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Who will be the Vikings’ most productive player on offense in 2017?

By Adam Patrick

Nov 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lions defeated the Vikings 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lions defeated the Vikings 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys line backer Anthony Hitchens (59) at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys line backer Anthony Hitchens (59) at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyle Rudolph, TE

Even though the tight end was supposed to evolve into one of the NFL’s best at his position when Norv Turner became Minnesota’s offensive coordinator in 2014, Rudolph’s production actually took off once Pat Shurmur took control of the offense last year.

The Vikings’ tight end set single-season career-highs in catches (83) and receiving yards (840) while also leading the team in targets (132) in 2016. Like Diggs, a full season with Shurmur calling the plays could result in even more offensive production for Minnesota’s veteran tight end this year.

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