was frank gore ever a top 5 running back?

Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. [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. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. According to Emmitt Smith, that would make him the 5th-greatest running back of all time. 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. Gore finished ninth in the league in rushing yards with 967 and had six touchdowns, while also adding 34 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. lingsun54 says: He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. Free shipping for many products! Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. Everything Gore got, he earned it the hard way. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. 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. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. 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. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. In terms of talentNo. But again, tie should go to longevity. [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. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. 1 time over 10 TD. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. Gores only had a couple hundred yard games to his credit over the last two seasons, and his ypc is heading south big time. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM 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. Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. He is also . So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. 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. [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. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. 1. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? Walter Payton (16,726), 3. [150][151] Prior to signing with the Colts, it was widely reported that Gore had agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 9 to replace LeSean McCoy. [19], Gore suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during spring practice in 2002 and spent the following season recovering from knee surgery. At least it shouldnt. [111] This was his first game with no rushing yards. This seemed pretty easy to me. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. 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. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. The more people you've got, the hungrier that person should be. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? [205][206], On June 2, 2022, Gore announced his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the 49ers. You never hear of complaints from teammates about him and you never hear negatives in the press. [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. 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. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. ", 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. [168], During the 2017 offseason, Gore trained for the season in a familiar fashion, down in Miami working out with younger running backs from around the league. [149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. You must be logged in to leave a comment. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. 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. [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. Voters love longevity and consistency and Gore has already provided both with seemingly some time left. I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. at the Chicago Bears, with a 19-yard long. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. Thats what Frank Gore has. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. Higher ypc. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. [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. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. / CBS Sacramento. [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. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. . 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. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. 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. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. But he was still better than Gore. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. 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. Hed also then be just behind No. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. [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. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. He's got great longevity and durability, but I don't think he was ever the best running back in the league in any season of his career. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. 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. 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. And he only ran for 10 TD once. 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. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. Getty Images. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. Gore only had 1 great season. [191][192] He also became the second oldest player in NFL history with a 100+ yard rushing game, 61 days younger than MacArthur Lane in 1978. [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. Gore had 14. This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season If Harbaugh, G Ro. He played on some awful teams with no passing offense and constantly ran into 8 or 9 man fronts and still managed to produce some yards out of it. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. [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. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. [160][161] Gore carried that momentum in the next game against the Houston Texans, rushing for 106 yards on 22 carries to become the Colts' first 100-yard rusher in 55 games. [119] During the NFC Championship, he rushed for 74 yards in the 2017 overtime loss to the Giants. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. [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. [203][204], On April 3, 2022, Gore said that he planned to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him. 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. . [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Workhorse. [189][190] During a Week 4 16-10 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Gore became the fourth player in NFL history to run for 15,000 yards after rushing 17 times for 109 yards. [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. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. [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. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. Ryan Mathews 14. 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. [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. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. I dont think he is top 10. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. Gore is definitely top 10, though. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. [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. Gore also caught his first receiving touchdown of his career on the road against the Seahawks when quarterback Alex Smith avoided a sack and found Gore along the left sideline for a 20-yard score. [177], On March 22, 2018, Gore signed a one-year contract, worth $1,105,000, with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. [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. [Bo Brack] Peter Schrager says on FOX former Arizona [Joe Mixon] @NFL since yall all about the coin flipping [Highlight] Maher misses his 4th PAT of the night. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. Yeah Emmitt had a historically great team in front of him. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. Not only has Gore taken every snap under the reign of Jim Harbaugh, but the team is 8-0 when Gore breaks the 100 yard mark during that time. Please check your email for a confirmation. Make Jed York look like the moron he is for letting you go. [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. The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. His work can be found on Examiner.com. Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. [6], While emerging as a talented football prospect, Gore also focused his attention on improving his academics and assisting his mother, who was battling kidney disease and had started dialysis treatments. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. 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 . A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. 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. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. Id have a hard time justifying him in the top 10, Okay but emmit Smith did what he did with the offense around him to aid himnot taking anything away from him but gore got to where he did with a crappy offensive for much of his career. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. [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. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. [201] On December 30, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [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. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. [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. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. However, on October 2, Gore played in his final game of the 2003 season against the West Virginia Mountaineers and had four carries for 15 yards before tearing his ACL again, which ended his season. [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. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. [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. 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