\u201cRandolph is extremely athletic,\u201d O\u2019Shea said. \u201cHe came from a high-level program where he was trusted. He is tough and aggressive and very mild mannered, but when he flips the switch, he brings a different level of energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n After several seasons of living a nomadic lifestyle, Kendall Randolph has finally found a permanent home on the line.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Exclusive columns by Ryan Stelter, Paul Friesen, Ted Wyman, Scott Billeck, Lorrie Goldstein, Warren Kinsella and others. 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If you get young guys who are versatile and have move around, it might be different at the receiver spot because they learn about concepts, but the foot work involved in playing the offensive line is such that left and right does make a difference, especially when they are younger.\u201d<\/p>\n The Winnipeg Sun’s Daily Headline News<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Prior to finding a place to live on the O-line, Randolph was the epitome of versatile, dividing his time last season as a replacement for the injured Pat Neufeld at right guard and knicked up Stanley Bryant at left tackle. Going back further, to his college days at the University of Alabama, he played guard, tackle and tight end for Nick Saban\u2019s Crimson Tide. Randolph won an NCAA championship in 2020.<\/p>\n \u201cRandolph is extremely athletic,\u201d O\u2019Shea said. \u201cHe came from a high-level program where he was trusted. He is tough and aggressive and very mild mannered, but when he flips the switch, he brings a different level of energy.\u201d<\/p>\n Over the course of his time on the island, Randolph has developed an affinity for the position.<\/p>\n We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n Play Video<\/p>\n \u201cIt is a fun position just being able to play in space and dealing with guys that have speed and power,\u201d Randolph said when asked what he enjoys about the position. \u201cI like being alone on an island and trusting yourself. It is fun out there, ultimately playing with the other guys on the line.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Randolph played six games as a rookie in 2024. He didn\u2019t see the field as a game-day player until Aug 1.<\/p>\n Randolph says the habits he developed in Tuscaloosa, the home of the Crimson Tide, have endured and helped him stay on the field. Even at 6-foot-5 and 300-plus pounds, the best ability is availability.<\/p>\n \u201cStaying fresh, that started in college,\u201d he said. \u201cI took advantage of the training room and all the resources. So, I try to keep the same habits with treatment, icing, stretching, rolling out, hydrating and food intake. I am just trying to stay on top of that, keeping up the good habits.\u201d<\/p>\n He also credits the veterans for valuable tips and tricks of the health trade. 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