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Frank Gore - Time to Sell High? (1 Viewer)

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Shiver44

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This is taking into account YPC Against, as that is the most accurate assement for how good a defense truly is against the run.

W6 - San Diego [3.4 YPC]

W7 - Bye Week

W8 - Chicago [3.9 YPC]

W9 - Minnesota [3.2 YPC]

W10 - Detroit [3.3 YPC]

W11 - Seattle [3.5 YPC]

W12 - St Louis [4.5 YPC]

W13 - New Orleans [4.9 YPC]

W14 - Green Bay [3.7 YPC]

W15 - Seattle [3.5 YPC]

W16 - Arizona [4.3 YPC]

So we can see there is three easy games left for Gore. Combine that with a history of injuries, I think this is time to sell high on Gore. His value is never going to be higher, and he hasn't exactly been ripping off big games against good defenses. I am a Gore owner, and I will try to deal him for good value.

 
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I traded him last week.

Straight up for Warrick Dunn. Here's my RB's:

Ronnie Brown

Reggie Bush

Warrick Dunn

Jerious Norwood

MoJo Drew

I thought having Dunn/Norwood made more sense. I can start a flex and it had been Gore. Now, I have options and protection, I guess.

 
I've been seeing a bunch of these "sell high" threads lately, but this is one I was actually thinking about recently. Gore has put up pretty big numbers against a relatively soft schedule. I wouldn't be suprised to see a drop off in production from him, especially yardage-wise.

 
W10 - Detroit [3.3 YPC]

W11 - Seattle [3.5 YPC]

W12 - St Louis [4.5 YPC]

W13 - New Orleans [4.9 YPC]

W14 - Green Bay [3.7 YPC]

W15 - Seattle [3.5 YPC]

W16 - Arizona [4.3 YPC]

I dont see any of these as tough run defenses. Didnt Minnesota just tear Detroit apart? Didnt Chicago tear Seattle apart? NO is bad, GB is atrocious, and Arizona is Arizona. After the tough middle of the year I think he has one of the easiest schedules going so I dont see him as a sell high. I think after week 9 he will be a GREAT buy low!

 
Besides his next 2 games hee actually has a great schedule. I would not chance trading him unless you are confident you'll get him back after the San Diego game. This kid is the real deal....I'm hanging on to him and hope his soft schedule late in the year will payoff. Of course there is always a chance he could get injured- about as much chance as any RB. My luck though it might happen....I just got Fitz in a trade last week!

 
I love me some Gore but he's getting a breather on my bench the next three weeks. After that, he's in permanently. So basically the question is: do you have another RB to get you through the approaching tough patch? You should if you drafted Gore as your RB 3 or 4. If the next three weeks of your season could very well determine your post season hopes, and you don't have another RB to stick in while he bangs with SD, Chi and the bye, maybe you look for a trade.

 
I think it would be tough to get good value for Gore right now unless you know a guy in your league loves him. There was the whole fumbling/losing goal line carries thing (after watching Robinson struggle in that role and Gore not fumble this week, I think this may change BTW). Plus, there are still just a lot of doubters out there, and no one sees SF games except for SF fans and their opponent's fans (and fantasy rubes with Gore on their team :) ).

Another thing to consider going into this tough stretch is that he catches a lot of passes, which is helpful in yardage and PPR leagues. While I would prefer not to play him against a really tough matchup, I always feel more comfortable taking that chance with a RB that can also get you some yards in the passing game. If you can weather the storm, he looks poised to be productive in crunch time.

 
Don't we have a "Sell Frank Gore High" thread every week?

The man STILL isn't getting the respect he's earning on the field.

If he finishes the year top 5, I bet people will argue that he's not worth a 1st round in next years draft.

 
Deepster said:
I traded him last week.

Straight up for Warrick Dunn. Here's my RB's:

Ronnie Brown

Reggie Bush

Warrick Dunn

Jerious Norwood

MoJo Drew

I thought having Dunn/Norwood made more sense. I can start a flex and it had been Gore. Now, I have options and protection, I guess.
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Ouch. I assume this isn't a PPR league though.
 
Even if his schedule is as tough as you suggest, Gore is going to get a tremendous workload carries + catches. I wouldn't expect much in his next three games because I expect them to be routed in each one. After that, all those other games are winnable and SFO should be able to score and give him GL opps.

 
KnowledgeReignsSupreme said:
Even if his schedule is as tough as you suggest, Gore is going to get a tremendous workload carries + catches. I wouldn't expect much in his next three games because I expect them to be routed in each one. After that, all those other games are winnable and SFO should be able to score and give him GL opps.
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Sell high for whom??? So far there hasn't been a RB that is dominating every week like in years past. Alexander, Johnson, and LT2 have all been performing well under their preseason projections. Seems like there's a whole bunch on middle of the pack guys that willl go off one week and be kept in check the next. Unless you can upgrade at RB and another position via trade, I would hold onto him.I question that Gore for Dunn move. In my opinion Gore is on the way up and Dunn is on the way down. :cool:
 
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He does have a tough schedule for the next few weeks but look at his schedule for the fantasy playoffs, I'm holding him and pluging Dunn in the line up for the next few weeks.

 
Hue G said:
He does have a tough schedule for the next few weeks but look at his schedule for the fantasy playoffs, I'm holding him and pluging Dunn in the line up for the next few weeks.
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:goodposting: If there was ever a year to play the matchups over the 'start your studs' theory, this is it. :cool:
 
NYGus said:
KnowledgeReignsSupreme said:
Even if his schedule is as tough as you suggest, Gore is going to get a tremendous workload carries + catches. I wouldn't expect much in his next three games because I expect them to be routed in each one. After that, all those other games are winnable and SFO should be able to score and give him GL opps.
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Sell high for whom??? So far there hasn't been a RB that is dominating every week like in years past. Alexander, Johnson, and LT2 have all been performing well under their preseason projections. Seems like there's a whole bunch on middle of the pack guys that willl go off one week and be kept in check the next. Unless you can upgrade at RB and another position via trade, I would hold onto him.I question that Gore for Dunn move. In my opinion Gore is on the way up and Dunn is on the way down. :cool:
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Maybe. If Gore were my RB2 and I had nothing behind him, I would've seriously considered Dunn for Gore, perhaps with a little sweetener at another position; Dunn offers more security than Gore, IMHO.In the league where I have Gore, however, I'd never consider that trade. I also have Foster, Caddy, and Maroney in a start-2 RB league with heavy emphasis on yardage. Gore's potential upside--especially in week 16--is attractive. Anyone with Gore and a bit of depth should definitely stick with him.
 
NYGus said:
Hue G said:
He does have a tough schedule for the next few weeks but look at his schedule for the fantasy playoffs, I'm holding him and pluging Dunn in the line up for the next few weeks.
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:goodposting: If there was ever a year to play the matchups over the 'start your studs' theory, this is it. :cool:
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Now that I look at it I'm actually thinking of starting Gore over Dunn this weekend. Atlanta is playing the Giants who did a good job of holding Portis in check last week and SF plays San Diego who's run D has been great so far but they haven't faced one team with and even semi decent running game so they haven't really been tested.hmmmm decisions decisions :confused: :confused:
 
shadyridr said:
W10 - Detroit [3.3 YPC]W11 - Seattle [3.5 YPC]W12 - St Louis [4.5 YPC]W13 - New Orleans [4.9 YPC]W14 - Green Bay [3.7 YPC]W15 - Seattle [3.5 YPC]W16 - Arizona [4.3 YPC]I dont see any of these as tough run defenses. Didnt Minnesota just tear Detroit apart? Didnt Chicago tear Seattle apart? NO is bad, GB is atrocious, and Arizona is Arizona. After the tough middle of the year I think he has one of the easiest schedules going so I dont see him as a sell high. I think after week 9 he will be a GREAT buy low!
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:goodposting:
 
RedRaiders said:
Deepster said:
I traded him last week.

Straight up for Warrick Dunn. Here's my RB's:

Ronnie Brown

Reggie Bush

Warrick Dunn

Jerious Norwood

MoJo Drew

I thought having Dunn/Norwood made more sense. I can start a flex and it had been Gore. Now, I have options and protection, I guess.
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Ouch. I assume this isn't a PPR league though.
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No, it's not a PPR. Before Dunn's bye this week, Gore had 10 more pts than Dunn on the season. One owner actually complained that I "stole" Dunn because of Gore's potential goal line carry dropoff and fumbling issues.
 
Gore = sell high every week, until the season is over, in the off-season, and through next year, perhaps beyond?

Have to ask yourself, when does a stud officially become a stud?

Or do you wait for the vast majority to tell you the stud is now one?

If Gore had produced 2-4 weeks earlier last year, there would not even be a discussion... ala Larry Johnson. The guy came on strong to finish the season and continued the following year.

Gore's a guy you stick in the line-up and not think twice about it.

 
Gore is too involved in the passing game to just dismiss when he faces a tough run defense. He's a stud rb and there's only about 5 or 6 other rbs that I would take over him so I don't think I could get the value I would need to move him.

 
PahtyTom said:
Gore is too involved in the passing game to just dismiss when he faces a tough run defense. He's a stud rb and there's only about 5 or 6 other rbs that I would take over him so I don't think I could get the value I would need to move him.
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This is a good point. At the absolutely worst, barring injury, I think the least amount of points you'll get from Gore in a game is 80 total yards considering his involvement in the passing game. That's not bad.
 
I'm not sitting Gore for anybody at the moment, no matter what the matchup. He's proven to be a point-scoring machine, especially in PPR leagues.

 
Someone in my league just offered me Steve Smith for Frank Gore.

My other RBS are Kevin Jones, Willie Parker, Ronnie Brown.

I think I am going to jump at this deal

 
With Gore as my RB3 (behind LJ, SA) he is not going anywhere with that soft playoff schedule.

Where he was drafted most teams should have a couple other quality options that should carry them to the playoffs through the tough part of Gore's schedule...Im not trading him.

 
schlesinj said:
Wasn't the time to sell high on Gore a few weeks ago before the Goaline mess and him being the #2 rated RB?
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yep... i shopped him then but got no serious offersbut last week i got rid of him and Caddy (both had 100 yard days) for Rudi and Vilmaa few owners complained about it being lopsided in my favor... but hopefully the dual 100 yd days will shut them up for awhile
 
Gore is a RB stud with a fumbling problem. Unless you can pry LT, LJ, or possibly Portis for him, trading him is a terrible move.

 
Hey Shark Pool. I just got a trade offer and I'm looking for info on Gore. Does anyone have anything new to add to this discussion?

 
People forget that gore gets passes also.

He may get 80 on the ground but a good chance of 80 in the air also.

Tatum Gore & Freddy Taylor is my rotation

/sigh damn you SA

 
Wu-banger said:
With Gore as my RB3 (behind LJ, SA) he is not going anywhere with that soft playoff schedule. Where he was drafted most teams should have a couple other quality options that should carry them to the playoffs through the tough part of Gore's schedule...Im not trading him.
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are you playing in a 2 person league?
 
I've been trying to move Gore for a week or so, and was just offered Reggie Brown..seriously considering it. it's likely this is a case of two guys trying to sell high.

 
For what it's worth I just traded Gore and Hasselbeck for Alexander and Grossman.

My QB's were Hasselbeck and Big Ben so I needed to make a move.

My other RB's are S. Jackson and R. Johnson so I can afford to let Alexander sit on the bench and get healthy for the playoffs.

Funny thing is I offered him Rudi but he came back with Gore.

 
If you've held onto Gore this long, I think you'll be sorry for selling him later. After Chicago and Minnesota, his schedule is very fantasy friendly.

 
delusional said:
People forget that gore gets passes also. He may get 80 on the ground but a good chance of 80 in the air also.
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Gore has 24 receptions (tied for ninth among RBs) for 202 yards (also ninth) in 6 games. He got 83 yards in week one, and hasn't had even 40 since then. At best, he's in the middle of the pack as a receiving RB.
 
Gave

RB Frank Gore

WR Reggie Williams

Got

RB Verron Haynes

WR Steve Smith

Keep 5 league. Can start 3 RBs each week. My projected keepers for next year are below.

RB Kevin Jones

RB Ronnie Brown

RB Laurence Maroney

WR Steve Smith

WR Larry Fitzgerald

 
CalBear said:
delusional said:
People forget that gore gets passes also. He may get 80 on the ground but a good chance of 80 in the air also.
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Gore has 24 receptions (tied for ninth among RBs) for 202 yards (also ninth) in 6 games. He got 83 yards in week one, and hasn't had even 40 since then. At best, he's in the middle of the pack as a receiving RB.
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Great point...I was wondering how anyone could "expect" or "project" Gore w/ that many receiving yds, especially vs. the Bears. That defense is too fast, sideline-to-sideline. I have no choice but to start ol' Frank; I just hope he stays healthy as his schedule looks pretty good after week 9....
 
Trade Gore for Tiki straight up last week (other 2 RBs = Rudi & Caddy) in a keep 2 league.

I like Gore, but the reservations about him I have are Robinson inserted at the goal line (which may not keep up), and Hicks as a 3rd down/pass catching RB. I've heard the talk about his past knee problems as well - but I think Gore is the real deal (barring injury) - I just have more confidence in Tiki for this season.

 
Been offering Gore for weeks in my league and can't get a sniff. (Well I was offered Michael Turner). I settling into the notion of having him as a back up and a spot starter. In a TD Heavy league and he hasn't been in the endzone for ages it seems.

 
I traded Gore and Grossman last week for Peyton Manning.

My QB position was my weak link and I had RB depth to make the deal.

My RB's now are LT, TBell, Maroney, Bush, MBell

When you pull moves like this, it's the difference between winning and losing.

 
Trade deadline tonight at midnight!!

Is now the time to trade Gore?? His value is at an all time high. Great schedule.

BUT he is not getting the ball inside the 5 so the TD numbers are low. Yeah he's put up some very good #'s without the TD's but 200 yard games certainly won't be the norm. Are 100 total yards plus enough??

I have clinched a playoff spot in my league so I am looking right at weeks 15 and 16. I put his name up for bid in my league for trading and with the deadline tonight they are all over it. (which tells me maybe I SHOULD keep him!)

I have these offers on the table:

- Chester Taylor (good playoff sched.) and Boldin

- Eli Manning/Rudi Johnson/Miami D (great playoff schedule) all for Gore (I did lose Mcnabb and I do have Vick/Favre)

- Tiki has also been thrown at me and I will get another WR which has yet to be determined.

So what are other Gore owners doing??

 
togo said:
Trade deadline tonight at midnight!!Is now the time to trade Gore?? His value is at an all time high. Great schedule.BUT he is not getting the ball inside the 5 so the TD numbers are low. Yeah he's put up some very good #'s without the TD's but 200 yard games certainly won't be the norm. Are 100 total yards plus enough??I have clinched a playoff spot in my league so I am looking right at weeks 15 and 16. I put his name up for bid in my league for trading and with the deadline tonight they are all over it. (which tells me maybe I SHOULD keep him!) I have these offers on the table:- Chester Taylor (good playoff sched.) and Boldin - Eli Manning/Rudi Johnson/Miami D (great playoff schedule) all for Gore (I did lose Mcnabb and I do have Vick/Favre)- Tiki has also been thrown at me and I will get another WR which has yet to be determined.So what are other Gore owners doing??
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Gotta say no to any of those deals. All of those guys you've been offered are underperforming with no improvement in sight. If you don't like the TD situation with Gore, you won't like it much better with Tiki.
 
I'll never be trading Frank Gore, unless the deal is just ridiculous. He's just getting started -- the sky is the limit for him. When he starts getting the touchdowns he deserves, as that team continues to improve, he'll be a top-5 back without question. In fact, as it stands, the only guys I would start over him are LT and LJ -- in keeper leagues where I have LJ and Gore, I'm feeling pretty darn good about my RB situation.

Bottom line -- there is nobody (who anyone would give up) that interests me in a Gore trade right now. :shrug:

 
Bristol said:
I traded Gore and Grossman last week for Peyton Manning.My QB position was my weak link and I had RB depth to make the deal.My RB's now are LT, TBell, Maroney, Bush, MBellWhen you pull moves like this, it's the difference between winning and losing.
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WOW.... Hindsight is always 20/20. At the time it looked like a good thing to do......but now---OUCH :no:
 
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