Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [82] Gore rushed for 206 yards for a 12.8-yard average, including a 79-yard and an 80-yard touchdown run in the 23-10 victory, becoming the second player in NFL history to rush for two touchdowns for 75 yards or more in a single game, with the other being Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. 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 . He still is consistently effective. It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. Where do you guys see Frank Gore ranking amongst the all time great running backs? Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. 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. We're looking at entire careers, not who had the best prime. Thats what Frank Gore has. Hes all in. He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. [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. "[171], For the first twelve games of the 2017 season, Gore averaged 52.7 yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. 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. 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. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. 50. [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? Good and durable, sure. Get over the crap man! Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. Class act. Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. Learn how your comment data is processed. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. 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. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [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. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. [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. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. 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. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. . Free shipping for many products! Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. Gore is definitely top 10, though. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [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. 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. 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. 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. [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. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Congratulations on a great career! Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. 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'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [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. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. 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. 100%. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. 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. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. [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. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. At his age, that is incredible. [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. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Free shipping . But he was still better than Gore. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. This man is a rushing machine. Andrew Luck was drafted onto a team that had just gone 2-14. [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. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. 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. wny49er says: [62] In addition, he won in Week 11 after his franchise-record 212 rushing yards, and 26 yards on four receptions, against the Seahawks. 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. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. Gase has already stated that he wants to lessen Bells touches this season, which is where Gore comes in. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. At least it shouldnt. [114] The following week, however, proved to be a 49ers win against the St. Louis Rams, where Gore became the 49ers' all-time leading yardage rusher, surpassing Joe Perry's mark of 8,689 yards; he rushed for 73 yards on the game. 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. 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. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. 1. [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). [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. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. 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. [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. [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. [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. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. 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. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). [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. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. [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. Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. 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However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. 1st ballot, no question. [86] While he had a successful game against the Chicago Bears in Week 10, gaining 104 yards with a touchdown,[87] he was used less in the 49ers' offensive game plan in the following three weeks, after the team adopted more of a spread offense. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. Not a member? Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. Feed Gore the ball. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. He is also . And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. [168], During the 2017 offseason, Gore trained for the season in a familiar fashion, down in Miami working out with younger running backs from around the league. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. 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! [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. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. Hes what a pro football player should be. 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 . ", 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. lingsun54 says: [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. [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. 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. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. [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. 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. [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. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season 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. 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. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. 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. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Workhorse. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. Register now! [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. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. [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. [157] He moved up five more places to 15th all-time in rushing yards,[158] and also passed Steven Jackson in early October to become the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards. [203][204], On April 3, 2022, Gore said that he planned to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him. He was their offense after Rice left. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [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. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. Gore is a true hog. Am I off base here? I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. If Harbaugh, G Ro. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. 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. 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. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. __________. 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. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . Thats what Frank Gore has. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. Hed also then be just behind No. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. [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. Gore has already made his case as a HOF! 3. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. Not nothing. . He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. I dont think he is top 10. HOF for sure. 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. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. 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. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. [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. Adam Gase is a big fan of Gore, dating back to when the two were in San Francisco together. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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 . This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? 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. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. 1 time over 10 TD. So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. At least it shouldnt. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . . 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