[4][5] Heavily recruited, he was named the third-ranked prospect in Dade County by The Miami Herald, fourth in the state of Florida, and 18th nationally. Hed also then be just behind No. 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. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. I just don't see it. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Now look at him. [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. He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. He played on some awful teams with no passing offense and constantly ran into 8 or 9 man fronts and still managed to produce some yards out of it. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. You never hear of complaints from teammates about him and you never hear negatives in the press. [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. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. - [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. The one word that always has described Frank Gore is warrior. 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. Free shipping for many products! Good and durable, sure. That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he Hes what a pro football player should be. [98], Gore finished the 2010 season with 203 carries for 853 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. [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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. HOF for sure. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. Class act. lingsun54 says: The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. During his 10 seasons with the 49ers, he became the franchise's rushing yards leader and received five Pro Bowl selections. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. That was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go All Day as a kid. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. 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? Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. [64], At some point during his breakout season, Gore was given the nickname "The Inconvenient Truth", which stuck with him for the rest of his career. 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. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. Gore had 14. [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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. [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. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, seeBS Sports Sacramento. 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 . Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? 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. Not nothing. Gore is definitely top 10, though. Hes all in. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Consummate teammate. [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. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. [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. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. [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. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [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. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I think the big difference is Gore was never 1st Team All-Pro while Bettis was twice as well as Bettis having OROY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. 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." Best 49er running back of all time! [205][206], On June 2, 2022, Gore announced his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the 49ers. In terms of talentNo. [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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [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. Please enter valid email address to continue. [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. 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. 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. 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. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. 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. [62] In addition, he won in Week 11 after his franchise-record 212 rushing yards, and 26 yards on four receptions, against the Seahawks. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. At least it shouldnt. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. 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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. Watch These Incredible . After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. No. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. Learn how your comment data is processed. Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. [47] Gore had his first two-touchdown game in a 2420 victory over the Rams, with a 10-yard scoring run in the second quarter and a 30-yard score in the fourth quarter. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. As the running back turns 38 years old Friday, Gore can write a new record book for himself if he plays in the NFL this season. The next year, he . so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. [196] With the Bills appearing in the Wild Card Round, Gore made his first postseason appearance since his time with the 49ers in the 2013 season. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. 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. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. But again, tie should go to longevity. So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? [32] When his college career was finished, Gore's 1,975 yards ranked seventh on the school's career-record list and his seventeen touchdowns were tied for tenth. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [41], Gore rushed for 17 yards on four carries and caught two passes for 21 yards in his NFL debut, a 2825 victory over the St. Louis Rams. 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. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. 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. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. But I hate what Im seeing in Indy. We miss you in San Fran, bud. Frank Gore. 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. . [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. [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. 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