Marcus Allen ran for 1000 yards just 3 times in 16 seasons. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. Gore has made it almost too easy for his coach, as there should be no question what the game plan should be week in and week out. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. The one word that always has described Frank Gore is warrior. Get over the crap man! My main issue is that people are using "longevity" as a detraction in their ranking. [175] He became the fifth player in NFL history to amass 14,000 rushing yards in his career, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Curtis Martin. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. Gore is definitely top 10, though. [189][190] During a Week 4 16-10 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Gore became the fourth player in NFL history to run for 15,000 yards after rushing 17 times for 109 yards. Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. We miss you in San Fran, bud. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. [186], On March 13, 2019, Gore signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [22] Gore started the season strong with three games going over 100 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns in that span. Thats what Frank Gore has. [45] The touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie. I think he is one of the more underrated running backs to ever play. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He owns. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 4 Curtis Martin, who retired with 14,101 yards. [Bo Brack] Peter Schrager says on FOX former Arizona [Joe Mixon] @NFL since yall all about the coin flipping [Highlight] Maher misses his 4th PAT of the night. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as hes now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. Gore, who turns 37 next week, has played 15 seasons for four teams. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. [168], During the 2017 offseason, Gore trained for the season in a familiar fashion, down in Miami working out with younger running backs from around the league. Jerrell Richardson is a Bay Area native who due to a college career at San Diego State University has grown an appreciation for all things sports related in California. [80], Gore entered the 2009 season under the guidance of new running back coach Tom Rathman. Durability and longevity at a position that chews players up and spits them out is what separates the great ones from the pack. This man is a rushing machine. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. [135] In the 2310 Divisional Round road victory over the Carolina Panthers, he had 84 rushing yards on 17 carries. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. [199], During a Week 11 3428 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Gore ran for 61 yards and his first touchdown of the season. Id have a hard time justifying him in the top 10, Okay but emmit Smith did what he did with the offense around him to aid himnot taking anything away from him but gore got to where he did with a crappy offensive for much of his career. With his 5 receptions he passed the 300 mark for his career which puts him on an active list with Reggie Bush and Stephen Jackson. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. The biggest reason you wanted this guy on your team because you never heard about him in the off-season being arrested for some stupid stuff or getting suspended for drug use. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. [191][192] He also became the second oldest player in NFL history with a 100+ yard rushing game, 61 days younger than MacArthur Lane in 1978. Frank gore ran for over a thousand yards for the colors last year. October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM If he can do that again at age 34, he . He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. [115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. Frank Gore is a rare running back whos still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? [26], Gore returned from his ACL injury to lead the Miami backfield in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. Frank Gore (16,000), 4. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. [47] Gore had his first two-touchdown game in a 2420 victory over the Rams, with a 10-yard scoring run in the second quarter and a 30-yard score in the fourth quarter. But, rather than focus his energy on returning to the NFL, the longtime RB is training to . 4y. Class act. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. [56][57][58], Gore's breakaway ability helped him finish the season with 5.4 yards per carry, placing him third in the entire NFL, behind only Michael Vick (8.4 YPC on 123 carries) and Maurice Jones-Drew (5.7 YPC on 166 carries). Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. [157] He moved up five more places to 15th all-time in rushing yards,[158] and also passed Steven Jackson in early October to become the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards. He became the Colts first running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai in 2007. [82] Gore rushed for 206 yards for a 12.8-yard average, including a 79-yard and an 80-yard touchdown run in the 23-10 victory, becoming the second player in NFL history to rush for two touchdowns for 75 yards or more in a single game, with the other being Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. During his senior year in 2000, Gore broke several Dade County single-season records, including rushing yards (2,997) and touchdowns (39). Hed also then be just behind No. Higher ypc. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. Frank is a couple years removed from his prime, to say the least. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It should be looked at as a good quality and something to be taken into account when making these types of lists. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. Consummate teammate. Hes more than 1,000 yards behind Payton for second all-time, so unless Gore has a resurgence in his career or never retires you never know with him hell more than likely remain in third place. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. He earned the honor in Week 5 after rushing for 134 yards on 27 carries and catching three passes for 38 yards against the Oakland Raiders. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. Do any of those guys belong in the HOF? I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. Those situations are taking their toll on their franchise QB, as he is getting pounded. I'll even put Thurman Thomas, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen ahead of him. Gore was inactive for two contests with a groin injury. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The consistency that allows for someone Gores age to carry for over a thousand yards a season is what GMs want to compliment the passing game. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. He was the Eagles greatest franchise RB. I would love to see the Colts send Frank back to San Francisco, where he can finish out his career, and continue working on his personal accomplishments. The nickname was inspired by the movie An Inconvenient Truth written by former United States Vice President Al Gore, which was released in May of the same year. [23][24][25], Gore finished the 2003 season with 89 carries for 468 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 105 receiving yards. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. [107] However, his performance in that game was eclipsed by his performance the following week against the Detroit Lions, where he rushed a season-high of 141 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown in a 2519 road victory, defeating the previously unbeaten Lions. [92] For the season, Gore amassed 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns from scrimmage, both career bests. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. One of the most durable guys for over a decade. Gore is a true hog. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. He finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards. [145], Gore finished the 2014 season with 255 carries for 1,106 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 11 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. Emmitt had actual great seasons. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Am I off base here? Frank Gore is a rare running back who's still able to play at a high level into his 30s, rushing for 1,025 yards last season at the age of 33. Most running backs break down by the time they reach their 30s, but Gore has kept his body in phenomenal shape and remains motivated in his first season with the Jets. [123], Gore finished the 2012 season with 258 carries for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 28 receptions for 234 yards and a touchdown. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. [70] He missed a practice, but returned to the team and scored two touchdowns the following Sunday in a narrow 1716 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. Please check your email for a confirmation. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. More impressive then his 601 yards this year though is his 5.8 per rush average. Ryan Mathews 14. Put some respeck on Gore's name. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. - Gore was the first 49ers running back to have three-straight 100 yard games since Garrison Hearst had a 49ers-record four straight 100-yard games during Weeks 13-16 of the 1998 season. He's got great longevity and durability, but I don't think he was ever the best running back in the league in any season of his career. 3000 less yards from scrimmage than Gore. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2006 season. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. [90] Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Gore had 16 carries for 107 yards against an Eagles team that had not given up a 100-yard game in 22 consecutive games. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. He still is consistently effective. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. If Harbaugh, G Ro. [207][208], After his football career, Gore devoted himself to boxing,[225] in the heavyweight category, first playing an exhibition match in 2021 against former NBA player Deron Williams[226] and then making his professional debut on May 14, 2022, winning the match against Olaseyinde Olorunsola by knockout.[227]. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. 2 more TDs. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is so committed to opposing Rep. Kevin McCarthy's flailing House speaker bid that he offered to resign from Congress Thursday night if a faction of Democrats were to vote with Republicans to allow a more "moderate" member of the GOP to take the gavel.Appearing on Laura Ingraham's Fox News show, Gaetz was asked about . [32] When his college career was finished, Gore's 1,975 yards ranked seventh on the school's career-record list and his seventeen touchdowns were tied for tenth. But he was still better than Gore. Jerome Bettis ended his career on a high note, with six hundred yard games in his next to last season for a 15-1 club, then in a part time role, delivering a huge game in a critical regular season game in his last season. 50. And there's already 2-3 dozen RB's in the Hall just from the modern era alone. His season was the first time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing since 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. Gore finished ninth in the league in rushing yards with 967 and had six touchdowns, while also adding 34 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. At 37 years old, the New York Jets running back is in his 16th NFL season and trails Smith by 2,462 yards with three games left in the 2020 regular season. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries and rushed for the game-winning touchdown when four minutes were left in the game. Adrian Peterson (14,918), [98], Gore finished the 2010 season with 203 carries for 853 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. [113] However, he rushed for only 39 yards in the next game against the Baltimore Ravens as the 49ers lost by a score of 616. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. [164] In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings' third ranked defense, Gore hit the century mark for the second time this season, rushing for 101 yards on 26 carries in the 34-6 road victory. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. 3. So Walter Payton doesnt belong in the Hall either? Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. . [139][140] The 49ers went away from the running game until Week 4, when Gore rushed for 119 yards on 24 carries, and also had a career long 55-yard receiving touchdown in a 26-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. He finished the season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. so annoying for fantasy omg I just need 5 more yards from frank. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. [101], During the offseason, the 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh to be their new head coach and built themselves around a combination of a great running game, a supplemental passing game and a power house defense. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. [44] The touchdown was the longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers player since running back Kevan Barlow had a 78-yard rush against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003. To have the career hes had after two major knee surgeries before he got the NFL is nothing short of miraculous. [74], Gore finished the season with 260 carries for 1,102 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 53 receptions for 436 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers finished with a 511 record. On Friday night, Barry Sanders was among 12 former running backs who were named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team.Two days later, Sanders watched as Bills running back Frank Gore passed him on . He also set a franchise record with 2,180 combined yards (1,695 yards rushing and 485 yards receiving), breaking Hearsts single-season record of 2,105 total yards (1,570 rushing and 535 receiving) set in 1998. [103][104], In the first three games of the season, Gore did not perform well, rushing for 148 yards on 59 carries for only one touchdown. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. Gore ran for 119 yards and a touchdown. Gore only had 1 great season. At least it shouldnt. They were rarely enjoying 4th quarter leads, where RBs such as Emmitt Smith were able to pad their stats against worn out defenses who had thrown in the towel. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Frank Gore Jr., who is a running back at Miami Killian Senior High School, stays motivated during summer workouts as he works alongside his father. [127][128] In the Super Bowl, Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the 49ers fell behind 286 early and could not complete the comeback, losing the game 3431 to the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! Gore is already the active rushing leader, with 13,065 career yards, and the only players ahead of him in NFL history are Hall of Famers. Frank Gore Sr. is one of the most well-known and beloved NFL running backs of the last couple of decades. Gore did get the Art Rooney Award which is like Walter Payton but for on field stuff. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. Now look at him. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. Most people were in agreement with you. [4][5] Heavily recruited, he was named the third-ranked prospect in Dade County by The Miami Herald, fourth in the state of Florida, and 18th nationally. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. AD is Adrian Peterson. Learn how your comment data is processed. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. [152] However, the following day several sources claimed that Gore had second thoughts about his agreement, and instead signed with Indianapolis. Gore also caught his first receiving touchdown of his career on the road against the Seahawks when quarterback Alex Smith avoided a sack and found Gore along the left sideline for a 20-yard score. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? Considering that Craig played in a much more pass orientated attack, and Gore has him already beat in rushing yards, one can argue that Gore is the greatest 49er running back of all time. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. __________. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. [129] Gore was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [147] moving up from 29th place on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard at the start of the season. Incredible RB that made the most of playing behind some awful OLs. Not only has Gore taken every snap under the reign of Jim Harbaugh, but the team is 8-0 when Gore breaks the 100 yard mark during that time. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault [73] Three weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had a season-high 138 rushing yards in the 2013 victory. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. However, when looking historically at the franchise it puts him behind Roger Craig. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Its probably a long shot to think Gore will last long enough to pass Sanders (15,269 career yards), Payton (16,726) and Smith (18,355) on the all-time rushing list. smarter than you says: Gore hasn't signed with a team yet -- so his NFL future is. Yeah Emmitt had a historically great team in front of him. Also, if Gore ends up fourth overall, theres no way hes not a hall of famer. [81], After being nearly shut down in the season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals, Gore had a career day the following week in the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. In those three weeks, Gore set the team record for most rushing yards in a three-game span. Unbiased, Ill give you Barry, Payton, Brown, Smith, LT and Faulk. He is third in NFL history with 15,347 rushing yards. Feed Gore the ball. [49] Following the season, he had major surgery on both shoulders. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. At least it shouldnt. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . [183] During a Week 15 41-17 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Gore rushed for 14 yards before suffering a sprained foot and was ruled out for the rest of the season. Jul 21, 2017 2:32 PM I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? If Gore equals his 2016 production this year, hell move ahead of three of those Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson, Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson and into the Top 5 in NFL history. [102] This combination proved to be effective for Gore and the 49ers, leading them to a 133 record in the regular season and a playoff spot for the 49ers, their first such appearance since 2002 along with a first round bye. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. Thats what Frank Gore has. His heart will always remain in San Francisco though where he currently resides and covers everything from the San Francisco 49ers and Giants to the San Jose Sharks and California Bears Baseball team. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. Free shipping for many products! Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. [108], The next few games went pretty well for Gore, rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns and 107 yards against the Washington Redskins, becoming the 49ers' record holder of most consecutive games with 100 yards with five. [69] On September 13, Gore's mother died of a kidney disease. [119] During the NFC Championship, he rushed for 74 yards in the 2017 overtime loss to the Giants. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? I mean this with the utmost respect, but you could argue (probably correctly) that Gore would realistically be the worst RB in the Hall of Fame if he gets in. At his age, that is incredible. [50], Gore was elevated to the top of the 49ers' depth chart following the August 19, 2006, trade that shipped incumbent starter Kevan Barlow to the New York Jets in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. Congratulations on a great career! One of four RBs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards, joining Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders. He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. [8][9], Gore had a scholarship to attend the University of Miami under new head coach Larry Coker. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. Mayor Suarez proclaimed April 12 as Frank Gore Day.[229][230], This article is about the former football running back. 3 spot on the NFL all-time rushing leaders list. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. AD played 1 less season (but lost 2 others to injury). [172] Playing against the Buffalo Bills in a blizzard and deep snow in Week 14, Gore had a career-high 36 rush attempts for 130 yards, his highest yardage total in his three years with the Colts, in the 137 overtime road loss. No. This seemed pretty easy to me. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. Nobody ever really framed it for me that way but when I think about it he is definitely top 3 all time in terms of durability and probably top 5 all time in terms of consistency for a RB. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. First player in NFL history with 12 consecutive 1,200-yards from scrimmage seasons. Gores only had a couple hundred yard games to his credit over the last two seasons, and his ypc is heading south big time. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. [203][204], On April 3, 2022, Gore said that he planned to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him.