[73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. [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. 100%. I love Frank Gore. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. [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. [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. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Andrew Luck was drafted onto a team that had just gone 2-14. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. 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. [127][128] In the Super Bowl, Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the 49ers fell behind 286 early and could not complete the comeback, losing the game 3431 to the Baltimore Ravens. If Harbaugh, G Ro. To do this his coach must realize that the offense starts and ends with his tailback, which is becoming more obvious with each passing game. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. Not nothing. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. 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. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. [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. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. [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. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. 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. He also set a franchise record with 2,180 combined yards (1,695 yards rushing and 485 yards receiving), breaking Hearsts single-season record of 2,105 total yards (1,570 rushing and 535 receiving) set in 1998. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. He still is consistently effective. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. 4y. Make Jed York look like the moron he is for letting you go. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. He owns. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season Getty Images. [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. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. Best 49er running back of all time! There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. 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. [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. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. [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 said that he would gain 2,200 yards. And only played 2 less seasons. Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. His heart will always remain in San Francisco though where he currently resides and covers everything from the San Francisco 49ers and Giants to the San Jose Sharks and California Bears Baseball team. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. Bills running back Frank Gore is one big game away from catching Barry Sanders for the third-most rushing yards in NFL history.Gore has 15,136 rushing yards in his career, while Sanders retired . I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? [79], Gore finished the season with 240 carries for 1,036 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 43 receptions for 373 yards and two touchdowns. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. 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. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. 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. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. Hes all in. 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However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. [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. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. We miss you in San Fran, bud. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. . Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. This Sunday, Frank Gore could be playing his last game as a San Francisco 49er. Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. The next year, he . He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. "[171], For the first twelve games of the 2017 season, Gore averaged 52.7 yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. 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. I just don't see it. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. Out of all the rookie backs, he has the best . This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . If you love this game you're gonna step up to the plate. Free shipping . But I hate what Im seeing in Indy. 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. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. This seemed pretty easy to me. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. That was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go All Day as a kid. The stats are there but totally built on longevity, and his only real notable accomplishment is one single 2nd team AP award in one legit Hall of Fame caliber season. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. 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! [184][185], Gore finished the 2018 season with 156 carries for 722 yards to go along with 12 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. [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. Hes what a pro football player should be. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Thats what Frank Gore has. [138], Gore became the 29th player to reach the 10,000 career rushing yard mark in the first game of the season, with 66 yards in the season-opening 2817 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. [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. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. We're looking at entire careers, not who had the best prime. In Gore's view, it was equally important to thank and honor those who had been with him throughout all the hardships he had faced in his life, including "growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with twelve people as a kid." [126] In the next round, the San Francisco 49ers visited the Georgia Dome to play against the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. Sign up for the Jets Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Jets meeting with former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Jets with four of top 100 most-valuable players of 2022 from ESPN. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. 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. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. Learn how your comment data is processed. Gore also caught his first receiving touchdown of his career on the road against the Seahawks when quarterback Alex Smith avoided a sack and found Gore along the left sideline for a 20-yard score. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . [136] In the 2317 NFC Championship road loss to the Seahawks, Gore had 14 rushing yards on 11 carries to go along with a 17-yard reception. [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. Good and durable, sure. Do any of those guys belong in the HOF? - Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. 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. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. Running Back SP . [114] The following week, however, proved to be a 49ers win against the St. Louis Rams, where Gore became the 49ers' all-time leading yardage rusher, surpassing Joe Perry's mark of 8,689 yards; he rushed for 73 yards on the game. This man is a rushing machine. [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. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. [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. But again, tie should go to longevity. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. Workhorse. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. 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. [47] Gore had his first two-touchdown game in a 2420 victory over the Rams, with a 10-yard scoring run in the second quarter and a 30-yard score in the fourth quarter. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. [80], Gore entered the 2009 season under the guidance of new running back coach Tom Rathman. [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. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. [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. Not a member? For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, seeBS Sports Sacramento. 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