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Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers (1 Viewer)

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Fantasy owners are drooling over Gore's prospects this season after the way the Niners upgraded their offensive line. I agree that his potential is immense and I expect great things from him. However, despite the fact that he's never missed several games in a season, he's often banged up, and I don't see him playing 16 games again.

Based on 14 games:

248 rushes, 1,140 yards, 8 td's, 48 catches, 379 yards, 3 td's.

 
I'm buying this year. 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns. It's the coaching, the division and positive changes. But hey, I've been burned before. I just really like everything around him.

 
I like Gore a lot in 2010 - especially with the emergence of Alex Smith, Crabtree, Morgan, and especially the infusion of talent on the offensive line.

270/1,430/14

But I see his value declining quite a bit in 2011 based on the wear and tear on his knees and legs.

 
I like Gore a lot in 2010 - especially with the emergence of Alex Smith, Crabtree, Morgan, and especially the infusion of talent on the offensive line.270/1,430/14But I see his value declining quite a bit in 2011 based on the wear and tear on his knees and legs.
I wonder if it's like "two ships passing in the night". I see the oline upgrades really taking form in 2011, rookies being rookies and all. At the same time, I too wonder how long Gore will hold up. It could easily happen that his time passes just after the line becomes elite, making his successor "the man".
 
Big time Gore fan for 2010!

Gore's 2009 numbers: 229 rushes for 1,120 yards(4.89 average) with 10 rushing TDs; 52 catches for 406 yards + 3 more TDs

Better line for 2010 + rookies getting better...I'd put Gore's numbers at something like 260/1,200/11 rushing and 40/350/2 receiving. SOLID

 
Injuries are a concern with Gore but his production is worth the risk. His team will compete for the division title and he will have many scoring chances in that offense. SF leans towards the pass so there won't be a ton of carries to be had but Gore will make up the differnce with his receiving.

Projection: 260car/1195/12 45rec/360/2 for a PPR ranking of RB5

 
Frank Gore is a solid prospect this season. He has a 4.8 ypc career rushing average and San Francisco has obviously improved their passing attack and probably their offensive line for this year. Gore has missed a game or two per year and many have tagged him as injury prone. Due to that label, he could slip a little lower than he should in most drafts.

He has the following carry history:

05 - 14 gms 127 carries (9.1 per game) for 608 yds 4.8 ypc 22 targets 15 catches 131 yards 8.7 ypc 3 total TDs

06 - 16 gms 312 carries (19.5 per game) for 1695 yds 5.4 ypc 86 targets 61 catches 485 yards 8.0 ypc 9 total TDs

07 - 15 gms 260 carries (17.3 per game) for 1102 yds 4.2 ypc 69 targets 53 catches 436 yards 8.2 ypc 6 total TDs

08 - 14 gms 240 carries (17.1 per game) for 1036 yds 4.3 ypc 66 targets 43 catches 373 yards 8.7 ypc 8 total TDs

09 - 14 gms 229 carries (16.4 per game) for 1120 yds 4.9 ypc 75 targets 52 catches 406 yards 7.8 ypc 13 total TDs

Even though he doesn't see the typical 20 carry per game that a lot of bell cow RBs do, he is prominently featured in the passing attack and that more than makes up for the fewer carries in ppr leagues. I see similar usage this upcoming season with a little improvement in performance.

Frank Gore 16 gms 275 carries 1375 yards 5.0 ypc 80 targets 58 catches 464 yards 8.0 ypc and 14 TDs

 
What's not to like? He's in his prime, they've addressed the disasterous line and while it may take so time it certainly won't be worse than last year, the talent around is young and should improve (Crabtree/Davis/Morgan), he's an everydown back, the team overall is likely to be pretty good and he's got no threat behind him. He should probably be about the 5th back off the board in nearly every format. I'd probably take CJ, ADP, MJD and then either him or Rice. He's going to be a stud this year.

 
big big fan of gore.

280 carries

1450 rushing yards

50 catches

400 receiving yards

15 TD's combined (12 rushing)

 
A few things to like about Frank this year.

Playoff schedule - Wk 14 Seattle, Wk 15 San Diego, Wk 16 St. Louis, and if needed Wk 17 Arizona

Offensive line upgrade always helps.

If you have the D.D., his S.O.S. is by far the best for any RB. (I know this is purely projections, but hey it's nice to look at.)

 
Yea, I draft in the 6 hole of Footballguys Players Championship draft.

Imagine I'll either wind up with Gore or Andre.

So by default, I'm on the Gore train. Now I only hope me matches some of you fellars projections.

 
Yea, I draft in the 6 hole of Footballguys Players Championship draft.Imagine I'll either wind up with Gore or Andre.So by default, I'm on the Gore train. Now I only hope me matches some of you fellars projections.
I'm thinking of taking him 3rd. I think Rice's numbers fall off slightly this year, and I have a bad feeling about Jacksonville's offense this year.Gore could actually finish 1st this year. Gotta love his schedule.
 
Yea, I draft in the 6 hole of Footballguys Players Championship draft.Imagine I'll either wind up with Gore or Andre.So by default, I'm on the Gore train. Now I only hope me matches some of you fellars projections.
I'm thinking of taking him 3rd. I think Rice's numbers fall off slightly this year, and I have a bad feeling about Jacksonville's offense this year.Gore could actually finish 1st this year. Gotta love his schedule.
With u all the way. avoiding MJD if I can and I see rice taking a bit of a dipGore should do well
 
Yea, I draft in the 6 hole of Footballguys Players Championship draft.Imagine I'll either wind up with Gore or Andre.So by default, I'm on the Gore train. Now I only hope me matches some of you fellars projections.
I'm thinking of taking him 3rd. I think Rice's numbers fall off slightly this year, and I have a bad feeling about Jacksonville's offense this year.Gore could actually finish 1st this year. Gotta love his schedule.
With u all the way. avoiding MJD if I can and I see rice taking a bit of a dipGore should do well
You guys are crazy. Sf's offense isn't exactly a juggernault. Jaqs schedule isn't brutal or anything. In fact in PPR I like the Jaqs trailing, more receptions for Drew.SF's D could put a lot of games away early while Gore sitting on the sidelines drinking gatorade.Plus Gore's injury history is well documented.
 
call me crazy as well. I have the 3 pick and am definetly passing on MJD

the question is gore, turner and rice and i am truly lost

 
Yea, I draft in the 6 hole of Footballguys Players Championship draft.Imagine I'll either wind up with Gore or Andre.So by default, I'm on the Gore train. Now I only hope me matches some of you fellars projections.
I'm thinking of taking him 3rd. I think Rice's numbers fall off slightly this year, and I have a bad feeling about Jacksonville's offense this year.Gore could actually finish 1st this year. Gotta love his schedule.
With u all the way. avoiding MJD if I can and I see rice taking a bit of a dipGore should do well
You guys are crazy. Sf's offense isn't exactly a juggernault. Jaqs schedule isn't brutal or anything. In fact in PPR I like the Jaqs trailing, more receptions for Drew.SF's D could put a lot of games away early while Gore sitting on the sidelines drinking gatorade.Plus Gore's injury history is well documented.
You're using SF's good Defense as a reason Gore will get limited playing time? That's a new one.There D is still very vulnerable to the pass, and because San Fran's offense is no juggernaut, as you stated, it's hard to believe they'll be up by enough points to decide to sit Gore while protecting a lead.
 
Gore owners.....who are you drafting as a handcuff????? Westbrook or Dixon???
I'm hoping to get Gore with the 5th pick in my upcoming draft, but I really don't know if I'll bother with his handcuff. I suppose having the starter in the event that Gore goes down is worth something. Part of the problem is, I doubt it will be heavily favored toward Westbrook or Dixon. I would guess they would split time. I'm probably going to draft other RBs who I think have higher upside rather than worrying about a Gore handcuff, who I wouldn't expect to perform nearly as well in his absence. Coffee was hardly worth having last year, even when Gore was out.
 
Yea, I draft in the 6 hole of Footballguys Players Championship draft.Imagine I'll either wind up with Gore or Andre.So by default, I'm on the Gore train. Now I only hope me matches some of you fellars projections.
I'm thinking of taking him 3rd. I think Rice's numbers fall off slightly this year, and I have a bad feeling about Jacksonville's offense this year.Gore could actually finish 1st this year. Gotta love his schedule.
With u all the way. avoiding MJD if I can and I see rice taking a bit of a dipGore should do well
You guys are crazy. Sf's offense isn't exactly a juggernault. Jaqs schedule isn't brutal or anything. In fact in PPR I like the Jaqs trailing, more receptions for Drew.SF's D could put a lot of games away early while Gore sitting on the sidelines drinking gatorade.Plus Gore's injury history is well documented.
You're using SF's good Defense as a reason Gore will get limited playing time? That's a new one.There D is still very vulnerable to the pass, and because San Fran's offense is no juggernaut, as you stated, it's hard to believe they'll be up by enough points to decide to sit Gore while protecting a lead.
Hahahaha. Look at that schedule. The D will put away games, no need for an offense to put up alot of points. Gore will be sitting on sidelines while Dixon does mop up duty. Plus Westy now in the mix will take away receptions.
 
You guys are crazy. Sf's offense isn't exactly a juggernault. Jaqs schedule isn't brutal or anything. In fact in PPR I like the Jaqs trailing, more receptions for Drew.

SF's D could put a lot of games away early while Gore sitting on the sidelines drinking gatorade.

Plus Gore's injury history is well documented.

You're using SF's good Defense as a reason Gore will get limited playing time? That's a new one.

There D is still very vulnerable to the pass, and because San Fran's offense is no juggernaut, as you stated, it's hard to believe they'll be up by enough points to decide to sit Gore while protecting a lead.

Hahahaha. Look at that schedule. The D will put away games, no need for an offense to put up alot of points. Gore will be sitting on sidelines while Dixon does mop up duty. Plus Westy now in the mix will take away receptions.

I agree that their schedule looks nice, that's what's most attractive about Gore. Maybe he'll lose a couple of late 4th quarter carries to Dixon, but that will only be because he tore it up earlier in the game and put them up by 3 TDs. They're defense isn't so good that they can rest Gore while only protecting a 10 point lead.

As for Westbrook, I think that was a desperate signing as they needed someone to roster with Coffee's surprising retirement. St. Louis didn't want Westbrook and they need a back-up worse than anyone. Unfortunately for Westbrook, he's a shell of his former self.

 
YOur worried about SF Defense putting Gore on the sidelines early due to blowouts? I look at that the exact opposite and see them using him to grind out the clock. Moreover, SF wil not win a lot of blowouts, this argument is close to absurd.

 
YOur worried about SF Defense putting Gore on the sidelines early due to blowouts? I look at that the exact opposite and see them using him to grind out the clock. Moreover, SF wil not win a lot of blowouts, this argument is close to absurd.
Against those putrid teams they play I beg to differ. You really believe the QBs for the Rams, Hawks, and Cards they play twice a year are gonna scare anyone this year? Astute players will be playing D matchups against these teams all year long. The AFC West is a little better I guess with Campbell, Orton, and Cassel? Rivers is the only real talent in the AFC West. I'm targeting the SanFan D to tell you the truth.Besides Gore hasn’t played a full slate of regular season games in three years. Westy may help him but like I said, I think he hurts him in PPR.
 
I have the 4th pick in my draft and I decided I'm taking Gore (if available). As already mentioned. he's in his prime and his schedule is cake.

 
Well, now that nine weeks are in the books does it still look like Frank Gore has a nice schedule coming out of the bye week? What are your opinions on how the QB situation affects his rushing and receiving numbers? Seems like Troy Smith wasn't as willing to play the Captain Checkdown role to him that Alex Smith did (*box score analysis only, didn't see that game).

StL

TB

@Ari

@GB

Sea

@SD

@StL

 
With the exception of SD and seattle, none of those teams rank within the top half of the league in terms of YPC allowed. Seattle is terrible on the road (see discrepancy between their road/home game vs gore last yr) It's true that against denver gore didn't see alot of passes come his way, but that IMO is a byproduct of the coaches easing Smith into the game plan and just Singletary's reluctance to throw the ball once ahead on the scoreboard. IMO Gore will get more receptions in the road games (particularly against SD and GB) and as Smith gets more acclimated to the offense. I think he's easily top 3 the rest of the way barring injury.

Daniel Shirley said:
Well, now that nine weeks are in the books does it still look like Frank Gore has a nice schedule coming out of the bye week? What are your opinions on how the QB situation affects his rushing and receiving numbers? Seems like Troy Smith wasn't as willing to play the Captain Checkdown role to him that Alex Smith did (*box score analysis only, didn't see that game).StL TB @Ari @GB Sea @SD @StL
 
Daniel Shirley said:
Well, now that nine weeks are in the books does it still look like Frank Gore has a nice schedule coming out of the bye week? What are your opinions on how the QB situation affects his rushing and receiving numbers? Seems like Troy Smith wasn't as willing to play the Captain Checkdown role to him that Alex Smith did (*box score analysis only, didn't see that game).StL TB @Ari @GB Sea @SD @StL
Only two matchups that worry me are GB & SD because of the chance they go down early but even then Gore is good for receptions
 
gore is absolutely money. dont overthink stuff like not getting checkdowns anymore, there is no way you could predict that kind of thing with the sample size you have right now. gore has game, he can catch, has ridiculous vision and doesnt leave a yard out on the field. the only tough matchup left is SD, theyre pretty stout this year.

 

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