'08 OH TE Kyle Rudolph (Signed LOI to ND)

[PLACforever]

...what?

He was noting the weight-loss for his Rudy fantasies, so they're more life-like I suppose.

 

[gkIrish]

Signed 5 year extension for 36 million.

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/KyleRudolph82">@KyleRudolph82</a> making it official! <a href="http://t.co/2CIqZA54ss">pic.twitter.com/2CIqZA54ss</a></p>— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikings/statuses/493584627131351040">July 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[AvesEvo]

I'd be smiling like that too!

 

[phgreek]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>TE Kyle Rudolph dropped 15 pounds to prep for an increased role in the Vikings’ passing game » <a href="http://t.co/35o0rlCxw6">http://t.co/35o0rlCxw6</a> <a href="http://t.co/s44edt6EBt">pic.twitter.com/s44edt6EBt</a></p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/statuses/486921496812847104">July 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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not that it maters much for fantasy...but Rudolph actually blocks. Graham is basically Michael Floyd on steroids...he dominates a dback .... but I wouldn't try and have him attached to the line trying to block a DE/OLB unless I hated my running back.

 

[Riddickulous]

Signed 5 year extension for 36 million.

Now the fifth highest paid TE in the NFL. Doesn't have the production to justify it so they must be expecting a huge year with a new QB and OC.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

Now the fifth highest paid TE in the NFL. Doesn't have the production to justify it so they must be expecting a huge year with a new QB and OC.

You have to consider that the salary cap in the NFL is slated to jump substantially in the next few years, so it won't likely be top 5 money for long. He's also proven (if not as consistently as Vikes fans may hope) as a blocker, receiver, and true red zone threat. Having all three is pretty rare.

A lot of people have learned the wrong lesson from what the Patriots have done with Gronk, not able to see beyond the fantasy numbers he puts up as a receiver. The fact that he is a high level blocker AND receiver makes it impossible for a defense to predict what a particular look means. Also many looks can be given from the same formation, making it impossible to sub players in a high tempo offense. This is why the Patriots have actually played a power running offense in many games, particularly in the playoffs and in bad weather despite having a HOF QB.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Also, look at Kyle's QBs. Nuff said.

 

[ResLife Hero]

Very cool
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash">#Vikings</a> TE Kyle Rudolph's plans for his new cash? Same house, same truck. Oh, but this: Buying a new weight room for his high school.</p>— David McCoy (@DavidMcCoyWCCO) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidMcCoyWCCO/statuses/493813472824541187">July 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[arrowryan]

Very cool
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash">#Vikings</a> TE Kyle Rudolph's plans for his new cash? Same house, same truck. Oh, but this: Buying a new weight room for his high school.</p>— David McCoy (@DavidMcCoyWCCO) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidMcCoyWCCO/statuses/493813472824541187">July 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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David McCoy used to be a sports broadcaster in South Bend. I had no idea he left for Minnesota

 

[Booslum31]

Very cool
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash">#Vikings</a> TE Kyle Rudolph's plans for his new cash? Same house, same truck. Oh, but this: Buying a new weight room for his high school.</p>— David McCoy (@DavidMcCoyWCCO) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidMcCoyWCCO/statuses/493813472824541187">July 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Love this guy! Well done Kyle!

 

[yankeehater]

Sports hernia surgery and will be out at least six weeks.

 

[dublinirish]

Sports hernia surgery and will be out at least six weeks.

Kyle hasn't been right the first few weeks of the season anyways, best he concentrates on getting healthy as the vikes are gonna struggle offensively for a while anyways

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/KyleRudolph82">@KyleRudolph82</a> discusses an offseason addition of his - a tattoo sleeve.

Check it out --> <a href="http://t.co/yQX5SRRxj3">http://t.co/yQX5SRRxj3</a> <a href="http://t.co/pbWFALlO55">pic.twitter.com/pbWFALlO55</a></p>— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/604059665735909377">May 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Luckylucci]

Thought this was pretty cool. Nice pad for Mr. Rudolph.


JIM SMALL'S NOTRE DAME GO IRISH BLOG -- www.NDGOIRISH.com -- A NOTRE DAME BLOG: Domer Kyle Rudolph's Minnesota Home...

 

[ACamp1900]

Pretty cool... Love his style... hell, I even like the dogs...

 

[PANDFAN]

House is straight f ing awesome

gf is banging...hot d@mn

has 2 bulldogs

he's straight cash homie

 

[Southside Sully]

House is straight f ing awesome

gf is banging...hot d@mn

His GF was my friends little sisters roomate at St. Mary's. She is standing up in her wedding in 2 weeks. Cool girl, super down to earth, and a looker. Also, she has gotten Rudolph to sign some ND stuff for my friends nieces and nephews, pretty cool he has done that.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

House is straight f ing awesome

gf is banging...hot d@mn

has 2 bulldogs

he's straight cash homie

Could have done without the tattoo tho.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

'08 OH TE Kyle Rudolph (Signed LOI to ND)

Could have done without the tattoo tho.

Doesn't look like his gf has any. Are you talking about him?!?!?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Rudolphhhhhhhhhhh...TD tonight


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[irishff1014]

He is having himself a good game.

 

[sharksamardzija8345]

More receptions, yards and touchdowns than Jordan Reed, yet Reed was selected as a Pro Bowler over Rudolph. Our dude here got shafted.

 

[phillyirish]

More receptions, yards and touchdowns than Jordan Reed, yet Reed was selected as a Pro Bowler over Rudolph. Our dude here got shafted.

Jimmy Graham probably had a better year than both of them, Cameron brate was solid as well. Lot of competition for that 2nd TE spot behind Olsen.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

11 rec 117yds 1TD today. My favourite ND TE of all time.

 

[ab2cmiller]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Notre Dame TE Kyle Rudolph, snubbed before, will replace Zach Ertz in the Pro Bowl <a href="https://t.co/PX3hn2YD6B">https://t.co/PX3hn2YD6B</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fightingirish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fightingirish</a> <a href="https://t.co/lSUof257sZ">pic.twitter.com/lSUof257sZ</a></p>— Notre Dame DieHards (@IrishDieHards) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrishDieHards/status/955561451460194309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[ab2cmiller]

Okwara and Rudolph dancing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lmaoo his arm strong as shit <a href="https://t.co/fzSjbwT3Or">pic.twitter.com/fzSjbwT3Or</a></p>— skol gang (@dayonnethedon) <a href="https://twitter.com/dayonnethedon/status/1059169292900597760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Irish YJ]

lol.. rudolph on his attempt to chop okwara's arm.. okwara never even turned to look at him.

 

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You've seen what <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleRudolph82?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyleRudolph82</a> can do on the field.<br><br>But off the field?<br><br>He's touched more lives than you could ever imagine.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WPMOYChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WPMOYChallenge</a> Rudolph <a href="https://t.co/iTqfY4TIas">pic.twitter.com/iTqfY4TIas</a></p>— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/1070675219570937857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You've seen what <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleRudolph82?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyleRudolph82</a> can do on the field.<br><br>But off the field?<br><br>He's touched more lives than you could ever imagine.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WPMOYChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WPMOYChallenge</a> Rudolph <a href="https://t.co/iTqfY4TIas">pic.twitter.com/iTqfY4TIas</a></p>— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/1070675219570937857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tear jerker. My face was red for like 5-10 mins after watching that.