Frank Gore is ready to show his blocking skills

The 49ers running game has been the main focus of the team's new offense. On Friday, the 49ers saw the emergence of rookies Glen Coffee, Kory Sheets and fullback Brit Miller.

On Tuesday in Napa, RB Frank Gore made sure that everybody knew that he was also going to be a huge impact for the 49ers.

In the team's annual practice with the Raiders, Frank Gore displayed his blocking skills to the rest of the Raiders.
From Matt Maiocco:

Running back Frank Gore provided the highlight of the morning practice for the 49ers. He was incredible in blitz pickup, as he pancaked both Ricky Brown and Kirk Morrison in the drill. Gore was so fired up, he acted as if he wanted more. RBs coach Tom Rathman took Gore out of the drill the next time he was lined up to go against David Nixon, a rookie linebacker from BYU. (At that moment, Nixon might have been the happiest person on the planet.)
Head coach Mike Singletary did give Gore a warning for getting too emotional with the Raiders defenders.

But from what has been reported, Gore's blocking may just be the key to the 49ers having success at running. Also, with the team's offensive line surrundering a league-high 55 sacks last year, a good blocker will make a huge difference.


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(examiner.com)