A source said Tucker understood upon signing that playing time wasn’t guaranteed. However he was pitched as a constructive locker room presence, particularly for his management and expertise on a youthful roster. “A number of instances if you turn into a vet and be within the league, like younger guys and stuff on the bench, they’re not going to [encourage and motivate teammates]. They’re not going to have your again like that,” Tucker mentioned when he first signed on March 10. “So it’s at all times good to have vets and like-minded guys that simply have one another’s again. And that’s what actually makes a group sturdy — simply understanding that they’ve folks there and I help you whether or not you’re taking part in good or unhealthy. We’re in it collectively.” -via New York Post / March 31, 2025
