[46] He made his first NFL start in a 109 road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, amassing over 100 combined yards with 79 yards rushing on 19 attempts for a 4.2 yard average with three receptions for 57 yards. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. [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. 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. [43] Gore led the team with 89 yards on nine carries and recorded a then career-long 72-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of a 5217 road loss to the Washington Redskins. Where do you guys see Frank Gore ranking amongst the all time great running backs? He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. Truly amazing. Thats what Frank Gore has. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. [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. I just don't see it. [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. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. Watch These Incredible . [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. [118], During the playoffs, Gore performed exceedingly well, helping the 49ers set up a touchdown by rushing for 42 yards in the Divisional Round in his playoff debut, a 3632 victory over the New Orleans Saints; Gore had a total of 89 yards in the game. [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. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. 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." [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 has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. [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. 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. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. During his 10 seasons with the 49ers, he became the franchise's rushing yards leader and received five Pro Bowl selections. Adam Gase is a big fan of Gore, dating back to when the two were in San Francisco together. Now look at him. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. [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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. 1. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. HOF for sure. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Hed also then be just behind No. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. [187][188], After rushing for 20 yards on twelve carries against the New York Jets to the start the 2019 season, Gore had 19 carries for 68 rushing yards and his first rushing touchdown since Week 12 of the 2017 season in the 2814 victory over the New York Giants in Week 2. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. [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. 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. 2005 Topps Heritage Variation Frank Gore Rookie Card #73 HOF RC! 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. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [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. Payton was an incredible player and an incredible person. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. [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. 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? Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. The next year, he . Get over the crap man! Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. 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. 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. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. 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. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. 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. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. [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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. [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. But again, tie should go to longevity. 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 . Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. Gore is definitely top 10, though. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. [37], Gore signed a three-year contract with the team on July 28, 2005. [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. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. 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. If you love this game you're gonna step up to the plate. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. 3. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. 2 more TDs. 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. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. [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. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. 50. Gore (Sr.)'s eldest son, Frank Gore (Jr.), was born in 2002 while Gore Sr. was in college at the University of Miami. Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. Please check your email for a confirmation. [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. 8 times over 10 TD. [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 whos still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. 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. 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