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ShowtimeSBMVP · 11-15-2012, 04:45 PM

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.”

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/15...#storylink=cpy

milkman · 11-17-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

oh nice another wasted chiefs talent. we got alot of those!
I wasent even in preschool before he retired. thank god I didnt have to watch that god awful decade of chiefs seasons jesus. where the 80s the worst or are we in unprecedented times right now?

How's that preschool thing working out?
How many more years before you graduate and move on to elementary school?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGM

I really hope people don't pay him for advice.

I've asked him before how many of his patients have survived.

I figure most have turned to suicide.

Should change his name to SuicideShrink.

**RealSNR** · 11-17-2012, 12:28 PM

Mother**** you Direckshun and Jenson.

Take back your piece of shit and keep him in DC. We don't want him here. He's even worse in the football section.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-17-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

9 mil a year. Catch every damn ball 'especially' when it is right in your mitts.

Shut the **** up and get back to your stupid ass conspiracy theories.

It's true: You're a bigger ****ing idiot about football than you are about politics, something I'd never thought possible.

L.A. Chieffan · 11-17-2012, 12:57 PM

The white folk are scared of his chocolatey penis.

NJChiefsFan · 11-17-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

They all say this people so they look like a team player.... Bowe is Long Gone

Never thought about that.

R8RFAN · 11-17-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Never thought about that.

I am not trying to start any shit.... But you know they are not gonna get up there and say **** KC, I hate em, I will never play for them again... You have to watch who's toes you step on in the NFL because they could be connected to the foot, legs and ASS you may have to kiss one day.

He could come back but just the fact he says he wants to stay in KC means there is one more team to drive his price up.

Chief_For_Life58 · 11-17-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

How's that preschool thing working out?
How many more years before you graduate and move on to elementary school?

why dont you read my post befote you try and trash on me assclown. tryn be actually funny next time.
and just because you were born in the 70s & your life probably sucks & youve really never seen a chiefs team worth a sh#t and neither have I but I was born in the 80s and im used to the chiefs always being a joke of a franchise except for like 2 years with trent and 93' fluke year with montana you dont need to hate on me for making fun of what we already know, the kasas sh#tty q ueefs are one of the biggest jokes ever in the nfl

R8RFAN · 11-17-2012, 01:26 PM

this isn't going to end well

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-17-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

I am not trying to start any shit.... But you know they are not gonna get up there and say **** KC, I hate em, I will never play for them again... You have to watch who's toes you step on in the NFL because they could be connected to the foot, legs and ASS you may have to kiss one day.

He could come back but just the fact he says he wants to stay in KC means there is one more team to drive his price up.

You're forgetting the Chiefs can tag him again.

Chief_For_Life58 · 11-17-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

this isn't going to end well

shutup fader fan. especially if ur over 35 which means you actually got to see ur team be nfl significant

Chief3188 · 11-17-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

why dont you read my post befote you try and trash on me assclown. tryn be actually funny next time.
and just because you were born in the 70s & your life probably sucks & youve really never seen a chiefs team worth a sh#t and neither have I but I was born in the 80s and im used to the chiefs always being a joke of a franchise except for like 2 years with trent and 93' fluke year with montana you dont need to hate on me for making fun of what we already know, the kasas sh#tty q ueefs are one of the biggest jokes ever in the nfl

a-d-d much?

milkman · 11-17-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

why dont you read my post befote you try and trash on me assclown. tryn be actually funny next time.
and just because you were born in the 70s & your life probably sucks & youve really never seen a chiefs team worth a sh#t and neither have I but I was born in the 80s and im used to the chiefs always being a joke of a franchise except for like 2 years with trent and 93' fluke year with montana you dont need to hate on me for making fun of what we already know, the kasas sh#tty q ueefs are one of the biggest jokes ever in the nfl

First thing, I was born in the 50s.

I am not "hating on you" because of the Chiefs.

We all know they are a ****ing joke.

I'm hating on you because you're a ****ing dumbass.

Your posts are hard to read because they only vaguely resemble English.

R8RFAN · 11-17-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

shutup fader fan. especially if ur over 35 which means you actually got to see ur team be nfl significant

Don't piss me off n00b

Chief_For_Life58 · 11-17-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

First thing, I was born in the 50s.

I am not "hating on you" because of the Chiefs.

We all know they are a ****ing joke.

I'm hating on you because you're a ****ing dumbass.

Your posts are hard to read because they only vaguely resemble English.

oh well dang brother. when im 60 maybe ill be as good of a chiefsplanet messageboard poster as you. I can hope

R8RFAN · 11-17-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

oh well dang brother. when im 60 maybe ill be as good of a chiefsplanet messageboard poster as you. I can hope

boy, don't disrespect your elders

11-15-2012, 04:45 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1216009	Bowe wants to stay in KC 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.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/15...#storylink=cpy
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