Frank Gore is a rare running back who's still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. [178][179], Gore shared the backfield with Kenyan Drake and rookie Kalen Ballage. [122] In the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Gore became the all-time franchise leader in rushing touchdowns (51) as the 49ers won the NFC West. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. [98], Gore finished the 2010 season with 203 carries for 853 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. Emmitt: 9 Times over 1200 yards. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If you love this game you're gonna step up to the plate. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. Jul 21, 2017 1:34 PM He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [Bo Brack] Peter Schrager says on FOX former Arizona [Joe Mixon] @NFL since yall all about the coin flipping [Highlight] Maher misses his 4th PAT of the night. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. Hes all in. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. You must be logged in to leave a comment. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. Frank Gore. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. [56][57][58], Gore's breakaway ability helped him finish the season with 5.4 yards per carry, placing him third in the entire NFL, behind only Michael Vick (8.4 YPC on 123 carries) and Maurice Jones-Drew (5.7 YPC on 166 carries). [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. [48] In the regular-season finale against the Houston Texans, he registered his first 100-yard game with 108 yards on 25 carries as the 49ers won by a score of 2017. 2 more TDs. Gore was the first 49ers running back to have three-straight 100 yard games since Garrison Hearst had a 49ers-record four straight 100-yard games during Weeks 13-16 of the 1998 season. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. Put some respeck on Gore's name. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! [6], While emerging as a talented football prospect, Gore also focused his attention on improving his academics and assisting his mother, who was battling kidney disease and had started dialysis treatments. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. Do any of those guys belong in the HOF? I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. His career was also noted for longevity, a rare trait with his position, and he holds the league record for games played by a running back. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. The nickname was inspired by the movie An Inconvenient Truth written by former United States Vice President Al Gore, which was released in May of the same year. [23][24][25], Gore finished the 2003 season with 89 carries for 468 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 105 receiving yards. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. 3. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. In the 49ers first meeting against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore set the 49ers single-game rushing record by totaling a career-high 212 yards on 24 carries, besting the 201 yards by Charlie Garner on September 24, 2000, against the Dallas Cowboys. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. [196] With the Bills appearing in the Wild Card Round, Gore made his first postseason appearance since his time with the 49ers in the 2013 season. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. $7.99 . Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. [119] During the NFC Championship, he rushed for 74 yards in the 2017 overtime loss to the Giants. [199], During a Week 11 3428 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Gore ran for 61 yards and his first touchdown of the season. [65], Gore had benefited that season from the tutelage of then-offensive coordinator Norv Turner, whose offensive scheme places a heavy emphasis on running the football. And he only ran for 10 TD once. Despite the young running back's history of injury, Gore played in 14 games as a rookie on the team, leading the 49ers with 608 rushing yards on 127 carries and three touchdowns. If he can do that again at age 34, he . Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. [71] Gore's best game came against the Cardinals in their divisional rematch in Week 12, where he recorded 116 rushing yards and two touchdown to go along with 11 receptions for 98 yards. [82] Gore rushed for 206 yards for a 12.8-yard average, including a 79-yard and an 80-yard touchdown run in the 23-10 victory, becoming the second player in NFL history to rush for two touchdowns for 75 yards or more in a single game, with the other being Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders. Congratulations on a great career! Walter Payton (16,726), 3. [183] During a Week 15 41-17 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Gore rushed for 14 yards before suffering a sprained foot and was ruled out for the rest of the season. The game ended up with the San Francisco 49ers winning 2824 with Gore having 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, allowing the 49ers to go to Super Bowl XLVII, their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994. [150][151] Prior to signing with the Colts, it was widely reported that Gore had agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 9 to replace LeSean McCoy. Watch These Incredible . [96] Gore had rushed for four 100-yard games before fracturing his right hip in a Week 12 win over the Arizona Cardinals, prematurely ending his season[97] after the 49ers put him on IR. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. [105] During Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers were down 233 at the end of the first half, but quarterback Alex Smith and Gore both led drives to narrowly win 2423. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM / CBS Sacramento. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. By the way, my comments suggesting he was one of the best ever were heavily downvoted, so I don't think there were many people saying he was top 10. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. Gase has already stated that he wants to lessen Bells touches this season, which is where Gore comes in. ", Due to his NFL career, Frank Gore Sr. was unable to see his son play in local football games past the age of 5 until his return to Miami 13 years later when he signed with the Miami Dolphins. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. [168], During the 2017 offseason, Gore trained for the season in a familiar fashion, down in Miami working out with younger running backs from around the league. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) [203][204], On April 3, 2022, Gore said that he planned to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him. [205][206], On June 2, 2022, Gore announced his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the 49ers. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. [111] This was his first game with no rushing yards. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. Nobody ever really framed it for me that way but when I think about it he is definitely top 3 all time in terms of durability and probably top 5 all time in terms of consistency for a RB. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. I get the Bettis argument (3.9 per is just not acceptable) but Gore has averaged 4.4 and did it playing mostly for weak teams. Its probably a long shot to think Gore will last long enough to pass Sanders (15,269 career yards), Payton (16,726) and Smith (18,355) on the all-time rushing list. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. At his age, that is incredible. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Most people were in agreement with you. [187][188], After rushing for 20 yards on twelve carries against the New York Jets to the start the 2019 season, Gore had 19 carries for 68 rushing yards and his first rushing touchdown since Week 12 of the 2017 season in the 2814 victory over the New York Giants in Week 2. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. [107] However, his performance in that game was eclipsed by his performance the following week against the Detroit Lions, where he rushed a season-high of 141 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown in a 2519 road victory, defeating the previously unbeaten Lions. [103][104], In the first three games of the season, Gore did not perform well, rushing for 148 yards on 59 carries for only one touchdown. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. Adrian Peterson (14,918), Gore should be mentioned, at least, in any conversation of Greatest RBs, Quiet professional whos been doing it at a high level for a long time. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. I just don't see it. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. And only played 2 less seasons. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. At 37 years old, the New York Jets running back is in his 16th NFL season and trails Smith by 2,462 yards with three games left in the 2020 regular season. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. [193] During a Week 12 20-3 victory over against the Denver Broncos, Gore ran for 65 yards and surpassed Barry Sanders' career total of 15,269 rushing yards for third place all time. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . Gore Sr. did not plan for his son to end up playing football, remarking: "Whatever he wants to do, hes going to do it; not because I played ball, he has to play ball. 1 time over 10 TD. [81], After being nearly shut down in the season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals, Gore had a career day the following week in the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. Learn how your comment data is processed. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Payton was an incredible player and an incredible person. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! If Gore equals his 2016 production this year, hell move ahead of three of those Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson, Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson and into the Top 5 in NFL history. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. [13] In the next game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, he had six carries for 78 yards and his first collegiate rushing touchdown in the 610 victory. [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. [156] He had a productive game against the Miami Dolphins, where quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was injured in what was the final game of his career. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. Jul 21, 2017 2:32 PM His work can be found on Examiner.com. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . Best 49er running back of all time! Adam Gase is a big fan of Gore, dating back to when the two were in San Francisco together. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. In terms of talentNo. Emmitt had actual great seasons. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. I think he is one of the more underrated running backs to ever play. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. Gore is a true hog. On Friday night, Barry Sanders was among 12 former running backs who were named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team.Two days later, Sanders watched as Bills running back Frank Gore passed him on . [207][208], After his football career, Gore devoted himself to boxing,[225] in the heavyweight category, first playing an exhibition match in 2021 against former NBA player Deron Williams[226] and then making his professional debut on May 14, 2022, winning the match against Olaseyinde Olorunsola by knockout.[227]. [85], After missing two games against the St. Louis Rams and Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury, Gore returned in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. While in many cases it can be impressive, its not always indicative of the type of productive a team wants out of a running back, especially in this day and age. One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. Not a member? [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . I think the big difference is Gore was never 1st Team All-Pro while Bettis was twice as well as Bettis having OROY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. Gore only had 1 great season. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. He still is consistently effective. During his senior year in 2000, Gore broke several Dade County single-season records, including rushing yards (2,997) and touchdowns (39). [42] Two weeks later, he rushed for 42 yards on seven carries with a 5.4-yard average in a 3431 loss against the Dallas Cowboys. Everything Gore got, he earned it the hard way. [33], Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [106] In the next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gore rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown in the 483 win for the 49ers. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. [108], The next few games went pretty well for Gore, rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns and 107 yards against the Washington Redskins, becoming the 49ers' record holder of most consecutive games with 100 yards with five. [90] Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Gore had 16 carries for 107 yards against an Eagles team that had not given up a 100-yard game in 22 consecutive games. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The bay will forever love you. They were rarely enjoying 4th quarter leads, where RBs such as Emmitt Smith were able to pad their stats against worn out defenses who had thrown in the towel. Best 49er running back of all time! Not only has Gore taken every snap under the reign of Jim Harbaugh, but the team is 8-0 when Gore breaks the 100 yard mark during that time. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. We're looking at entire careers, not who had the best prime. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. 4y. Now look at him. [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. [109][110] However, against the New York Giants, Gore had an unmemorable performance, rushing for no yards and leaving in the second half with a knee injury. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. Could Tom Brady end up in Miami, after all. Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! He owns. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. Consummate teammate. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. He joined Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (11), Curtis Martin (10), Walter Payton (10) and Barry Sanders (10) as the only players in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in at least nine different seasons. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he - I love Frank Gore. Am I off base here? Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is so committed to opposing Rep. Kevin McCarthy's flailing House speaker bid that he offered to resign from Congress Thursday night if a faction of Democrats were to vote with Republicans to allow a more "moderate" member of the GOP to take the gavel.Appearing on Laura Ingraham's Fox News show, Gaetz was asked about . Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. So earlier I seen tons of people going on and on about Frank gore being top 10 all time after somebody made a huge stretch and said he was top 5. [157] He moved up five more places to 15th all-time in rushing yards,[158] and also passed Steven Jackson in early October to become the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards. At least it shouldnt. As shown in the second half of the teams win over the Seahawks he can put this team on his broad shoulders, and when they are struggling as a whole, can be enough offensively for his team to win. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [94][95] During Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had nine receptions for 102 yards, his only career game with over 100 receiving yards. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. [78] In the regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins, Gore became the first running back in 49ers history to rush for 1,000 yards or more in three straight seasons as the 49ers won by a score of 27-24. AD played 1 less season (but lost 2 others to injury). If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. [101], During the offseason, the 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh to be their new head coach and built themselves around a combination of a great running game, a supplemental passing game and a power house defense. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [86] While he had a successful game against the Chicago Bears in Week 10, gaining 104 yards with a touchdown,[87] he was used less in the 49ers' offensive game plan in the following three weeks, after the team adopted more of a spread offense. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. 50. Hes more than 1,000 yards behind Payton for second all-time, so unless Gore has a resurgence in his career or never retires you never know with him hell more than likely remain in third place. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. [165], Gore finished the season with 263 carries for 1,025 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 38 receptions for 277 yards and four touchdowns. On December 19, 2019, Gore Jr., a three-star prospect, committed to play football at University of Southern Mississippi after also receiving offers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Florida Atlantic University. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. Higher ypc. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is already close to being the greatest at his position in franchise history, and he still has a lot of tread on his tires. No. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. [63] After Gore's tremendous season, he was named the starting running back to the NFC Pro Bowl team in his first Pro Bowl nomination. Ex-NFL, NBA stars welcome 'challenge' of first boxing match", "Ex-Jet Frank Gore wins pro boxing debut with vicious knockout", "College football recruiting: Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL veteran star, commits to FAU", "New Miami Dolphins Running Back Frank Gore Receives Key To City Of Miami", "Frank Gore gets the Keys to the City of Miami Today", "Former NFL RB Frank Gore Beats Yaya Olorunsola via Knockout in Pro Boxing Debut", "Ex-NBA PG Williams tops ex-RB Gore by decision", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Gore&oldid=1133425938, Most consecutive seasons with at least five touchdowns: 11 tied with. [64], At some point during his breakout season, Gore was given the nickname "The Inconvenient Truth", which stuck with him for the rest of his career. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. It did not appear as though the hit he took against Seattle with 6 minutes left in the first half did anything other then motivate Gore who rushed for close to 100 yards after that point, but with Kendall Hunter taking all the snaps with the team trying to ice the game, clearly something was wrong. This Sunday, Frank Gore could be playing his last game as a San Francisco 49er. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. The consistency that allows for someone Gores age to carry for over a thousand yards a season is what GMs want to compliment the passing game. That was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go All Day as a kid. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. [17][18] Gore has the third-best season total in school history by a freshman and was named Sporting News' Big East Freshman of the Year. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. The biggest reason you wanted this guy on your team because you never heard about him in the off-season being arrested for some stupid stuff or getting suspended for drug use. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. Gore was never a top 5 back so he doesnt belong in the hall with Jim Brown, Walter Peyton and Barry Saunders and the rest. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. [93], After a slow start to the season with 17 carries for 38 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore had 168 scrimmage yards (112 rushing, 56 receiving) against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. Bills survive to beat Dolphins, advance to divisional round, Lamar Jackson: My knee remains inflamed and unstable, Sammy Watkins hopes Lamar Jackson decides to play, Report: Lamar Jackson not looking good for Sunday, NFL selects Atlanta for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. Same average yards per carry. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. . [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Thats what Frank Gore has. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! The biggest reason you wanted this guy on your team because you never heard about him in the off-season being arrested for some stupid stuff or getting suspended for drug use. smarter than you says: For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, see, Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM [113] However, he rushed for only 39 yards in the next game against the Baltimore Ravens as the 49ers lost by a score of 616. [102] This combination proved to be effective for Gore and the 49ers, leading them to a 133 record in the regular season and a playoff spot for the 49ers, their first such appearance since 2002 along with a first round bye. He is also the best blitz pickup back of his generation. [43] Gore led the team with 89 yards on nine carries and recorded a then career-long 72-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of a 5217 road loss to the Washington Redskins. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. His vision, ability to get low and fit through the narrowest gaps in the defense along with his pass blocking have all been a sight to behold. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? 100%. Jerrell Richardson is a Bay Area native who due to a college career at San Diego State University has grown an appreciation for all things sports related in California. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. [77] Three weeks later, Gore had his second 100-yard game of the season, as he rushed for 101 yards on 19 carries in a 4026 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. [180] With his five-yard rush in the third quarter of a Week 2 2012 road victory over the New York Jets, Gore passed Curtis Martin for fourth-most rushing yards all time with 14,103. My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. Running Back SP . Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. Bettis won a Super Bowl but didn't do much to get there, Gore lost a Super Bowl but did a ton on the Journey. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. The best offensive player on the San Francisco 49ers for the past several years, running back Frank Gore functions like a power full back. 8 times over 10 TD. Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. Feed Gore the ball. [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. [139][140] The 49ers went away from the running game until Week 4, when Gore rushed for 119 yards on 24 carries, and also had a career long 55-yard receiving touchdown in a 26-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? Truly amazing. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. 1. 1st ballot, no question. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. Another 1,000-yard season would be the 10th of Gores career, tying him with Martin, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders for the second most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. I cant really see him in my top 10. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. In the 2020 NFL offseason, Frank Gore would sign with the New York Jets. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. I would love to see the Colts send Frank back to San Francisco, where he can finish out his career, and continue working on his personal accomplishments. [46] He made his first NFL start in a 109 road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, amassing over 100 combined yards with 79 yards rushing on 19 attempts for a 4.2 yard average with three receptions for 57 yards. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. [19], Gore suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during spring practice in 2002 and spent the following season recovering from knee surgery. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. Please check your email for a confirmation. The last game in that stretch was meaningful to Gore as he passed both Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson and move up to fifth on the all-time rushing list with 61 yards on the day. I mean this with the utmost respect, but you could argue (probably correctly) that Gore would realistically be the worst RB in the Hall of Fame if he gets in. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. [172] Playing against the Buffalo Bills in a blizzard and deep snow in Week 14, Gore had a career-high 36 rush attempts for 130 yards, his highest yardage total in his three years with the Colts, in the 137 overtime road loss. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2005 Topps Heritage Football Base Card Rookie #73 Frank GORE CSG 8.5 at the best online prices at eBay! Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. [160][161] Gore carried that momentum in the next game against the Houston Texans, rushing for 106 yards on 22 carries to become the Colts' first 100-yard rusher in 55 games. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. [16], As a true freshman for the Miami Hurricanes football in 2001, Gore totaled 562 yards with five touchdowns on 62 carries, for a 9.1-yard avg, as a backup to Clinton Portis on Miami's 2001 National championship winning team. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. He played on some awful teams with no passing offense and constantly ran into 8 or 9 man fronts and still managed to produce some yards out of it. Most seasons with 1,200 yards from scrimmage: 12, Most consecutive seasons with at least 500 yards rushing: 16, Most consecutive seasons with at least 600 yards rushing: 14, Most consecutive seasons with at least 700 yards rushing: 13 (tied with Emmitt Smith), Most career games by an NFL running back: 241, Most rushing yards in a game: 212 (Week 11, 2006), Most 100-yard games in a season: 9 (2006), Most rushing yards in a three-game span: 505 (Weeks 1012, 2006), Most consecutive games with 100 yards: 5 (Weeks 49, 2011), Most rushing yards in a season: 1,695 (2006), Most scrimmage yards in a season: 2,180 (2006), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 19:03. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. Gore finished ninth in the league in rushing yards with 967 and had six touchdowns, while also adding 34 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as he's now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. However, on October 2, Gore played in his final game of the 2003 season against the West Virginia Mountaineers and had four carries for 15 yards before tearing his ACL again, which ended his season. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. He has put up his numbers in an era of passing-game dominance and RB committees meaning it is more remarkable, but also that there wont be any kind of log jam at his position, the kind we see for WRs awaiting HoF induction these days, 3. [50], Gore was elevated to the top of the 49ers' depth chart following the August 19, 2006, trade that shipped incumbent starter Kevan Barlow to the New York Jets in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.
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