San Francisco 49ers 2011: Is Frank Gore Primed for Career Year?

July 23, 2011   ·   Kyle Vassalo   ·   Jump to comments

Jim Harbaugh and the Lockout Could be the Catalyst Behind a Career Year for Frank Gore
Frank Gore is one of the most underrated running backs in the NFL. Maybe it's his injuries that have kept the public from recognizing his accomplishments. Perhaps it's his presence on a non-playoff team or even East Coast bias.
Whether or not the world takes notice, Gore could be prepping for the best year of his career. It's a lofty prediction, seeing as Gore racked up 1,695 rushing yards and an additional 485 receiving in one year.
That year happened to be the only year that Gore played in all 16 games of the season. Gore is a gamer, but unlucky injuries like the season-ending hip fracture he sustained last year have been a problem for Gore since he was in college.
The lockout has given Gore's body a chance to rest. He should be fresh and ready to go, seeing as his hip injury appears to be an isolated injury that won't linger into next season.
He's also going to be playing ...

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