WhoTom Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001038339/article/bills-rb-frank-gore-never-contemplated-retirement Snip: Quote "As long as I'm healthy and feeling good, I will compete with anybody. So I'm not tripping on that," he said. Neither is he tripping about retirement. "Nah, no, I'm not thinking about it right now," he said. "I'm just going out there every day, trying to compete and try to win a job. If I feel like I can't go out there this year, I'll say, 'Forget it.' If I still think I can go and feel good and [I'm] still enjoying it, I'll go. But right now, I'll just take it one day at a time and see where it goes." Coach Sean McDermott marveled at what Gore can accomplish at his age but wouldn't put a prediction on how much work the ageless wonder could get in 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Can he play center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR8 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Sooooo week 3 he'll walk into the locker room at half time and retire? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Can he play center? ^ Non-automated reply: that topic is being discussed in another thread. ? https://www.twobillsdrive.com/community/topic/216855-oline-has-me-worried/#comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I love Frank Gore on this team. Mea Culpa because I initially hated the signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR8 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I love Frank Gore on this team. Mea Culpa because I initially hated the signing Personally I was hoping they would sign Curtis Martin... but Gore will do I guess... This is 2005 right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfanAZ Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I can see the Bills not resigning McCoy next season but bringing back Gore for another season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, BillsfanAZ said: I can see the Bills not resigning McCoy next season but bringing back Gore for another season Gotta see how the season goes. Gore is at that age where he could break down after 4 games. And if people wanted to pay me millions and I was healthy, I’d keep playing too. Gore’s career is so funny. He’s not a HOF but he is going to have amazing career numbers. He also used to get hurt all the team and now he never does. It’s so strange but awesome for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I love Frank Gore on this team. Mea Culpa because I initially hated the signing He's the quintessential vet presence on offense, a la Lorenzo Alexander. Plus he can actually still play if last year in MIA is any indication. I think a lot of the 'culture' McD and Beane are always talking about revolves around what guys like Gore bring to the team in terms of leadership...he's a respected vet around the league in his own right and if he buys in it can lend a lot of credibility to the staff/management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: He’s not a HOF Don't be so sure about that. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Gotta see how the season goes. Gore is at that age where he could break down after 4 games. And if people wanted to pay me millions and I was healthy, I’d keep playing too. Gore’s career is so funny. He’s not a HOF but he is going to have amazing career numbers. He also used to get hurt all the team and now he never does. It’s so strange but awesome for him. Gore is a lock for the Hall imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, eball said: Don't be so sure about that. Gore, while a good to very good player, is why HOF become watered down. Very few times have anyone thought of him as a dominant HOF talent. His numbers are high because he was able to stick around for a long time (a skill in its own but shouldn’t earn you HOF status). Imo, the HOF should be the greatest and most dominant players. I don’t think Gore, who has had a good and long career, Falls in that category. McCoy has a better shot IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Gotta see how the season goes. Gore is at that age where he could break down after 4 games. And if people wanted to pay me millions and I was healthy, I’d keep playing too. Gore’s career is so funny. He’s not a HOF but he is going to have amazing career numbers. He also used to get hurt all the team and now he never does. It’s so strange but awesome for him. Gore will be a 1st ballot easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, GoBills808 said: Gore is a lock for the Hall imo That’s why HOFs are corny now then. It would be like Harold Baines getting in baseball. Again, very good player but I think your resume should be better than 5 pro bowls in 14 years, 0 all pros, and 0 rushing titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, C.Biscuit97 said: McCoy has a better shot Shady is in also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, eball said: Don't be so sure about that. Would not be surprised at all if he goes into the HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, eball said: Shady is in also. I think so too but these HOFs have gotten way too loose with who gets in. I have never watched Gore and thought HOfer. Neither have most fans. But he’s had a long and good career and that’s amazing in itself. Just now, YoloinOhio said: Would not be surprised at all if he goes into the HOF I think by that logic Matt Stafford will be a HOF if he plays long enough and I just think that’s wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: That’s why HOFs are corny now then. It would be like Harold Baines getting in baseball. Again, very good player but I think your resume should be better than 5 pro bowls in 14 years, 0 all pros, and 0 rushing titles. I think there's room in the HoF for career guys like Gore. He may not have dominated the position but longevity like his is special and warrants a place for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, GoBills808 said: I think there's room in the HoF for career guys like Gore. He may not have dominated the position but longevity like his is special and warrants a place for me I agree on his longevity but that belongs in a place for the greatest players in the history of the game? Did you ever watch Gore and think HOFer? I never did. He was a solid to good rb for a long time but he never jumped off the screen. McCoy did that. That’s what the HOF should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I think so too but these HOFs have gotten way too loose with who gets in. I have never watched Gore and thought HOfer. Neither have most fans. But he’s had a long and good career and that’s amazing in itself. I think by that logic Matt Stafford will be a HOF if he plays long enough and I just think that’s wrong. I get the point you're making, but I still don't agree when it comes to Gore. I've watched him pretty closely his entire career. He played on some terrible SF teams early on, yet still produced. Having that longevity and consistency should be viewed as positive reason why he gets in, and not as an "in by default" reason IMO. He's also been one of the best blocking RBs in the league over the last 20 years, and has pretty good scrimmage yards numbers as well. Had he retired after his 10 years with SF, his numbers would be comparable to Thurman Thomas' 11 year career. Granted, TT had some great/elite years, but also some dud years. I've considered Gore to be HoF worthy for 3-4 years now, and I've always thought he was the most underrated player in the league for a long time. Continuing to play has solidified that HoF opinion for me. 7 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I agree on his longevity but that belongs in a place for the greatest players in the history of the game? Did you ever watch Gore and think HOFer? I never did. He was a solid to good rb for a long time but he never jumped off the screen. McCoy did that. That’s what the HOF should be. Fair enough. Edited August 1, 2019 by Drunken Pygmy Goat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Gotta see how the season goes. Gore is at that age where he could break down after 4 games. And if people wanted to pay me millions and I was healthy, I’d keep playing too. Gore’s career is so funny. He’s not a HOF but he is going to have amazing career numbers. He also used to get hurt all the team and now he never does. It’s so strange but awesome for him. He's gonna go to the HoF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 This HOF argument kinda reminds me of Emmitt Smith. He's not a RB I would pick over many. He never looked like the best in the league to me. But he lasted a really long time and got the rushing title. He was obviously a great RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I love Frank Gore on this team. Mea Culpa because I initially hated the signing ....really surprising how "Frank the Tank" is still a ripped beast..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: This HOF argument kinda reminds me of Emmitt Smith. He's not a RB I would pick over many. He never looked like the best in the league to me. But he lasted a really long time and got the rushing title. He was obviously a great RB. I get what you’re saying but Smith is at completely different level than Gore. Smith, who may be overrated, is an all time great rb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: This HOF argument kinda reminds me of Emmitt Smith. He's not a RB I would pick over many. He never looked like the best in the league to me. But he lasted a really long time and got the rushing title. He was obviously a great RB. But Emmitt Smith was a good actor and channeled Redd Foxx. Every time the Cowpokes needed a break he would be injured and acted like he was dying and would not be able to finish play. Two plays later he would be back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: He's gonna go to the HoF Then the HOF is getting completely watered down. Is Matt Stafford a HOFer? Because he plays long enough, he will have crazy passing yards. Im absolutely amazed how many people here think Gore is a lock for the HOF. Y’all need to raise your standards. Dude has never even had an all pro or rushing title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I agree on his longevity but that belongs in a place for the greatest players in the history of the game? Did you ever watch Gore and think HOFer? I never did. He was a solid to good rb for a long time but he never jumped off the screen. McCoy did that. That’s what the HOF should be. So your argument for HOF status is purely qualitative then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Then the HOF is getting completely watered down. Is Matt Stafford a HOFer? Because he plays long enough, he will have crazy passing yards. Im absolutely amazed how many people here think Gore is a lock for the HOF. Y’all need to raise your standards. Dude has never even had an all pro or rushing title. Longevity with consistent production is definitely a part of it He has 9 1000 yard seasons. With around 4 thousand receiving yards Good backs don't even get that or really good backs He isn't a 1st ballot HoF but he definitely is getting in Edited August 1, 2019 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 36 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: This HOF argument kinda reminds me of Emmitt Smith. He's not a RB I would pick over many. He never looked like the best in the league to me. But he lasted a really long time and got the rushing title. He was obviously a great RB. He played a LOOOOONG time, and so often behind an OLine that might have been the best in the league. He never made me say “WOW”, merely steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Punching Bag Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Gore seems a lot like Jerry Rice in workmanship. I hope his advice to right Josh is constantly work at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 he's bionic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 8 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: That’s why HOFs are corny now then. It would be like Harold Baines getting in baseball. Again, very good player but I think your resume should be better than 5 pro bowls in 14 years, 0 all pros, and 0 rushing titles. All retired RBs in the top 16 all time yards rushing are in the HOF. Gore will probably end up 3rd all time and AP is currently #8. He will be in the HOF. Let's hope he goes in as a Bill like this years Falcon TE. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 16 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Then the HOF is getting completely watered down. Is Matt Stafford a HOFer? Because he plays long enough, he will have crazy passing yards. Im absolutely amazed how many people here think Gore is a lock for the HOF. Y’all need to raise your standards. Dude has never even had an all pro or rushing title. I compare Gore to Curtis Martin. While Martin did attain All-Pro, he wasn’t a wow guy. Just kept cranking out 1,000 yards on a forever basis. Regardless of my opinion on whether or not he belongs in the HoF, Gore will probably get into the HoF. Maybe not first ballot, but after the memories fade a bit and folks go back to stats... While Gore was never 1st team AP, he did make the 2nd team and was a 5x pro bowler earlier in his career. That coupled with his career stats means he’ll likely get a bust and a jacket. Also, I agree 100% on Stafford. I think he’ll be foiled because he’s viewed as a losing QB though. W’s and L’s carry extra weight there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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