Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. 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. [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. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. He still is consistently effective. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. / CBS Sacramento. [111] This was his first game with no rushing yards. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. Congratulations on a great career! Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! We miss you in San Fran, bud. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. 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. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? Not a member? In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. 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. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. 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. 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. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. 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. 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. 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. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. [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. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. [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. 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. The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. 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. 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. Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. 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? Best 49er running back of all time! He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. 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. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. Hes what a pro football player should be. Not nothing. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. As shown in the second half of the teams win over the Seahawks he can put this team on his broad shoulders, and when they are struggling as a whole, can be enough offensively for his team to win. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. AD played 1 less season (but lost 2 others to injury). [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. 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. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault 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. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. [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. I don't think so. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. Voters love longevity and consistency and Gore has already provided both with seemingly some time left. His career was also noted for longevity, a rare trait with his position, and he holds the league record for games played by a running back. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. 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. [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. 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. [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. 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. Hes all in. [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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. [143] He rushed for 158 yards and a season-long 52-yard touchdown on 26 carries as the 49ers lost in overtime to the San Diego Chargers in Week 16 by a score of 3538,[144] and in his final game with the 49ers, he rushed for 144 yards on 25 carries as the 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 2017. Consummate teammate. [80], Gore entered the 2009 season under the guidance of new running back coach Tom Rathman. Frank Gore. [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. AD is Adrian Peterson. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? He has put up his numbers in an era of passing-game dominance and RB committees meaning it is more remarkable, but also that there wont be any kind of log jam at his position, the kind we see for WRs awaiting HoF induction these days, 3. 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. 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. [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. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. [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. He was a beast. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. [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. Bettis won a Super Bowl but didn't do much to get there, Gore lost a Super Bowl but did a ton on the Journey. In terms of talent.No. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. [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. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. [90] Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Gore had 16 carries for 107 yards against an Eagles team that had not given up a 100-yard game in 22 consecutive games. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. Running Back SP . The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. . Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. 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. 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. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. The next year, he . 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. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. Feed Gore the ball. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. lingsun54 says: [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. smarter than you says: Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Watch These Incredible . 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. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? [178][179], Gore shared the backfield with Kenyan Drake and rookie Kalen Ballage. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. Now look at him. [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. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. [121], In the 2012 regular season, Gore started all 16 games and had three games going over the 100-yard mark. [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. [62] In addition, he won in Week 11 after his franchise-record 212 rushing yards, and 26 yards on four receptions, against the Seahawks. [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. By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. This man is a rushing machine. Gore had 14. 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. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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