He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. 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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. [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. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. lingsun54 says: He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. [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. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? 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. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. While in many cases it can be impressive, its not always indicative of the type of productive a team wants out of a running back, especially in this day and age. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . Hed also then be just behind No. [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). - 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. [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. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. [80], Gore entered the 2009 season under the guidance of new running back coach Tom Rathman. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. 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Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. And he only ran for 10 TD once. $7.99 . [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. wny49er says: 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. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. 50. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. I dont think he is top 10. Most people were in agreement with you. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. Good and durable, sure. [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. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . [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. [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. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [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. [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. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? Gores Week 1 appearance vs. the Bill also marks the start of his 16th NFL season, making him and Marcus Allen the only two running backs to ever to play that many years in the NFL. [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. Thats what Frank Gore has. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. He still is consistently effective. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. Free shipping for many products! [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. 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. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. 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. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. [201] On December 30, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. [50], Gore was elevated to the top of the 49ers' depth chart following the August 19, 2006, trade that shipped incumbent starter Kevan Barlow to the New York Jets in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. [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. His heart will always remain in San Francisco though where he currently resides and covers everything from the San Francisco 49ers and Giants to the San Jose Sharks and California Bears Baseball team. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. [122] In the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Gore became the all-time franchise leader in rushing touchdowns (51) as the 49ers won the NFC West. [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. 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