was frank gore ever a top 5 running back?
Thats what Frank Gore has. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. [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. 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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. Gore has already made his case as a HOF! He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. [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 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. 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. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. [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. 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. [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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. [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. 1 time over 10 TD. Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? 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. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. 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. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. Not a member? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. [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. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. 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. Watch These Incredible . Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. 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. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. 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. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. 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. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Gore only had 1 great season. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. [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. 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. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. 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. And he only ran for 10 TD once. [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. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. The game ended up with the San Francisco 49ers winning 2824 with Gore having 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, allowing the 49ers to go to Super Bowl XLVII, their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he Same average yards per carry. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, see, Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. . [23][24][25], Gore finished the 2003 season with 89 carries for 468 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 105 receiving yards. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. 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. [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. [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. [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. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. 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." [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Consistent and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. wny49er says: [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. 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I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. [33], Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. Payton was an incredible player and an incredible person. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! 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. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. The next year, he . His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. Gore ran for 119 yards and a touchdown. [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. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. 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. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. 1. [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. I love Frank Gore. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. lingsun54 says: By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. [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. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. [202] Gore finished the season as the Jets' leading rusher with 653 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 catches for 89 yards. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. "[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. 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. 50. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. 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. No. In the 2020 NFL offseason, Frank Gore would sign with the New York Jets. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. Gore Sr. embodied the "hard hat" mentality as a runner, and due to his stellar genetics and unrivaled work ethic, the running back played football longer than 99% of his peers at the position. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. Dont forget that he is great at picking up the blitz. __________. [193] During a Week 12 20-3 victory over against the Denver Broncos, Gore ran for 65 yards and surpassed Barry Sanders' career total of 15,269 rushing yards for third place all time. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. 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. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. At his age, that is incredible. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. [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. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? 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. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. He still is consistently effective. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. 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. 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. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! You never hear of complaints from teammates about him and you never hear negatives in the press. [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. [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. [184][185], Gore finished the 2018 season with 156 carries for 722 yards to go along with 12 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. Gores only had a couple hundred yard games to his credit over the last two seasons, and his ypc is heading south big time. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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 . Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. 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." [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. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. [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. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. [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. Put some respeck on Gore's name. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. [44] The touchdown was the longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers player since running back Kevan Barlow had a 78-yard rush against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003. [201] On December 30, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. I just don't see it. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. By the way, my comments suggesting he was one of the best ever were heavily downvoted, so I don't think there were many people saying he was top 10. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. 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. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. 3. Good and durable, sure. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. [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. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? [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. He is also the best blitz pickup back of his generation. [121], In the 2012 regular season, Gore started all 16 games and had three games going over the 100-yard mark. He gets my vote for the HOF. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . I don't think so. "[171], For the first twelve games of the 2017 season, Gore averaged 52.7 yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. 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. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. 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. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? [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. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. Learn how your comment data is processed. [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. [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. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. In the 49ers first meeting against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore set the 49ers single-game rushing record by totaling a career-high 212 yards on 24 carries, besting the 201 yards by Charlie Garner on September 24, 2000, against the Dallas Cowboys. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. Best 49er running back of all time! Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [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. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. 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. [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. Gore is definitely top 10, though. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. 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