The Evolution of Raiders WR Tre Tucker

The Las Vegas Raiders' past two coaching regimes seemed to be unable to find a consistent role for wide receiver Tre Tucker. That has not been the case this season.

Watch Raiders WR Coach Chris Beatty Discuss Tucker Below

Raiders Continue to Develop Tre Tucker

Following the Raiders' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll noted Tre Tucker's value to Las Vegas' offense. While the offense as a whole is still figuring out its identity, Tucker's identity continues to evolve. The third-year wide receiver is on pace for a career year.

In a season where the Raiders' offense had little to hang their hat on, Tucker has been one of the few consistent players on Las Vegas' offense this season.

"I don't know if he's playing beyond it, but Tre has done a really good job. He's been our most effective guy particularly down the field and making things happen. Really pleased, because going in that we didn't know. We weren't sure how he would contribute. We hoped that he would be a downfield guy," Carroll said.

"He's been that, and he's been effective, and he's doing other things as well. We get the ball underneath to him, and he's catching the ball on the perimeter to try to use his speed and all. Like last week he had a big play. So, I think he's had a really good start with us, and I'm really pleased with what he's done."

At the start of the Bye Week, Raiders Wide Receivers Coach Chris Beatty doubled down on Carroll's sentiments, noting that Tucker is one of the hardest workers on the team. Beatty is one of several coaches who have made similar comments, including Raiders Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly.

"I think Tre is a super hard worker. I think he is one of the hardest working guys on the team. He does everything you ask him. He is inquisitive, he wants to get better. I think for him, it is about trying to get better every day and stacking days on top of each other and learning how to play with his speed," Beatty said.

Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker | Darrell Craig Harris, On SI

"He has always been super fast but his releases have gotten better. H ehas been a lot more consistent with his hands. So, that part of his game has gotten better, too. I think he has really worked hard in every facet at getting better and he has been a great leader in the room, too. "

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