Frank Gore is yet to play in the NFL in the 2021 season. However, that’s not without the opportunity. It is his personal decision.
Gore explained in a recent interview with TMZ Sports that he is enjoying his time off the pitch, especially the time he spends with his family.
“I’ve had three chances to compete this year, but once I didn’t go to training camp and see all the time I missed with my kids – I looked at it differently,” he said. . “I missed a lot of my eldest son [Frank Gore Jr.] game and the only time I saw him play was when I signed for Miami (Dolphins). He is in high school. He is a senior in high school. I would love to go to Miss South and see my stepchildren playing in Wisconsin and my little ones playing minor league ball. I really liked that. I still haven’t missed a football match. “
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Gore was also preparing for the first boxing match of his career. He is due to face former NBA star Deron Williams as part of the card for the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury match on December 18. Gore is a huge boxing fan and has enjoyed training for him. this match so far.
“I fell in love with how hard it was” Gore told NFL.com in September. “I felt like ‘God, I can’t fight.’ And I always like a challenge. So I keep doing and doing it and I find myself getting better and better.”
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So it looks like Gore is busy off the field. But does that mean he’s basically retired? Unnecessary. The re-run veteran has said there’s a chance he could return to the NFL as part of the candidacy during the 2021 season.
“I’ll know. I can get calls from anyone who might come to watch the Super Bowl,” Gore said. “I could say ‘Fi it’ and go with them. I’m not sure yet.”
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Several potential playoff contenders have faced back-running position injuries this season. Perhaps if a team were looking for depth, they would give Gore, the all-time third in NFL history with a shot of 16,000 yards.
