Quote:
Originally Posted by FDW
Actually, the big reason why Gore's stats went down late in the season was due to that new focus in the deep passing game that came with Kaep. Oh, and I was right about Crabtree having that breakout season.
|
Yeah, a receiver will look a lot better when a capable quarterback is throwing to him. Shocking. And Frank Gore just isn't the back he used to be. He's not going to take over games on a consistent basis without help and the passing game opening up a little bit. He's just not that guy anymore. Being in a new offense was a change, but that has nothing to do with how much slower he is than he used to be.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FDW
The Niners have a good fitness staff, a strong O-Line and reliable backup RB's, it's more than safe to say that Gore will pull off at least one 1,000 yard season in the remaining two years of his contract.
|
And they also have two young backs that they'd want to get some playing time. Anthony Dixon makes three young backs. I expect Gore's role to be diminished to sharing the rock next year.