49ers vs. Eagles Injury Report: Frank Gore Could Be Game-Time Decision
by David Fucillo on Sep 29, 2011 3:56 PM PDT
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PrintThe 49ers and Eagles released their Thursday practice participation report and nothing changed for the 49ers. Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree and Donte Whitner all remained limited in practice. On the Eagles side of the report, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin improved from not practicing to limited participation. We'll have to see what kind of participation he has tomorrow. My guess is he'll be questionable for Sunday.
The 49ers will likely have their own questionable player in Frank Gore. Although Gore was a limited participant, some of his comments indicate he will likely end up as a game-time decision. In chatting with the media, Gore was asked if he would be at full strength on Sunday against the Eagles. His response: "I don't know, man," Gore said. "I really don't know. If I can't go, I can't go."
I consider this notable in part because normally Frank Gore is a guy who will say I can play, I can carry the load, etc. We always hear about how he does not want to come off the field. To hear him questioning whether he can play or not this Sunday leads me to believe the odds are a bit higher that he will sit. It could all just be a con by the team to keep the Eagles on their toes, and it's also possible that Gore could wake up on Sunday feeling great.
Gore will likely be limited in practice tomorrow and show up as questionable on the final injury report. We'll then find ourselves waiting until Sunday morning to see if he is active and what kind of workload he'll get.
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Hunter lovers
(myself incl) are about to get their wish. Adding speed to the equation might make the difference.
Hunter is my starter in Fantasy Football this Sunday!
"I don’t take vacations. I don’t get sick. I don’t observe major holidays. I’m a jackhammer." - Jim Harbaugh
i picked him up on waivers on Sunday
i feel like a fantasy genius
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Sep 29, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
hunter shouldn't be starting alone
he would be most effective splitting reps with Gore. Great room for misdirection, like last week, if teams aren’t sure which back is getting the ball on obvious running downs.
Because
Dixon doesn’t run the way hid body suites him. He tries to be elusive when he’s really not. And in the process slows down for an easy tackle. He just needs to run down hill much like gore and Hunter. He needs to lower his shoulder pad into defenders and continue his march into the endzone. But until then he can sit on the sidelines and take notes. Aka LaGarret Blount is the style we are looking for out of him!!
by Zintzun22niner on Sep 30, 2011 1:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
2.7 ypc for Hunter
RIP Gore, amirite?
by asmithisaverage on Sep 29, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
Even if he does get the start my money is on Hunter getting much more snaps than before, also see him taking off a breaking one for 6.
by Zintzun22niner on Sep 29, 2011 4:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
You might
if Hunter comes in and runs for over 100 yds and 3 TD’s lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Sep 29, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Love to see it
Hunter has 2.9 yard per carry. He hasn’t exactly been studly behind this line.
by asmithisaverage on Sep 29, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
No context
Averages mean nothing with small sample sizes. In this case, Gore has almost 60 carries the vast majority of which have been against base fronts, which is why 2.5 is an accurate representation of his production this year.
Hunter has 11 carries, 5 of which were in clock killing formation against 8-9 man fronts and several more of which were inside the 10 yard line with the defense stacked up on the LOS.
It’s damning that he as a “COP back” has better YPC in what have essentially been all goal line runs than Gore who is supposed to be a “Tank” and has seen mostly base fronts.
see Bruce Miller make a hole
see Bruce knock a d-back on his butt, see Hunter following Bruce all the way to the end zone for 6. run Hunter run, score Hunter score. celebrate…then say you’re hungry for some more
by Doni S on Sep 29, 2011 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Is Gore losing his sense of desire?
jacobtaylor2002
by jacobtaylor2002 on Sep 29, 2011 4:36 PM PDT reply actions
Dang I guess new contracts DO decrease motivation!
"I don’t take vacations. I don’t get sick. I don’t observe major holidays. I’m a jackhammer." - Jim Harbaugh
I think it was MM who reported that Gore only gets $2 million guaranteed.
He needs to play well to keep getting money. Besides, Gore has always been a team player and doesn’t seem to be overly motivated by money.
Also, remember that Hunter has done just as poorly as Gore in the last couple weeks in terns of YPC. Even if Hunter blows up today (which I expect he will, given the PHI run defense) it does not necessarily mean that he’s a better start than Gore in general. He might be, but I think it’s way to early to throw one of the best RBs this franchise has seen under the bus.
Agreed
And desire has never been a problem with him.
I think mainly, he’s not fully recovered from his injury, he’s getting older, the 0-line is performing poorly, and the offense is still gelling.
I tend to go with tangible more than intangible explanations.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Sep 30, 2011 2:44 AM PDT up reply actions
yes start him
I have him and gore don’t know who I’ll start but the Eagles are horrible against the run
by 49erEmpire on Sep 29, 2011 6:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m going to sound like a homer here but most of the yards have come off a couple plays, I guess what I’m saying is don’t expect 5-8yd runs every play
On the same note
you could say our pass defense doesn’t look as good because of three plays over the first 3 games
by sanfranfanmdk on Sep 29, 2011 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I know of one play the one to Holley but that’s because I haven’t watched a ton of you guys this year. I know I sounded like a homer but to give you an example the Atlanta game we held Turner in check most of the game except for two plays that pretty much gave him 80yds combined 1 was his 1st carry that was 20yds then in the 4th qtr he had a 61yd carry. We just need to find a way to eliminate those big gains
As far as I'm concerned
Those plays were run and actually happened. So you didn’t actually hold Turner in check. You may have come close, but you didn’t.
We gave up one big play to Seattle, it still counts and we were still upset with our secondary because of it…
I said most of the game, trust me we were all pissed at our run defense after the game we still are because of the Giants game. I know those plays happened & I wish I could eliminate them but I can’t
Fair enough
We’ve had that issue for years with the secondary. Some games they just get picked apart, but there have been a handful of games where they were so close to having a fantastic game only to see it unravel in one or two key spots.
by Virginia9er on Sep 30, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
A lot of people asking the very important question
what has Gore done for me lately?
by asmithisaverage on Sep 29, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope no 49ers fan on Earth actually wants to see Gore fail
(Exhausted from the long-winded title) I shouldnt have to explain why.
by Gerald Tarrant on Sep 29, 2011 4:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
to succeed
I have all the respect for gore. Matter of fact i only have a gore jersy but the fact of the matter is if we have a weapon that can take it to the house he has to be used.
by Zintzun22niner on Sep 29, 2011 4:58 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I don't think Harbaugh is going to have Hunter carry 15-20 times on Sunday
Hunter will be a very good and consistent pass protector one day, but that day hasn’t dawned yet. If the Eagles edge rushers have early success, then Harbaugh may have to have a TE help out Hunter for pass plays which will limit what plays they can run. If Gore sits, I’d expect to see more of Dancing Dixon.
Not only that but coming out of college
the concern about Hunter was his ability to hold on to the football. I wouldn’t mind seeing Hunter and Dixon split about 30 carries.
"I don’t take vacations. I don’t get sick. I don’t observe major holidays. I’m a jackhammer." - Jim Harbaugh
i could care less if Gore is out
With the way the line is playing maybe having a faster running back is exactly what we need. Go Hunter!
I’d sit Gore until after the bye week, rest him, get him healthy. I’d start Dixon, pound the ball againest Philly’s 30th ranked run defense. Where them out then bring in Hunter as the change of pace back. I’d also start out in a two te set and 1 wr. I’d use Justin Peelle and Vernon Davis as the te’s and Miller would start as the FB. Peele’s the better blocker than Walker, Peele had a key block last week on Hunters touch down run.
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Sep 29, 2011 5:32 PM PDT reply actions
You can't pound it on their defense. It's at the second level where they struggle.
Need a fast shifty back like Hunter to get to the second level because running up the middle won’t do it.
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by afrikabamboodle on Sep 29, 2011 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I see your sig
it makes me smile.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Sep 30, 2011 2:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Blessing in disguise....
Much, much love and respect for #21, but this could be what Bledsoe to Brady was, not as drastic thou ofcourse!!!!
Good luck Hungry Hunter!!!!
by Frisco_Kid on Sep 29, 2011 5:33 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
Gotta agree with the setiments here
Part of me is starting to feel like Hunter over Gore is more like Miller over Norris
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
by goatfather on Sep 29, 2011 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Mixed here
I still do think Gore has some tread left and his experience remains invaluable, but limited action will put Harbaugh in a position where he can mix the load and see how that fairs and possibly lay the groundwork for a shared workload moving forward. That would be a lot harder if Gore was fully healthy and had even only decent numbers…
by ColoradoNiner on Sep 29, 2011 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well loks like it's the Next man up Hunter , Dixon , Miller , Williams , doing it the Mudvayne way ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
Seems like he's been taking lessons from Harbaugh this week
and not giving the opponent anything to game plan on. My guess is it’s going to be all three of them mixing it up, with Gore getting most of the work.
Hunter can't do it alone
Gore and Hunter could be an amazing combo, but Hunter alone will be a desaster. We already have issues with protection… the last thing I want to see is a rookie in charge of picking up the eagles blitz happy D.
I’m hoping Gore starts and Hunter gets a heavy load. 15 carries each. Gore is a perfect 3rd down back even if he has lost a bit of speed burst. And to be fair it maybe that he has lost less than we think. It is hard to tell with the way the OL is playing.
This week will be a good indicator because the line has been called out, we are playing a team that can’t stop the run and if we want to have any chance at winning we have to control the clock and run the ball.
I so want to see Brooks drill Vick into the ground with a clean legal hit that makes him whimper.
I'm actually worried we are about to go from one dimension
to zero dimensions. Can we call Alex Smith to Vernon Davis post route 30 times this week?
by asmithisaverage on Sep 29, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as we limit turnovers
big plays and bonehead penalties…im good win or lose.
I just want us to be competitive outside our division and dominate within it.
Bonus: AS goes for 300+ and 2TDS (0 turnovers), 100+ yds on the ground for Hunter, VD gets 100+ 1TD (fantasy purposes), and under 14 points on D.
While Im dreamin, might as well throw in a TD or two to Crabs, a bomb to Ginn and return TD.
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
oh, and some love for K Wills too
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Sep 29, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Was listening to the radio and they were saying that the refs might be influenced by the whining of vick complaining about being hit. if the niners get some bs penalties for ruffing the passer I am going to be pissed. Niners already have had a few bone head calls screw them over this year.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Sep 30, 2011 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions
could Hunter being blasted off the edges by the rush be a plus...?
opens us up for the easy screen that puts Hunter immediately into the weakness of the PHI defense. could even bubble to Ginn on the same side Hunter lines up. just curious what you guys think.
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