Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do

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METAIRIE, La. – Lost in all the talk about who the 49ers will go with at quarterback is one small detail.
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an Francisco (7-2-1) owns the NFL’s No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL.

While everyone knows about the growing quarterback controversy between Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick, few people are talking about Frank Gore.

“I don’t know why (people aren’t talking about Gore),” said defensive tackle Tom Johnson, whose Saints host the 49ers on Sunday. “He has been doing good. They’re running game has been phenomenal and opening up their passing game. We’re focused on the run right now as defensive linemen.”

Indeed, no team averages more than San Francisco’s 165.5 yards per game and Gore, at 5-foot-9, 217 pounds, is a big part of that. He’s eighth in the NFL with 831 yards this season and his 5.29 yard-per-carry average is second-best in the league for players with at least 120 carries.

Yet, he’s rarely put in the same category as Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson or Arian Foster.

“He’s a lot more physical than you probably would think,” New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Casillas said. “He’s not a huge back. He’s a low-to-the-ground, very shifty guy. He has a burst. He’s a great back. He might be the most underrated back in the league. Every year he consistently puts up the numbers.”

Gore’s 32 100-yard rushing games is best in San Francisco history. In eight seasons, he has rushed for 8,456 yards, more than 1,110 yards more than the second-highest total in franchise history. His 48 rushing touchdowns are second in 49ers annals.

The Saints are familiar with him.

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QBREES9 · 11-21-2012, 08:44 PM

We all know what Frank Gore do. But he know what are Defense can to to him.

halloween 65 · 11-22-2012, 08:51 AM

Our front 4 needs to run hard on their O-line, the Canadian connection pushing the middle and the ends finish the wrap, an ocasional delayed blitz by an lb. to meet Gore head on to inflict some pain on him would be nice. A few corner, safety blitz could help alot. This will be won in the trenches. I've been watching Harper"s cover skills improve this year to a point that has impressed the he!! out of me, San Fran.'s coach might think he is a weak link in this game, I hope he does, Harper is going to play huge in this game, he's not the same player as he was last year, he is much better. Harper has become a complete SS.

pherein · 11-22-2012, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

We all know what Frank Gore do. But he know what are Defense can to to him.

Yeah wear him out with all the yardage he'll make,LOL

jnormand · 11-22-2012, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by pherein

Yeah wear him out with all the yardage he'll make,LOL

Yeah, maybe if Gore runs for a 150 in the first half, he'll be so worn out he'll quit in the second half. LMAO!!

saintfan · 11-22-2012, 11:22 AM

What we NEED to do it get up on them early and take them out of their run game. THAT is what we need to do.

Rugby Saint II · 11-24-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

Our front 4 needs to run hard on their O-line, the Canadian connection pushing the middle and the ends finish the wrap, soman ocasional delayed blitz by an lb. to meet Gore head on to inflict some pain on him would be nice. A few corner, safety blitz could help alot. This will be won in the trenches. I've been watching Harper"s cover skills improve this year to a point that has impressed the he!! out of me, San Fran.'s coach might think he is a weak link in this game, I hope he does, Harper is going to play huge in this game, he's not the same player as he was last year, he is much better. Harper has become a complete SS.

Oh crap, Godhells probably going to suspend you now. See you next year.

SmashMouth · 11-24-2012, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

What we NEED to do it get up on them early and take them out of their run game. THAT is what we need to do.

That's what Zoey would do! WWSPD... What would SP do?

11-21-2012, 07:41 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,688 Rating: (0 votes - average) METAIRIE, La. – Lost in all the talk about who the 49ers will go with at quarterback is one small detail. S an Francisco (7-2-1) owns the NFL’s No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL. While everyone knows about the growing quarterback controversy between Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick, few people are talking about Frank Gore. “I don’t know why (people aren’t talking about Gore),” said defensive tackle Tom Johnson, whose Saints host the 49ers on Sunday. “He has been doing good. They’re running game has been phenomenal and opening up their passing game. We’re focused on the run right now as defensive linemen.” Indeed, no team averages more than San Francisco’s 165.5 yards per game and Gore, at 5-foot-9, 217 pounds, is a big part of that. He’s eighth in the NFL with 831 yards this season and his 5.29 yard-per-carry average is second-best in the league for players with at least 120 carries. Yet, he’s rarely put in the same category as Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson or Arian Foster. “He’s a lot more physical than you probably would think,” New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Casillas said. “He’s not a huge back. He’s a low-to-the-ground, very shifty guy. He has a burst. He’s a great back. He might be the most underrated back in the league. Every year he consistently puts up the numbers.” Gore’s 32 100-yard rushing games is best in San Francisco history. In eight seasons, he has rushed for 8,456 yards, more than 1,110 yards more than the second-highest total in franchise history. His 48 rushing touchdowns are second in 49ers annals. The Saints are familiar with him. Read more: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do \| wwltv.com New Orleans Attached Thumbnails
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11-21-2012, 08:44 PM	#2
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do We all know what Frank Gore do. But he know what are Defense can to to him.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do Our front 4 needs to run hard on their O-line, the Canadian connection pushing the middle and the ends finish the wrap, an ocasional delayed blitz by an lb. to meet Gore head on to inflict some pain on him would be nice. A few corner, safety blitz could help alot. This will be won in the trenches. I've been watching Harper"s cover skills improve this year to a point that has impressed the he!! out of me, San Fran.'s coach might think he is a weak link in this game, I hope he does, Harper is going to play huge in this game, he's not the same player as he was last year, he is much better. Harper has become a complete SS.

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pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do Originally Posted by QBREES9 We all know what Frank Gore do. But he know what are Defense can to to him. Yeah wear him out with all the yardage he'll make,LOL jnormand likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	Re: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do Originally Posted by pherein Yeah wear him out with all the yardage he'll make,LOL Yeah, maybe if Gore runs for a 150 in the first half, he'll be so worn out he'll quit in the second half. LMAO!! pherein likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,739	Re: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do Originally Posted by halloween 65 Our front 4 needs to run hard on their O-line, the Canadian connection pushing the middle and the ends finish the wrap, soman ocasional delayed blitz by an lb. to meet Gore head on to inflict some pain on him would be nice. A few corner, safety blitz could help alot. This will be won in the trenches. I've been watching Harper"s cover skills improve this year to a point that has impressed the he!! out of me, San Fran.'s coach might think he is a weak link in this game, I hope he does, Harper is going to play huge in this game, he's not the same player as he was last year, he is much better. Harper has become a complete SS. Oh crap, Godhells probably going to suspend you now. See you next year.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,018 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints well aware of what 49ers RB Frank Gore can do Originally Posted by saintfan What we NEED to do it get up on them early and take them out of their run game. THAT is what we need to do. That's what Zoey would do! WWSPD... What would SP do?

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