New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is continuing to build chemistry with his weapons at practice. Record-breaking tight end Brock Bowers will undoubtedly be Smith’s go-to target. Jakobi Meyers is the unquestioned WR1 after recording his first 1,000-yard campaign last year. Third-year receiver Tre Tucker projects as the No. 2 wideout.
Smith has the reputation of a gunslinger. Tucker is an incredibly speedy playmaker with the capability to take the top off the defense. With the second preseason game this weekend, Smith and Tucker are locating their chemistry at the opportune time. At Wednesday’s practice, the explosive pair connected for this 60-yard TD bomb.
The Raiders’ strategy on offense is pretty straightforward. They’ll be run-heavy with rookie running back Ashton Jeanty behind a quality offensive line. Bowers and Meyers should operate within the middle of the field, creating space for Tucker to run deep routes against single-man coverage.
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In Seattle, Smith loved targeting weapons like DK Metcalf deep. Tucker possesses a different body type, but is capable of becoming Smith’s new favorite target behind the coverage. The Raiders’ Week 1 game versus the New England Patriots is fast approaching. The chemistry between Smith and his speediest pass catcher is progressing right on time.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders QB Geno Smith and WR Tre Tucker are growing their chemistry