Originally posted by Scoots:
Originally posted by AB83Rules:
Originally posted by Scoots:
The only RBs that are locks on the roster for next year are Hunter and Miller. Gore (health, money), James (production), and Dixon (position/production) are not a long way from not being 49ers in 2014.
Sorry but Gore will start 2014 as a 49er. They WILL NOT cut him or Trade him. It would be a slap in the face. Gore still has it. If he is even 80% of his former self, he stays. Even at 50% he is better than Hunter, and a rehabbing Lattimore.
So, if Gore has trouble staying healthy, has lost some explosion, and finishes with 700 yards and 3.9 ypc he's a lock? He's not young enough or cheap enough for them to think he will improve at 31. I know it's harsh, but I've seen it too many times to be certain it "WILL NOT" happen again.
Gore is different. He will redo his deal. And help the team out with extensions. Gore is worth a roster spot until he decides to retire. Gore is a leader on the field. I dont see a fall in production from him. He will have his usual 1000 yard season, and then everyone will whine that he is done now. When we dont know whether Lattimore will be ready. And if so, I rather have Gore mentor him. Not Hunter. Or Dixon.