WR depth concerns: Kubiak puts receivers on notice after poor preseason game
Head coach Klint Kubiak publicly called out the wide receivers after a poor preseason performance, citing drops and lack of separation. Malik Benson had drops in the game. The free agent WR market is dwindling, and the TE room (Bowers, Mayer) is now seen as the team's offensive strength. This adds urgency to the WR3 battle (Benson, Tucker, Thornton) and raises questions about the passing game's viability. Underrated players like Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor were highlighted as potential hidden weapons.
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Updated Aug 22, 2026