Klint Kubiak is holding Tre Tucker up as the Raiders' conditioning benchmark, and his comments reveal why the receiver could become an even bigger weapon.
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak highlighted wide receiver Tre Tucker as the team's conditioning benchmark during a Friday press conference. Kubiak emphasized that starting NFL receivers must be conditioned to play 70 snaps at full speed, noting that Tucker has consistently stood out in his preparation since April.
The Raider Ramble reports that Kubiak's praise confirms Tucker's role as a starting receiver while setting an expectation for the rest of the young roster. The writer argues that Tucker's sustained late-game stamina will provide the Raiders with a valuable vertical threat against tiring fourth-quarter defenses.
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