It's good to see him coming into his own. While he hasn't scored yet, he's had a few nice games for Vikings already. hopefully he will become a number 1 tight end sooner rather than later, seeing how Shiancoe lost more than a step.
Kyle Rudolph, TE
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looks like he won't have to be "redshirted" behind a revered black vet for three seasons! 
Rookie Kyle Rudolph played more snaps (38) than Visanthe Shiancoe (36) for the first time all season in Week 15.
It's a smart move to begin the changing of the guard now with Shiancoe set to reach free agency at age 32. An athletic pass catcher with fine all-around skills, Rudolph has surprisingly graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 tight end this season. He's an offseason "buy" in Dynasty leagues.
Rookie Kyle Rudolph played more snaps (38) than Visanthe Shiancoe (36) for the first time all season in Week 15.
It's a smart move to begin the changing of the guard now with Shiancoe set to reach free agency at age 32. An athletic pass catcher with fine all-around skills, Rudolph has surprisingly graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 tight end this season. He's an offseason "buy" in Dynasty leagues.
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Here's a fairly recent article on Kyle that's pretty good. His "explosiveness" is back and they are giving him some reps split-out wide. It's also looking like they'll be incorporating more two tight end sets with the recently signed John Carlson as well.
Can Viking's Rudolph be the next Gronkowski?:
http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/06/14...ronkows/landing_mnvikings.html?blockID=746100
Can Viking's Rudolph be the next Gronkowski?:
http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/06/14...ronkows/landing_mnvikings.html?blockID=746100