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What Is Wrong with Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph?

October 16, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph likely envisioned a much different start to his 2015 season. 
Finally healthy and surrounded by playmakers, Rudolph entered his second year in Norv Turner's offense with Teddy Bridgewater ascending at quarterback and the comfort provided by a multiyear contract. Everything seemed in place for the breakout season almost everyone has expected for the last two or three years. 
Instead, Rudolph has been mostly invisible through four games. 
While his 14 catches rank second on the team, his volume numbers have lacked in the impact department. At his current pace, Rudolph will catch 56 passes for just 416 yards and four touchdowns—a stat line far off the expectations of Minnesota's fourth-highest-paid player.  
Rudolph's average of 7.4 yards per catch is the third worst among receivers and tight ends with at least 10 receptions. He has only one catch over 15 yards, and he also dropped a sure-fire touchdown...

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