Eric Gray’s first touches among top Giants’ storylines to watch against Lions

Three issues to look at for in the course of the Giants’ first preseason recreation towards the Lions on Friday:

1. What kind of first impression will rookie working again Eric Grey make?

Saquon Barkley will not be anticipated to play, there isn’t any sense placing an excessive amount of put on and tear on backup Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell is out with an damage.

So Grey will get the ball on offense — he’s an adept pass-catcher out of the backfield — and he additionally will get a shot as a kick returner. 

2. Which security vying for a beginning spot alongside Xavier McKinney will take a step ahead?

Jason Pinnock is working with the primary workforce, however second-year participant Dane Belton and veteran newcomer Bobby McCain are within the hunt at sturdy security.

Will probably be attention-grabbing to see how the snaps are divided up. 

3. The participant within the swing offensive deal with function will not be precisely within the highlight — till one of many starters goes out and the swing deal with is required on the sector.

Matt Peart has been subbing with the starters at proper deal with rather than Evan Neal (concussion) and Peart figures to see loads of motion within the preseason opener.

Will he maintain up?