Frank Gore Thread | Page 454 | 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

Sep 21, 2018 at 8:19 PM

#6796

49erphan
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Should have gotten to this earlier - congratulations Frank, I'm really happy for you. you so deserve it. Keep on keeping on!

Sep 21, 2018 at 8:27 PM

#6797

9er4lyphe
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I hope he runs all over the Raiders this weekend

Sep 22, 2018 at 9:21 AM

#6798

Morgy
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Originally posted by 9er4lyphe:
I hope he runs all over the Raiders this weekend

This

Sep 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM

#6799

49erWill
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Originally posted by Morgan49:
Originally posted by 9er4lyphe:
I hope he runs all over the Raiders this weekend

This

Oh yeah!

Sep 22, 2018 at 1:52 PM

#6800

Young2Rice
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Go Frankie Go

Sep 22, 2018 at 7:54 PM

#6801

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You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

[ Edited by Oakland-Niner on Sep 22, 2018 at 7:54 PM ]

Sep 22, 2018 at 8:57 PM

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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

Smith played 14 years. This is Gores 13th season i believe.

Not sure if any others played longer at RB.

Sep 23, 2018 at 6:31 PM

#6803

dangerbird
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Proud of former 49ers like Gore and Smith. We may not have won much with them before Harbaugh, but there will always be a special place in my heart for those years. Things still felt pure. Sports wasn't about politics first. We still had our 5-0 SB record. Seeing Gore continue to play reminds me of those days still at Candlestick. Damn, now I'm depressed.

Sep 23, 2018 at 6:33 PM

#6804

crabman82
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Originally posted by IdahoNiner:
Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

Smith played 14 years. This is Gores 13th season i believe.

Not sure if any others played longer at RB.

Marcus allen played from 82-97

Sep 23, 2018 at 7:11 PM

#6805

brodiebluebanaszak
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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

No.

Sep 23, 2018 at 7:13 PM

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jcs
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Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

No.

Not getting the carries to even attempt it so no.

Sep 23, 2018 at 8:20 PM

#6807

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Originally posted by crabman82:

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

Smith played 14 years. This is Gores 13th season i believe.

Not sure if any others played longer at RB.

Marcus allen played from 82-97

Sure did, but he took his last five years in Los Angeles off (not by choice lol).

Sep 23, 2018 at 8:41 PM

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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.

Not a chance in hell he catches Barry this year. He averaged 9 carries in the first 2 games, and only had 6 today. Even being aggressive, I can't see him getting more than about 150 carries this year. He'd need to average like 7.5 yards a carry to pass Barry with that few attempts.

I doubt he plays next year, but frankly I'm surprised he even played in 2017 or 2018. Who knows.

Sep 23, 2018 at 8:51 PM

#6809

jcs
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Originally posted by theduke85:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.
Not a chance in hell he catches Barry this year. He averaged 9 carries in the first 2 games, and only had 6 today. Even being aggressive, I can't see him getting more than about 150 carries this year. He'd need to average like 7.5 yards a carry to pass Barry with that few attempts.

I doubt he plays next year, but frankly I'm surprised he even played in 2017 or 2018. Who knows.

I bet he plays another season. He doesn't appear to have slowed down.

Sep 23, 2018 at 8:52 PM

#6810

crabman82
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Originally posted by jcs:
Originally posted by theduke85:
Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
You guys think there is a remote chance he catches Barry this year? Could he even plan next season? That would have to be a record for years played by a running back.
Not a chance in hell he catches Barry this year. He averaged 9 carries in the first 2 games, and only had 6 today. Even being aggressive, I can't see him getting more than about 150 carries this year. He'd need to average like 7.5 yards a carry to pass Barry with that few attempts.

I doubt he plays next year, but frankly I'm surprised he even played in 2017 or 2018. Who knows.
I bet he plays another season. He doesn't appear to have slowed down.

Dude will be like rice and have to be cut in camp in order to retire