was frank gore ever a top 5 running back?
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[61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). 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Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. Considering that Craig played in a much more pass orientated attack, and Gore has him already beat in rushing yards, one can argue that Gore is the greatest 49er running back of all time. [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. 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. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! 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. But again, tie should go to longevity. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. [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. 1 time over 10 TD. [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. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. Most seasons with 1,200 yards from scrimmage: 12, Most consecutive seasons with at least 500 yards rushing: 16, Most consecutive seasons with at least 600 yards rushing: 14, Most consecutive seasons with at least 700 yards rushing: 13 (tied with Emmitt Smith), Most career games by an NFL running back: 241, Most rushing yards in a game: 212 (Week 11, 2006), Most 100-yard games in a season: 9 (2006), Most rushing yards in a three-game span: 505 (Weeks 1012, 2006), Most consecutive games with 100 yards: 5 (Weeks 49, 2011), Most rushing yards in a season: 1,695 (2006), Most scrimmage yards in a season: 2,180 (2006), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 19:03. So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? [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. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. 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. And he only ran for 10 TD once. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. [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. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. Watch These Incredible . Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. . Gore is a true hog. [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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 2005 Topps Football 50th Frank Gore . 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 played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. The 49ers next game is not until their Monday Night contest with the Arizona Cardinals, so the team's work horse will have plenty of time to rest his "fine" ribs. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. [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. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. Given that Frank Sr. remains unsigned through Week 2, while reportedly dividing his time between football training and boxing lessons, it seems unlikely that the Gores will ever become the. [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. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. [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. [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. But he was still better than Gore. 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. Most people were in agreement with you. Not a member? 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. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. Not nothing. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. [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. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. Gore (Sr.)'s eldest son, Frank Gore (Jr.), was born in 2002 while Gore Sr. was in college at the University of Miami. 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. [71] Gore's best game came against the Cardinals in their divisional rematch in Week 12, where he recorded 116 rushing yards and two touchdown to go along with 11 receptions for 98 yards. [169] The Colts brought in competition at the running back position drafting Marlon Mack to compete for the starting job. Gore finished ninth in the league in rushing yards with 967 and had six touchdowns, while also adding 34 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. [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. Hes what a pro football player should be. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. I cant really see him in my top 10. [56][57][58], Gore's breakaway ability helped him finish the season with 5.4 yards per carry, placing him third in the entire NFL, behind only Michael Vick (8.4 YPC on 123 carries) and Maurice Jones-Drew (5.7 YPC on 166 carries). Where do you guys see Frank Gore ranking amongst the all time great running backs? [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. 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. [74], Gore finished the season with 260 carries for 1,102 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 53 receptions for 436 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers finished with a 511 record. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. 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. 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. He owns. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! [70] He missed a practice, but returned to the team and scored two touchdowns the following Sunday in a narrow 1716 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. No. [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. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. 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 . Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. [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. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. Hed also then be just behind No. 1st ballot, no question. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. 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, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. [37], Gore signed a three-year contract with the team on July 28, 2005. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. If Gore equals his 2016 production this year, hell move ahead of three of those Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson, Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson and into the Top 5 in NFL history. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. Jul 21, 2017 1:34 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. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. Please enter valid email address to continue. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, seeBS Sports Sacramento. [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. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. 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. During his 10 seasons with the 49ers, he became the franchise's rushing yards leader and received five Pro Bowl selections. [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. [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 love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. 8 times over 10 TD. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. [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. Best 49er running back of all time! so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. [154][155] Gore found the endzone twice as part of an 86-rushing yard performance in a narrow Week 3 35-33 road victory over the Tennessee Titans. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. 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. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. [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. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. [203][204], On April 3, 2022, Gore said that he planned to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him. In terms of talent.No. Ryan Mathews 14. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. 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. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. Consistent and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well. [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. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. 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. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. Gore was never a top 5 back so he doesnt belong in the hall with Jim Brown, Walter Peyton and Barry Saunders and the rest. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. Adam Gase is a big fan of Gore, dating back to when the two were in San Francisco together. 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. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. To do this his coach must realize that the offense starts and ends with his tailback, which is becoming more obvious with each passing game. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. Running Back SP . [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He also led the National Football Conference (NFC) in rushing yards during the 2006 season and made one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. Gore 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. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. [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. 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 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. [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. He was their offense after Rice left. [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]. [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Get over the crap man! He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. [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. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. 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. [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. We miss you in San Fran, bud. The best offensive player on the San Francisco 49ers for the past several years, running back Frank Gore functions like a power full back. Andrew Luck was drafted onto a team that had just gone 2-14. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM 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. [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. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 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. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. [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. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. I just don't see it. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. . Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. __________. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. HOF for sure. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. At his age, that is incredible. [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. [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. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. Frank Gore is a rare running back whos still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. 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