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Frank Gore | Running Back

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 217
Age / DOB:  (29) / 5/14/1983
College: Miami (FL)
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Frank Gore insists there was "no physical reason" the 49ers decreased his workload down the stretch last season.
Just 92 of Gore's 282 carries came in his final six games, while he combined for only 29 totes in two playoff games. The Sacramento Bee reported Gore was limited by an "array of nagging, smaller injuries" down the stretch. Gore also insists the additions of Brandon Jacobs and LaMichael James won't affect his 2012 workloads. "As long as I'm healthy and in great shape and ready to play, I'm going to be the Frank Gore I've always been." The reality is, Gore could end up averaging in the neighborhood of only 15 touches a game in his age-29 season. May 22 - 9:02 PM
Source: CSN Bay Area

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Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Usually in Miami this time of year, Frank Gore is spending the offseason at the 49ers' facility.

Gore usually trains with his former Hurricanes teammates in Florida, but he's a grizzled 29-year-old veteran at this point and a team leader. "I feel like I still got a lot left in my tank," Gore insisted. "I want to show it off that I still got a lot left in my tank and I can play at a high level. I will play at a high level as long as God blesses me to be healthy."
Source: 49ers.com
May 9 - 10:58 AM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco considers Frank Gore's playing time "likely" to decrease following the 49ers' offseason running back additions.

The Niners return Kendall Hunter and Anthony Dixon, and they signed Brandon Jacobs before drafting LaMichael James in the second round. While fewer rushing attempts and receptions may help prolong Gore's career and per-play effectiveness to the 49ers, it's going to have an obvious effect on his fantasy value. Gore may only be a 13-17 touch-per-game running back in 2012.
Source: CSN Bay Area
May 2 - 2:24 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Coach Jim Harbaugh says the 49ers' selection of RB LaMichael James with the No. 61 pick is not a reflection on Frank Gore.

"My God, no," Harbaugh said. Harbaugh also claimed the 49ers could enter the season with six running backs; Brandon Jacobs, Kendall Hunter, Anthony Dixon and Rock Cartwright joining Gore and James. The reality is Dixon's roster spot is in grave danger, while Jacobs is no longer assured of cracking the final 53. Cartwright is expected to serve as a special-teams dynamo. James will cut into Hunter's snaps much more than Gore's.
Related: LaMichael James
Source: CSN Bay Area
Apr 30 - 1:10 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore is skipping the 49ers' voluntary offseason workouts.

It's far from a concern, and might actually be a plus after Gore wore down as last season progressed. His absence is, of course, not contract related after he signed a four-year, $25.9 million extension last August. At least in the early going, the 49ers should be expected to scale back their lead back's workload.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Apr 21 - 3:49 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

A source with knowledge of the situation told the Sacramento Bee that Frank Gore's heavy 2011 early-season workload contributed to his diminished role and production down the stretch.

Gore picked up "an array of nagging, smaller injuries by midseason" that slowed him in the final eight regular season games and into the playoffs. Whereas Gore averaged nearly 20 carries a game in the season's first half, the average fell to 15 during the second half and postseason. The Niners may enter the 2012 season planning to limit Gore's role and expand Kendall Hunter's.
Related: Kendall Hunter
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jan 30 - 3:30 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and caught six balls for 45 yards in the 49ers' playoff loss to the Giants.

Gore finished strong with 163 yards on 29 postseason carries (5.62 YPC), but his regular season stretch-run struggles are a concern entering his age-29 campaign. (Gore turns in late May.) 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh's run-first scheme led to Gore registering his lowest reception total (17) since his rookie year, and Gore's rushing production dropped significantly in the season's second half. With Kendall Hunter deserving a larger role, Gore will be a risky early-round pick in 2012 fantasy drafts.
Jan 22 - 11:11 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore suffered a right leg injury on the final drive of the 49ers' Saturday win over the Saints, but says he'll be fine for the NFC Championship Game.

"I feel good," Gore said. "I'll do whatever it takes to get to the Super Bowl." Gore was curiously given just 13 carries in the Divisional Round, but should be a much bigger part of the game plan against a New York defense that figures to make life tough on Alex Smith. Gore had his worst game of the season in San Francisco's Week 10 win over the Giants, carrying the ball six times for zero yards.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Jan 17 - 9:25 AM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore rushed 13 times for 89 yards and added seven receptions for 38 yards against the Saints in the Divisional round of the playoffs.

Even with the 49ers nursing a lead through three quarters, Gore was primarily an offensive afterthought in a head-scratching game plan. The 49ers averaged 6.5 yards per on 22 carries, but still opted to throw the ball 42 times. Gore did come up big with a 42-yard scamper in the fourth quarter to answer a Saints field goal. This was just his second game over 4.0 YPC since the first half of the season. He gets the winner of the Packers and Giants next week.
Jan 14 - 8:47 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore confirmed he could have finished out the Week 17 win over the Rams if needed.

Gore rested for the final 35 minutes as the Niners began to look toward the playoffs. He'll be a full-go when they open up at home on Jan. 14. Although Gore played in all 16 games this year, nagging injuries contributed to a late-season collapse. He hasn't topped 100 yards since Week 9. He also caught just 17 passes as the Niners used their running backs exclusively as protectors on pass plays.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Jan 2 - 10:59 AM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore carried the ball seven times for nine yards in Week 17 against the Rams.

Gore's last carry came with 10:16 remaining in the second quarter, as the 49ers opted to rest their banged up lead back heading into the postseason. With the 49ers narrowly clinching the NFC's No. 2 seed today, Gore will now have an entire week to rest. Despite suffering multiple minor injuries, Gore was able to appear in all 16 games this season, rushing for 1,211 yards on 282 carries (4.3 YPC). The yardage total is the second highest of his seven-year career. He'll make a base salary of $2 million in 2012, with another $4 million possible through incentives.
Jan 1 - 4:22 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore rushed 23 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Seahawks.

Gore had another workhorse-type effort and scored a critical third-quarter touchdown to give the 49ers their first lead of the game. He now has a rushing touchdown in three straight games and will finish with over 300 carries this season with 25 or more attempts in Week 17.
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 08:12:00 PM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore played on 49-of-61 offensive snaps in the 49ers' Week 15 win over the Steelers.

Despite speculation of a decreased workload due to nagging injuries, Gore was the clear workhorse on Monday night. He didn't play the final nine minutes of the game due to the lopsided score. Gore is relatively healthy and locked in as a borderline RB1 for Saturday's game against the Seahawks. He has a rushing touchdown in two straight games.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 10:44:00 AM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore rushed 18 times for 65 yards and one touchdown in Week 15 against the Steelers.

Gore continues to get the majority of work in the 49ers backfield. He currently ranks third in the NFL in rushing attempts, averaging 19 carries and 84 rushing yards per game. His fourth quarter touchdown put an end to a previous five-game scoreless streak.
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 01:36:00 AM
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers

Frank Gore insisted Friday that his reduced Week 14 workload was due to the 49ers' game plan, not his shaky health.

"Me and Kendall (Hunter) were in and out," Gore said. "I guess that's how the game was called." It's also possible that the 49ers game-planned to reduce workload because of his health. Gore is off the Week 15 injury report, but faces an incredibly difficult matchup against the Steelers on Monday night.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 04:30:00 PM