Dwayne Bowe breathing confidence into Cleveland Browns offense

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http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/...d-56f5af68ff21

Saying Cleveland is a breath of fresh air to wide receiver Dwayne Bowe might be the understatement of the summer.

On Day 2 of Browns training camp, Bowe and quarterback Josh McCown teamed up for several big throws down the field in what the veteran described as a budding breakthrough for the unit.

“It was my first time in nine years that the second day of camp has been this fluid,” Bowe said. “So many guys made plays today. (McCown) and I are clicking right now.”

Here’s the catch to Bowe and his unflinching claims: His teammates are listening to the confident fuel he’s feeding them.

“I’m showing guys different ways to practice, different ways to study, show them how to eat, how to work,” Bowe said. “That’s why you bring in an old vet like me to help the young guys out.”

Last year, the Browns played in a system offense under Kyle Shanahan. Bowe also played in a system offense with Andy Reid and the Chiefs. Players were plugged into specific roles within the offense – and sometimes arguably jammed into those roles, instead of plugged.

Part of why the 30-year-old Bowe decided on signing with the Browns had to do with the fact that first-year offensive coordinator John DeFilippo wasn’t bringing a rigid offensive system with him to Cleveland. “Flip,” as he’s called around the team facility, is building the offense around the strengths of players like Bowe and Taylor Gabriel, while also implementing successful running plays used last season.

“Instead of being stern and calling plays that don’t work for that guy, he’s putting everyone in position to make plays,” Bowe said. “That’s all you can ask for out of an OC.”

“You need that big receiver that can make a contested catch,” coach Mike Pettine said about Bowe’s unique role within the offense.

“He does an excellent job on the back-shoulder throws. He made one (yesterday). He does a real nice job getting his feet down. Obviously, he’s shown why we brought him here.”

At the end of his interview, Bowe harped on something new teammate Tramon Williams said earlier in the week: Team chemistry is real in Berea. Bowe says the younger guys in Cleveland bring so much energy to the locker room while the older guys are more humbled as the years unfold in their respective careers. It’s a combination he saw a handful of times making the playoffs with the Chiefs.

Days like Friday may seem on the surface like mundane training camp days that ultimately get lost in the shuffle of dozens of other practices. But in Bowe’s mind, it’s training camp practices that have potential to become building blocks for football teams.

“I think this year,” Bowe said, “we really have a chance.”

[DaNewGuy]

Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

They have more talent on offense than the Chiefs, and especially on the OL.

I can't believe people bit on this.......

[BlumpkinCounty]

Don't think KC is worse than Cleveland talent wise, but I could see Cleveland winning 9 with some decent QB play aka Manziel

[Strongside]

"Show them how to eat"

"Ok, fellas. You gotta hit the Sonic on Burlington after 2AM. The one in Riverside is open too, but the cops are thick over there. I got busted for weed right by Red X." - Dwayne Bowe.

[King_Chief_Fan]

Stop being stupid

[temper11]

Originally Posted by Sorce

I won't argue that his route running was sloppy or that he needs to be fast. I'm not an Alex Smith hater, but I also think the reason Bowe put up more numbers with Cassel was he would throw dangerous passes and Bowe would use his size to get them. Alex isn't going to take that chance. I wouldn't be surprised to see Bowe put up better numbers this year and for Alex to put up better numbers with Maclin.

this. Bowe is not Alex's type of receiver and Smith isn't Bowe's type of QB. Bad match.

[ThaVirus]

Apparently Joe Thomas got injured.

GoChiefs has got the Midas Touch, but in reverse.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Apparently Joe Thomas got injured.

GoChiefs has got the Midas Touch, but in reverse.

Nice try.

Word is Browns' OT Joe Thomas should be fine after getting rolled up on in practice today. Consecutive snap streak isn't in jeopardy.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 10, 2015

[Ming the Merciless]

Im gonna cry if Bowe has a better season than Maclin

or should I say WHEN Bowe has a better season

Because we are the chiefs

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

Im gonna cry if Bowe has a better season than Maclin

or should I say WHEN Bowe has a better season

Because we are the chiefs

As long as we win playoff games. Who cares?

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

As long as we win playoff games. Who cares?

i really hope youre not serious

playoffs?

[Ming the Merciless]

if we win playoff gameS (especially with an S) I wouldnt care if they got snoop minnis or kordell stewart to suit up or if we literally had zero passing yards

the problem is we havent won any playoff games and I don't expect that to change this season

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

Im gonna cry if Bowe has a better season than Maclin

or should I say WHEN Bowe has a better season

Because we are the chiefs

That's a possibility. Most likely Bowe will get more targets than Maclin

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I will miss most of the games, so I have an epic feeling in my loins.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

Nice try.

Word is Browns' OT Joe Thomas should be fine after getting rolled up on in practice today. Consecutive snap streak isn't in jeopardy.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 10, 2015

Over/under on when you're back on the bandwagon week 9.5?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

if we win playoff gameS (especially with an S) I wouldnzt care if they got snoop minnis or kordell stewart to suit up or if we literally had zero passing yards

the problem is we havent won any playoff games and I don't expect that to change this season

It's happening gif