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Gore's catches way down this year (1 Viewer)

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Gore has averaged more than 50 catches a season over the past five years. This year, he's on pace for less than half that. Is this a specific change in the offense compared to past years due to Harbaugh's style of offense? It's not like Alex Smith is throwing bombs all game to a bunch of elite WRs. I would've thought Gore would have caught his typical number of - if not more - balls this year.

He hasn't caught more than one pass in a game since Week 6 and has no receiving TDs all year.

He hasn't scored a TD of any kind since Week 8. Definitely some cause for concern heading into the fantasy playoffs.

 
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/Gore-no-longer-factor-as-pass-catcher?blockID=602386

Through 11 games, Gore has caught just 16 passes for 101 yards and no touchdowns. In his previous five seasons as the starter, Gore averaged 51 receptions for 430 yards.

When asked why Gore hasn't caught as many passes this season, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh answered, "There might be some reasons schematically that we're looking at in that area."

Quarterback Alex Smith said the changes in the 49ers' offensive system have required that Gore take on more responsibility in pass protection.

"Scheme, obviously, is a little different," Smith said. "Protections are different. That all impacts it, especially a running back getting out into his check-downs. Frank is one of the best in the game, I think, in protecting and he takes a lot of pride in that and the way we use him in our protections.

"Sometimes he doesn't get out (into a pass route) all of the time. You play that game. Do you want the backs out right now? Or do you want them helping out in protection?"

Gore said the 49ers have made the wideouts more a part of the offense, which has taken away opportunities for him to catch passes. And he is not complaining.

"Alex has done a great job of getting the ball down the field," Gore said. "I'm good with that. We have more success with Alex throwing the ball down the field than just looking at me and checking the ball down. It's more about the team than me and my stats."
 
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/Gore-no-longer-factor-as-pass-catcher?blockID=602386

Through 11 games, Gore has caught just 16 passes for 101 yards and no touchdowns. In his previous five seasons as the starter, Gore averaged 51 receptions for 430 yards.When asked why Gore hasn't caught as many passes this season, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh answered, "There might be some reasons schematically that we're looking at in that area."Quarterback Alex Smith said the changes in the 49ers' offensive system have required that Gore take on more responsibility in pass protection."Scheme, obviously, is a little different," Smith said. "Protections are different. That all impacts it, especially a running back getting out into his check-downs. Frank is one of the best in the game, I think, in protecting and he takes a lot of pride in that and the way we use him in our protections."Sometimes he doesn't get out (into a pass route) all of the time. You play that game. Do you want the backs out right now? Or do you want them helping out in protection?"Gore said the 49ers have made the wideouts more a part of the offense, which has taken away opportunities for him to catch passes. And he is not complaining."Alex has done a great job of getting the ball down the field," Gore said. "I'm good with that. We have more success with Alex throwing the ball down the field than just looking at me and checking the ball down. It's more about the team than me and my stats."
Well, there you go! Thanks
 
Well, there you go! Thanks
You betcha. It's been a frequent topic lately here on Bay Area 49ers talk shows and in local papers. Not what a fantasy owner wants to see (two leagues for me), but apparently it's not going to change as long as the wins continue to pile up.
 

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