One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. Gore is a true hog. [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. Gore only had 1 great season. Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [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. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. 2 more TDs. [133], In 2013, Gore had three 100-yard games and finished with 279 carries for 1,128 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 16 receptions for 141 yards. Congratulations on a great career! In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. 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. [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. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. Consistent and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite 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. [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. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. It did not appear as though the hit he took against Seattle with 6 minutes left in the first half did anything other then motivate Gore who rushed for close to 100 yards after that point, but with Kendall Hunter taking all the snaps with the team trying to ice the game, clearly something was wrong. Free shipping for many products! Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. 1. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. [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. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. 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. 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. [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. 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. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. Gore is definitely top 10, though. [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. Despite the young running back's history of injury, Gore played in 14 games as a rookie on the team, leading the 49ers with 608 rushing yards on 127 carries and three touchdowns. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. 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." So earlier I seen tons of people going on and on about Frank gore being top 10 all time after somebody made a huge stretch and said he was top 5. [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. [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. [123], Gore finished the 2012 season with 258 carries for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 28 receptions for 234 yards and a touchdown. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. 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. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. 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. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. 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. [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. 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. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. AD played 1 less season (but lost 2 others to injury). 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. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. 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. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Best 49er running back of all time! All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. [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. Ryan Mathews 14. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. Hes all in. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. lingsun54 says: In terms of talentNo. [156] He had a productive game against the Miami Dolphins, where quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was injured in what was the final game of his career. Not a member? I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. smarter than you says: [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. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. [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. [93], After a slow start to the season with 17 carries for 38 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore had 168 scrimmage yards (112 rushing, 56 receiving) against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Best 49er running back of all time! 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. He also set a franchise record with 2,180 combined yards (1,695 yards rushing and 485 yards receiving), breaking Hearsts single-season record of 2,105 total yards (1,570 rushing and 535 receiving) set in 1998. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Am I off base here? Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. [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. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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. [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. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. Please enter valid email address to continue. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. [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. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. 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. [103][104], In the first three games of the season, Gore did not perform well, rushing for 148 yards on 59 carries for only one touchdown. [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. [205][206], On June 2, 2022, Gore announced his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the 49ers. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [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. 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. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM He also led the National Football Conference (NFC) in rushing yards during the 2006 season and made one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. . Gore had 14. [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. [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. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. 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. Getty Images. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. This seemed pretty easy to me. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. 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. Same average yards per carry. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. [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. [109][110] However, against the New York Giants, Gore had an unmemorable performance, rushing for no yards and leaving in the second half with a knee injury. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? The one word that always has described Frank Gore is warrior. His work can be found on Examiner.com. [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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. At least it shouldnt. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. [121], In the 2012 regular season, Gore started all 16 games and had three games going over the 100-yard mark. 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. Good and durable, sure. 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. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. Class act. __________. 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. [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. 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. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. This Sunday, Frank Gore could be playing his last game as a San Francisco 49er. 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. Feed Gore the ball. 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. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. [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. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. 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? He is also . In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? [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. 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. lingsun54 says: Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. On December 19, 2019, Gore Jr., a three-star prospect, committed to play football at University of Southern Mississippi after also receiving offers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Florida Atlantic University. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. 1. The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. He has put up his numbers in an era of passing-game dominance and RB committees meaning it is more remarkable, but also that there wont be any kind of log jam at his position, the kind we see for WRs awaiting HoF induction these days, 3. 50. 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 . [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. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [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. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. [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. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he He gets my vote for the HOF. Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. Thats what Frank Gore has. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. I don't think so. We miss you in San Fran, bud. Get over the crap man! Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. 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. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. 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