[3] He had two notable record-breaking games. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. [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. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [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. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. 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. [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. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. Gore is a true hog. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. But again, tie should go to longevity. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. Another 1,000-yard season would be the 10th of Gores career, tying him with Martin, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders for the second most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. 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. [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. [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. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. [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. 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. Jul 21, 2017 1:34 PM The best offensive player on the San Francisco 49ers for the past several years, running back Frank Gore functions like a power full back. 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. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. [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. Gore only had 1 great season. He's got great longevity and durability, but I don't think he was ever the best running back in the league in any season of his career. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. - I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. His vision, ability to get low and fit through the narrowest gaps in the defense along with his pass blocking have all been a sight to behold. 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. 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. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. [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. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. Getty Images. [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. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. 1 time over 10 TD. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. [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]. Ryan Mathews 14. 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. Best 49er running back of all time! In terms of talent.No. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. [154][155] Gore found the endzone twice as part of an 86-rushing yard performance in a narrow Week 3 35-33 road victory over the Tennessee Titans. "[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. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. 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. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. [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. [46] He made his first NFL start in a 109 road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, amassing over 100 combined yards with 79 yards rushing on 19 attempts for a 4.2 yard average with three receptions for 57 yards. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! 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. [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. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. [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. Same average yards per carry. 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. 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." Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. 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. 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. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Higher ypc. $7.99 . [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. [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 man is a rushing machine. Free shipping for many products! [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . 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. Feed Gore the ball. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? 1. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. [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. [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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. 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. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. "[171], For the first twelve games of the 2017 season, Gore averaged 52.7 yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. [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. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. [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. I love Frank Gore. [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. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. 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. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . [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. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. 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! / CBS Sacramento. 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Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. [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. 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. 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. Jul 21, 2017 2:32 PM [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. [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. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. 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. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. Hes what a pro football player should be. 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. [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. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. [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. Congratulations on a great career! HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. 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