Gore Jr. details differences between his, father’s running styles

INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Gore has worked in the 49ers' front office in an advisory role for nearly a year. But that does not mean his namesake gets the privilege of any inside information. "Nah, he can't do that," said Frank Gore Jr., a draft prospect at the NFL Scouting Combine. "He just helps me become a pro. Nothing inside, though." Gore is a running back, just like his father. His dad was a third-round draft pick of the 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft. The younger Gore figures to be a Day 3 selection. Gore Jr. said he took part in an informal interview with the 49ers this week at the combine. He has talked to his dad only in passing this week but figures to spend time with him after he completes his workouts on Saturday. Frank Gore, the original, likely will be watching alongside 49ers general manager John Lynch at Lucas Oil Stadium. Gore, 40, played the first 10 seasons of his 16-year NFL career with the 49ers. He is the organization's all-time rushing leader. Gore retired following the 2020 NFL season as the No. 3 rusher in league history. He piled up 16,000 yards on the ground, ranking behind only Emmitt Smith and Walter Payton in NFL history. "For the first part of his career, I...