Gore, 49ers agree to four-year extension

JoseA · March 28th, 2007, 03:24 PM

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Running back Frank Gore has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, a reward for his team-record 1,695 yards rushing last season.

Gore, who led the NFC in rushing in his second pro campaign, was due to earn $435,000 in the upcoming season. With the extension, the Pro Bowl running back will be under contract to the 49ers through 2011 with a deal containing more than $14 million in guaranteed money.

Niners coach Mike Nolan confirmed the deal Wednesday morning at the NFL meetings in Phoenix.

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Defenitly good for the 49er's to keep him there. Gore showed last season that he could play and he deserved the money.

However, Gore should improve on handling the ball, and minimize his fumbles. That is the only thing I see from him that prevents him from being a flatout stud running back

ganja · March 28th, 2007, 03:33 PM

Gore is going to make the 49ers competetive. Smith is going to keep getting better and it's a shame they couldn't keep Antonio Bryant around. The 49ers are going to be really competetive next year to say the least. Even before the draft, I'd call them a threat to win the NFC West easily.

all4phillysportsfan · March 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Ganja: I will have to disagree with you on the 49ers. I think signing Gore to a contract extension is a great move, but I would have to consider Arizona still the favorites to win that division. They need to straighten out their defense in the draft. They have the high powered offense, but their defense is a huge question mark.

JoseA · March 28th, 2007, 05:32 PM

Arizona? 49ers?

You guys got it all wrong, the Seahawks will win the NFC West!

With a healthy Hassleback, Alexander, and a great WR staff with depth this offense may be unstoppable. The defense may be a question mark, but its not the absolute worst. I can proudly say the Seahawks will win if healthy.

all4phillysportsfan · March 28th, 2007, 05:44 PM

I personally think all 4 teams in that division can win it. I think Seattle will make the playoffs, but not sure if they will win that division. Darrell Jackson still may be traded by the draft.

JoseA · March 28th, 2007, 05:53 PM

Yeah, I was going to say any team in the NFC West is capable, but I think the Seahawks have the slight edge if healthy.

Like you said the Seahawks may trade Jackson because they actually have very many wideouts (a lot of solid ones too). What round pick do you think they could get? I say 1st or 2nd, he is one of the better wideouts when healthy

all4phillysportsfan · March 28th, 2007, 05:56 PM

I would say maybe a 3 maybe a late 2. I doubt they can get a 1st round pick for him unless it's real late in round 1. He's had injury problems, but he also drops alot of passes. I assumed they re-signed Bobby Engram so that Jackson will be traded.

March 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Ganja: I will have to disagree with you on the 49ers. I think signing Gore to a contract extension is a great move, but I would have to consider Arizona still the favorites to win that division. They need to straighten out their defense in the draft. They have the high powered offense, but their defense is a huge question mark. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

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JoseA Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,097	Arizona? 49ers? You guys got it all wrong, the Seahawks will win the NFC West! With a healthy Hassleback, Alexander, and a great WR staff with depth this offense may be unstoppable. The defense may be a question mark, but its not the absolute worst. I can proudly say the Seahawks will win if healthy. __________________ Register here and join the discussion

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all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I personally think all 4 teams in that division can win it. I think Seattle will make the playoffs, but not sure if they will win that division. Darrell Jackson still may be traded by the draft. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

March 28th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
JoseA Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,097	Yeah, I was going to say any team in the NFC West is capable, but I think the Seahawks have the slight edge if healthy. Like you said the Seahawks may trade Jackson because they actually have very many wideouts (a lot of solid ones too). What round pick do you think they could get? I say 1st or 2nd, he is one of the better wideouts when healthy __________________ Register here and join the discussion

March 28th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I would say maybe a 3 maybe a late 2. I doubt they can get a 1st round pick for him unless it's real late in round 1. He's had injury problems, but he also drops alot of passes. I assumed they re-signed Bobby Engram so that Jackson will be traded. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

March 28th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
ganja Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 194	Gore is going to make the 49ers competetive. Smith is going to keep getting better and it's a shame they couldn't keep Antonio Bryant around. The 49ers are going to be really competetive next year to say the least. Even before the draft, I'd call them a threat to win the NFC West easily.