Despite going into his age-37 season — which is nearly uncharted territory for running backs — Frank Gore received multiple offers in free agency.
Before deciding on the Jets, Gore indicated the Raiders made him an offer. Gore told NFL.com’s Jim Trotter he chose the Jets because of his relationship with Adam Gase. Gore worked with Gase with the 2008 49ers and with the Dolphins 10 years later. Gase tried to bring Gore with him to Jets last year as well.
“I got an opportunity to get back with a good friend and a guy I respect, and I’m happy that he wanted me to be on his team,” Gore said of signing with Gase’s Jets. “And I’m happy to be around a guy who has done some great things in this league in Le’Veon Bell. That can motivate me. And I can help out the young kid that they just drafted, La’Mical Perine.”
While the Jets used a fourth-round pick on Perine, the Raiders did not draft a pure running back. They did add Kentucky gadget player Lynn Bowden Jr., who could be used in the backfield. The Raiders also extended Jalen Richard to serve as Josh Jacobs‘ backup, re-signed Rod Smith in March and, after Gore did not accept their offer, pivot to ex-Bronco Devontae Booker.
Gore would have provided the Raiders some insurance as a between-the-tackles runner, though Jacobs staying healthy would not leave him much room for work. Gore averaged a career-low 3.6 yards per carry last season but gained 599 rushing yards and obviously brings more experience than any other Raiders’ backups. The NFL’s No. 3 all-time leading rusher supplies more experience than nearly anyone who has ever played the position.
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So, instead of going with an extremely knowledgeable offense of guru with Gruden he has decided to go with the complete disaster in the Jets head coach? Yet many wonder why Gore has zero Super Bowls
He also has about 100 million in career earnings. Even without a super bowl ring thats quite an accomplishment.
I hope he some how gets a ring he deserves it just not with them
Gruden isn’t a guru. He’s never developed 1 QB. Going into year 3 w/ the Raiders Still hasn’t even drafted one. All he does is complain about ‘not having his QB’s’ while never getting ‘his QB’.
Gruden is 0-2 vs Gase and proved himself to be a great offensive guru in the last meeting by getting his Raiders blown out by a 34-3 score…lol.
You think he has a chance to get a ring with the Raiders? Not sure if serious.
Raiders aren’t anywhere close to winning a Superbowl lmao.
He wanted to win a Superbowl he’d go sign with KC or Balt. Hell even green bay or Seattle or reunite with his old team in SF.
He certainly wouldn’t go to las vegas
As a raider fan Ive never understood the offensive guru moniker-
This guy literally has the most vanilla offense in todays game-
You couldnt be further from the truth with that statement-
As all Raider fans know your always just a couple plays away from a 22 dive
Perhaps it may have something to do with the fact that he had two of his most successful seasons under Gase’s tutelage?
It’s all about Frank being an unselfish player who wants to give something back to those who helped him have a Hall of Fame career. Class act all the way. The league needs more players like this.
Because he would’ve gotten one with the Raiders lmao
At this point in his career do you really believe he needs an offensive guru?
Frank would rather have a grocery guru to show him which aisle has the energy drinks and Ensure meal supplement.
the raiders also signed devontae booker.
Maybe his agent is being smart and floating this information because the Raider’s with neither acknowledge or deny any involvement in any rumors.
Never have and never will.
At least there’s somebody who says glowing things about Adam Gase.