Who Should I Start? Amari Cooper or Tre Tucker

Thursday, September 4, 2:14 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper has informed the team that he intends to retire ahead of Week 1, citing a lack of desire to continue playing. Cooper, who joined the Raiders this offseason in hopes of competing for a starting role, was listed behind rookie Dont'e Thornton Jr. on the initial depth chart. The five-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Browns and Bills, starting 10 of 14 games while recording 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns. Cooper leaves the NFL after a decorated career, finishing with over 10,000 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns across stops with the Raiders, Cowboys, Browns, and Bills. His departure opens additional opportunities for Thornton and fellow rookie Jack Bech to carve out meaningful roles in the Raiders' passing game this season.

Monday, September 8, 12:00 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker hauled in 2-of-3 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 road win against the New England Patriots. The 24-year-old kicked off the scoring for the Raiders with a 26-yard touchdown reception on the team's opening drive, but didn't record his second catch until mid-way through the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is the team's No. 1 option at the position, though there isn't much solidified behind him in the pecking order. Tucker has always flashed an ability to make explosive plays, so if he can stave off rookie teammate Dont'e Thornton Jr., the University of Cincinnati product could have some nice fantasy production with an accurate Geno Smith at the helm. Hopefully Tucker will pick up some more targets next Monday night when Las Vegas hosts the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.