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June 25, 2024 By  Las Vegas Raiders, NFL

Las Vegas Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Drops Electrifying Assessment of Young WR: ‘Had a Hell of an Offseason’

The Las Vegas Raiders will have a lot riding in the upcoming season. There are some major expectations on this squad, and the fans are aspiring for a return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

A lot will be riding on the shoulders of head coach Antonio Pierce, and the 45-year-old appears to have already unlocked a key weapon that will help the team’s cause. This comes in the form of incoming second-year wide receiver Tre Tucker.

Las Vegas Raiders News: Antonio Pierce Sings Tre Tucker’s Praises

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Sep 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) runs after making a catch against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

Pierce clearly likes what he’s seen from his young wideout in the offseason thus far. So much so, that the Raiders shot-caller has already sounded off on what he feels will be a big year for the former third-round pick:

Don’t look at the size, don’t mention that,” Pierce said, via ESPN. “Watch him play. He’s the biggest guy out there. He had a hell of an offseason. . . . Everything that we talked about working on, he took that to another level. And you could see the look in his eye of a confident player, of a guy that’s just going to constantly get better. He’s pushing.”

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Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce arrives before the game against the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

As Pierce touched on in his statement above, there have been question marks about the size of the 5-foot-9, 185-lb Tucker. The Las Vegas shot-caller, however, has dispelled the uncertainty by claiming that Tucker’s work ethic and attitude have overshadowed whatever doubts there might be surrounding his lack of physicality.

2024 could be a big year for this young man.

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) late in the game as Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott (21) closes in during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Nov. 19, 2023.

 

 

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About Paul Magno

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