Giants hold first intrasquad scrimmage: 9 takeaways

The New York Giants held their first intrasquad scrimmage on Friday and here are nine takeaways.

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Nick Gates solid at center

Daniel Jones and Spencer Pulley were forced to run a penalty lap earlier this week after a botched snap, which only further opens the door for Swiss Army Knife Nick Gates.

On Friday, Gates was barely noticed — and that’s a good thing for any offensive lineman. He looks comfortable at center and Daniel Jones had nothing but good things to say.

“Gates is someone who we have worked with a lot and I have enjoyed working with. I think he has done a good job,” Jones said. “It’s been good and I have enjoyed working with him.”

The Giants seemed to move the ball well with Gates in at center and the only thing that stopped them was the aforementioned Dexter Lawrence bringing Saquon Barkley down on a running back screen.