It seems Kyle Rudolph might be not less than a part of the equation in the case of changing Rob Gronkowski in Tampa Bay.
Stories surfaced late Wednesday evening that the veteran tight finish had signed a one-year take care of the Bucs, after "Gronk" reiterated that his enjoying profession is completed this week — regardless of what his girlfriend believes.
Rudolph, 32, spent final season with the New York Giants, and previous to that, he was a two-time Professional Bowl choice throughout his 10 years with the Minnesota Vikings (2012, 2017).
Whereas Rudolph has been productive over the course of his 11-year profession, his statistical output does not come near that of Gronkowski's.
Even final season, which proved to be Gronkowski's last season, practically matched the output of Rudolph's greatest season. In 2016-17, Rudolph caught 83 passes for 840 yards and 7 scores. In 2021-22, Gronkowski caught 55 balls for 802 yards and 6 scores.
Gronkowski's greatest particular person 12 months occurred in 2011-12, when he caught 90 passes for 1,327 yards and 17 scores.
Rudolph — who tallied 26 receptions for 257 yards and one landing in 16 video games final season (13 begins) — has by no means had a 1,000-yard receiving season. Gronkowski has had 4.
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