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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

Apr 12, 2019 at 7:55 AM

#7321

WINiner
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Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by John_Candy:
I had no idea that some people actually think that Willis was a quitter.

"You've seen me break my hand on Sunday, have surgery on Monday and play on Thursday with a cast on," Willis said. "But there's something about these feet. And those are what made me who I am. They had you all saying, 'Wow, where'd he come from?'

"I know I no longer have it in these feet to go out there and give you guys that kind of 'Wow.'"

"As much as I'd love to win a Super Bowl and to bring number six back here, I have to be honest," Willis said. "I have to tell y'all that if I don't have what I know I need to give to my teammates and the organization the best chance to win, then I can't be out there doing that.

"And to be sitting on the sideline just collecting a paycheck, I feel like that would be wrong. So I stand up here today with that conviction. I understand the magnitude of what I'm doing today."

He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

Apr 12, 2019 at 8:48 AM

#7322

scottym
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Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

Apr 12, 2019 at 9:16 AM

#7323

cciowa
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Originally posted by scottym:
Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

bowman was a good henchmen to willis. thanks eric. whether its norton breaking peoples legs or reid. wonder why our team has a history of hurting each other. back to gore.. i am trying to figure out if gore would make a good coach. you know what i say.. elite players do not make great coaches usually. i always thought gore and justin were exceptions to that cc rule

Apr 12, 2019 at 9:38 AM

#7324

Waterbear
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Originally posted by cciowa:
Originally posted by scottym:
Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

bowman was a good henchmen to willis. thanks eric. whether its norton breaking peoples legs or reid. wonder why our team has a history of hurting each other. back to gore.. i am trying to figure out if gore would make a good coach. you know what i say.. elite players do not make great coaches usually. i always thought gore and justin were exceptions to that cc rule

Gore has said many times he wants to be a RB scout. I hope we hire him.

Apr 12, 2019 at 12:11 PM

#7325

LasVegasWally
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Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by scottym:
Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

bowman was a good henchmen to willis. thanks eric. whether its norton breaking peoples legs or reid. wonder why our team has a history of hurting each other. back to gore.. i am trying to figure out if gore would make a good coach. you know what i say.. elite players do not make great coaches usually. i always thought gore and justin were exceptions to that cc rule

Gore has said many times he wants to be a RB scout. I hope we hire him.

Great call Waterbear!

Apr 12, 2019 at 3:15 PM

#7326

John_Candy
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Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

Stubbed toe ≠ Turf toe.

I guess Jack Lambert and Jonathan Ogden are quitters too.

Apr 12, 2019 at 5:12 PM

#7327

Waterbear
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Originally posted by LasVegasWally:

Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by scottym:
Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

bowman was a good henchmen to willis. thanks eric. whether its norton breaking peoples legs or reid. wonder why our team has a history of hurting each other. back to gore.. i am trying to figure out if gore would make a good coach. you know what i say.. elite players do not make great coaches usually. i always thought gore and justin were exceptions to that cc rule

Gore has said many times he wants to be a RB scout. I hope we hire him.

Great call Waterbear!

https://www.colts.com/video/frank-gore-future-scout-17065759

May 25, 2019 at 2:56 PM

#7328

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Greatest inside runner ever.

Frank Gore's patience and vision have always been core traits#ManFree pic.twitter.com/vGMZ22qhma
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) May 25, 2019

⬆️⬅️➡️ pic.twitter.com/UG2GWShBGq
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) May 25, 2019

Gore is patient, lets lead blocker do his job then slides inside for a good gain. pic.twitter.com/1Qr2VuIUZ3
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) May 25, 2019

This is why you work on taking the handoff with your eyes up.

Gore is able to make his move just as the ball gets put in his belly. #Alwaysprocessing pic.twitter.com/pSJyz0nn8h
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) May 25, 2019

The defense runs a gap exchange with Clowney slanting inside. Gore slightly presses the LOS but then bursts wide away from Clowney to 'bounce' it. pic.twitter.com/1ULwQDSZtp
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) May 25, 2019

Gore finds a crease away from Smith then lowers the boom. pic.twitter.com/kHdIE3RESW
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) May 25, 2019

[ Edited by znk916 on May 25, 2019 at 2:57 PM ]

May 25, 2019 at 3:17 PM

#7329

Oakland-Niner
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My favorite 9er of all time.

May 27, 2019 at 2:12 PM

#7330

brodiebluebanaszak
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love that guy.

made us look so smart going with hyde.

Jun 7, 2019 at 1:51 AM

#7331

LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by LasVegasWally:

Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by scottym:
Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

bowman was a good henchmen to willis. thanks eric. whether its norton breaking peoples legs or reid. wonder why our team has a history of hurting each other. back to gore.. i am trying to figure out if gore would make a good coach. you know what i say.. elite players do not make great coaches usually. i always thought gore and justin were exceptions to that cc rule

Gore has said many times he wants to be a RB scout. I hope we hire him.

Great call Waterbear!

https://www.colts.com/video/frank-gore-future-scout-17065759

Definitely something to follow. Not a knock to other greats, but I think Frank Gore would be very dedicated to the job. While I think other guys are interested in helping out the 49ers (or another team), I don't think they have an interest in putting in the hours year round because scouting, coaching, etc IS a full time job.

Jun 7, 2019 at 2:39 AM

#7332

Niners99
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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by John_Candy:
I had no idea that some people actually think that Willis was a quitter.

"You've seen me break my hand on Sunday, have surgery on Monday and play on Thursday with a cast on," Willis said. "But there's something about these feet. And those are what made me who I am. They had you all saying, 'Wow, where'd he come from?'

"I know I no longer have it in these feet to go out there and give you guys that kind of 'Wow.'"

"As much as I'd love to win a Super Bowl and to bring number six back here, I have to be honest," Willis said. "I have to tell y'all that if I don't have what I know I need to give to my teammates and the organization the best chance to win, then I can't be out there doing that.

"And to be sitting on the sideline just collecting a paycheck, I feel like that would be wrong. So I stand up here today with that conviction. I understand the magnitude of what I'm doing today."

He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

Val is just mad because in his heart he knows the Braves 1995 championship wasnt legit because it came in a partial season.

Jun 7, 2019 at 7:52 AM

#7333

Waterbear
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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
Originally posted by cciowa:
Originally posted by scottym:
Nice!Should incite quite a riot!

Originally posted by valrod33:
He stubbed his toe and quit. Screw him. Bowman was better anyway

bowman was a good henchmen to willis. thanks eric. whether its norton breaking peoples legs or reid. wonder why our team has a history of hurting each other. back to gore.. i am trying to figure out if gore would make a good coach. you know what i say.. elite players do not make great coaches usually. i always thought gore and justin were exceptions to that cc rule

Gore has said many times he wants to be a RB scout. I hope we hire him.

Great call Waterbear!

https://www.colts.com/video/frank-gore-future-scout-17065759

Definitely something to follow. Not a knock to other greats, but I think Frank Gore would be very dedicated to the job. While I think other guys are interested in helping out the 49ers (or another team), I don't think they have an interest in putting in the hours year round because scouting, coaching, etc IS a full time job.

I mean... I would have no problem with Gore picking out our RBs in the future.

Jun 7, 2019 at 7:56 AM

#7334

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His son just committed to FAU, so he'll be coached by Lane Kiffin

Jun 7, 2019 at 8:06 AM

#7335

CatchMaster80
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He would be more suited to be a scout. Frank is a very quiet, low key guy. I don't think he has the personality to be a coach. I can't see him yelling at or getting on a player at all.