[124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. I just don't see it. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season 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 . Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. Please enter valid email address to continue. And he only ran for 10 TD once. [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. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. 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." He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. [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. 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. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. Consummate teammate. And only played 2 less seasons. But he was still better than Gore. 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. 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. 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. 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 is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will. Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. 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. Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. The one word that always has described Frank Gore is warrior. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. [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. 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. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. Gore should be mentioned, at least, in any conversation of Greatest RBs, Quiet professional whos been doing it at a high level for a long time. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. Ryan Mathews 14. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. 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. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. Bettis won a Super Bowl but didn't do much to get there, Gore lost a Super Bowl but did a ton on the Journey. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. Bills survive to beat Dolphins, advance to divisional round, Lamar Jackson: My knee remains inflamed and unstable, Sammy Watkins hopes Lamar Jackson decides to play, Report: Lamar Jackson not looking good for Sunday, NFL selects Atlanta for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. In terms of talentNo. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer [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. I don't think so. The next year, he . He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. 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. In the 2020 NFL offseason, Frank Gore would sign with the New York Jets. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. 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. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [37], Gore signed a three-year contract with the team on July 28, 2005. 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. [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. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM Jul 21, 2017 2:32 PM I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. 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. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. 50. Higher ypc. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. Best 49er running back of all time! 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. 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. [107] However, his performance in that game was eclipsed by his performance the following week against the Detroit Lions, where he rushed a season-high of 141 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown in a 2519 road victory, defeating the previously unbeaten Lions. [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. Frank Gore. Out of all the rookie backs, he has the best . Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. [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. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. 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. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [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. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. . Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. AD played 1 less season (but lost 2 others to injury). First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. [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. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. 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. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. He is also . Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. 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. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. [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. 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. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. 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. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Gore is a true hog. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. This seemed pretty easy to me. I cant really see him in my top 10. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? [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. 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. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. Feed Gore the ball. Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? [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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. At least it shouldnt. [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]. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. Good and durable, sure. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. Everything Gore got, he earned it the hard way. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. [191][192] He also became the second oldest player in NFL history with a 100+ yard rushing game, 61 days younger than MacArthur Lane in 1978. If Harbaugh, G Ro. 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. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. [98], Gore finished the 2010 season with 203 carries for 853 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. Gore only had 1 great season. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. [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. 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. [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. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. 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. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. [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. 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. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. 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. Gore is definitely top 10, though. [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. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. 1 time over 10 TD. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, seeBS Sports Sacramento. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. At his age, that is incredible. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. Jul 21, 2017 1:34 PM [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. [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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. [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. [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 only broke 10 TD ONCE. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [33], Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I don't think this is even defensible. ", 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. [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. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. [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. 1. 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. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 4y. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. 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! [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. No. Am I off base here? Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. [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. 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. 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. 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. . Watch These Incredible . Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. [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. At least it shouldnt. Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. [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. Register now! [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. [199], During a Week 11 3428 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Gore ran for 61 yards and his first touchdown of the season. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. $7.99 . I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. lingsun54 says: [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. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. 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? 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