[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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. Gore (Sr.)'s eldest son, Frank Gore (Jr.), was born in 2002 while Gore Sr. was in college at the University of Miami. [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. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM Not nothing. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. You must be logged in to leave a comment. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. 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. [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. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Bowles hasnt made decision on OC Leftwich, Top storylines for each Divisional Round matchup, Lions OC Johnson reportedly to stay with Detroit, Rodgers thinks he can win MVP in right situation, Frank Gore closing in on the Top 5 for all-time rushing yards, Giants hold off Vikings 31-24 to advance to Philadelphia next weekend, Lamar Jackson sends possible message to Ravens on social media, Tom Brady gets away with a dirty move, for now. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. [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. Only one player in the history of the NFL, according to Football Reference, has carried the ball 100 times at the age of 37 or later . He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. [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. Please enter valid email address to continue. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. 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. Feed Gore the ball. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [121], In the 2012 regular season, Gore started all 16 games and had three games going over the 100-yard mark. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. 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. 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 Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [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. 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. [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. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. The next year, he . 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. [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. [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. 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! Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. If Harbaugh, G Ro. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. Class act. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. [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. 4y. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . 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 only broke 10 TD ONCE. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. 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. He was a beast. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. You never hear of complaints from teammates about him and you never hear negatives in the press. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. 1st ballot, no question. Free shipping for many products! Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. [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. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. 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. [65], Gore had benefited that season from the tutelage of then-offensive coordinator Norv Turner, whose offensive scheme places a heavy emphasis on running the football. 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. Hed also then be just behind No. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. [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. 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. [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. 8 times over 10 TD. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. 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. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. Thats what Frank Gore has. 2 more TDs. [85], After missing two games against the St. Louis Rams and Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury, Gore returned in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. 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. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. 1. 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. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. [207][208], After his football career, Gore devoted himself to boxing,[225] in the heavyweight category, first playing an exhibition match in 2021 against former NBA player Deron Williams[226] and then making his professional debut on May 14, 2022, winning the match against Olaseyinde Olorunsola by knockout.[227]. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. 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. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. wny49er says: We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. [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. [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. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. - Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. [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. [80], Gore entered the 2009 season under the guidance of new running back coach Tom Rathman. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. [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. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). I don't think so. 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. "[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. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. [3] He had two notable record-breaking games. In terms of talent.No. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. They were rarely enjoying 4th quarter leads, where RBs such as Emmitt Smith were able to pad their stats against worn out defenses who had thrown in the towel. 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. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. [62] In addition, he won in Week 11 after his franchise-record 212 rushing yards, and 26 yards on four receptions, against the Seahawks. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. 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