[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. HOF for sure. But I hate what Im seeing in Indy. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. 100%. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. [118], During the playoffs, Gore performed exceedingly well, helping the 49ers set up a touchdown by rushing for 42 yards in the Divisional Round in his playoff debut, a 3632 victory over the New Orleans Saints; Gore had a total of 89 yards in the game. - [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. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. In terms of talentNo. 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 . Frank Gore. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. [20] Before his injury that year, Gore beat out future NFL running back Willis McGahee in the spring of 2002 for the role as the Hurricanes' starter. 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. [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. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. 1 time over 10 TD. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will. [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. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. . 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. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. [194], Gore finished the 2019 season with 166 carries for 599 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 13 receptions for 100 yards in 16 games and eight starts. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. Free shipping for many products! 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. [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. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. [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. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. If Harbaugh, G Ro. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). Getty Images. [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. [153], Gore enjoyed a respectable season, but 2015 marked the first season where he played all 16 games and did not record at least 1,000 rushing yards. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. 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. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. 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. But he hasnt been playing at a high level the last couple years, and another mediocre season or two really isnt helpful to his cause. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [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. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . His work can be found on Examiner.com. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. 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. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. Andrew Luck was drafted onto a team that had just gone 2-14. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. Jerome Bettis ended his career on a high note, with six hundred yard games in his next to last season for a 15-1 club, then in a part time role, delivering a huge game in a critical regular season game in his last season. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. [Thiry] Joey Bosa: "If I say something to them I get a [highlight] "I don't know if I ever made a halftime [Highlight] Tyler Huntley tries to go over the top [Pelissero] #Lions OC Ben Johnson informed interested [PFT] The Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Ex-NFL RB Peyton Hillis off ventilator, 'on the road to [Sauce Gardener] Even though I had a 3.5 cumulative GPA Press J to jump to the feed. [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. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. Please enter valid email address to continue. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. Gore has already made his case as a HOF! [74], Gore finished the season with 260 carries for 1,102 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 53 receptions for 436 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers finished with a 511 record. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. 2 more TDs. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. Adrian Peterson (14,918), One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. 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. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. [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. Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. 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. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. 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. Hed also then be just behind No. [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. At least it shouldnt. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. 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. [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. Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. 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. Do any of those guys belong in the HOF? Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. [205][206], On June 2, 2022, Gore announced his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the 49ers. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? Hes what a pro football player should be. Watch These Incredible . [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. You must be logged in to leave a comment. [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. smarter than you says: However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. [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. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. That was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go All Day as a kid. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. 8 times over 10 TD. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. Most people were in agreement with you. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. [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. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. Frank Gore is a rare running back whos still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. AD is Adrian Peterson. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. 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. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 1. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. This man is a rushing machine. [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. [123], Gore finished the 2012 season with 258 carries for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 28 receptions for 234 yards and a touchdown. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [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. Not nothing. [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. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. [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. 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. [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. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. [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. I just don't see it. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. 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. 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. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. Dont forget that he is great at picking up the blitz. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? Same average yards per carry. "[163], During Week 8, Gore tied Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, and Don Hutson for the most consecutive seasons (11) with at least five touchdowns. [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. During his senior year in 2000, Gore broke several Dade County single-season records, including rushing yards (2,997) and touchdowns (39). You never hear of complaints from teammates about him and you never hear negatives in the press. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. The 49ers next game is not until their Monday Night contest with the Arizona Cardinals, so the team's work horse will have plenty of time to rest his "fine" ribs. Thats what Frank Gore has. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. [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. [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. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. Best 49er running back of all time! This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Truly amazing. And only played 2 less seasons. [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. [189][190] During a Week 4 16-10 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Gore became the fourth player in NFL history to run for 15,000 yards after rushing 17 times for 109 yards. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. With his 5 receptions he passed the 300 mark for his career which puts him on an active list with Reggie Bush and Stephen Jackson. 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. Me seeing him when he was a little kid playing outside with his bigger cousins, I knew he was going to play football, but if he doesnt want to play, as long as he gets his grades and does something positive with his life, Im okay with it. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. [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. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. If he can do that again at age 34, he . It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. . No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. He gets my vote for the HOF. Emmitt had actual great seasons. So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. 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. Gase has already stated that he wants to lessen Bells touches this season, which is where Gore comes in. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. Gore Sr. embodied the "hard hat" mentality as a runner, and due to his stellar genetics and unrivaled work ethic, the running back played football longer than 99% of his peers at the position. [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. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer As the running back turns 38 years old Friday, Gore can write a new record book for himself if he plays in the NFL this season. 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. [201] On December 30, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. Ryan Mathews 14. [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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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." lingsun54 says: According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. Now look at him. [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. This seemed pretty easy to me. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. 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