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Yes, Colts running back Frank Gore finds motivation in doubts about older running backs performing at a high level. He also finds motivation in the lure of eclipsing some of the old men who became all-time best players at the position.

“Man, I could pass up some of the greats who already have yellow jackets,” Gore recently told Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star. “I mean, just think about where I came from.”

Gore currently sits at No. 15 on the all-time rushing list, with 12,040 yards. With only 700 yards this year (he had 967 in 2015), Gore will vault all the way to No. 8, passing Thurman Thomas (12,074), Franco Harris (12,120), Marcus Allen (12,243), Edgerrin James (12,246), Marshall Faulk (12,279), Jim Brown (12,312), and Tony Dorsett (12,739).

Of those, all but James is in the Hall of Fame. James likely will get there. If Gore gets 700 or more yards before he calls it quits, he should get to Canton, too.