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The New York Giants soundly beat the Detroit Lions Womens Jon Halapio Jersey , of Friday night, never trailing after their second possession and winning, 30-17. But, as the coaches will be the first to tell you, the win-loss totals are not the point of preseason. Most of the time they aren’t even interested in the final score. Instead, preseason games are for marking the progress of the team as a whole, for coaches to try things out, and for position battles to be played out on the field. With two preseason games in the books, we can begin to draw trend lines and start to get a glimpse into the coaching staff’s thought process. And with that in mind, let’s check in on some of the Giants’ biggest position battles. Backup quarterbackThis wasn’t included in the battles last week, but after Davis Webb’s Week 1 performance, it is a position we have to keep an eye on.Winner: Davis Webb might be THE big winner for the Giants on the night. After a bad, unsettled performance against the Cleveland Browns, Webb got the start and looked composed, decisive, and accurate. He responded to the faith from the Giants’ coaching staff by slinging the ball all over the field with touch and accuracy, finishing with stat line of 14-for-20 (70 percent) for 140 yards and a touchdown. Webb had a few highlight plays, but this one stands out: Center: Jon Halapio vs. Brett JonesLast week I thought Brett Jones came away with the better performance — and the win. The Giants, apparently Jabrill Peppers Jersey , disagreed and Halapio remained the starting center through the next week of practice. It is difficult to say whether either center established an advantage over the other. It did stand out that Halapio failed to snap the ball despite Webb calling for it, resulting in a delay of game penalty. Wide receiverThe Giants have a horde of young receivers and journeyman vets looking to carve out roles on the depth chart. These preseason games are important for all of them as they seek a place on both offense and special teams. WinnersCody Latimer - Latimer finally stepped up and showed why the Giants made him a free agent priority. He displayed great body control and subtle route running to create separation and make plays on the ball. Russell Shepard - Shepard showed solid concentration through coverage to make deep reception. Shepard didn’t have much separation, but in a crowded wide receiver room, being able to make a play despite being covered could be a difference maker.Kalif Raymond showed some upside as a returner, as well as some sharp route running and nice hands on a high pass over the middle.LosersHunter Sharp once again got the first team chances as the starting kick and punt returner, and struggled with ball security. He also failed to make an impression as a receiver, with one catch on two targets for no yards.CornerbackWho will man the slot corner position? Who will back up Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple? Are those players even on the roster right now? The Giants need answers to those questions by the final preseason game, and they got another set of data points against the Lions. WinnersB.W. Webb - Webb has showed a reassuring combination of veteran savvy and solid fundamentals. Last week he used the sideline as an extra defender to prevent a touchdown pass, this week he was solid as a sub-package defender with the first team and with the second team.LosersGrant Haley - The UDFA rookie struggled at the end of the game. He missed some tackles and played sloppier as the game wore on. He made a nice play to prevent a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter. He showed that he is a rookie, but a rookie with some upside.Mike Jones - The Lions continually picked on Jones, a rookie who just signed a few days ago, resulting in several receptions and two pass interference penalties.SafetyWho is going to be the other starting safety beside Landon Collins? Curtis Riley has been that throughout the off-season, but the the Giants have featured a lively rotation of potential starters through camp. WinnersMichael Thomas - Thomas was, once again, all over the field. Not only did he make a nice play in coverage to prevent a touchdown, but he was active coming downhill in run defense.LosersDarian Thompson - Thompson is here not because of anything he did in the game, but simply by viture of being injured. He is ina fight for his job and you can make the team from the trainer’s table. The Giants continue to reinforce their defense at the top of the fifth with LB Germaine Pratt and add to the offense with WR DaMarkus Lodge"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 172019 NFL Draft2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon: Giants select LB Germaine Pratt and and WR DaMarkus Lodge, on the clock for pick 171New Kerry Wynn Jersey ,19commentsThe Giants continue to reinforce their defense at the top of the fifth with LB Germaine Pratt and add to the offense with WR DaMarkus LodgeEDTShareTweetShareShare2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon: Giants select LB Germaine Pratt and and WR DaMarkus Lodge, on the clock for pick 171Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY SportsWith the 143rd and 144th picks in the 2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon, the Big Blue View community selected Germaine Pratt (LB, NC State) and DaMarkus Lodge (WR, Ole Miss) for the New York Giants to start the fifth round. Pratt has only been a linebacker for one year, converting from safety for his final year at NC State. He has plenty of experience in zone coverage from his days as a DB, but is still finding his way as a down-hill run defending linebacker. Pratt might start his career as a special teamer or sub-package player, but he could grow into a larger role as he learns the nuances of the linebacker position. At the very least he is likely an upgrade from Tae Davis. With the very next pick, the Giants added an outside receiver in DaMarkus Lodge from Ole Miss. Lodge was as a deep threat almost exclusively and has good long speed, but his route running and lateral agility remain questions. He also flashes the ball skills to make highlight-reel catches, but also shows inconsistencies catching the ball and can drop some “gimmie” passes. Lodge does have plenty of skill at getting clean releases against tight coverage, and could help free up the short area of the field for the rest of the Giants’ offense, in addition to being a tough, physical blocker for his teammates.The Giants have a third pick in the the fifth round, the 171st overall pick, or the first of three compensatory picks at the end of the round. To keep things moving along, I’ll only be listing the 10 picks before the Giants’ selection and the 10 best players available.The Picks So Far161. Houston Texans - Mark Fields (CB, Clemson)162. Chicago Bears - Javon Patterson (iOL Mississippi)163. Philadelphia Eagles - Terry Godwin (WR, Georgia)164. Indianapolis Colts - Gary Johnson (LB http://www.giantslockerroom.com/authentic-will-hernandez-jersey , Texas)165. Dallas Cowboys - Rodney Anderson (RB, Oklahoma)166. Los Angeles Chargers - Clayton Thorson (QB, Northwestern)167. Kansas City Chiefs - Terry Beckner (iDL, Missouri)168. New Orleans Saints - Anthony Johnson (WR, Buffalo)169. Los Angeles Rams - Zedrick Woods (S, Mississippi)170. Cleveland Browns - Michael Jordan (iOL, Ohio State)Best Players AvailableOverall128. Preston Williams (WR, Colorado State)Cornerback182. Kendall Sheffield (CB, Ohio State)185. Derrek Thomas (CB, Baylor)191. Ka’dar Hollman (CB, Toledo)Safety167. Mike Edwards (S, Kentucky)187. Marvell Tell (S, USC)197. Sheldrick Redwine (S, Miami)Linebacker202. Chase Hansen (LB, Utah)203. Ben Burr-Kirven204. Cameron Smith (LB, USC)The New York Giants Are On The Clock