Just how long can Frank Gore keep doing so?
That’s a matter which many around the league inquire every offseason as the aging, indestructible running returns for still another campaign. The 36-year-old Gore is entering his 15th year in the NFL. Presently a member of the Buffalo Bills and coming off his most efficient season because 2012, Gore is not planning an exit in the match anytime soon. He ‘s enjoying his career by ear. “I only go how I feel,” Gore told reporters at his football and cheer camp on Saturday, per the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “If I believe I can’t do it no more, then I call it.”
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The Inconvenient Truth joined Buffalo this offseason after a one-year stint with his hometown Miami Dolphins. The decision to jump into the AFC East rival was an easy one.
“It was the next year where they came after me,” Gore said. “They showed they wanted me . At my age, particularly in this league, you want to be desired. That’s a element that [went into the decision], particularly coming off an injury.”
Gore is linking a Bills RB room headed by fellow veteran LeSean McCoy and also populated by rookie Devin Singletary and former Jaguars back T.J. Yeldon. It’s unclear how carries or rolls will probably be split among the tailbacks in Orchard Park.
Presently fourth on the all time racing list with 14,478 yards, Gore is only 521 rushing yards supporting Lions legend Barry Sanders for third and 1,978 metres behind Bears great Walter Payton for moment. Surpassing Sanders should be attainable in 2019, while passing Payton may take two or three additional years.
That’s no problem for Gore. He’s in no hurry.