[33], Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. Emmitt: 9 Times over 1200 yards. Gore only had 1 great season. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Gore had 14. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. Gore is a true hog. 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. [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. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. [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. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. [15] On November 17, he churned 11 carries for 157 rushing yards against Syracuse. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. No but that shouldn't be seen as a disrespect towards Gore either. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. 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. [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. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. [162] After the 2623 overtime road loss to the Texans, Gore voiced his frustration with the team losing, saying "I didn't come here for this, I came here to get into the tournament. [74], Gore finished the season with 260 carries for 1,102 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 53 receptions for 436 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers finished with a 511 record. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) [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. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! [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. [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. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. [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. [127][128] In the Super Bowl, Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the 49ers fell behind 286 early and could not complete the comeback, losing the game 3431 to the Baltimore Ravens. [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. You know the guys from last year and adding the new young guys come training camp time the best man should win. Consummate teammate. smarter than you says: 8 times over 10 TD. Out of all the rookie backs, he has the best . [117] Gore finished the season with 1,211 yards, having had five seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. [205][206], On June 2, 2022, Gore announced his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the 49ers. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. 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. We miss you in San Fran, bud. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. 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. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [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. Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. [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. Same average yards per carry. [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. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. 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. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. Thats what Frank Gore has. Jul 21, 2017 1:34 PM [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. [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. Gase has already stated that he wants to lessen Bells touches this season, which is where Gore comes in. In terms of talentNo. 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. Frank Gore is a rare running back whos still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. [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. 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. If you love this game you're gonna step up to the plate. He said that he would gain 2,200 yards. No. 1st ballot, no question. 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. [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. Congratulations on a great career! 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. Voters love longevity and consistency and Gore has already provided both with seemingly some time left. - Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. He is also . The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. I dont think he is top 10. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. 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." [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. [165], Gore finished the season with 263 carries for 1,025 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 38 receptions for 277 yards and four touchdowns. There have been a lot of really talented RB's who have played in the NFL. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . He led the team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries and three rushing touchdowns. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. 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. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. 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. [48] In the regular-season finale against the Houston Texans, he registered his first 100-yard game with 108 yards on 25 carries as the 49ers won by a score of 2017. 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. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. [51][52], Gore emerged as one of the top running backs in the NFL in his first full season as the starter. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. 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. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. The game ended up with the San Francisco 49ers winning 2824 with Gore having 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, allowing the 49ers to go to Super Bowl XLVII, their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. Adrian Peterson (14,918), [178][179], Gore shared the backfield with Kenyan Drake and rookie Kalen Ballage. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. Feed Gore the ball. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. This was of course an MVP season for Alexander, and he won the Offensive Player of the Year award as well. He had six carries for 15 yards in the 337 victory over the Nittany Lions. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. 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 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. [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. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. I cant really see him in my top 10. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. [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. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. Gores Week 1 appearance vs. the Bill also marks the start of his 16th NFL season, making him and Marcus Allen the only two running backs to ever to play that many years in the NFL. [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. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. And for the fan who suggested yards per carry is more important than total yards, Jamaal Charles will never be in Canton. And only played 2 less seasons. [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. Do you want Lamar Jackson as quarterback of the Jets? At his age, that is incredible. Against the Houston Texans, Gore had eight carries for 22 yards in the 2219 overtime road loss. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. During a Week 5 29-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore rushed for 75 yards and surpassed Jim Brown in career rushing yards. But again, tie should go to longevity. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. lingsun54 says: NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Given that Frank Sr. remains unsigned through Week 2, while reportedly dividing his time between football training and boxing lessons, it seems unlikely that the Gores will ever become the. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. Most people were in agreement with you. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Emmitt Smith (18,355), 2. He was a beast. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? [194], Gore finished the 2019 season with 166 carries for 599 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 13 receptions for 100 yards in 16 games and eight starts. Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. Hes what a pro football player should be. 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. Getty Images. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2005 Topps Heritage Football Base Card Rookie #73 Frank GORE CSG 8.5 at the best online prices at eBay! [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. [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. Gore has already made his case as a HOF! Maybe he gets another 1300 rushing yards and catches Gore in TDs with one more season? At least it shouldnt. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. [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. Gore also has scored 97 total touchdowns, rushing for 79 and catching another 18. Quite unlike anything we've seen from a RB. Make Jed York look like the moron he is for letting you go. [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. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [136] In the 2317 NFC Championship road loss to the Seahawks, Gore had 14 rushing yards on 11 carries to go along with a 17-yard reception. He only ran for 1200 yards 3 times in 13 years. So earlier I seen tons of people going on and on about Frank gore being top 10 all time after somebody made a huge stretch and said he was top 5. [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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. HOF for sure. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. Gore ran for 119 yards and a touchdown. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. [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. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. [32] When his college career was finished, Gore's 1,975 yards ranked seventh on the school's career-record list and his seventeen touchdowns were tied for tenth. [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Good and durable, sure. https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/13/new-york-jets-frank-gore-makes-history-no-running-back-has-played-in-more-games-emmitt-smith/, Jason McCourty on Jets: 'Go all in and bring Lamar to the Big Apple', List of free agents for New York Jets in 2023, Jets with two finalists for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year, NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. [10][11], In his freshman year, Gore shared the backfield with Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee, with Portis receiving a majority of the carries. 100%. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. Gore was selected in the third round with the 65th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. [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. Gore was never a top 5 back so he doesnt belong in the hall with Jim Brown, Walter Peyton and Barry Saunders and the rest. Could Tom Brady end up in Miami, after all. The next year, he . [126] In the next round, the San Francisco 49ers visited the Georgia Dome to play against the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. 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. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. Not a member? Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. Put some respeck on Gore's name. On December 19, 2019, Gore Jr., a three-star prospect, committed to play football at University of Southern Mississippi after also receiving offers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Florida Atlantic University. [20] Before his injury that year, Gore beat out future NFL running back Willis McGahee in the spring of 2002 for the role as the Hurricanes' starter. Gore led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 or more yards. Best 49er running back of all time! The biggest reason you wanted this guy on your team because you never heard about him in the off-season being arrested for some stupid stuff or getting suspended for drug use. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. Gore is already the active rushing leader, with 13,065 career yards, and the only players ahead of him in NFL history are Hall of Famers. Frank Gore has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. 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. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. 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. [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. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. Jerome Bettis ended his career on a high note, with six hundred yard games in his next to last season for a 15-1 club, then in a part time role, delivering a huge game in a critical regular season game in his last season. 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. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. [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. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. [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. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. AD is Adrian Peterson. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. Class act. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. [93], After a slow start to the season with 17 carries for 38 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore had 168 scrimmage yards (112 rushing, 56 receiving) against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. [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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [44] The touchdown was the longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers player since running back Kevan Barlow had a 78-yard rush against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. 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. 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