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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

Mother****erJones · 11-17-2012, 02:59 PM

This crap GM emphasizes that we have plenty of cap space. Well use it!!

FAX · 11-17-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

We gota get a new GM, then he can re-sign Albert and Bowe. Bowe has no respect for Pioli I'm guessing. Hopefully Hunt has told Bowe Pioli is gone after the season and that he's the main guy along with Albert they're bringing back. Bowe does have his drops but he's our no 1 and we cant lose him

I think Dwayne would be the last person Clark would trust with a super-special secret.

Even so, I hope you're right, Mr. dtchiefs4life. I surely do.

FAX

FAX · 11-17-2012, 03:19 PM

I always get a kick out of these "Bowe drops passes" deals.

For my part, I'm somewhat astonished that he's caught any passes whatsoever. If you're Bowe, the odds that the ball will be behind you are pretty good. Even better that the ball will be behind you and high. And even better still that the ball will be behind you, high, wobbly, beyond the boundary, tipped, and you will be dealing with triple coverage because the quarterback telegraphed the throw a week ago.

FAX

NJChiefsFan · 11-17-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

I think Dwayne would be the last person Clark would trust with a super-special secret.

Even so, I hope you're right, Mr. dtchiefs4life. I surely do.

FAX

He has been known to spill the beans before.

FAX · 11-17-2012, 03:21 PM

I can see Clark now, "I have to tell somebody about firing Pioli before I simply burst! I know, I'll tell Dwayne. He can keep a secret!"

FAX

Chief_For_Life58 · 11-17-2012, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

I can see Clark now, "I have to tell somebody about firing Pioli before I simply burst! I know, I'll tell Dwayne. He can keep a secret!"

FAX

clark doesnt even know who dwayne is. all hes worrying about is what to wear to the highland park country club social tomorrow night

**SAUTO** · 11-17-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

clark doesnt even know who dwayne is. all hes worrying about is what to wear to the highland park country club social tomorrow night

I'm thinking you are ****ing wrong as usual
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displacedinMN · 11-17-2012, 07:35 PM

Maybe this is PR.

Makes him look like a nice guy. Down home-loyal.

Then, someone offers him money and BOOM-gone

Always looking for the story behind the story.

You should here my thoughts on the government.

**SAUTO** · 11-17-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

You should here my thoughts on the government.

we have a forum around hear for that.
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Nightfyre · 11-17-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

we have a forum around hear for that.
Posted via Mobile Device

OMG

....

Well played Mr Sauto

displacedinMN · 11-17-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

OMG

....

Well played Mr Sauto

time and place man

time and place

Mama Hip Rockets · 11-25-2012, 08:03 PM

OMG Victor Cruz dropped another pass tonight. Bowe sucks!

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-25-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thurman merman

OMG Victor Cruz dropped another pass tonight. Bowe sucks!

NO WAY! BOWE IS THE ONLY WR THAT HAS EVER DROPPED A PASS!

GloryDayz · 11-25-2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R8ers

Don't piss me off n00b

Rep!

Reerun_KC · 11-25-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

NO WAY! BOWE IS THE ONLY WR THAT HAS EVER DROPPED A PASS!

Dont worry, Bowe will drop another one soon...

11-15-2012, 04:45 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3736009	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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11-17-2012, 03:19 PM	#363
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I always get a kick out of these "Bowe drops passes" deals. For my part, I'm somewhat astonished that he's caught any passes whatsoever. If you're Bowe, the odds that the ball will be behind you are pretty good. Even better that the ball will be behind you and high. And even better still that the ball will be behind you, high, wobbly, beyond the boundary, tipped, and you will be dealing with triple coverage because the quarterback telegraphed the throw a week ago. FAX
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11-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#365
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I can see Clark now, "I have to tell somebody about firing Pioli before I simply burst! I know, I'll tell Dwayne. He can keep a secret!" FAX
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11-17-2012, 07:35 PM	#368
displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $3042630	Maybe this is PR. Makes him look like a nice guy. Down home-loyal. Then, someone offers him money and BOOM-gone Always looking for the story behind the story. You should here my thoughts on the government. __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers
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11-25-2012, 08:03 PM	#372
Mama Hip Rockets You don't faze me, Gobble. Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $10005644	OMG Victor Cruz dropped another pass tonight. Bowe sucks!
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