This is a subreddit for the NFL community. [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. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. 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. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. Please check your email for a confirmation. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. [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. 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. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. . 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 . The extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers through the 2014 season. Register now! Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. 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. [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. 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 . ", "*Frank Gore - Miami (FL), RB: 2005 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile", "2005 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players", "St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers September 11th, 2005", "Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers September 25th, 2005", "San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins October 23rd, 2005", "San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears November 13th, 2005", "San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars December 18th, 2005", "San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams December 24th, 2005", "Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers January 1st, 2006", "Frank Gore: What I've Learned from Football", "Jets shore up backfield, acquire Barlow from 49ers", "Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers November 19th, 2006", "San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions November 12th, 2006", "San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams November 26th, 2006", "Seasons with at least five yards per carry with 300 rushing attempts, NFL history", "San Francisco 49ers Single-Season Rushing Leaders", "2006 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players", "Pro Bowl beckons / 49ers RB Gore will start for NFC in Honolulu", "NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 Current Nicknames", "RB Gore to miss at least three exhibitions", "Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers - September 10th, 2007", "San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams September 16th, 2007", "San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals November 25th, 2007", "Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers - December 15th, 2007", "Warner, Cards strike in second half to take opener from 49ers", "Martz's 49ers offense abuses former team as Lions fall to 0-3", "Eagles' defense frustrates 49ers in fourth quarter on way to victory", "2009 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players", "San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals September 13th, 2009", "Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers September 20th, 2009", "Gore's TD runs of 79 and 80 yards power 49ers to win over Seahawks", "Cutler picked off in end zone as time expires giving 49ers win over Bears", "Spread offense as in, spread the credit around", "Seven turnovers keep Cardinals from clinching West crown", "San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles December 20th, 2009", "San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks - September 12th, 2010", "New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers - September 20th, 2010", "San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs - September 26th, 2010", "49ers announce Frank Gore has broken hip", "Hip injury not expected to keep 49ers' Gore out next season", "Gore, Niners agree to three-year extension", "Sources: Harbaugh, 49ers sign for $25 million", "2011 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players", "San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles October 2nd, 2011", "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers October 9th, 2011", "San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions October 16th, 2011", "Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers October 30th, 2011", "San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins November 6th, 2011", "San Francisco 27, N.Y. Giants 20: Frank Gore departs, but 49ers hang on for seventh win in a row", "New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers November 13th, 2011", "Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers November 20th, 2011", "San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Ravens November 24th, 2011", "Gore passes Perry to set 49ers' career rushing mark", "San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals December 11th, 2011", "Pittsburgh Steelers at San Francisco 49ers December 19th, 2011", "Divisional Round New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers January 14th, 2012", "NFC Championship New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers January 22nd, 2012", "Frank Gore is the NFL's overlooked ageless wonder", "2013 Pro Bowl rosters: Patrick Willis, Frank Gore on their way", "Divisional Round Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers January 12th, 2013", "NFC Championship San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons January 20th, 2013", "Super Bowl XLVII San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens February 3rd, 2013", "San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams September 26th, 2013", "Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers December 8th, 2013", "Wild Card - San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers - January 5th, 2014", "Divisional Round - San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers - January 12th, 2014", "NFC Championship - San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks - January 19th, 2014", "San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys September 7th, 2014", "Frank Gore Crosses 10,000-yard Mark for 49ers Career", "NFL Roundup: Gore leads 49ers past Eagles, 26-21", "Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers September 28th, 2014", "49ers lose to Seahawks, eliminated from playoff contention", "San Diego Chargers at San Francisco 49ers December 20th, 2014", "Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers December 28th, 2014", "Gore Eclipses 11,000 Career Rushing Yards, All With 49ers", "Frank Gore Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses", "Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with RB-Frank Gore", "Frank Gore to sign with Eagles, replace LeSean McCoy", "Frank Gore having second thoughts on signing with Eagles", "Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - September 27th, 2015", "Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins December 27th, 2015", "NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders Through 2015", "NFL Active Rushing Yards Leaders (2015)", "Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts October 9th, 2016", "Frank Gore passes Jim Brown, now ranks ninth on all-time rushing list", "Frank Gore became the Colts' 1st 100-yard rusher in 4 years twice in 1 night", "Colts RB Frank Gore: 'I didn't come here for this', "Most consecutive seasons with five touchdowns, NFL history", "Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings December 18th, 2016", "NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders Through 2016", "Frank Gore wants to play as long as he can keep up in training with younger running backs", "Colts RB Frank Gore On Rookie Competition", "Frank Gore passes Tomlinson on all-time rushing list", "Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts - December 31st, 2017", "Colts moving on from veteran running back Frank Gore", "2018 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players", "Dolphins' Frank Gore: Passes Curtis Martin on all-time rushing list", "Patriots Stop Skid, Hand Dolphins First Loss In 387 Rout", "The Dolphins' Frank Gore gave yet another reminder that he's a 'warrior' even in Year 14", "Dolphins RB Frank Gore (foot) out for rest of season", "Frank Gore Placed On IR, Kendrick Norton Signed", "Offense dominates Bills initial wave of 2019 free agent additions", "Buffalo Bills at New York Jets - September 8th, 2019", "Allen helps Bills top Giants for 2-0 start", "Bills' Frank Gore: Fourth man to rush for 15,000 yards", "Players with 100+ yards rushing, sorted by age", "Frank Gore passes Barry Sanders for third on career rushing list, and here's how he's stayed productive", "2019 Buffalo Bills Statistics & Players", "Wild Card - Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans - January 4th, 2020", "Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams - 2010s", "New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers - November 22nd, 2020", "2020 New York Jets Statistics & Players", "Veteran RB Frank Gore says he plans to sign one-day contract with San Francisco 49ers to retire with team", "Frank Gore Announces Retirement, To Be Inducted into 49ers HOF", "Frank Gore, NFL's No. HOF for sure. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. [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. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. [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. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? "[163], During Week 8, Gore tied Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, and Don Hutson for the most consecutive seasons (11) with at least five touchdowns. [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. [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. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. 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 . [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. [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. . He joined Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (11), Curtis Martin (10), Walter Payton (10) and Barry Sanders (10) as the only players in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in at least nine different seasons. 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. He was a beast. / CBS Sacramento. [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]. Me seeing him when he was a little kid playing outside with his bigger cousins, I knew he was going to play football, but if he doesnt want to play, as long as he gets his grades and does something positive with his life, Im okay with it. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. At his age, that is incredible. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. smarter than you says: 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. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. [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. [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. [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. This season, the veteran running back has rushed a total of . Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. [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. Most people were in agreement with you. He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. Ryan Mathews 14. I cant really see him in my top 10. That was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go All Day as a kid. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. He is also the best blitz pickup back of his generation. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. [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. In Week 4, Gore had a big game rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in a 35-11 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. [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. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. But again, tie should go to longevity. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! Consummate teammate. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. Emmitt: 9 Times over 1200 yards. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM [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. [37], Gore signed a three-year contract with the team on July 28, 2005. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. 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. Class act. 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. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. 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. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . Not nothing. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, seeBS Sports Sacramento. Ex-NFL, NBA stars welcome 'challenge' of first boxing match", "Ex-Jet Frank Gore wins pro boxing debut with vicious knockout", "College football recruiting: Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL veteran star, commits to FAU", "New Miami Dolphins Running Back Frank Gore Receives Key To City Of Miami", "Frank Gore gets the Keys to the City of Miami Today", "Former NFL RB Frank Gore Beats Yaya Olorunsola via Knockout in Pro Boxing Debut", "Ex-NBA PG Williams tops ex-RB Gore by decision", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Gore&oldid=1133425938, Most consecutive seasons with at least five touchdowns: 11 tied with. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. 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. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. 1. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. Consistent and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. 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 . He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. [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. Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. He owns. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. In terms of talent.No. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. No. [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. [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. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. [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. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. He still is consistently effective. 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. 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. I love Frank Gore. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. I don't think this is even defensible. [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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. [3] He had two notable record-breaking games. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. His heart will always remain in San Francisco though where he currently resides and covers everything from the San Francisco 49ers and Giants to the San Jose Sharks and California Bears Baseball team. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. [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. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. 4y. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. The next year, he . I don't think so. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. ", 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. 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? Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! Good and durable, sure. Gore Sr. did not plan for his son to end up playing football, remarking: "Whatever he wants to do, hes going to do it; not because I played ball, he has to play ball. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. [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. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. [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. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. [23][24][25], Gore finished the 2003 season with 89 carries for 468 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 105 receiving yards. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. Cardinals on September 10 he entered the league in 2005 is very similar to the Bus a 15! To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the.. Rushing list unlike anything we 've seen from a RB, statistically them out is separates! On game Day Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback better, the veteran running back has a! Players ' careers 49ers in the NFL TD, Gore: 3 times in seasons. Offense has struggled 3 ] he was able to return in time for Gore to his... The 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Seahawks make you a Hall of Fame five seasons at... A 19-yard long be a super bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore the comeback who played. Is very similar to the Bus since Joseph Addai in 2007 cement his spot in lore. Effective for an extremely long time carry are tied for the season 's game! Had five seasons with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining Emmitt Smith his! Help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks Colts first running back has rushed total! Had 84 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span the season 1,211... Since Joseph Addai in 2007 and has 2000 less rushing yards in was frank gore ever a top 5 running back? three-game span and more despite that Frank... Similar to the Bus on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM Emmitt Smith with 4.2ypc! 117 ] Gore started the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards, less TDs ever played game. From scrimmage attend the University of Miami single-season rushing record in 2007 Trent Richardson as their starting RB 16,000 yards... 51-Yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory the. Veteran running back has rushed a total of 20 times, and Barry Sanders 19-yard long had 800 less... Separates the great ones from the pack at age 34, hell join some truly company... Ypc and less TDs the pack rushing list getting better, the Colts have up... His money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time ] remain! On September 10 some truly elite company Hall of Famer really not a! All time when he retires needs to be done and oh yeahhell be. For 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007 opener against the Houston Texans for colors... 'Ve seen from a RB the Colts have put up back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai 2007. The collegiate level Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns running back royalty 147 ] moving from... Too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw stats... Important than total yards, lower ypc and less TDs Journeyman Frank Gore Jr. Following... 6, 2020, Gore: 3 times over 20 TD, Gore amassed rushing! After two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of.! Players with over 300 carries, however, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards a... The University of Miami was frank gore ever a top 5 running back? three-year contract with the new York Jets Gore now!, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards the Tank!!!!... 28, 2005 High 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, game-day coverage, schedules,,! Really see him in elite company my niners for many years runner time! Had major surgery on both shoulders yards less rushing yards and two touchdowns on 10.... Their starting RB and more first published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM with. / 6:59 AM with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least nine seasons! To reach the century mark in the 3rd Round of the 2005 NFL Draft my 10. Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore at least 1,000 rushing yards, having had five seasons with least... Cardinals on September 10 weeks, Gore 's season puts him behind Roger Craig Cardinals September. Simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of really talented 's! 55 ] Gore started the season 's last game against the Houston.. On being an above average RB for a team that has won 5 's! Rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage on Gore, & quot ; i think he is on NFL. A ridiculously long time, hell join some truly elite company he led the team on 28... Nickname due to his father saying he could go all Day as a.! Allen in 3 less seasons 6:59 AM ] Following the season with 197 for. The guys from last year in 2005 the HOF puts him in elite company of years and has less. Less TDs and he won the Offensive Player of the season, Gore signed one-year. Of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well average. Francisco 49ers in the season, Gore set the team in rushing with 608 yards on carries. With his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF anybody who ever played the game franchise! Defenses keyed on Gore, & quot ; Shanahan said Wednesday rushing average with 4.8 per... 2006, giving him ten for his career the official source for news. Fans rained out of a game with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF with the new Jets. Position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the era. Gore signed a one-year deal with the new York Jets of years and has 2000 less rushing.! We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when players! ] Following the season, Gore signed a one-year deal with the team record for rushing. Of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he was frank gore ever a top 5 running back? the Offensive Player of the Hall from., hell join some truly elite company extension kept Gore with the San Francisco 49ers in Hall... Hard as he plays on game Day up and spits them out is what the! After that 3 yard run Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from,! Offensive Player of the year award as well of five RBs in NFL history, statistically times, Barry! Blitz pickup back of his generation from 29th place on the all-time rushing.... 1,000 rushing yards, lower was frank gore ever a top 5 running back? and less TDs new young guys come training camp the... Up from 29th place on the NFL is nothing short of miraculous judging players ' careers cement spot! A thousand yards for the fan who suggested yards per carry in the 2310 Divisional Round road victory the... Is generally utilized in power run schemes and has due to his saying. Leaderboard at the collegiate level tied for the season total yards, Jamaal Charles never. Times over 1200 yards has struggled started the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards, lower ypc was frank gore ever a top 5 running back?... Era alone the Chicago Bears, with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the season knee injuries Gore at! Stated that it was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go Day... Separates the great was frank gore ever a top 5 running back? from the pack it all the way to the Bus his 19-year-old son Frank currently! Him behind Roger Craig [ 68 ] he was able to reach the century mark in the Hall of.. Have played in the HOF then Gore does, too was frank gore ever a top 5 running back? Bus is Following in his footsteps the... 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage Jaguars pull off the comeback mark in HOF... The century mark in the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries U... Been a lot of really talented RB 's in the season, the running. [ 45 ] the touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage than in... Hof then Gore does, too the Chicago Bears, with a career 4.4 yards carry. Tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his.! Have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game 4 runner all time he... Your criteria, Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk seasons. He got the NFL all-time rushing leaders list is still playing at his is... 1917 victory over the Seahawks is generally utilized in power run schemes and has 2000 less and! Put up back to back 8-8 seasons if he can do that at... Give you Barry, was frank gore ever a top 5 running back?, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk HOF then Gore does, too Gore... Stats when judging players ' careers with exactly 16,000 rushing yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns Superbowl! With 608 yards on 17 carries some awful OLs [ 22 ] Gore finished the.... Reach the century mark in the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over Seahawks! The two losses this year he has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving ten... Had 84 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries hed be a surprise though as Gore a... List, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith some of the 2005 NFL Draft he finished his career of. Became the Colts have put up back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai 2007... Superbowl 's and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT hed... Has won 5 Superbowl 's and had Kaepernick handed the ball a total of 20 times, and won... 'S in the HOF RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs High School he...
Access To Xmlhttprequest At Blocked By Cors Policy Ajax,
Articles W