Frank Gore Thread | Page 258 | 49ers Webzone Forum

NinerPrideinNJ · 2009-05-19T23:19:42-07:00

Personally speaking, Frank Gore is my favorite player to join the Niners since Jerry Rice. Sure I've liked other players since Jerry, but Gore is something else. Perhaps it was because he was our first skill position (or any position) pro-bowl player to come through since 2002. Maybe it's that the guy gives 200% on the field every time he's there. Maybe it's because he owned the league in 2006. Maybe it's because he's always striving to get better. Or maybe it's because he's been to hell and back (2 reconstructive knee surgeries before his pro career and the loss of his mother during it) and still keeps fighting. Look, I'm aware that P. Willis is an amazing talent and is considered the best player on our team bar-none. He, like Gore, has faced tremendous adversity and has since fought through it to become the best ILB in the game. I don't deny that and I'm a huge fan of Willis. But Gore was the first player in years to come along and give Niner fans something to cheer about. Who can forget runs like that one against DET in 06 or the one against STL in 07 (lost in the crowd on 3rd and waay long, only to emerge unscathed and sprinting towards pay dirt). Bottomline, this guy came in during our darkest time and hasn't complained one bit. He's what makes our offense tick and humbly performs year in and year out; playing through injuries and all. This thread is nothing more than a tribute to Frank Gore. A truly admirable player who gives it his all year in and year out; through all the coaching changes, adversity and losing seasons. Here's to hoping that an improved passing game and complementary r-back gives Frank the help he so richly deserves to be the deadly player he is. #21

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:28 PM

#3856

LVJay
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There's a decent RB named Phillip out of Miami... I hope we get him (same size / same school)

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM

#3857

Ninerfan81
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Jim Harbaugh ‏@AngryHarbaugh49 4h4 hours ago
Congrats to Frank "The Tank" Gore on the new contract! He's a true Professional and competitor!

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:32 PM

#3858

Jcool
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Originally posted by Ninerfan81:
Jim Harbaugh ‏@AngryHarbaugh49 4h4 hours ago
Congrats to Frank "The Tank" Gore on the new contract! He's a true Professional and competitor!

Not sure the real Harbaugh would use "AngryHarbaugh49"

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:39 PM

#3859

Ninerfan81
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Originally posted by Jcool:
Not sure the real Harbaugh would use "AngryHarbaugh49"

True dat. I am no longer following @AngryHarbaugh49.

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:48 PM

#3860

NONAME
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Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Anyone know what the Philly fans are saying about Gore?

Per the philly forum it's 50/50. Either really happy, or pissed frank is the replacement for a RB that should have been keep

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:50 PM

#3861

StOnEy333
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Mar 8, 2015 at 6:52 PM

#3862

brodiebluebanaszak
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5M? It's still a pay cut for Frank. I think we can gpo 4.5M structured with some incentives and he would stay. Maybe we can cut Simpson.

What are we paying for another underutilized receiver?

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:55 PM

#3863

Rocket4989
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What are phillies fans saying about frank?

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:56 PM

#3864

InsertNameHere1
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I wonder how many yards he will have in Philadelphia this year.

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:56 PM

#3865

SJniner7
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2M tops... we love frank, but he will definitely be splitting a lot more time with the other RBs this year.

Mar 8, 2015 at 6:57 PM

#3866

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Gonna miss you Gore. Its a sad day but I know it was what we had to do. This is a business. Nothing but love for all #21's highlight reels and all you gave the Niner organization. So much respect. Wish you da best.

Mar 8, 2015 at 7:01 PM

#3867

StOnEy333
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Originally posted by Rocket4989:
What are phillies fans saying about frank?

From what I've seen looking around different sites they're pretty happy with it. They definitely didn't want to lose McCoy, but they know they're getting a solid RB in Gore despite his age.

Mar 8, 2015 at 7:05 PM

#3868

Kolohe
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At least Gore isn't in the NFC West.

Mar 8, 2015 at 7:05 PM

#3869

THEB
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Originally posted by Rocket4989:
What are phillies fans saying about frank?

every eagles board i try to visit is dead. i have no idea what theyre saying

Mar 8, 2015 at 7:05 PM

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NCommand
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Originally posted by amosmac28:
Gonna miss you Gore. Its a sad day but I know it was what we had to do. This is a business. Nothing but love for all #21's highlight reels and all you gave the Niner organization. So much respect. Wish you da best.

+1!