The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item. ... Gore switched coasts for his offseason training routine. In his first seven NFL seasons, Gore spent most of his time in Miami to prepare for his job as the featured back in the 49ers' offense. But after rushing for 1,211 yards -- second-most in his career -- Gore decided it was time to spend more time in the offseason with his teammates. "Change is good sometimes," Gore said Tuesday.
Reported by CSNBayArea.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Gore reported to the Bay Area to join his teammates three weeks ago. The veteran's health was in question at the end of last season as his workload seemed to decrease. Gore, who turned 29 last month, said there was no physical reason he saw a reduction in his rushing attempts late in the season. Still, with added depth in the 49ers' backfield, Gore might share carries more than ever this season. But Gore said he is working this spring as if his role will not change. "I feel I still can do everything pretty good: catch, run and block. I'm going to do what I've always been doing," Gore said. ... We'll see. If nothing else, his price on draft day will be less this year than last summer. The question is whether holdover Kendall Hunter or newcomers Brandon Jacobs and LaMichael James will cut into Gore's touches enough to diminish his value. We'll be watching.
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