An inconvenient truth for Gore?

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http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors

It is believed agent Drew Rosenhaus is seeking a contract extension that will make San Francisco 49ers' running back Frank Gore among the highest-paid players in the league – possibly even No.1.

But the 49ers, who have more than $15 million in salary cap room, are not likely to award Gore the kind of lucrative deal his agent is seeking.

The problem for Gore is that the 49ers have the leverage and are not likely to break the bank for a player with a history of injuries.

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I know it was all ready posted about him wanting a new deal but this is the first I have seen of him wanting that kinda money thoughts?

[remix 6]

wow more than LT? Brady? Peyton? Hes not even a top 2 back yet..u cant get 1 good yr and ask for highest paid . thats crap. cmon Gore..use that Hurricane brain baby. be smart

[MasterShake]

It is "believed" that Rosenhaus wants that.....not Gore....and its just speculation...

The 49ers do have all the leverage in the negotiations....so the deal will probably be decent but not huge if it gets done and Gore would be smart to get it done with his injury history.

The 49ers want to take care of him, but not go crazy with a huge deal...

[49erfaithful]

we will probally give him a medium sized raise, but not make him the highest paid player in the league, I think thats rediculous if we do. Smartest thing to do would be to give him a 2 year extension then resign him depending on what he does this upcoming year

[toonsterwu]

I said this earlier, but there is no way the Niners should give him a huge extension right now with that history.

[YAYareaRB]

wow more than LT? Brady? Peyton? Hes not even a top 2 back yet..u cant get 1 good yr and ask for highest paid . thats crap. cmon Gore..use that Hurricane brain baby. be smart

As a 49er fan, I noticed red flags when Frank Gore signed Drew Rosenhaus as his agent.

[stl9erfan]

Yeah, the Niners want to get Frank his money, since he's been nothing but good to them. But in the end it won't be for something ridiculous like this article suggests-- he'll get an extension for an extra 2-3 years and raise his base salary in the years remaining on his current contract to what you would expect a good starting RB to make. The numbers won't be staggering though.

[WMD]

He shouldn't even be the highest paid player on his team...

[RaiderNation]

hold out possibly?

[neko4]

when he gets 20 tds and 2000yds and stays healthy for 2 straight years sure why not but one good year aint cutinng it

[Beans]

blah rosenhaus

[lurkin012]

he shood get a beter money. he is awsom!

[princefielder28]

Gore should be paid a little better than Willis or right around there.

[lurkin012]

Gore should be paid a little better than Willis or right around there.




no way he is much beter than willis mgchee he shood get dobble his money

[BlindSite]

If you're selling a house you don't put the price at what you want, you put it about 20 thousand more than you want, and allow people to haggle you down. Rosenhaus says he wants X number of dollars, but realistically he'll settle for a lot less.

[CherryGarcia510]

If you're selling a house you don't put the price at what you want, you put it about 20 thousand more than you want, and allow people to haggle you down. Rosenhaus says he wants X number of dollars, but realistically he'll settle for a lot less.

exactly the case

[Dunta_23]

I dont think he is even a top 5 RB yet...he had a great year, no question...but he has injury history and 1 good year... let him prove he can carry the load for at least 2 seasons

[Komp]

no way he is much beter than willis mgchee he shood get dobble his money

Are you his illegitimate kid or something? Gore has some work to do before he earns anywhere top 5 RB money, nevermind top 5 overall money...

[Crabjuice]

He shouldn't even be the highest paid player on his team...

What 49er should be paid more?

Also, what exactly has McGahee proven other than his ability to put up very pedestrian numbers on a consistent basis?

[Dam8610]

Did anyone expect anything less of Rosenhaus?

[ninerfan]

Gore's got 3 yrs left on his contract so really the 9ers dont have to do anything. I think they'd like to help him but theres no way he's getting top 5 money or even top 10

[Crabjuice]

Gore's got 3 yrs left on his contract so really the 9ers dont have to do anything. I think they'd like to help him but theres no way he's getting top 5 money or even top 10

No, his contract is up after this season. He will then become a RFA. He would be tendered at the highest level. The following year he would be franchised.

[TheChampIsHere]

yeah im not 100% sold on Gore yet as an elite back.

[DLS42]

No, his contract is up after this season. He will then become a RFA. He would be tendered at the highest level. The following year he would be franchised.
After he goes ape on the league next year, we HAVE to give him a big bonus. I mean he is the best player on our team and still young. Plus he is great guy not a greedy ass like his agent. He wont be the highest paid player in the L and not even the richest on our team but he will defn get his.

[Caddy]

I can agree that Gore might deserve more than his rookie contract is giving him, but Top flight money he does not deserve.

[dan77733]

Uggghh. If I was Nolan, I would re-sign Smiley now and wait until next off-season before I pay Gore anything more then what he's getting now on his rookie contract.

When he becomes an RFA in 2008, I would tender him at the highest level possible which I believe requires a first rounder and a third rounder as compensation. Of course, that's only if he repeats in 2007 what he did in 2006.

It would all depend on what he does in 2007, period.

[LonghornsLegend]

getting a glimpse of this year, gore can be a really talented back in the NFL...he can do everything, and he is REALLY good inside the goal line, and young, but he always had talent at UM just stayed hurt ever since i can remember...he deserves a raise, but i hope he doesnt hold out for a crazy deal, i do agree its smart that the niners try to keep him happy for his good year

[Non_Sequitur]

Frank Gore is a 29 year old RB in a 24 year old's body. He'll be done in T-minus 3 years.

[Beautiful Mind]

The 49ers aren't gonna give him the leagues best deal, but he'll be paid like a top 5-10 back. I think they're a little hesitant because of what happened with Kevan Barlow. One great year, fell off the next. I think Frank Gore is a lot better though and deserves a contract around 4 years 26 million with 15 guaranteed.

[omecool20]

I think he should have another good season then he can demand that raise. And as the rest have spoken, having Drew as your agent, is not a good sign. He pushes a good deal for his clients, but sometimes he pushes it too much.

[Mr. Stiller]

I have a solution.


7 year 80 Million dollar contract. Then for every fumble, he loses 1 Mill.

That should put him around 7 years for say... 5-10M?

[MasterShake]

I have a solution.


7 year 80 Million dollar contract. Then for every fumble, he loses 1 Mill.

That should put him around 7 years for say... 5-10M?


I'm pretty sure Gore only fumbled once in the last half of the season. The first 8 games he fumbled alot though...especially the 4 lost fumbles in the first 4 games or so...

He looks to have corrected the problem though....we'll see this year.

[P-L]

The 49ers are dealing with Rosenhaus here. Gore is going to get paid.

[Addict]

The 49ers are dealing with Rosenhaus here. Gore is going to get paid.

that's true. But on the other hand, he did only have ONE good year, I don't think the 49ers are naive enough to immediately hand him such a monster salary.

[lurkin012]

Are you his illegitimate kid or something? Gore has some work to do before he earns anywhere top 5 RB money, nevermind top 5 overall money...

no he is the secund best runer in the leeg behind ladaynein tomlensin

[sup3rk1ng]

I have a solution.


7 year 80 Million dollar contract. Then for every fumble, he loses 1 Mill.

That should put him around 7 years for say... 5-10M?

Yea, real funny.

Btw, I noticed Willie Parker had 1 more fumble than gore this year http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/494527
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/411568
It's funny that gore got all the publicity for his problem, and parker got none. Not only that, but 4 of gores 6 fumbles, were in the first 4 games, so he's clearly over his problem.

[sup3rk1ng]

The 49ers aren't gonna give him the leagues best deal, but he'll be paid like a top 5-10 back. I think they're a little hesitant because of what happened with Kevan Barlow. One great year, fell off the next. I think Frank Gore is a lot better though and deserves a contract around 4 years 26 million with 15 guaranteed.

I doubt that has much to do with it. Barlow had never proven that he could carry the load, he was splitting time with hearst. Gore isn't a one year wonder, or a product of any "system". Niner fans knew what gore could do... he lead our team in rushing last year with only 1 start and lead all rookies in ypc. He was an absolute force everytime he carried the ball. He finished the last 3 games of his rookie year with 255 yards on 54 carries(4.7 ypc). The only thing they're concerned with is his injury history.

[A-Dub4President]

I doubt that has much to do with it. Barlow had never proven that he could carry the load, he was splitting time with hearst. Gore isn't a one year wonder, or a product of any "system". Niner fans knew what gore could do... he lead our team in rushing last year with only 1 start and lead all rookies in ypc. He was an absolute force everytime he carried the ball. He finished the last 3 games of his rookie year with 255 yards on 54 carries(4.7 ypc). The only thing they're concerned with is his injury history.

But you still have to be concenred about his knees if you're the niners. If health wasn't a concern then this would be a no-brainer, but because of those mitigating circumstances, I'm not sure if you'll see him get signed to a long term top three type of deal.

[hoff04]

I am probably the biggest niner fan but never post. Gore was great but they cant pay him top dollar yet. Remember how bad of a cap situation the niners were in when they went on their slide. That is because they gave players big money after short great performances. I love gore but he needs another good year. If LJ cant get a contract extension after his performance 2 years ago Gore doesn't deserve sh*t. Larry Allen played like a beast last year that is what made Gore do what he did. I don't expect Allen to do the same so if Gore does near what he did last year then the extension is warrented.

[ninerfan]

I think every 9er fan loves Gore but to give him a huge contract is simply irresponsible - he has had injury concerns and he's only done it for 1 year. Also his style does not bode well for longjevity. Give him a raise but keep it reasonable

[Jimmy]

how bout the 49ers take a stand and let some other poor sucker pay him 10 Mil a year.