Frank Gore - Niners GM a believer in using multiple RBs

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said he believes in using multiple running backs that can do different things on offense. "I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach," Baalke said. "In other words, having a group of backs that bring to the table something a little bit different than the other one so you can do a lot of different things. But also having those backs be able to do enough things the same so you don't become so predictable on game day." RBs Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James likely will see playing time this season.
Huddle Up: Baalke's comments are the sharp pin deflating Gore's fantasy value; plan accordingly.

49ers | GM believer in using multiple RBs

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said he believes in using multiple running backs that can do different things on offense. 'I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach,' Baalke said. 'In other words, having a group of backs that bring to the table something a little bit different than the other one so you can do a lot of different things. But also having those backs be able to do enough things the same so you don't become so predictable on game day.' RBs Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James likely will see playing time this season.

Dolphins | Lamar Miller working with NFL starter

Source: Footballguys.com

Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller has been working out with San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore during the offseason. Gore, a fellow University of Miami alum, counseled Miller on lessons learned in the NFL. Miller said Tuesday, May 14, he is staying at 215 pounds, but adding more muscle mass.

49ers | Team 'big believers' in three headed RBBC

Source: Footballguys.com

Matt Maiocco, from CSNBayArea.com, reports 49ers General Manager Trent Baalke says "I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach" at the RB position. Our View: Will Frank Gore yield to this approach in 2013? He's still performing at a high level and finished 2012 as the 11th best RB in fantasy football. If healthy, we should see more from Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James this season.

Frank Gore might have workload reduced

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers RB Frank Gore turns 30 today.  That number is often a death knell for RBs.  Especially ones with Gore's injury history and career workload.  That adds meaning to GM Trent Baalke's recent comments about his ideal backfield.  "I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach," Baalke said. "In other words, having a group of backs that bring to the table something a little bit different than the other one so you can do a lot of different things. But also having those backs be able to do enough things the same so you don't become so predictable on game day."  The 49ers have been building depth in their backfield lately, adding Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James and Marcus Lattimore in the last 3 drafts.  If

49ers RB Marcus Lattimore likely opens camp on non-football injury list

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Because RBC Marcus Lattimore suffered multiple knee injuries and underwent surgeries in college, the 49ers rookie is expected to be placed on the non-football injury list before training camp rather than the PUP list. Either way, the designation would keep the back out for the first six games. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Realistically, the former South Carolina star is not expected to contribute much at all as a rookie because of his brutal knee injuries, the last one coming in late October. The list designation doesn't mean much either other than to note those hoping for an early season stunner should look for such surprizes elsewhere. Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter will carry the load this season so the 49ers have no reason to even comtemplate

2013 Rookie Dynasty Drafts – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jayne Kamin-Oncea / USA TODAY Sports

We don’t have a deep class of running backs this year, with starter upside. It’s probably a good idea to pass on running backs in the middle rounds of your draft if you should miss out on the first eight backs on this list.

Giovani Bernard, CIN (1st Round) -

Bernard had a hard upbringing as his mom passed away when he was a kid and he even lived with another family for a time, while his Dad went off to look for work.

I love this kid and his pass receiving skills will make him a start in PPR leagues. For now, he will have to play second fiddle to BenJarvus Green-Ellis, but expect the North Carolina star to take over the

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 3-4

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

SEE ROUND 1 HERE

ROUND 3

Randall Cobb, WR,

Marcus Lattimore lands in San Fran

Source: Draft Sharks

RB Marcus Lattimore was selected by the 49ers in the 4th round on Saturday.  It's another step in his attempted return from last year's devastating knee injury.  Lattimore tore his ACL, LCL and PCL in October.  That followed a torn ACL in 2011.  There's no guarantee he'll ever play again, and he's definitely a long shot to make a 2013 impact.  The 'Niners don't need him to, though.  With Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James holding down the backfield, they could opt to "redshirt" Lattimore this year.  And if this guy can get back anywhere close to 100%, he could be an absolute force.  Lattimore is a rocked-up 5'11, 221-pounder with impressive power and explosion. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry with 38 TDs in 28

49ers | Marcus Lattimore selected

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have selected South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore with the 131st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Our View: The 49ers keep on getting richer. Falling into the perfect position, Lattimore will have time to heal and get right behind Frank Gore who battled his own leg injuries. When healthy, Lattimore has the potential to be the best back in this draft. Patient fantasy owners could have a great back down the road.

Kendall Hunter - Hunter ahead of schedule in recovery

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter (Achilles') is ahead of schedule in his recovery, and he has resumed running, according to a source close to the player. Hunter is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Huddle Up: Hunter as been a solid No. 2 man in back of starter Frank Gore over the past 2 seasons, but his 2012 injury opened the door for LaMichael James, and Hunter likely is going to have to beat out the second-year RB to get his job back.

Hunter expected to be ready for camp

Source: FFToday

49ers RB recovering from Achilles injury

Four months after he sustained a torn Achilles, Kendall Hunter has resumed running and will be back for the start of training camp, a source close to the 49ers running back said today. (San Francisco Chronicle)

FF Today's Take: Hunter was averaging 5.2 yards per carry before his injury in late November and should regain his place on the depth chart behind Frank Gore

Kendall Hunter to be ready for training camp?

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers insider Eric Branch hears that RB Kendall Hunter's rehab is ahead of schedule and that he'll be ready for the start of training camp.  That'd be quite an accomplishment after he tore his Achilles on November 25th.  Even if Hunter is medically cleared by August, it figures to take him at least another few months to regain pre-injury form.  He'll be battling LaMichael James for #2 RB duties behind Frank Gore this year.

Free Agent Flames/Lames: It’s time to take Reggie Bush seriously again

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Roughly seven weeks ago the final seconds ticked off the Superdome clock. Confetti cascaded from the rafters. A champion was crowned. Baltimore fended off a late-charge by San Francisco to take Super Bowl XLVII. Its fans entered a perpetual state of euphoria. The rest of the pigskin community, however, mourned.

Tears streamed down wing-stained checks. Jerseys went into hibernation. Fantasy discussions around the water-cooler subsided. Life became unfulfilled.

The annual football famine was officially underway.

Now multiple firings, several cuts and one bloated Joe Flacco contract later, the NFL is again a hot topic. In recent days, seismic trades (e.g. Alex Smith to KC, Percy

Kendall Hunter - Niners' Hunter expected to be ready for camp

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter (Achilles'), WR Kyle Williams (knee) and DE Justin Smith (triceps) are expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Huddle Up: Hunter averaged 5.2 yards per carry as the No. 2 man behind Frank Gore, but rookie LaMichael James flashed his ability following Hunter's injury, and that's going to make for an interesting battle for the No. 2 job come camp time.

Percy Harvin - Niners would be interested in Harvin

Source: The Huddle

The San Francisco 49ers could show interest in Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin if he becomes available in a trade this offseason. The 49ers are expected to have around 13 or 14 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft and could use some in a possible trade.
Huddle Up: San Fran seemingly would be a good fit for the disgruntled Harvin as the Niners are searching for a complement for wideout Michael Crabtree. That would give the Niners an offense featuring Crabtree, QB Colin Kaepernick, RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis and Harvin -- scary, scary stuff for opposing defenses.

Giants cut RB Ahmad Bradshaw, open door for RB David Wilson

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Giants have been perhaps the most active team in releasing players during this first week of the offseason. They have cut defensive players Michael Boley and Chris Canty. Offensive lineman David Diehl and Corey Webster could follow them out the door soon. But the most notable Giant who is now an ex-Giant is running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The team informed him of his release Wednesday. Bradshaw has spent all of his six NFL seasons with the Giants but has also become known for his repeated need for foot surgeries. He is currently recovering from another one on his right foot which was scheduled to replace and re-insert a screw that had been used to repair two previous fractures in his right foot. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The move saves the

Frank Gore - 49ers make Super Bowl history

Source: The Huddle

The San Francisco 49ers were the first team in Super Bowl history to have a 300-yard passer, a 100-yard rusher and two 100-yard receivers in the game. QB Colin Kaepernick threw for 302 yards, RB Frank Gore rushed for 100 yards, WR Michael Crabtree recorded 109 receiving yards and TE Vernon Davis recorded 104 receiving yards.
Huddle Up: Small consolation to the Niners, but great news for fantasy players who had any of the San Francisco studs going in the Super Bowl. It's also a positive sign going forward that the 49er offense can be both diverse and productive.

49ers | Make Super Bowl history

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers were the first team in Super Bowl history to have a 300-yard passer, a 100-yard rusher and two 100-yard receivers in the game. QB Colin Kaepernick threw for 302 yards, RB Frank Gore rushed for 100 yards, WR Michael Crabtree recorded 109 receiving yards and TE Vernon Davis recorded 104 receiving yards.

49ers | Frank Gore defends playcalling late

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore did not take issue with the team's offensive playcalling in their final series of Super Bowl XLVII. With first-and-goal from the Baltimore Ravens seven-yard-line, the 49ers handed off on first down to RB LaMichael James, who gained two yards, then ran three consecutive passing plays, on which QB Colin Kaepernick targeted WR Michael Crabtree. Gore was on the field for the final three plays, but said he wasn't second-guessing the play selection. Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown in the game. 'That's why we've got coaches,' Gore said. 'Every player wants the ball at that time. But our coaches made the decision and we tried our best to make it happen.'

49ers | Frank Gore not accepting SB loss

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore said following Super Bowl XLVII his team deserved a better fate in the game. 'They got away with one,' Gore said of the Baltimore Ravens. 'We showed we were the better team. It was just a couple plays here, a couple plays there.'

Super Bowl Rankings

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks

1. Joe Flacco (Bal)
2. Colin Kaepernick (SF)

Running Backs

1. Frank Gore (SF)
2. Ray Rice (Bal)
3. LaMichael James (SF)
4. Bernard Pierce (Bal)
5. Vonta Leach (Bal)
6. Anthony Dixon (SF)

Wide Receivers

1. Torrey Smith (Bal)
2. Anquan Boldin (Bal)
3. Michael Crabtree (SF)
4. Randy Moss (SF)
5. Jacoby Jones (Bal)
6. Tandon Doss (Bal)

Tight Ends

1. Vernon Davis (SF)
2. Dennis Pitta (Bal)
3. Delanie Walker (SF)
4. Ed Dickson (Bal)

Kickers

1. David Akers (SF)
2. Justin Tucker (Bal)

D/ST

1. Ravens
2. 49ers

49ers | Frank Gore probable

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (shoulder, ankle) practiced in full Friday, Feb. 1, and is probable for Super Bowl XLVII.

Kendall Hunter - Kendall Hunter injury update

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter got out of his walking boot Wednesday, Jan. 23. There was no timetable for medical clearance.
Huddle Up: Hunter's 2012 season ended prematurely due to an Achilles' tendon injury. He was a solid complement to Frank Gore before suffering the injury, and if he's able to return to health by the beginning of training camp he should find himself in a similar position in 2013.

49ers | Frank Gore probable for Super Bowl

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle, shoulder) was able to take part in a full practice Friday, Jan. 25. He is listed as probable for Super Bowl XLIV against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3.

Tom Brady - Tom Brady fined $10,000

Source: The Huddle

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been fined $10,000 for making contact with Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed during a slide in the AFC Championship Game.
Huddle Up: Ultimately the league decided to slap Brady on the wrist for his spikes-up slide in the Patriots' loss to Baltimore. In Brady's defense, maybe he was just trying to avoid having his socks slide down his leg; after all, that transgression cost Frank Gore $500 more than what Brady's Ty Cobb impersonation cost him.

49ers | Frank Gore practices

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 24.

Fantasy Football Rankings: RB - Week 21 - PPR

Source: KFFL.com NFL

Colin Kaepernick is stealing the headlines, but Frank Gore leads the 49ers' charge into battle in the Big One.

Ravens | Must tackle Colin Kaepernick

Source: Footballguys.com

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Thursday, Jan. 24, the key to containing San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick in Super Bowl XLVII is to not let him get to the outisde, in addition to tacking him when the opportunity arises. 'We're going to have to tackle him. We're going to have to keep him inside of our defense,' Harbaugh said. 'We're not going to be able to run past him. He's fully capable of putting 200 yards on you, just as capable as Frank Gore is or any of their running backs. He's not just an integral part of their passing game, he's a huge part of their run game. We'll have a plan for it. Assignment football is going to be really important for us. Change-ups are going to be important for us. We just have to play

Frank Gore - Frank Gore fined

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore was fined $10,500 for wearing his socks too low in the NFC Championship game.
Huddle Up: Thankfully we have the NFL's dress code police to protect us from heinous violations like this. What next, shirt not tucked in? Wearing white after Labor Day?

49ers | Seven considered full participants

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 23, but they were required to release an estimated injury report for Super Bowl XLVI. LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), RB Frank Gore (ankle, shoulder), LB Clark Haggans (shoulder), OG Mike Iupati (shoulder), RB LaMichael James (back), DT Justin Smith (elbow, triceps) and LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) would have been full participants if the team had practiced.

49ers | Frank Gore fined

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore was fined $10,500 for wearing his socks too low in the NFC Championship game.

Frank Gore: Scores Twice in Win

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Frank Gore: Gore carried the ball 21 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns during the 49ers win over the Falcons during Sunday's NFC Championship game. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Buccaneers | Doug Martin headed to Pro Bowl

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore.

Frank Gore scores twice as Niners advance - Frank Gore | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

Frank Gore rushed 21 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns as San Francisco defeated Atlanta in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

49ers | Frank Gore probable

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 18, and is listed as probable for the NFC Championship.

49ers | Frank Gore fully practices

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 17.

2012 Conference Champioship Playoff Rankings

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks

1. Colin Kaepernick (SF)
2. Joe Flacco (Bal)
3. Tom Brady (NE)
4. Matt Ryan (Atl)

Running Backs

1. Frank Gore (SF)
2. Ray Rice (Bal)
3. Steven Ridley (NE)
4. LaMichael James (SF)
5. Shane Vereen (NE)
6. Michael Turner (Atl)
7. Bernard Pierce (Bal)
8. Danny Woodhead (NE)
9. Jacquizz Rodgers (ATL)
10. Vonta Leach (Bal)

Wide Receivers

1. Michael Crabtree (SF)
2. Torrey Smith (Bal)
3. Wes Welker (NE)
4. Roddy White (Atl)
5. Jacoby Jones (Bal)
6. Julio Jones (Atl)
7. Anquan Boldin (Bal)
8. Brandon Lloyd (NE)
9. Randy Moss (SF)

Tight Ends

1. Aaron Hernandez (NE)
2. Dennis Pitta (Bal)
3. Tony Gonzalez (Atl)
4. Delanie Walker, (SF)
5. Ed Dickson (Bal)
6. Vernon Davis (SF)

49ers | Frank Gore goes through full practice

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (knee) was able to practice fully Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Fantasy Football Rankings: RB - Week 20 - PPR

Source: KFFL.com NFL

Don't expect Frank Gore to be quite in the NFC title clash.

Frank Gore - Gore tops 100 yards in win

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore posted his first 100-yard rushing game during the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers in the team's NFC Divisional Round playoff win. He had 23 carries for 119 yards rushing with one touchdown. Gore also chipped in 48 yards receiving on two receptions.
Huddle Up: Gore isn't getting any younger, but there's no denying that RBs can prosper playing in the same backfield with rushing QBs as opposing defenses often have to pick their poison.

49ers | Frank Gore goes over 100 yards

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore posted his first 100-yard rushing game during the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers in the team's NFC Divisional Round playoff win. He had 23 carries for 119 yards rushing with one touchdown. Gore also chipped in 48 yards receiving on two receptions.

Smith expected to return for 49ers

Source: FFToday

DT has been recovering from partially torn triceps

Even at less than full strength, Justin Smith's presence on the San Francisco defensive line is enough to instill plenty of fear in opposing offenses. Or even his own teammates, for that matter. Running back Frank Gore endured his toughest training camp yet last summer while facing his defensive teammates each day - Smith, in particular. ''I'd take a 75 percent Justin ahead of anybody,'' Gore said Wednesday. ''At 75-80 percent, he's better than anybody at his position. ... I'm not scared, haaa! But he's a

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Frank Gore: Had Success Against Packers in Week 1

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Frank Gore: In his first meeting with Green Bay this season, Gore carried the ball 16 times for 112 yards and a touchdown and the Packers are expected a heavy dose of him again this weekend as linebacker Clay Matthews told reporters, "You'd like to think they're going to get it going in that regard, especially with the lack of success (against the run) we've had in past games." Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

2012 Divisional Playoff Rankings

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks Peyton Manning (Den) Tom Brady (NE) Russell Wilson (Sea) Matt Ryan Matt Schaub (Hou) Colin Kaepernick Aaron Rodgers (GB) Joe Flacco Running Backs Marshawn Lynch (Sea) Knowshon Moreno (Den) Frank Gore (SF) Arian Foster (Hou) Ray Rice (Bal) Steven Ridley (NE) Michael Turner (Atl) Dujuan Harris (GB) Danny Woodhead (NE) Jacquizz Rodgers Bernard Pierce (Bal) Ben Tate (Hou) Ryan Grant (GB) Wide Receivers Demaryius Thomas (Den) Wes Welker (NE) Eric Decker (Den) Julio Jones (Atl) Michael Crabtree (SF) Andre Johnson (Hou) Roddy White (Atl) Randall Cobb (GB) Sidney Rice (Sea) Greg Jennings (GB) Anquann Boldin (Bal) Golden Tate (Sea) Brandon Stockley

49ers | Frank Gore more effective with Alex Smith

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore is averaging 5.4 yards per carry when QB Alex Smith starts at quarterback and just 3.9 yards per carry when QB Colin Kaepernick starts.

Packers | Good preview against mobile QB

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers felt facing Minnesota Vikings QB Joe Webb in the NFC Wild Card game was a good preview for next week's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers and QB Colin Kaepernick, also a mobile quarterback. The 49ers also have a powerful back in RB Frank Gore. 'Well I think there is some value because I think there are some similarities,' Capers said.

49ers | Frank Gore fined

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore was fined $10,500 for throwing the football into the stands following a touchdown in Week 17.

First Down: Reid, Kelly bring curiosity, fantasy value boosts

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Earlier this week, Black Monday was a dark day for many familiar faces. In total, seven head coaches received their walking papers, including franchise mainstays Andy Reid, Lovie Smith, Norv Turner and Ken Whisenhunt. Other less tenured coaches, like Pat Shurmur and Chan Gailey, also failed to avoid the axe.

In an instant gratification society where it’s all about what you’ve done for me lately, sour seasons, especially over consecutive years, are intolerable in the NFL. With every overthrown pass, every botched snap, impatient fanbases grow increasingly hungry for Ws, desperate to watch their heros kiss the Lombardi Trophy.

Fantasy owners, particularly those in keeper leagues, are wired similarly. If