was frank gore ever a top 5 running back?

[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. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. 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. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? 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. Voters love longevity and consistency and Gore has already provided both with seemingly some time left. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . We miss you in San Fran, bud. 1st ballot, no question. In terms of talentNo. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. 1. Register now! [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. I don't think this is even defensible. [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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. 1 time over 10 TD. In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. 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. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. Dont forget that he is great at picking up the blitz. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [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. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. In terms of talent.No. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. Most people were in agreement with you. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. If he can do that again at age 34, he . [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. [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. Out of all the rookie backs, he has the best . After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. But I hate what Im seeing in Indy. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. 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. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. [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. Not a member? Gore also caught his first receiving touchdown of his career on the road against the Seahawks when quarterback Alex Smith avoided a sack and found Gore along the left sideline for a 20-yard score. I dont think he is top 10. 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. [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. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? This is a subreddit for the NFL community. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. Best 49er running back of all time! 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 . I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. 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. [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. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. I cant really see him in my top 10. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. Put some respeck on Gore's name. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, see, Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. 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. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. 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. Running Back SP . The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. [138], Gore became the 29th player to reach the 10,000 career rushing yard mark in the first game of the season, with 66 yards in the season-opening 2817 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. Same average yards per carry. [Bo Brack] Peter Schrager says on FOX former Arizona [Joe Mixon] @NFL since yall all about the coin flipping [Highlight] Maher misses his 4th PAT of the night. Good and durable, sure. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. Where do you guys see Frank Gore ranking amongst the all time great running backs? [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. Class act. Nobody ever really framed it for me that way but when I think about it he is definitely top 3 all time in terms of durability and probably top 5 all time in terms of consistency for a RB. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. 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. Hes all in. Gase has already stated that he wants to lessen Bells touches this season, which is where Gore comes in. If Harbaugh, G Ro. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. 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Free shipping . 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. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. [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. He gets my vote for the HOF. [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. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. "[171], For the first twelve games of the 2017 season, Gore averaged 52.7 yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. Gore has made it almost too easy for his coach, as there should be no question what the game plan should be week in and week out. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. The bay will forever love you. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. Gore has already made his case as a HOF! His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. [160][161] Gore carried that momentum in the next game against the Houston Texans, rushing for 106 yards on 22 carries to become the Colts' first 100-yard rusher in 55 games. - [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. At least it shouldnt. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. 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. At least it shouldnt. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Emmitt had actual great seasons. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. 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. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he 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. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. At his age, that is incredible. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. 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. 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. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. [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. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. Its probably a long shot to think Gore will last long enough to pass Sanders (15,269 career yards), Payton (16,726) and Smith (18,355) on the all-time rushing list. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. Now look at him. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. 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. [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. [13] In the next game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, he had six carries for 78 yards and his first collegiate rushing touchdown in the 610 victory. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. / CBS Sacramento. 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. Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. smarter than you says: He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. [126] In the next round, the San Francisco 49ers visited the Georgia Dome to play against the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. [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. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. [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. Could Tom Brady end up in Miami, after all. His work can be found on Examiner.com. Jerome Bettis ended his career on a high note, with six hundred yard games in his next to last season for a 15-1 club, then in a part time role, delivering a huge game in a critical regular season game in his last season. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. 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 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. [121], In the 2012 regular season, Gore started all 16 games and had three games going over the 100-yard mark. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. 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. 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." . [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. No. Payton was an incredible player and an incredible person. Please check your email for a confirmation. [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. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. Gore only had 1 great season. [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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. The nickname was inspired by the movie An Inconvenient Truth written by former United States Vice President Al Gore, which was released in May of the same year. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. [63] After Gore's tremendous season, he was named the starting running back to the NFC Pro Bowl team in his first Pro Bowl nomination. [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. The best offensive player on the San Francisco 49ers for the past several years, running back Frank Gore functions like a power full back. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. [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. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. wny49er says: Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? A staggering 14 years and 14,748. [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. 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. Thats what Frank Gore has. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. 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. [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. AD is Adrian Peterson. [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 remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is already close to being the greatest at his position in franchise history, and he still has a lot of tread on his tires. . I think he is one of the more underrated running backs to ever play. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. Please enter valid email address to continue. Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. I just don't see it. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM [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. Gore was the first 49ers running back to have three-straight 100 yard games since Garrison Hearst had a 49ers-record four straight 100-yard games during Weeks 13-16 of the 1998 season. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! Feed Gore the ball. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. [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. Gore is definitely top 10, though. [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 Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. [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. He was a beast. [175] He became the fifth player in NFL history to amass 14,000 rushing yards in his career, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Curtis Martin. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. 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. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. 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. [3] He had two notable record-breaking games. Best 49er running back of all time! Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. 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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