Tre Tucker, a rookie wide receiver selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round out of the University of Cincinnati, adds strength to a position that the Silver and Black already thought to be strong.
After a debut season marred by missed opportunities and a preseason full of pivotal throws, Tucker’s successful day against the Los Angeles Chargers provided the much-needed big plays that Las Vegas has been lacking this year.
“It feels fantastic,” stated Tucker. “Last week, we obviously lost 0–3 and scored no points. It’s not a feeling you wish to experience. We were fortunate enough to have a short week, which allowed us to concentrate on our execution and quickly turn things around, as we did in this game.
Against the Chargers on Thursday, the rookie wide out scored his first two touchdowns in the NFL. Tucker expresses gratitude to interim coach Antonio Pierce and former coach Josh McDaniels for their persistence and faith in him.
Tucker remarked, “I think it kind of started back when Josh [McDaniels] was here.” “I thought he was an excellent instructor. He gave me a fairly forceful shove. I came to play, he informed me; there was a reason I was drafted high here. In other words, he said exactly what I took to be my role: ‘My role is what I make of it.’
We only reply to [Antonio Pierce], in my opinion. Each day, he brings it. Thus, as I previously stated, what you witnessed on the field is a result of him for us.
Tucker believes he still has room to improve, but he feels that his difficult preseason helped prepare him for his moment, whenever it came.
“Obviously, through training camp and preseason, I had a few ups and downs,” Tucker stated. But every single week, I’ve just gotten better, and Tae [Davante Adams] deserves all the credit for that. Almost like an older brother. Every day, Edgar Bennett (EB) and Jakobi Meyers (Kob) inspire me to improve.”
As of right now, I have no idea. I’m not sure. However, I need to get better at keeping my eyes on the ball. It’s not that I don’t believe in myself; it’s just that there are instances when you feel a little giddy. I kind of grew used to that, but as soon as I heard the call, I wanted to make sure I made it because you can’t bobble the ball in the NFL and you have to have both feet planted.
Among the National Football League’s deepest wide receiver units is Las Vegas’s. If the rookie can continue to contribute at a high level, Las Vegas’ offense might advance.
On Christmas Day at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the Silver and Black will play their AFC West rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs. On Monday, December 25, at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST, don’t miss it.
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