[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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [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. Gore is definitely top 10, though. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. 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. You never hear of complaints from teammates about him and you never hear negatives in the press. [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. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. 1. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. [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. Gore only had 1 great season. Most running backs break down by the time they reach their 30s, but Gore has kept his body in phenomenal shape and remains motivated in his first season with the Jets. That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. He earned the honor in Week 5 after rushing for 134 yards on 27 carries and catching three passes for 38 yards against the Oakland Raiders. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. . 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. Gore is already the active rushing leader, with 13,065 career yards, and the only players ahead of him in NFL history are Hall of Famers. 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. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. 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. 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. [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 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. At his age, that is incredible. [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. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. If Harbaugh, G Ro. [143] He rushed for 158 yards and a season-long 52-yard touchdown on 26 carries as the 49ers lost in overtime to the San Diego Chargers in Week 16 by a score of 3538,[144] and in his final game with the 49ers, he rushed for 144 yards on 25 carries as the 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 2017. [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. 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." [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. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Now look at him. Andrew Luck was drafted onto a team that had just gone 2-14. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. He owns. Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. [145], Gore finished the 2014 season with 255 carries for 1,106 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 11 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. [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. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . ", 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. 8 times over 10 TD. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. [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. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. 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. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. Consistent and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. But I hate what Im seeing in Indy. Gore is a true hog. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. 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. [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! And he only ran for 10 TD once. 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. [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. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. His work can be found on Examiner.com. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. [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. 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. 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. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. [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. 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. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. I dont think he is top 10. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. Good and durable, sure. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. [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. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . A staggering 14 years and 14,748. Please enter valid email address to continue. Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM smarter than you says: Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. [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. 4y. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. He gets my vote for the HOF. [164] In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings' third ranked defense, Gore hit the century mark for the second time this season, rushing for 101 yards on 26 carries in the 34-6 road victory. lingsun54 says: Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM [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). 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. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. [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. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Frank Gore Jr., who is a running back at Miami Killian Senior High School, stays motivated during summer workouts as he works alongside his father. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. Thats what Frank Gore has. [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). 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. [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. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. 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. Congratulations on a great career! In the 2020 NFL offseason, Frank Gore would sign with the New York Jets. Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. Not a member? Where do you guys see Frank Gore ranking amongst the all time great running backs? [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. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. 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. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. [116], Gore managed to finish the season on a high note, with a three-game winning streak, including one against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he rushed 65 yards and a touchdown. [133], In 2013, Gore had three 100-yard games and finished with 279 carries for 1,128 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 16 receptions for 141 yards. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Learn how your comment data is processed. Gore (Sr.)'s eldest son, Frank Gore (Jr.), was born in 2002 while Gore Sr. was in college at the University of Miami. Emmitt: 9 Times over 1200 yards. [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. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. 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. [4][5] Heavily recruited, he was named the third-ranked prospect in Dade County by The Miami Herald, fourth in the state of Florida, and 18th nationally. [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. 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. 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. If he can do that again at age 34, he . He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [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. Consummate teammate. - [14] On October 25, Gore had a breakout game against the West Virginia Mountaineers with six carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the 453 victory. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. [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. __________. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. 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. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. 3. [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. Geep, or whoever was calling plays calls a handoff to Gore inside the 5 in that Super Bowl instead of those fade routes Gore and Vernon Davis are sure bet Hall of Famers. Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? 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 . [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. 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. Am I off base here? Register now! Higher ypc. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. [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. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. 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. 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. [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. Make Jed York look like the moron he is for letting you go. [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. [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. 50. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. For his son and current running back, see, List of National Football League career rushing yards leaders, List of National Football League career rushing touchdowns leaders, List of National Football League career all-purpose yards leaders, List of National Football League career rushing attempts leaders, "Frank Gore sets record for career games by a running back", "Frank Gore named to NFL 2010s All-Decade team", "The making of Frank Gore: 'I've been through so much', "Colts running back Frank Gore: A life of setbacks and accomplishments", "Carol Gables Running Back Smashing Miami-Dade Records", "Despite poverty, Liz Gore took care of large family, phoned Frank before every game", "Frank Gore, Miami Hurricanes, Running Back", "UM football greats Devin Hester, Frank Gore, Larry Coker unite", "Miami (FL) at Penn State Box Score, September 1, 2001", "Rutgers at Miami (FL) Box Score, September 8, 2001", "West Virginia at Miami (FL) Box Score, October 25, 2001", "Syracuse at Miami (FL) Box Score, November 17, 2001", "Cane Whuppin' Unbeaten Miami flogged Nebraska early and often to win an undisputed national title", "A Special Freshman Back, and Then Came the Injuries", "West Virginia at Miami (FL) Box Score, October 2, 2003", "Hurricanes RB Gore out for season with torn ACL", "GORE SHOWING SIGNS HE'LL BE ABLE TO START", "Will Wonderlic cause teams to wonder about Young? He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. . I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. In terms of talent.No. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. 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." But he was still better than Gore. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. I think he is one of the more underrated running backs to ever play. [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. Yeah Emmitt had a historically great team in front of him. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. Everything Gore got, he earned it the hard way. I love Frank Gore. Truly amazing. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. [175] He became the fifth player in NFL history to amass 14,000 rushing yards in his career, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Curtis Martin. 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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. The next year, he . After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. And only played 2 less seasons. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. 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. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? If you love this game you're gonna step up to the plate. 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. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. 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. [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. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. Hes what a pro football player should be. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. 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. Frank Gore. 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. 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 . I don't think this is even defensible. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. 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. He still is consistently effective. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, see, Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. Workhorse. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. AD is Adrian Peterson. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. We're looking at entire careers, not who had the best prime. Watch These Incredible . He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. Gore has already made his case as a HOF! [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Out of all the rookie backs, he has the best . https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/13/new-york-jets-frank-gore-makes-history-no-running-back-has-played-in-more-games-emmitt-smith/, Jason McCourty on Jets: 'Go all in and bring Lamar to the Big Apple', List of free agents for New York Jets in 2023, Jets with two finalists for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year, NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. [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. 1st ballot, no question. [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. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. Jul 21, 2017 1:34 PM Most people were in agreement with you. [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. . Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. 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. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! 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. 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. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. [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. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. 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. [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. [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 ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. During his 10 seasons with the 49ers, he became the franchise's rushing yards leader and received five Pro Bowl selections. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! 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. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. lingsun54 says: 100%. During his senior year in 2000, Gore broke several Dade County single-season records, including rushing yards (2,997) and touchdowns (39). [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. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. Hes all in. 2 more TDs. [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. He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. 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. [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. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. 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. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. 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 . [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. 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. Payton was an incredible player and an incredible person. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. Hed also then be just behind No. Id have a hard time justifying him in the top 10, Okay but emmit Smith did what he did with the offense around him to aid himnot taking anything away from him but gore got to where he did with a crappy offensive for much of his career. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. We miss you in San Fran, bud. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. [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. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. [178][179], Gore shared the backfield with Kenyan Drake and rookie Kalen Ballage. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. [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. [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. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. 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. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? 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. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. [33], Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. 1 time over 10 TD. [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. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. Gore's total placed him second in the NFC to Steven Jackson (1,528 rushing and 806 receiving, 2,334 total) and fourth overall in the entire NFL. [32] When his college career was finished, Gore's 1,975 yards ranked seventh on the school's career-record list and his seventeen touchdowns were tied for tenth. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. Not nothing. [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. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. Ryan Mathews 14. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. [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. 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. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? He was their offense after Rice left. [37], Gore signed a three-year contract with the team on July 28, 2005. Thats what Frank Gore has. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. The one word that always has described Frank Gore is warrior. But again, tie should go to longevity. 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. [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. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. [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. Considering that Craig played in a much more pass orientated attack, and Gore has him already beat in rushing yards, one can argue that Gore is the greatest 49er running back of all time. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. [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. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. This seemed pretty easy to me. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. Gore had 14. [111] This was his first game with no rushing yards. Free shipping . 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. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. No. 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. 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. [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. [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. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. [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. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. 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. [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. Class act. "[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. I just don't see it. [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. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. HOF for sure. Gore ran for 119 yards and a touchdown. For any type of playoff run they will need to play better as a unit, but if they can get Gore going, the odds of them beating any team, in any venue is pretty good. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. Adrian Peterson (14,918), Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. 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. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. $7.99 . Dont forget that he is great at picking up the blitz. [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. 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! Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? 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. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. [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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. Feed Gore the ball. He was a beast. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. 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He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. [3] He had two notable record-breaking games. 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. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. 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. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. 1. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! Best 49er running back of all time! Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. Running Back SP . [44] The touchdown was the longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers player since running back Kevan Barlow had a 78-yard rush against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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