Frank Gore and Colts have mutural interest (Merge)

[CRASH]

CSN Bay Area reports the Colts and free agent Frank Gore have "mutual interest in working toward a contract."

This isn't the first we've heard of a possible Colts-Gore union, and we like the fit. The Colts are legit Super Bowl contenders with Andrew Luck, and Gore is looking for $4 million per year on what will likely be his final contract. GM Ryan Grigson has been known to overpay, whether that's on him or owner Jim Irsay. Coach Chuck Pagano loves his former Miami Hurricanes, and Gore fits the bill.

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3205/frank-gore

[Nobody]

http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-have-competition-gore

I'd still want to draft a RB but he is a good fit with his running style and pass catching ability.

[corgi]

Josh Wilson ‏@Coltsfanwilson 41s41 seconds ago

Per @MaioccoCSN, the Colts and 49ers RB Frank Gore have mutual interest in working on a contract. #Colts

 

 

You beat me to it.

[CR91]

I honestly cant get behind this 100%, but I wont complain

[COLTS449]

He can still beast it up for a couple more years. Bring him in, but I'd still like to get a RB in the 3rd.

[21isSuperman]

No, thank you.  Not at $4 mil/year

[CRASH]

I guess this would totally push the Murray rumors to a completion. I think he's still got a year or two left in the tank, but I would still like a youngerr RB who has the "star" qualities/potential.  If we do pick him up that still leaves a lot of money on the table.

[MTC]

I like Gore but I think $4 million is a little bit much for a upcoming 32 year old RB.

[RealityIsLuck]

I'd give 2-3M/year and incentives to 4M like Herremans. Not straight up 4M.

 

Maybe 1 year/2.5Mg'd with 750K in personal incentives, and 750K in team/roster incentives.

[Coltswarriors]

I'd be OK with Gore. He fits the style of offense we try to run here.

[Hamster360]

The board seems split on Gore, I am undecided as well. I don't mind giving Gore 4M$/year, but if Murray goes for 8M$/year, who do you pick? If Murray is 10M$/year then yes Gore for sure, but if he's in the 7-8 range, I think I would rather have Murray. 

[wig]

I like it. It's risky, but at 4 a year, not much downside to it.

[csmopar]

Hmm let's think about this...we could cut Trich at 3.5 mil, sign Gore at 4 million which would actually end up only costing 500 k difference, I can get behind that as long as it's short term in nature

[LJpalmbeacher2]

I'm Not Crazy about this.

Seems more of the same old same old of NOT acquiring

top playmakers. I know FA doesn't officially start til Tuesday but so far it's been UNDERWHELMING!

[Coltswarriors]

Yeah, that's another thing.... When is Trent going to be cut? We know there's absolutely no chance he's on the team next year...

[wig]

I'm Not Crazy about this.

Seems more of the same old same old of NOT acquiring

top playmakers. I know FA doesn't officially start til Tuesday but so far it's been UNDERWHELMING!

We don't need a top playmaker on offense, we need them on defense.

[Coltsman1788]

I like adding Gore...particularly if we offset the cost by cutting Richardson and pick up a young running back via the draft to pair with him.

[NBColtsFanatic]

I'm Not Crazy about this.

Seems more of the same old same old of NOT acquiring

top playmakers. I know FA doesn't officially start til Tuesday but so far it's been UNDERWHELMING!

Who is a top playmaker RB? Murray? No way, he is an overrated product of his line. Spiller? He is top injury prone? Peterson? He is still on the Vikings.

[Deano1818]

This is a good move for this year.

With a REAL RG, and better (hopefully) with RT

We will at least get better running the ball

Don't be surprised though if round 2 pick is the Indiana star RB.......

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Lol. He's a 30 something RB, which means his best days are behind him. And I'm sure the 49ers OL was better than what he will see here.

[corgi]

Lol. He's a 30 something RB, which means his best days are behind him. And I'm sure the 49ers OL was better than what he will see here.

I don't think he has 5 seasons left or anything, but that dude just keeps going. To quote Jim Ross "He's tougher than a $2 steak."

[Coltsjd55]

i liked the 4 mil a year contract the saints gave to ingram but i wouldnt give that to a rb over 30

[Defjamz26]

I think a backfield with Gore and a draft pick like Gordon could be exactly what we need.

[COLTS449]

I don't think he has 5 seasons left or anything, but that dude just keeps going. To quote Jim Ross "He's tougher than a $2 steak."

 

LOL. I loved "Good Ole JR". He was the voice of wrestling back when the WWF/WWE was awesome.

[Deathiltis]

Sign Gore, draft Langford or Cobb.

2015 Backfield: Langford/Cobb, Herron, Gore.

[pgt_rob]

I like this signing. 4M may be a little steep but by how much? Maybe 1M? I'm still okay with it!

[Tracy Denton]

This is a good move for this year.

With a REAL RG, and better (hopefully) with RT

We will at least get better running the ball

Don't be surprised though if round 2 pick is the Indiana star RB.......

I say..Resign bradshaw and get colvin in the draft !!

[NewColtsFan]

San Francisco wants to keep Gore.   

 

He's not coming to Indy on a low contract offer.

[Dustin]

San Francisco wants to keep Gore.   

 

He's not coming to Indy on a low contract offer.

 

Yup.

 

Source indicates the #49ers are bracing to lose Frank Gore. Has an offer on the table from the #Eagles averaging $5M+, $7M in guarantees.

[BOTT]

32 yr old RB with tons of miles? Pass

[snkdy]

Source indicates the #49ers are bracing to lose Frank Gore. Has an offer on the table from the #Eagles averaging $5M+, $7M in guarantees.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

March 8, 2015

 

Lol they can have him.

[CR91]

Yup.

 

Source indicates the #49ers are bracing to lose Frank Gore. Has an offer on the table from the #Eagles averaging $5M+, $7M in guarantees.

 

how is a 32 year old rb gonna keep up in chip's system. another stupid move by the eagles. their batting three for three

[NewColtsFan]

Yup.

 

Source indicates the #49ers are bracing to lose Frank Gore. Has an offer on the table from the #Eagles averaging $5M+, $7M in guarantees.

 

Sounds like the Eagles deal is what I thought we might offer Gore...

 

3/12m.     Salaries of 1.5/2/2.5 and a SB of roughly 6m 

 

Feels about right.     If these numbers are even close,  I'm impressed that Grigson is showing such restraint.

[MTC]

Todd Gurley is cheaper and better.

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

No, thank you.  Not at $4 mil/year

 

The only thing and I mean the ONLY THING that gives me any good feeling about a deal like that is the fact that Gore has been the model of consistency.

 

Other than that, I dont want to dish out that kind of dough to him especially after we were able to snag Bradshaw for peanuts.

[Derakynn]

Man the Eagles are trying to trash their cap space with awful moves. 

[mattceinicram]

Ehh, it's not AP or Murray, but still an upgrade

[jvan1973]

Todd Gurley is cheaper and better.

and unattainable at 29 so its a moot point

[MTC]

and unattainable at 29 so its a moot point

 

I've seen mocks where he fell to the middle to late second round. It's not unattainable. 

[1959Colts]

Eliot Shorr-Parks @EliotShorrParks  ·  28m 28 minutes ago

As I reported last night, expectation is that #Eagles and Gore will get a deal done by Tuesday. That continues to be the case, per source