Where does Frank Gore truly rank? Was he ever elite?

[Mirin4rmfar]

13, 107 rushing yards 74 tds...
3437 receiving yards 16 tds..
8 all time rushing leader, may end #5 by end of season.

 

[Remote]

He was consistent, but never really stood out except for his 2nd year in the league when he hit 1,695 yards.
That said, it's hard to be a 1,000 yard back every year. And he did it 9 of his first 12 years in the league.

Probably no one will put him in their Top 10 but he's had a great career.
True workhorse.

 

[chowism]

Hall of Fame but not legendary like a Barry Sanders or Emmit Smith. Gore is super underrated.

 

[A.R.$]

He wasn't elite, but he was a very good player.

 

[Nintendough]

Gore was elite at his peak. Fukk what anybody says, he was the epitome of consistency.

 

[sidenikkagawd]

This generation's Curtis Martin.

He carried the Niners offensively to two NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl (Probably would've won if they ran the ball at the 5 yd line).

 

[Juggalo Fred]

This generation's Curtis Martin.

He carried the Niners offensively to two NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl (Probably would've won if they ran the ball at the 5 yd line).

Curtis was better

 

[sidenikkagawd]

Curtis was better

Did I say Gore was better?

 

[Juggalo Fred]

Did I say Gore was better?

you said he was this generation's Curtis Martin...

 

[darius19]

people forget he tore both ACLs in college, and recovery from that injury is not close to what it is today

probably the most gifted running back to come out of South Florida high school ball

 

[smitty22]

@Freddie.Cane thoughts?

 

[sidenikkagawd]

you said he was this generation's Curtis Martin...

How is that saying that Gore is better?

 

[Ashyneezz]

people forget he tore both ACLs in college, and recovery from that injury is not close to what it is today

probably the most gifted running back to come out of South Florida high school ball

You make it sound like he tore his ACLs in the 70s

 

[Mortal1]

This generation's Curtis Martin.

He carried the Niners offensively to two NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl (Probably would've won if they ran the ball at the 5 yd line).

:Ninerscry:It's fukking true he should've retired a Niner.

 

[Floyd Pinkerton]

How is that saying that Gore is better?

Poor reading comprehension: a Coli staple.