He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. 1st ballot, no question. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. Bills running back Frank Gore is one big game away from catching Barry Sanders for the third-most rushing yards in NFL history.Gore has 15,136 rushing yards in his career, while Sanders retired . [48] In the regular-season finale against the Houston Texans, he registered his first 100-yard game with 108 yards on 25 carries as the 49ers won by a score of 2017. Higher ypc. 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. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. Class act. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. [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. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. I mean this with the utmost respect, but you could argue (probably correctly) that Gore would realistically be the worst RB in the Hall of Fame if he gets in. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. [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. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Get over the crap man! [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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. 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." [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. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. [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. He still is consistently effective. [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. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. 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. [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. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. 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. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. Free shipping for many products! One of the most durable guys for over a decade. 3. / CBS Sacramento. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. [33], Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [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. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. [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. Gore is a true hog. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. 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. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. I think he is one of the more underrated running backs to ever play. 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. [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. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. He is also the best blitz pickup back of his generation. 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. 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. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 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. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. Please check your email for a confirmation. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. [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). Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. Gore only had 1 great season. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. 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. [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. [80], Gore entered the 2009 season under the guidance of new running back coach Tom Rathman. [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. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? Gase has already stated that he wants to lessen Bells touches this season, which is where Gore comes in. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . This is a subreddit for the NFL community. In the 2020 NFL offseason, Frank Gore would sign with the New York Jets. Geep, or whoever was calling plays calls a handoff to Gore inside the 5 in that Super Bowl instead of those fade routes Gore and Vernon Davis are sure bet Hall of Famers. I dont think he is top 10. He also caught 25 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams. Do any of those guys belong in the HOF? Hed also then be just behind No. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. 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. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. 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. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. Running Back SP . No. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. ", Due to his NFL career, Frank Gore Sr. was unable to see his son play in local football games past the age of 5 until his return to Miami 13 years later when he signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was a beast. He is a model player, teammate and citizen, at a time when the NFL has constant character issues, This guy will be in the HoF no matter what. And he only ran for 10 TD once. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. 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. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [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. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. 4y. [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. The one word that always has described Frank Gore is warrior. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is already close to being the greatest at his position in franchise history, and he still has a lot of tread on his tires. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. [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. 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. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 50. [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. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. 1 time over 10 TD. $7.99 . [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. [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. [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]. The stats are there but totally built on longevity, and his only real notable accomplishment is one single 2nd team AP award in one legit Hall of Fame caliber season. [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. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! This Sunday, Frank Gore could be playing his last game as a San Francisco 49er. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. Gore is already the active rushing leader, with 13,065 career yards, and the only players ahead of him in NFL history are Hall of Famers. Everything Gore got, he earned it the hard way. [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. If he can do that again at age 34, he . 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? 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. [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. Gore is definitely top 10, though. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Good and durable, sure. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. Adrian Peterson (14,918), I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. Congratulations on a great career! [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. 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. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please enter valid email address to continue. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. In the next game, he broke that record with 319 yards and six touchdowns on 13 carries against the third-ranked defense in the nation. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. I don't think this is even defensible. With his 5 receptions he passed the 300 mark for his career which puts him on an active list with Reggie Bush and Stephen Jackson. OJ ran for 1000 yards only 5 times compared to Gore's 9, has 4000 less yards from scrimmage and 20 less TDs. [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. 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. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. [162] After the 2623 overtime road loss to the Texans, Gore voiced his frustration with the team losing, saying "I didn't come here for this, I came here to get into the tournament. [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. Register now! 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. Out of all the rookie backs, he has the best . Same average yards per carry. Yeah Emmitt had a historically great team in front of him. [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. 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