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Running Back Rank: #162
Overall: #708
Gore was having maybe his best season as a pro before breaking his hip in Week 12. He missed the rest of the season but didn't need surgery to repair the injury. Gore should be just fine for the start of 2011. Before getting hurt, Gore had four 100-yard games and 1,305 total yards. He was well on his way to another 1,000-yard rushing season. Gore had 1,000-yard seasons four straight before this past season. He should once again be the centerpiece of the new 49ers offense, which should be run heavy with John Harbaugh at the helm. Gore does have some injury concerns, playing just one full season his entire career. He also hasn't been a huge touchdown threat in his career, having double-digit touchdowns just once during his career. Gore is an explosive back. He has good speed and moves in the open field. He has big-play potential and gets plenty of work in the passing game. He will be 28 before the start of the season, so he doesn't have a ton of life left on those legs.
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Gore is a borderline first-round pick. He has big total yardage potential, but has a hard time staying healthy and a history of so-so touchdown numbers. Harbaugh should put the focus of the offense on Gore, but that has been done in the past with Gore and his numbers haven't been off the charts. Realistic expectations for Gore are 1,500 total yards and eight touchdowns. Draft accordingly. |
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| In addition to free-agent RB Brian Westbrook (49ers), the Miami Dolphins worked out free-agent RBs Thomas Clayton (Seahawks), Dimitri Nance (Packers) and Julius Jones (Seahawks) Tuesday, Sept. 13. |
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| The Miami Dolphins worked out free-agent RB Brian Westbrook (49ers) Tuesday, Sept. 13. The Dolphins aren't sure if they want to use RB Larry Johnson as a backup running back. |
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| The Washington Redskins could show interest in San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent RB Brian Westbrook once free agency begins if they believe they need to find a third-down running back. The Redskins were interested in Westbrook last offseason but did not agree to a deal. |
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| The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent RB Brian Westbrook this offseason, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. |
| Fantasy Impact: Westbrook is likely to retire this offseason. He seems about done. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Westbrook is doubtful to return to the team in 2011, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. |
| Fantasy Impact: He is probably done in the NFL. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Westbrook became the only active player with 40 rushing touchdowns and 30 receiving touchdowns with his rushing score in Week 17, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Westbrook rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries in the team's Week 17 game against the Arizona Cardinals, reports The Associated Press. |
| Fantasy Impact: Westbrook surprised us some with his play this season. He looked to have something left in the tank. |
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| San Francisco 49ers TE Nate Byham (heel) and RB Brian Westbrook both missed practice Thursday, Dec. 30, according to 49ers.com. Westbrook's absence was not injury related. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Westbrook and TE Nate Byham (heel) both missed practice Wednesday, Dec. 29, according to 49ers.com. Westbrook's absence was not injury related. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Westbrook fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 23. He did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 22, because of a non-injury related reason. |
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