[21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. Class act. He also led the National Football Conference (NFC) in rushing yards during the 2006 season and made one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. 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. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. But again, tie should go to longevity. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. Hes all in. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. 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 . [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [162] After the 2623 overtime road loss to the Texans, Gore voiced his frustration with the team losing, saying "I didn't come here for this, I came here to get into the tournament. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. [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. I love Frank Gore. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. 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. [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. [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. In Week 4, Gore had a big game rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in a 35-11 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? I don't think this is even defensible. Gore has made it almost too easy for his coach, as there should be no question what the game plan should be week in and week out. Gore only had 1 great season. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM [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. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. [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. Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. [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. As per Mayor Suarez, Gore "symbolizes the very soul of [Miami], is a product of our city, a product of the West Grove, where so many families for so many generations have grown up together." The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. [202] Gore finished the season as the Jets' leading rusher with 653 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 catches for 89 yards. [176] On March 1, 2018, the Colts announced that they would not re-sign Gore, allowing him to become a free agent at the start of the new league year. He gets my vote for the HOF. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! I just don't see it. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. 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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. [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. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. [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. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. He still is consistently effective. [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. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? 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. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. [201] On December 30, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. [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. - [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. [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. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. 50. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. [154][155] Gore found the endzone twice as part of an 86-rushing yard performance in a narrow Week 3 35-33 road victory over the Tennessee Titans. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. During his senior year in 2000, Gore broke several Dade County single-season records, including rushing yards (2,997) and touchdowns (39). Watch These Incredible . [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. [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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. I cant really see him in my top 10. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. [88] In the 49ers' second divisional game against the Cardinals in Week 14, Gore had one of his most successful games of the season, rushing for 167 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. Truly amazing. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. He's got great longevity and durability, but I don't think he was ever the best running back in the league in any season of his career. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. [62] In addition, he won in Week 11 after his franchise-record 212 rushing yards, and 26 yards on four receptions, against the Seahawks. __________. He is a model player, teammate and citizen, at a time when the NFL has constant character issues, This guy will be in the HoF no matter what. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. 1. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. [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. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. Gores only had a couple hundred yard games to his credit over the last two seasons, and his ypc is heading south big time. [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. 1 time over 10 TD. [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. 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. [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). The 2005 season was one of the best running back seasons we have ever seen, as he rushed for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. The best offensive player on the San Francisco 49ers for the past several years, running back Frank Gore functions like a power full back. [41], Gore rushed for 17 yards on four carries and caught two passes for 21 yards in his NFL debut, a 2825 victory over the St. Louis Rams. [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. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. And only played 2 less seasons. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. 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. He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. [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. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. [70] He missed a practice, but returned to the team and scored two touchdowns the following Sunday in a narrow 1716 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) AD is Adrian Peterson. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [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. During his 10 seasons with the 49ers, he became the franchise's rushing yards leader and received five Pro Bowl selections. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. [53] On January 20, 2010, Steven Jackson announced he would not be playing in the Pro Bowl because of injury, so Gore was named to the 2010 Pro Bowl in his spot, the second of his career. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. Best 49er running back of all time! Walter Payton (16,726), 3. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. 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. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. Given that Frank Sr. remains unsigned through Week 2, while reportedly dividing his time between football training and boxing lessons, it seems unlikely that the Gores will ever become the. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. Free shipping . 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. [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. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. 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. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . Adrian Peterson (14,918), No. In the next game, he broke that record with 319 yards and six touchdowns on 13 carries against the third-ranked defense in the nation. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! And he only ran for 10 TD once. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. Make Jed York look like the moron he is for letting you go. Thats what Frank Gore has. [66], Though Gore had fumbling problems at the beginning of the season, losing the ball once in each of the first four games, he improved his carrying and only fumbled three more times the rest of the year. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [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. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. [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. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. 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. If you love this game you're gonna step up to the plate. Put some respeck on Gore's name. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. 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Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. I dont think he is top 10. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. 100%. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Gore is a true hog. Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, 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. Congratulations on a great career! 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. The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Gore is definitely top 10, though. 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. [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. 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 . Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. Now look at him. 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