NY Giants sign TE Kyle Rudolph: The good, the bad, the grade
The grade:
The Giants are officially no longer reliant on the roller-coaster play of Engram – that has to count as a positive. After contributing to more losses than wins last season, they couldn’t go into 2021 without a contingency plan.
It remains to be seen what they do with the former Ole Miss product – whether he creates a tight-end duo with Rudolph, or Gettleman looks to trade him. Either way, Rudolph gives the team a solid foundation at the position.
It also doesn’t stop them from the possibility of drafting Florida’s Kyle Pitts. While he may be listed as a tight-end, you could make the case that he should be considered a wide receiver.
Rudolph’s intangibles provide the team with a player they simply didn’t have before this signing, but his age and play last season cause hesitation. If the two time pro-bowler can return to form, the move will be lauded. If not, it’ll be another on a long list of questionable moves by their general manager.