 10:23 am : link
If Gates somehow can play center then may the best man win at left guard. Probably Feliciano.
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ryanmkeane : 10/5/2022 10:29 am : link
I like Glowinski + Neal combo. If we can hit on another interior OL in the draft, either C or LG, we will be solid
Love this kid.  
Optimus-NY : 10/5/2022 10:29 am : link
Heart of a lion and a champion. Reminiscent of Richie Seubert. I hope they (the training staff) take their time with him.
unreal.  
Capt. Don : 10/5/2022 10:32 am : link
The early comparisons to Richie Seubert seemed premature but I guess not.
Or what Optimus said.  
Capt. Don : 10/5/2022 10:32 am : link
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RE: Glowinski is your RG, he's not an issue  
ColHowPepper : 10/5/2022 10:33 am : link
In comment 15847027 JonC said:
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OC and LG are the issues, along with some growing pains from Neal.

Seems clear that Ezeudu flopped in his early audition. Hopefully, it is more the mental adjustment and recognition of assignments than not being able to cope with the speed and strength of the game. Certainly the latter is in play but hopefully not the gating issue.
that's great news  
Victor in CT : 10/5/2022 10:34 am : link
good for him. and hopefully he can get back to his pre injury form.
Awesome  
Lines of Scrimmage : 10/5/2022 10:34 am : link
I think it was posted not too long ago that NG's goal was to get on the field before the end of the season. Hopefully BD and Gates also speak to the plan.

I was really hoping SL would be back.
If Gates and Lemiux can come back we might be able to maul  
Returning Video Tapes : 10/5/2022 10:37 am : link
our way to making some noise this year.
I'm going to wait and see how he does  
Greg from LI : 10/5/2022 10:38 am : link
Wonderful as it is to have him back, it remains to be seen if he's ready to contribute at a high level. It took Rich Seubert about a year or so into his return before he was really ready play to play.

Still, terrific news.
The best part about this  
mittenedman : 10/5/2022 10:38 am : link
is it simply means he's back to good health and has made a great recovery.

In other words, there is zero reason to rush him back to the field and if anything, the Giants would be extra cautious with it.

The fact he's returning now means he's ready to go.
RE:  
Gap92 : 10/5/2022 10:40 am : link
In comment 15847009 PEEJ said:
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about that ?"


My thoughts exactly. What a boss.
How much does Gates weigh now?  
ChicagoMarty : 10/5/2022 10:40 am : link
Given all that he has been through it would not surprise if he lost a significant amount of weight to say nothing of muscle development.
If I woke up tomorrow with my face sewn to the carpet....  
djm : 10/5/2022 10:41 am : link
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RE: The best part about this  
AcidTest : 10/5/2022 10:43 am : link
In comment 15847054 mittenedman said:
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is it simply means he's back to good health and has made a great recovery.

In other words, there is zero reason to rush him back to the field and if anything, the Giants would be extra cautious with it.

The fact he's returning now means he's ready to go.


^This. His return this early is incredible. I never thought he'd play football again, let alone this year. But I do hope they take their time with him.
wow, amazing comeback.....  
BillKo : 10/5/2022 10:44 am : link
.....everything we read said not this year, right?

Richie Seubert 2.0!!!!
RE: If I woke up tomorrow with my face sewn to the carpet....  
mattlawson : 10/5/2022 10:44 am : link
In comment 15847063 djm said:
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I wouldn't be more surprised than I am right now
RE: How much does Gates weigh now?  
Lines of Scrimmage : 10/5/2022 10:44 am : link
In comment 15847062 ChicagoMarty said:
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Given all that he has been through it would not surprise if he lost a significant amount of weight to say nothing of muscle development.


We will find out much more. Be nice if he is one of the people interviewed this week and the beats ask a question about this and some other good ones.
Lemiux needs improvement in pass blocking as I recall.  
Blue21 : 10/5/2022 10:47 am : link
And not looking good for him for this year. But if Gates can come back to what he was then that is great news.
that's awesome, good for him  
UConn4523 : 10/5/2022 10:47 am : link
first and foremost. Hope it works out for us as well, we can use another jolt on the OL.
RE: I'm going to wait and see how he does  
Optimus-NY : 10/5/2022 10:48 am : link
In comment 15847052 Greg from LI said:
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Wonderful as it is to have him back, it remains to be seen if he's ready to contribute at a high level. It took Rich Seubert about a year or so into his return before he was really ready play to play.

Still, terrific news.


+1. Agreed. Never forget: 69 is eligible!
RE: RE: if he can play center  
M.S. : 10/5/2022 10:49 am : link
In comment 15847020 jvm52106 said:
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In comment 15847013 cjac said:


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Lemieux comes back as RG and Feliciano moves to LG, thats a substantial improvement to the line



I wouldn't be surprised if we do not see SL at all this year. The longer it takes the less likely he would be able to contribute in a meaningful way. Besides, I would rather get JE more playing time as he will be needed for next season.

And he missed, what… 1 snap in 4 years in Eugene!

When you put on the Blue, there’s only one song for you:

Another one bites the dust…
pretty incredible  
Dr. D : 10/5/2022 10:50 am : link
very surprised. Go Nick!
RE: RE: Glowinski is your RG, he's not an issue  
JonC : 10/5/2022 10:51 am : link
In comment 15847044 ColHowPepper said:
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In comment 15847027 JonC said:

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OC and LG are the issues, along with some growing pains from Neal.


Seems clear that Ezeudu flopped in his early audition. Hopefully, it is more the mental adjustment and recognition of assignments than not being able to cope with the speed and strength of the game. Certainly the latter is in play but hopefully not the gating issue.


Definitely related to mental mistakes mostly, not picking up stunts, not blocking the right man, missing backside pick ups, etc. Learning curve is real, as is the time needed in the weight room for most of these young bucks.
RE: RE: RE: Glowinski is your RG, he's not an issue  
JB_in_DC : 10/5/2022 10:58 am : link
In comment 15847086 JonC said:
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In comment 15847044 ColHowPepper said:


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In comment 15847027 JonC said:

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OC and LG are the issues, along with some growing pains from Neal.


Seems clear that Ezeudu flopped in his early audition. Hopefully, it is more the mental adjustment and recognition of assignments than not being able to cope with the speed and strength of the game. Certainly the latter is in play but hopefully not the gating issue.



Definitely related to mental mistakes mostly, not picking up stunts, not blocking the right man, missing backside pick ups, etc. Learning curve is real, as is the time needed in the weight room for most of these young bucks.


He'll need time but his quickness can eventually be a big asset in the run game.
Agreed  
JonC : 10/5/2022 11:01 am : link
he was moving guys out in the run game, just has to gain experience, get coached up and settle in.
Regardless of Ezueda  
Lines of Scrimmage : 10/5/2022 11:06 am : link
Giants need to add more OL after round 2 next year. Gates and SL are practically the only two players who made some inroads playing. This has been one of the critical shortcomings of this franchise for a very long time and it has shown time and time again.
Gates brings toughness  
kelly : 10/5/2022 11:08 am : link
Talk about leading by example

Just him being at practice sets the tone for the team.

Hard to believe Jones doesn't start because of a sprained ankle. Jones is tough and when he looks over at Gates I'm sure he thinks no way I sit this game out.

Giants will beat Packers. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. This team is onto something.
If he could replace Feliciano at C  
BillT : 10/5/2022 11:10 am : link
That by itself would be a big upgrade to the OL. We can hope.
Expectations  
Costy16 : 10/5/2022 11:12 am : link
I think need to be tempered. He had a gruesome injury and complicated recovery. Can't see him even being a consideration to play for at least a few weeks. But it's a testament to his attitude and determination to be back on the field in 13 months.
RE: Gates brings toughness  
Dr. D : 10/5/2022 11:15 am : link
In comment 15847122 kelly said:
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Talk about leading by example

Just him being at practice sets the tone for the team.

Hard to believe Jones doesn't start because of a sprained ankle. Jones is tough and when he looks over at Gates I'm sure he thinks no way I sit this game out.

Giants will beat Packers. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. This team is onto something.

I don't think to play or not is Jones decision. It appeared he didn't want to come out of the game last week, but he did.
RE: I'm going to wait and see how he does  
Johnny5 : 10/5/2022 11:27 am : link
In comment 15847052 Greg from LI said:
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Wonderful as it is to have him back, it remains to be seen if he's ready to contribute at a high level. It took Rich Seubert about a year or so into his return before he was really ready play to play.

Still, terrific news.

Agree Greg. So awesome, but I would think it's unrealistic for Gates to have a meaningful contribution to our OL this year. I mean 7 surgeries is more than Seubert had fixing up his leg.
Don't want to get ahead of myself, but if we still had the BBI  
GiantBlue : 10/5/2022 11:48 am : link
Player of the Year award, we could ask Richie to present it to Nick next training camp or rename it the "Absolute Courage" Award!

Go Nick!
I said this yesterday  
Dave on the UWS : 10/5/2022 11:54 am : link
The Giants were under ZERO pressure or obligation to remove him from PUP now. He could have stayed on it all year. The fact that he’s going to practice now, means he’s ready for football activity. Now, how effective he can be and whether he’s ready to contribute is a different matter. That’s what they need to find out. It’s entirely possible that he can be a MAJOR contributor for the second half. It’s also possible he needs the rear of this year to get his “sea legs” under him. Either way, he will be in the mix for C next year which is great news. One less spot to fill.
Man if we can get him back to what he was  
JoeyBigBlue : 10/5/2022 11:58 am : link
Next season our line could look like

Thomas-Lemieux-Gates-Ezeudu-Neal


Man that would be the best line we’ve had since the Super Bowl team, it even has a higher upside.

Oh before anyone says anything about me picking Ezeudu, just know that is a ton better athlete than the average at best Glowinski. Ezeudu should be a ton better in year 2 with more repetition and working on his technique.
RE: RE: if he can play center  
Gatorade Dunk : 10/5/2022 12:06 pm : link
In comment 15847021 cjac said:
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In comment 15847013 cjac said:


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Lemieux comes back as RG and Feliciano moves to LG, thats a substantial improvement to the line



I had that wrong, Feliciano to RG and Lemieux to LG

is what i meant

Still don't see how Feliciano would overtake Glowinski at RG, or how that would be an upgrade.
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