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2013-11-18 13:00:26
Nobody is more anxious to see this happen than Gore, the fourtime Pro Bowler who became the franchise's alltime leading rusher last season with the sixth 1,000yard rushing season of his career.
Gore is off to his worst start to a season since becoming the team's featured back in 2006. He has just 60 yards rushing on 30 carries during San Francisco's 11 start after being limited to 16 yards rushing in last week's 293 loss at Seattle.
"People are playing the run real hard, but we still have to find a way to get it done," Gore said.
With Gore leading the way, the 49ers have been among the NFL's top rushing units since Roman and coach Jim Harbaugh revamped the offense after taking control of the team in 2011.
But there was little room on the ground for Gore in the season opener against Green Bay, and even less last week at Seattle. The 49ers produced just 207 yards of offense against the Seahawks, their fewest since 2011. Their running backs gained 13 net yards rushing.
"It's been a focus now for three weeks," said fullback Bruce Miller, who has been instrumental in opening holes for Gore. "It's tough on Frank. Because that's our guy. That's our workhorse. He puts the team on his back and he carries us most of the time. To be struggling right now as a group . it's not Frank. It's more us guys up front. We just have to execute better and start winning oneonone battles and then we'll get it going."
San Francisco ranks 17th in the NFL in rushing offense mainly because of the 109 yards Kaepernick has gained on scrambles outside the pocket. Gore's longest gain so far is eight yards, and his top backup also is off to a slow start. Kendall Hunter, coming back from a torn Achilles tendon that ended his season last year, has just 17 yards rushing through two games.
Last season, Gore was fifth in the NFC with 1,214 yards rushing and his 4.7yard average ranked sixth in the NFL. Gore also was the league's leader in rushing (319 yards) and rushing touchdowns (4) during the postseason. Hunter had 371 yards rushing and averaged 5.2 per carry before he was injured against New Orleans in Week 12.
The early results this year are way off that pace, and Roman hasn't called many of the readoption plays that were so effective last year after Kaepernick took over as the starting quarterback in November.
"But that could change," Roman said. "And we definitely want to get Frank going. Frank Gore is one of the best backs in the league and one of our leaders. Frank Gore churning out those yards is going to be a big part of what we do this year and is very important to our success."
NOTES: Tight end Vernon Davis missed practice again with a left hamstring injury, but Roman expects him to be ready to play against the Colts. "I don't know what kind of blood he has going through his body, but it heals really well," Roman said. . Rookie free safety Eric Reid, who left last week's game with a concussion and did not return, said Thursday he so far has passed the NFL's protocol for49ers rookie star Smith faces DUI charge in Florida
MIAMI San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was charged Saturday with driving under the influence in Miami Beach.
MiamiDade County jail records show Smith was booked Saturday morning and held on $1,000 bond. Jail records did not show whether Smith was represented by an attorney.
A MiamiDade County Corrections spokeswoman said Smith was arrested by Miami Beach police. A police spokesman said he had no information immediately available about the arrest.
Smith was drafted as the seventh overall draft pick in 2011. During his first season, he had 14 sacks, a franchise record for a rookie linebacker. He also ranked first in the NFL in sacks among rookies.
The 49ers said in a statement Saturday that they were aware of the arrest.
"We take these issues very seriously, but will reserve further comment at this time, as this is an ongoing legal matter," the team said. "The 49ers will continue to gather the facts and monitor the developments closely."
MIAMI San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was charged Saturday with driving under the influence in Miami Beach.
MiamiDade County jail records show Smith was booked Saturday morning and held on $1,000 bond. Jail records did not show whether Smith was represented by an attorney.
A MiamiDade County Corrections spokeswoman said Smith was arrested by Miami Beach police. A police spokesman said he had no information immediately available about the arrest.
Smith was drafted as the seventh overall draft pick in 2011. During his first season, he had 14 sacks, a franchise record for a rookie linebacker. He also ranked first in the NFL in sacks among rookies.
The 49ers said in a statement Saturday that they were aware of the arrest.
"We take these issues very seriously, but will reserve further comment at this time, as this is an ongoing legal matter," the team said. "The 49ers will continue to gather
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