Bowe wants to stay in KC

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Bowe says he never wanted out of KC, wants to finish career as a Chief
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe says he'd like to stay with the Chiefs.
JOHN SLEEZER
Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe says he'd like to stay with the Chiefs.


Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe sought to clear up what he said was a misconception that he wanted out of Kansas City. To the contrary, Bowe said Thursday in a rare interview he would like to finish his career with the Chiefs.

“Why wouldn’t I want to stay here? It’s a no-brainer for me,” said Bowe, who became emphatic once the topic was introduced. “I never said I didn’t want to be here. I never said that. This is where it started for me. This is where people know me from. That’s crazy to me.

“When I heard that, I was like, ‘Where did that come from?’ I never said I wanted out. Please clear that up for me. Do I play like I don’t want to be here? I just keep my mouth closed and play the game. That’s what I do. Please tell everybody to stop saying I’m a bad guy. I just don’t talk (to the media much).”

Bowe is on the verge of becoming the greatest pass receiver in Chiefs history, at least statistically. With another 12 catches, Bowe will become their career leading pass catcher for a wide receiver, passing Henry Marshall.

He would then become the Chiefs second-leading career pass receiver, though he would still be about 500 catches behind tight end Tony Gonzalez.

Because of the history, among other reasons, Bowe said he would like to remain with the Chiefs.

“This is where I was drafted,” Bowe said. “When I’m finished, I feel I should be in the Hall of Fame and hopefully win Super Bowls.

“I play the game to win. That’s what I do week in and week out. I feel we can do that here, of course. Things happen and it won’t be easy but I try to show (that spirit) and it will become contagious. You’ll see it. It’s coming.”

It’s less than certain that Bowe figures into the Chiefs’ long-term plans. When the sides couldn’t agree on a contract this year, the Chiefs made Bowe their franchise player, and after missing all of offseason practice and training camp in protest, he signed their one-year contract worth about $9.5 million.

The Chiefs and Bowe could agree to terms for a long-term contract after this season, but it seems unlikely given that the Chiefs didn’t offer a deal this year that would make Bowe happy and he’ll be another year closer to the end of his career.

The Chiefs could also keep Bowe again as their franchise player.

“We’ll have to see how all that goes,” Bowe said. “All I can do is continue to play my best here to make it happen.”

By the numbers, Bowe hasn’t been affected much by the numerous problems otherwise dragging down the 1-8 Chiefs. He has is having one of the better statistical seasons of his career.

Bowe has 49 receptions, putting him on pace for 87. His career high is 86 set in 2008. But he has only three touchdowns, each coming in the fourth quarter of a blowout loss.

“I think I’ve been productive,” he said. “My production has been steady.

“As a receiver, my job is to catch the ball from the quarterback no matter who that is. With both quarterbacks coming in and playing to the best of their ability, I think I’ve been doing a great job catching either one of their passes. It’s all in the head coach’s decision who plays. I try to compete at a high level each week. I try to give my team a better opportunity to win. That’s what I work in practice to do.”

Bowe turned 28 in September, so he’s approaching the age when some receivers begin to lose their skills. But he said he planned to play several more seasons.

“I think I’m just getting started,” Bowe said. “I’m 28, but I’ve learned how to play with (nine) different quarterbacks. I learned how to be the man … you can see that during the majority of the game I’m always going to be open. It took years for me to learn all that and it’s going to extend my career and I’ll be a big-time playmaker.

“I feel like I’ve got at least six more (seasons) in me, six more (easily). I love this game. You can tell in the way I play it … 33, 34, that’s what I’m shooting for.”

Bowe, notorious earlier in his career for arriving at Chiefs camp out of shape, said he would work harder during the offseason to maintain his conditioning.

“When you’re young you go off just talent,” he said. “The older you get, it’s all about technique. This offseason, I’m definitely going to have a personal trainer travel with me wherever I go and work on the things I need to work on.”

In the meantime, the Chiefs have seven games remaining. Pointing to Monday night’s overtime loss in Pittsburgh as progress, Bowe said the Chiefs would win their share of them.

“Guys are just starting to know how to play together,” Bowe said. “That’s one thing coach talks about, guys playing together and playing as a team and sometimes it takes a team eight games or how many games it is to figure it out. I think guys have just figured out how to put it all together.

“We’re not that far away from winning. Seven games is a long time in football.”

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[notorious]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Bowe isn't even in the top ten in drops this year.

I Funny enough both Thomas and Decker are in the top five.

The ball has to be thrown well and hit the WR in the hands for it to be considered a drop, hence less drops for Bowe and more for Denver's WR's.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants

Seriously guys, if we re-sign Bowe and draft Geno Smith for example, how is Bowe going to influence him?

Is Bowe going to stay after practice and run routes with him? Is he going to come in early and watch film with him?

Or, is he going to take him clubbing every night?

Let's face it. Bowe is nothing like Reggie Wayne or Steve Smith for example. I don't want him around. He is not a guy that a rookie QB can lean on imo.

Steve Smith? The guy that punches his teammates at practice? That's the kind of leader you want Bowe to be?

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by notorious

The ball has to be thrown well and hit the WR in the hands for it to be considered a drop, hence less drops for Bowe and more for Denver's WR's.

That's an odd way of saying Peyton is more accurate than Matt.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants

I'm definately not looking for validation and I don't see myself as a diva for sure. I assume you are talking about Bosschief and some of the others.

I just try and keep it realistic. I don't really give a **** what anyone thinks. I am here to talk Chiefs.

You're easily one of the biggest morons in the history of this board.

So while you're busy not giving a shit that nobody here likes you, remember that it is you that is making this place the shithole it has been the last few weeks.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by durtyrute

Everyone has a right to their opinion. CP rule number 1, if you think differently than most people, you will be ridiculed to the point to where you will want to leave. The question is, will you?

On the Bowe issue, if he could point to even ONE fact that backs up his assertions, it might just minimize the grief he gets.

But he doesnt, yet he has been completely carpet bombed with facts that prove he is wrong and STILL he carries on with it.

BE different, if you can make a good case for it... otherwise, and listen for once.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Dave

That's an odd way of saying Peyton is more accurate than Matt.

I take a shot anytime I can.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Real life Badass, sorry you haven't ever meet one before.
Posted via Mobile Device

No need to I'm not an asshole. Nice try now go spoon your boyfriend

[Woodchuck]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Real life Badass, sorry you haven't ever meet one before.
Posted via Mobile Device

This pretty much sums you up in a nutshell. "I'm not mad but, I am a real life badass!" This is going in my sig. I will still be laughing about this at midnight! LOL

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

No need to I'm not an asshole. Nice try now go spoon your boyfriend

Jason you're probably some short fat kid sitting naked eating Cheetos in his beanbag chair thinking he's tough. Move along kid. I'm not the one trying to be an Internet tough guy. Go report yourself for being a reerun

[notorious]

And there is what you guys were looking for.....

[Mr. Flopnuts]

That's a known no no. Come on, man. You just gave me a reason. Banned for 1 week. Enjoy the silence Planeteers.

[KCUnited]

Human nature says BOOM!

[Chief_For_Life58]

yeah right bowe wants to stay here. Yeah im all allpro receiver who could be a hof receiver with a good qb. Im in the prime of my career and the next 5 years of my career are crucial. Yeah ****ing right he wants to stay here. The first legit contract he gets from a contender who actually sees his value he will sign with them in a ****ing second. tamba and jamal and whoever else is stuck on this shit franchise that hes friends with can come down and party with him in miami in the offseason after bowe has won a superbowl with greenbay or the 9ers. pioli is a cheap **** he wont give him what he deserves

[The Franchise]

What the hell did the moron say now?

[Chief_For_Life58]

egoli drafted bowes replacement already his name is baldwin. just like hes gonna draft carr/routts replacement with our first pick.