NY Giants sign TE Kyle Rudolph: The good, the bad, the grade

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown pass reception against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

The bad:

If Rudolph’s 2020 season is an indicator of how he’ll play with the Giants, the team just overpaid for a player who’s best days are behind him.

Injuries and an inability to show up in a crowded passing game derailed his season – and former Alabama star, Irv Smith Jr., took away Rudolph’s spot. All were contributors to some of his lowest career statistics – 28 catches, 334 yards and just one touchdown.

While Rudolph played in all 16 games in the five years prior, hopefully missing four games isn’t a sign of things to come. If he hopes to put up better stats than last season, he’ll have to be available for the team.

Memories of the Giants’ Golden Tate deal come to mind – as he was the same age as Rudolph is now when he was signed by Gettleman. The team’s been burned before by a play-maker on the wrong side of 30 – hopefully Rudolph doesn’t fall into that category.

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