Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. Free shipping for many products! [201] On December 30, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. $7.99 . A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. 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. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will. [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. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. 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. [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. We miss you in San Fran, bud. [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. Gore only had 1 great season. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. [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. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. [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. If he can do that again at age 34, he . For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, see, Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. [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. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. [66], Though Gore had fumbling problems at the beginning of the season, losing the ball once in each of the first four games, he improved his carrying and only fumbled three more times the rest of the year. 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. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . But he was still better than Gore. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. 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 did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. 1. [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. [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. While in many cases it can be impressive, its not always indicative of the type of productive a team wants out of a running back, especially in this day and age. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. 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. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. Ryan Mathews 14. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. [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. 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. [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. [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. 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. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. [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. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! [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. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. 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. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? [121], In the 2012 regular season, Gore started all 16 games and had three games going over the 100-yard mark. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. Another 1,000-yard season would be the 10th of Gores career, tying him with Martin, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders for the second most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. __________. Running Back SP . We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. "[163], During Week 8, Gore tied Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, and Don Hutson for the most consecutive seasons (11) with at least five touchdowns. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. In terms of talent.No. During his 10 seasons with the 49ers, he became the franchise's rushing yards leader and received five Pro Bowl selections. I love Frank Gore. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. 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. [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 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. Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. [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. [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. 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. 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 . https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/13/new-york-jets-frank-gore-makes-history-no-running-back-has-played-in-more-games-emmitt-smith/, Jason McCourty on Jets: 'Go all in and bring Lamar to the Big Apple', List of free agents for New York Jets in 2023, Jets with two finalists for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year, NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. However, on October 2, Gore played in his final game of the 2003 season against the West Virginia Mountaineers and had four carries for 15 yards before tearing his ACL again, which ended his season. [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. Higher ypc. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. 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. 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. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Not a member? Everything Gore got, he earned it the hard way. [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. 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." [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. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. [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]. [127][128] In the Super Bowl, Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the 49ers fell behind 286 early and could not complete the comeback, losing the game 3431 to the Baltimore Ravens. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. Gore (Sr.)'s eldest son, Frank Gore (Jr.), was born in 2002 while Gore Sr. was in college at the University of Miami. I dont think he is top 10. [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. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. 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." 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[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. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Best 49er running back of all time! Am I off base here? I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. [16], As a true freshman for the Miami Hurricanes football in 2001, Gore totaled 562 yards with five touchdowns on 62 carries, for a 9.1-yard avg, as a backup to Clinton Portis on Miami's 2001 National championship winning team. 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. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. [119] During the NFC Championship, he rushed for 74 yards in the 2017 overtime loss to the Giants. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. Thats what Frank Gore has. That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. 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 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. 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. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. 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. He still is consistently effective. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. [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. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Truly amazing. One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. 100%. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. 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. Hed also then be just behind No. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. At least it shouldnt. 1. [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. [122] In the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Gore became the all-time franchise leader in rushing touchdowns (51) as the 49ers won the NFC West. 1 time over 10 TD. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. [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 the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. [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. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. [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. Gores only had a couple hundred yard games to his credit over the last two seasons, and his ypc is heading south big time. He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. We're looking at entire careers, not who had the best prime. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. 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. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. . Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. [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. 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! Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. [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. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. [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. 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. Good and durable, sure. 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. 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 . Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. Gore is a true hog. 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. [180] With his five-yard rush in the third quarter of a Week 2 2012 road victory over the New York Jets, Gore passed Curtis Martin for fourth-most rushing yards all time with 14,103. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. [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. Congratulations on a great career! He was their offense after Rice left. Gore ran for 119 yards and a touchdown. 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. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. Dont forget that he is great at picking up the blitz. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. [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. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. [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. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. Say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit deserves. 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