[164] In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings' third ranked defense, Gore hit the century mark for the second time this season, rushing for 101 yards on 26 carries in the 34-6 road victory. [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. [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. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. [89] He earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2009 season. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. 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. I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. [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. 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 . 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. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. Frank Gore Journeyman Frank Gore currently holds the No. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. So I guess Payton doesnt belong in the HOF eithernot! 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. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. His work can be found on Examiner.com. 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. In Gore's view, it was equally important to thank and honor those who had been with him throughout all the hardships he had faced in his life, including "growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with twelve people as a kid." It's important to have him back and as healthy as possible as he has been the one consistent factor on the teams offense. No. [111] This was his first game with no rushing yards. Yeah Emmitt had a historically great team in front of him. [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. 50. [53], Gore signed a contract extension through 2011 estimated to be worth $28 million over four years on March 28, 2007. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. Dont forget that he is great at picking up the blitz. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. [Thiry] Joey Bosa: "If I say something to them I get a [highlight] "I don't know if I ever made a halftime [Highlight] Tyler Huntley tries to go over the top [Pelissero] #Lions OC Ben Johnson informed interested [PFT] The Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Ex-NFL RB Peyton Hillis off ventilator, 'on the road to [Sauce Gardener] Even though I had a 3.5 cumulative GPA Press J to jump to the feed. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as he's now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. [94][95] During Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had nine receptions for 102 yards, his only career game with over 100 receiving yards. Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. Now look at him. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. [17][18] Gore has the third-best season total in school history by a freshman and was named Sporting News' Big East Freshman of the Year. Class act. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. 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. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM 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 . However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. [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. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. Gore Sr. embodied the "hard hat" mentality as a runner, and due to his stellar genetics and unrivaled work ethic, the running back played football longer than 99% of his peers at the position. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. [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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. 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. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. [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. [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. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. Thats what Frank Gore has. 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. He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. 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. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. 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. That being said, I think he has a pretty good case for the HoF though. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. 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. Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. [59], Gore finished the season with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the third-most in a season by a 49er. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. Hes all in. Get over the crap man! [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. Gore was the first 49ers running back to have three-straight 100 yard games since Garrison Hearst had a 49ers-record four straight 100-yard games during Weeks 13-16 of the 1998 season. The next year, he . 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. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. I don't think this is even defensible. By the way, my comments suggesting he was one of the best ever were heavily downvoted, so I don't think there were many people saying he was top 10. I watched this guy for my niners for many years. wny49er says: Truly amazing. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. [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. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. [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. Higher ypc. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. [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. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. [153], Gore enjoyed a respectable season, but 2015 marked the first season where he played all 16 games and did not record at least 1,000 rushing yards. Register now! Adrian Peterson (14,918), [70] He missed a practice, but returned to the team and scored two touchdowns the following Sunday in a narrow 1716 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. 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. 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. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? [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. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. 1st ballot, no question. Emmitt: 9 Times over 1200 yards. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? Even in your own list, there are two guys I wouldn't even included in my top 15. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. [184][185], Gore finished the 2018 season with 156 carries for 722 yards to go along with 12 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. [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. Gore (Sr.)'s eldest son, Frank Gore (Jr.), was born in 2002 while Gore Sr. was in college at the University of Miami. AD is Adrian Peterson. This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [75], Gore began the 2008 season against the Arizona Cardinals with 96 rushing yards on only 14 carries. 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. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. In the next game, he broke that record with 319 yards and six touchdowns on 13 carries against the third-ranked defense in the nation. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. 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. [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. I dont think he is top 10. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. . 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. Imagine how good he couldve been had he not suffered the horrific knee injuries in college. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. Yards per carry is a deceptive stat imo. [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. 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