tcampbell104 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 i just think if we kept ivory our running game would be more powerful, and with our passing game not really there yet it would make us a stronger team in the playoffs 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I’m going to go with neither. Gore would have been fine as a 3rd back because of his character. He should have never been counted on to run the ball. We should have probably kept Shady as the other back or signed Latavius Murray. They had to have a guy with some tread left on the tires. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramza86 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On the field probably....off the field...probably not. Gore is a veteran role model and a future HoFer. Just having a guy like that on the team, working hard and being a good example for the rest is big for the process. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcampbell104 Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I’m going to go with neither. Gore would have been fine as a 3rd back because of his character. He should have never been counted on to run the ball. We should have probably kept Shady as the other back or signed Latavius Murray. They had to have a guy with some tread left on the tires. ivory had some pretty good runs last year and would have been cheaper than shady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 We should have gone with Peterson imo. Maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st pete gogolak Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 No. Ivory was already shot as well. Second half of the season should have at least had Yeldon activated. I'm sure we'll see him in season finale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I’m going to go with neither. Gore would have been fine as a 3rd back because of his character. He should have never been counted on to run the ball. We should have probably kept Shady as the other back or signed Latavius Murray. They had to have a guy with some tread left on the tires. I wanted Shady, Motor and Gore...I just...you know... Maybe Shady would have been a problem with less touches and maybe it could have become an issue, but I just think the guy would have helped as opposed to what we don't get...or aren't be allowed to see, with Yeldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Gore has been very good as the closer RB. Ball security, tough yards and some first downs when the D knows he will be running it. The heavy short yardage is a fail all over the league, imo, as one failed block lets a defender meet the ball carrier 2 yards behind the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Remind me how many yards Ivory has this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John from Riverside Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 No Im fine with us keeping Gore....its just that it has shown that he is wearing down over the latter part of the season.....thank GOD for DS Just need a younger back that compliments Devin now....that big speed back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, tcampbell104 said: ivory had some pretty good runs last year and would have been cheaper than shady Yeah but the money was never an issue. McCoy is going to be over 500 yards this year with a 4.6 YPC. Ivory is out of the league. I would have been fine with a variety of options but Ivory isn’t a 2 at this point. Edited December 18, 2019 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I figure the blonde and the cat will be trading meme barbs in this thread before it’s finished. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcampbell104 Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, ngbills said: Remind me how many yards Ivory has this season? if we hadnt signed gore he might still be a free agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Yeldon was decent also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaB Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Lately Gore is terrible. Yes, I wish we kept Ivory. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Wow!!! That is crazy talk. Gore is our culture personified. Mentors young guys, shows them how to work, plus can help finish games like the Titans game. The guy has been a great addition. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Nah, I got to say I'm pretty happy with Gore. Love the leadership and even though he has had a rough couple of games it's not all on him. A lot of the times the play call was a run with the D stacking the box. He will still breakout for a good chunk of yards here and there given the chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, tcampbell104 said: i just think if we kept ivory our running game would be more powerful, and with our passing game not really there yet it would make us a stronger team in the playoffs Nope.Gore is an underrated future HOFer and still productive despite losing a step or two over the years, Is Ivory even in the league now? Edited December 18, 2019 by BmarvB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Gore has been invaluable to Motor. And let's not forget he was actually effective when Motor was hurt. He helped keep our reeling offense afloat in that Pats game. I think his age us catching up to him a little bit but I think his usage is partly to blame. You knew we were handing off three times to Gore on Sunday and it's hard to gain ten yards when the whole defense is keyed on you. Not to mention, getting Gore to #3 all time in rush yards is a big motivator and morale boost for the team. McD uses stuff like that to great effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 No. You could not ask for a better mentor for Singletary, and Gore has really taken Motor under his wing. He seems to be relishing the mentor role. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Not sure what kind of leadership Frank Gore has brought to the team. But based on what we've seen with on-field production, I hope Brandon Beane/Sean McDermott move in a completely different direction next year. Running Back is a young man's position. Since this regime took over, we've signed Mike Tolbert, Chris Ivory and Frank Gore. All three guys have been counted on for significant carries, and expected to handle short-yardage for the offense. And all three guys wore-out down the stretch. Devon Singletary is proof you don't need to throw big $$ at the position, or invest a high draft pick. However, I do believe RB is a position better suited for fresh legs. Instead of wasting a roster spot on some aging veteran, I hope that Beane uses some of our picks on improving the run game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 1 hour ago, tcampbell104 said: i just think if we kept ivory our running game would be more powerful, and with our passing game not really there yet it would make us a stronger team in the playoffs nope. I do attribute Singletary’s growth to Gore as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, BmarvB said: Nope.Gore is an underrated future HOFer and still productive despite losing a step or two over the years, Is Ivory even in the league now? Yes the 1.5 yards per carry Sunday night were invaluable to the cause, he should be rested a few weeks for the playoffs and then never allowed to run wide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Nah, I got to say I'm pretty happy with Gore. Love the leadership and even though he has had a rough couple of games it's not all on him. A lot of the times the play call was a run with the D stacking the box. He will still breakout for a good chunk of yards here and there given the chance. People are forgetting how he played in Sept and Oct. I recall him closing out a couple close wins. And he did what he was supposed to do on the last drive against the Steelers. Only reason that game got exciting in the last few seconds was because of the holding call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I wanted them to trade for Drake. It’s ok, they will just sign him as a FA after winning the championship. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) No, Gore is the man and he will prove it in the playoffs. Needs to rest up against the Jets. It may appear he has lost a step but its all part of the master plan but I am not fooled You will be sorry for this post .. Edited December 18, 2019 by HOUSE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosh64 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 This has been PRICELESS for Motors development this year. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalostu2 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I think we should sign Alex Collins over Gore, he was in for a tryout last week. Now is not the time to get sentimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On the field, maybe. Off the field no. He is doing more than people realize as a mentor to Devon. Personally, I would rest Gore and play Yeldon the rest of the reg. Season. He him fresh for the playoffs. It just sounds so cool posting that btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 No. I think Gore was the perfect mentor for Singletary and really helped out his rookie campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 anyone would be better than Gore he is pretty much a walking corpse at this point. we can't even afford to sit singletary anymore bc he is now the 2nd most important player on the offense behind Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Summary Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 It's the consecutive outside runs in a late game close-out drive that were the problem. Plays don't fit the player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 It's like Rocky and Tommy Gun. Gore was effective during Devin's absence. These youngsters don't appreciate or understand what experience and leadership brings. Beane and McD do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 You want a guy on IR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 There's no way he could be worse. Gore was okay to slightly below average for about the first 4-5 weeks of the season. Since then he's looked like a 50 year old toting the rock. At this point it almost feels like any carry given to Gore is a forfeited down by the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Toll Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I like having Gore to run out the clock with a lead. Despite lackluster performances as of late, he has been very important this season with regard to closing out games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaB Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, KD in CA said: People are forgetting how he played in Sept and Oct. I recall him closing out a couple close wins. And he did what he was supposed to do on the last drive against the Steelers. Only reason that game got exciting in the last few seconds was because of the holding call. Gore never got the first down so he never got the job done. Sure he didn’t fumble but we could of kneeled 3 times and had the same results. Either way we are still punting, that holding penalty just gave Pitt more time. He was playing a high level early, when Singletary went down with injury he really stepped up. Lately though he has not been good at all. Edited December 19, 2019 by BananaB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Lol people hated Ivory too. Anybody wish we had Peerless Price still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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