Kyle Shanahan signed a good player for $21 million.

SAN FRANCISCO For a considerable amount of time, Frank Gore has attempted to emulate Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who spent his whole ten-year playing career with the Detroit Lions.

Having witnessed previous exceptional running backs transition between teams when they became NFL stars, Gore had no desire to follow in their footsteps.

Since the day he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NBA Draft out of Miami, Gore has been devoted to the team and has always intended to play his whole career there.

He intends to accomplish it right now.

The two-time Pro Bowl running back will remain with the Niners through 2014, according to Gore’s three-year contract extension, which he signed on Wednesday. As he gets ready for the regular season, he admits that it’s a relief to not have to worry about the future.

Gore remarked, “The squad came together and made it clear they wanted me to stay for my whole career.” “Rising backs almost never end their careers with the club that recruited them. It’s true that I am one of them. Being a Niner is a blessing, and I’m content with that.”

Gore accepted the $21 million agreement on Tuesday, including $13.5 million in guaranteed funds. Gore, whose contract was set to expire on September 11, had intended to sign a new one before the Niners’ home opener against the reigning NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks. He was successful in his endeavors.

After moving all the way from Miami to San Francisco, he has thrived there.

In a Monday night game against Arizona on November 29, the 28-year-old Gore fractured his right hip, forcing him to miss the last five games of 2010. He starts his sixth NFL season in perfect health, ranking third on San Francisco’s all-time running chart with 931 yards needed to move up to the top.

Gore is committed to doing all in his power to assist first-year coach Jim Harbaugh in transforming the team back into a contender, even though he has stated that one of his ambitions is to surpass the late Hall of Famer Joe Perry as San Francisco’s career leader in yards running (7,344).

After an unexpected 0–5 start, the 49ers ended 6–10 last season, missing the playoffs and finishing outside of the winning circle for the eighth consecutive year.

Gore remarked, “The supporters have been 100% behind us,, even if we haven’t been having winning seasons.” “These coaches, including Coach Harbaugh, are football folks, as I can tell. I am confident that we can complete it. We most likely have more skill in that locker room than any NFL team; I know that.”

On Tuesday, Harbaugh referred to Gore as a “genuine 49er.”

For the majority of Monday, Gore’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, had in-person meetings with 49ers executives at the team’s headquarters. Gore took that development into consideration, along with the knowledge that club president Jed York and general manager Trent Baalke had expressed their desire for Gore to be a “49er for life.”

Gore claimed to have even discussed with Baalke the possibility of joining the company when he finishes playing.

Even though Gore was obviously nervous at times during this process, he trusted his superiors to say that they did want No. 21 to stay.

Gore said, “Just knowing they wouldn’t say anything unless it’s true.” “If Baalke didn’t mean it, I knew he wouldn’t say it. They have been honest with me ever since I came here.”

Gore did not participate in the 30-7 defeat to the Houston Texans last Saturday, and Harbaugh would not confirm if he would play in the exhibition game against San Diego on Thursday night. Since Gore has never been one to participate during the preseason, his decision to sit is not unprecedented.

Gore did not exhibit any symptoms of being behind or handicapped by the hip throughout his four days of training camp. He says he feels like the “22-year-old Frank Gore” again and is prepared to go.

Gore had asked the Carolina Panthers for a contract similar to the $43 million, five-year one that running back DeAngelo Williams, who is 20 days older than Gore, just signed. That includes a guaranteed sum of $21 million. Williams’ injured right foot kept him out of the final ten games of the previous season.

Before being wounded last year, Gore rushed for 853 yards and three touchdowns. In addition, he caught 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. He has the most 100-yard running performances in 49ers history with 24.

Gore becomes the third 49ers player to sign a large contract before the commencement of the next campaign.

tense conclusionA night before the 2010 season began in Seattle, Vernon Davis agreed to a five-year agreement worth $37 million total, of which $34 million was guaranteed. He became the highest-paid tight end in NFL history as a result.

All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis signed a $50 million, five-year contract extension in May of last year. The deal includes $29 million in guaranteed money and will keep Willis through the 2016 season. Each season, he makes $10 million.

This season, Gore and the other 49ers players will don Perry’s No. 34 on their helmets. At the age of 84, Perry passed away in April. He was the first athlete to record back-to-back 1,000-yard running seasons and was known as “The Jet” due to his incredible speed.

Gore remarked, “Hopefully, I’ll break some more records here and get my name on the 10-year wall.”

Furthermore, Gore isn’t prepared to declare that after ten years, he will end his career. Having been selected in the third round, he still carries a grudge and is constantly motivated to prove himself via his intense offseason training and meticulous attention to detail.

He adds a couple more yards on each carry,, even during practice.

“I would love to play more if my body feels fine,” he remarked. “Because I adore playing football.