Dwayne Bowe plans to show up by Week One

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Dwayne Bowe plans to show up by Week One
Posted by Mike Florio on August 6, 2012, 6:27 PM EDT
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Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe is the last unsigned franchise player. In theory, he can stay away until the Tuesday after Week 10.

But he most likely won’t.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Bowe plans to show before the regular season begins.

It’s not uncommon for franchise players to stay away until the days preceding the start of the regular season. Since the player isn’t under contract, he can’t be fined. And since the franchise level play doesn’t commence until the real games start, the player gets his full salary if he makes it back in time for the first regular-season game.

For Bowe, that’s $9.5 million for the year. Which translates to more than $558,000 per game.

Given that the deadline for doing a long-term deal has passed, there’s nothing Bowe can really get at this point — unless he’s looking for a promise that the Chiefs won’t use the tag on him again in 2013.

The real question is whether he’ll show up before the days leading up to the regular-season opener, given that the Chiefs have a new offensive coordinator. Bowe needs to have a big season in order to max out his value in 2013; taking the field unprepared will make that harder to accomplish.

[BigMeatballDave]

Hopefully he'll show before the final preseason game.

[the Talking Can]

he's a thug asshole...get rid of him

[Phobia]

There's really not anything different here than what anybody else has said for months. Except this post has Florio's name attached.

[ModSocks]

And no mention of his sweet ride? Sorry, not buying it.

[chefsos]

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Bowe plans to show before the regular season begins.

I'm wondering now: Has there been a single comment, statement, press release, tweet, etc., from Bowe himself about this whole thing? Maybe I'm not paying attention, but I haven't seen it.

[Mr. Laz]

I figure either the week before the 3rd preseason game or just after

[Quesadilla Joe]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

[O.city]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

Why the fuck are you here? Really?


You really bring nothing to this message board.

[dirk digler]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

:spock:

[Nightfyre]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

And knowmo tops himself for retarded post of the year... again...

[vailpass]

No shit. Skip training camp but don't miss a single $. Veteran move.

[vailpass]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

If Romeo is smart he'll treat Bowe like he didn't miss a single day.

[O.city]

No shit. Skip training camp but don't miss a single $. Veteran move.

It really is. It's pretty much what any vet would likely do.

[chefsos]

And knowmo tops himself for retarded post of the year... again...I thought it was funny, actually. I can't envision anyone, even Knowmo, typing that with a straight face.

[Nightfyre]

I thought it was funny, actually. I can't envision anyone, even Knowmo, typing that with a straight face.
Knowmo's disease shouldn't be a subject of humour, asshole...










































:D

[BigMeatballDave]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

LMAO

Dumbass

[ModSocks]

I still think Donkey boy is a Gochiefs alt.

[Sofa King]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

You're trying too hard.

[tk13]

I still think Donkey boy is a Gochiefs alt.

I've thought that from the beginning. Which is why I don't engage him/her/it.

[Nightfyre]

We should probably ban them both just to be safe.

[kcjayhawks5]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.


If Romeo is smart, he'll play Bowe as soon as possible. The players aren't stupid and they know that they need Bowe if they're going to make a run this year. Sitting Bowe will risk pissing the players/fans off...

[CoMoChief]

The one thing I don't understand a whole lot of is the administrative side of the game like cap room, contracts/guaranteed money, hold outs/fines, rules/deadlines, etc., so maybe my .2 cents is just completely off base here but..

Wouldn't Bowe be hurting himself here in this case?

He states he won't miss any regular season games. Probably because he needs to get paid, and paid well. My thinking is that the 2 sides are/weren't anywhere near an agreed figure so they completely stale mated. I mean out of the entire offseason we've heard jack shit about this subject. Just the same ol' shit week after week, month after month. If Bowe knows Pioli isn't budging at this point, wouldn't it be in Bowe's best interest to sign his tender, come to camp and practice, learn the new system that allows him to be even more successful this season with the return of other players, then he can look for a bigger pay day next off season?

I mean at this point, what good is he going to do in week1 against the Falcons with 1 week of prep to learn a completely new system and contribute? He'll be benched most likely I would think or at the very least his touches/production would be so minimal he might as well not even play.

[BigMeatballDave]

The one thing I don't understand a whole lot of is the administrative side of the game like cap room, contracts/guaranteed money, hold outs/fines, rules/deadlines, etc., so maybe my .2 cents is just completely off base here but..

Wouldn't Bowe be hurting himself here in this case?

He states he won't miss any regular season games. Probably because he needs to get paid, and paid well. My thinking is that the 2 sides are/weren't anywhere near an agreed figure so they completely stale mated. I mean out of the entire offseason we've heard jack shit about this subject. Just the same ol' shit week after week, month after month. If Bowe knows Pioli isn't budging at this point, wouldn't it be in Bowe's best interest to sign his tender, come to camp and practice, learn the new system that allows him to be even more successful this season with the return of other players, then he can look for a bigger pay day next off season?

I mean at this point, what good is he going to do in week1 against the Falcons with 1 week of prep to learn a completely new system and contribute? He'll be benched most likely I would think or at the very least his touches/production would be so minimal he might as well not even play.He'll be fine.

[CoMoChief]

He'll be fine.

k thanks LMAO

[Hammock Parties]

I have no mults. LMAO

[LOCOChief]

If Romeo's smart he'll have Bowe making his living over the middle of the field this season.

[otherstar]

No shit. Skip training camp but don't miss a single $. Veteran move.

Didn't Tony Gonzales do that once? I'm fairly certain some Chief in the last 10-15 years has done this, but I cannot remember the details.

[Ace Gunner]

If he practices the week of the game with the ones, he's going to play, probably start. I doubt RC gives one shit what Dwayne Bowe has done. Romeo just wants to know what Bowe can do to help the team win. JMO

[Ace Gunner]

If Romeo's smart he'll have Bowe making his living over the middle of the field this season.

slants in FRONT of the backers are for real men:D

[Beerthirty]

If he waits that late bet your ass he will have hamstring problems. If he isnt here next week trade him to someone with a crappy history of playoffs! Oh wait.....

[Mr. Laz]

Didn't Tony Gonzales do that once? I'm fairly certain some Chief in the last 10-15 years has done this, but I cannot remember the details.
shit ... Gonzo 'strained' a hamstring just about ever training camp to avoid the practices.

[Sofa King]

I have no mults. LMAO

If he waits that late bet your ass he will have hamstring problems. If he isnt here next week trade him to someone with a crappy history of playoffs! Oh wait.....


:hmmm::hmmm:

[CHENZ A!]

If he waits that late bet your ass he will have hamstring problems. If he isnt here next week trade him to someone with a crappy history of playoffs! Oh wait.....

durrrrrrr

[Hammock Parties]

Bowe also said he'd be at camp.

I bet he holds out into the regular season like VJ.

[Hammock Parties]

If I was Bowe, I'd hold out for 4 or 5 games. However long it takes to teach the Clarks and Scunt Pioli that they shouldn't play games with the human fire bomb, Matt Cassel.

Then report and collected 6 or 7 million, kick back and import some bitches, etc.

[Brock]

Well, thank goodness you're nobody, then.

[Messier]

If I was Bowe, I'd hold out for 4 or 5 games. However long it takes to teach the Clarks and S**** Pioli that they shouldn't play games with the human fire bomb, Matt Cassel.

Then report and collected 6 or 7 million, kick back and import some bitches, etc.

:rolleyes:

[Marcellus]

If I was Bowe, I'd hold out for 4 or 5 games. However long it takes to teach the Clarks and S**** Pioli that they shouldn't play games with the human fire bomb, Matt Cassel.

Then report and collected 6 or 7 million, kick back and import some bitches, etc.

Dude you aren't even a Slurpie slinger at 7-11, quit trying to act like you have a clue how to manage a millionaires life.

[ChiefsCountry]

I would show up after the 3rd preseason game. Get a light week of practice in since the game is on Thursday, thus you get the travel day as well. Then kick ass week one against Atlanta.

[Hammock Parties]

I would show up after the 3rd preseason game. Get a light week of practice in since the game is on Thursday, thus you get the travel day as well. Then kick ass week one against Atlanta.

Against PFF's #2 corner? With Cassel out there?

Good luck.

Week 1 is gonna be pain fail.

[ChiefsCountry]

Against PFF's #2 corner? With Cassel out there?

Good luck.

Week 1 is gonna be pain fail.

You are a fucking fool.

[Marcellus]

Against PFF's #2 corner? With Cassel out there?

Good luck.

Week 1 is gonna be pain fail.

Speaking of fail, see my sig..............

[Reerun_KC]

Dude you aren't even a Slurpie slinger at 7-11, quit trying to act like you have a clue how to manage a millionaires life.

Slurpie slinger?

[Hammock Parties]

You are a fucking fool.

Remember glorious opening day 2011?

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/cassel2.gif

[BigMeatballDave]

Remember glorious opening day 2011?

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/cassel2.gif

What does that have to do with this season?

[Hammock Parties]

What does that have to do with this season?

Good point. The Falcons are a much tougher draw on opening day.

[BigMeatballDave]

Good point. The Falcons are a much tougher draw on opening day.

They also suck on the road.

[petegz28]

K so Baldwin is running and has been running the #1 routes in a new offense. Suddenly Bowse shows up for the 1st week of the season and what happens? I see nothing good of that situation for several weeks. Bowe has to learn the offense and get in game shape and Baldwin has to start learning the #2 routes which he had not been practicing during any OTA's or TC. Just what we need with a QB like Cassel...muscial fucking WR's in a new offense right at the beginning of the season.

[BigMeatballDave]

Seriously, Clay.

What is the point of being negative about all this?

[Messier]

Remember glorious opening day 2011?

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/cassel2.gif


I see a player that isn't here anymore, and has been replaced by one of the best in the NFL, getting pushed back into the QB.

[BigMeatballDave]

K so Baldwin is running and has been running the #1 routes in a new offense. Suddenly Bowse shows up for the 1st week of the season and what happens? I see nothing good of that situation for several weeks. Bowe has to learn the offense and get in game shape and Baldwin has to start learning the #2 routes which he had not been practicing during any OTA's or TC. Just what we need with a QB like Cassel...muscial fucking WR's in a new offense right at the beginning of the season.

The offense isnt really new. Some different wrinkles.

Different terminology. I'd imagine Bowe has a playbook.

[Nightfyre]

Seriously, Clay.

What is the point of being negative about all this?

Wendler doesn't have real opinions. He posts purely to provoke a reaction. It's a schtick that is as old as time and frankly isn't doing this message board any favors.

[Hammock Parties]

Seriously, Clay.

What is the point of being negative about all this?

Bowe was supposed to be at camp, remember?

I think he'll pull a VJ. Players copycat each other.

[Reerun_KC]

Seriously, Clay.

What is the point of being negative about all this?

Attention and the need to have a purpose in life?

[Hammock Parties]

They also suck on the road.

10 wins on the road the last two years = suck?

I think we have 10 wins at home in the last two years...so evidently they are as good on the road as we are at home.

*made this point 3 months ago*

[jspchief]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

If your mother was smart she would travel back in time and carve out her own uterus with a rusty spoon to avoid giving birth to you.

[Hydrae]

Remember glorious opening day 2011?

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/cassel2.gif

You mean the opening day after no offseason practices, under a different head coach? Apples, oranges.

[BigMeatballDave]

Bowe was supposed to be at camp, remember?

I think he'll pull a VJ. Players copycat each other.

VJ is an idiot.

Bowe is not.

Camp isn't even 2 weeks in an now you think he'll miss games?

So much drama.

You must have been a chick in a former life...

[petegz28]

The offense isnt really new. Some different wrinkles.

Different terminology. I'd imagine Bowe has a playbook.

Is he allowed to have a playbook while not under contract? Secondly what does this do to all the work Baldwin has put in at #1? Not to mention Breaston at #2? It just fucks with the whole chemistry the offense is building right now in camp. See, this is what no one wants to really talk about. All the work these guys have put in during OTA's and TC suddenly goes for not and they have to start playing at different positions that they have not been practicing. I understand this happens due to injuries and stuff but for it to be happening because of a hold out just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If he is going to show up for week 1 under the current offer then just show up now and get on board with everyone else. It really starts to smack of selfishness if indeed he does show up under current offer.

[Hammock Parties]

VJ is an idiot.

Bowe is not..

VJ got paid.

Who's the retard now?

[Hammock Parties]

what does this do to all the work Baldwin has put in at #1? Not to mention Breaston at #2? It just fucks with the whole chemistry the offense is building right now in camp. See, this is what no one wants to really talk about.

Pete, this is the smartest post you've made in the history of your time on this board.

Pioli really screwed the pooch. Reality is gonna hit the homers hard come week one when we throw for 80 yards.

[BigMeatballDave]

VJ got paid.

Who's the retard now?

He'd have gotten paid anyway. He lost money last season.

[Hammock Parties]

He'd have gotten paid anyway. He lost money last season.

He held out and fucked the Chargers out of a playoff spot.

Then he went out last year and played well, and got paid by a team that's not run by an idiot.

He dicked San Diego good.

[petegz28]

Pete, this is the smartest post you've made in the history of your time on this board.

Pioli really screwed the pooch. Reality is gonna hit the homers hard come week one when we throw for 80 yards.

If Bowe signs the Franchise offer then who is really screwing who? If he is going to sign it and show up for week 1 of the regular season then why not just do it now and think of the team rather than himself? I could understand it a little more of a deal other than the franchise tag was negotiated and he showed up for week 1 but if he is going to show up then under the current offer then he just needs to show up now and stop the bullshit. It would make him look better in the long run.

[Ming the Merciless]

If Romeo is smart he will bench Bowe the first four weeks of the season. He needs to send a message or risk losing the locker room.

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/24537549.jpg

[Hammock Parties]

If he is going to sign it and show up for week 1 of the regular season then why not just do it now and think of the team rather than himself? .

Because the team didn't do him any favors this offseason.

Who cares how he "looks."

Chiefs need to be taught a lesson.

[BigMeatballDave]

Is he allowed to have a playbook while not under contract? Secondly what does this do to all the work Baldwin has put in at #1? Not to mention Breaston at #2? It just fucks with the whole chemistry the offense is building right now in camp. See, this is what no one wants to really talk about. All the work these guys have put in during OTA's and TC suddenly goes for not and they have to start playing at different positions that they have not been practicing. I understand this happens due to injuries and stuff but for it to be happening because of a hold out just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If he is going to show up for week 1 under the current offer then just show up now and get on board with everyone else. It really starts to smack of selfishness if indeed he does show up under current offer.

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that Bowe was the 1st player to sit out of TC.

Quite a precedent he's setting...

[Ming the Merciless]

Pioli really screwed the pooch. Reality is gonna hit the homers hard come week one when we throw for 80 yards.

IN THE 1ST QUARTER.

Pack your bags, Mary.

[BigMeatballDave]

He held out and fucked the Chargers out of a playoff spot.

Then he went out last year and played well, and got paid by a team that's not run by an idiot.

He dicked San Diego good.

SD didn't waste money on him. I'd say SD won.

He's not nearly the WR Bowe is.

[petegz28]

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that Bowe was the 1st player to sit out of TC.

Quite a precedent he's setting...

Don't give a fuck about other players or other teams or what may or may not have happened in the past under different circumstances. What I can see happening is come week 1 Bowe is suddenly the #1 WR and the others are fucking up their routes and timing is off for the next few weeks while Bowe and everyone else re-adjusts. We have a tough stretch right at the beginning of the season. That's not the time to have people figuring our WTF they need to be doing.

[petegz28]

Because the team didn't do him any favors this offseason.

Who cares how he "looks."

Chiefs need to be taught a lesson.

Yeah, it's the player's fault Bowe isn't getting what he wants. Look it, I want him on the field as much as anyone but I don't want it to fuck everything up. If he is going to sign the franchise offer then just sign the fucker and get to camp so everyone can get on the same page BEFORE the games count. What a novel fucking idea, I know.

[BigMeatballDave]

He held out and fucked the Chargers out of a playoff spot.

Then he went out last year and played well, and got paid by a team that's not run by an idiot.

He dicked San Diego good.

I meant he lost money in 2010.

Why didn't SD win the division with him last season?

He's shown he's not a valuable piece on that team.

[kcxiv]

If Bowe signs the Franchise offer then who is really screwing who? If he is going to sign it and show up for week 1 of the regular season then why not just do it now and think of the team rather than himself? I could understand it a little more of a deal other than the franchise tag was negotiated and he showed up for week 1 but if he is going to show up then under the current offer then he just needs to show up now and stop the bullshit. It would make him look better in the long run.

Look better who? the fans? they dont really care about that. Certainly not to the front offices, they know its all business. Owners can cut a player, but a player can do what he's legally able to do?

I dont see why this is a big deal to front offices, they understand it. To the fans, i can see how some would bitch and moan because they are passionate about their team. The player? i want that big guaranteed money, how can anyone blame that?

[Hammock Parties]

He's shown he's not a valuable piece on that team.

LMAO

What incredible reaches you make to defend the Patriot Way.

[petegz28]

Look better who? the fans? they dont really care about that. Certainly not to the front offices, they know its all business. Owners can cut a player, but a player can do what he's legally able to do?

I dont see why this is a big deal to front offices, they understand it. To the fans, i can see how some would bitch and moan because they are passionate about their team. The player? i want that big guaranteed money, how can anyone blame that?

I think you missed the point. If he is going to sign the franchise offer, which it appears he will, then why not sign it now and get on with it? Why wait until week 1?

[Messier]

I think you missed the point. If he is going to sign the franchise offer, which it appears he will, then why not sign it now and get on with it? Why wait until week 1?

To avoid camp.

[kcxiv]

I think you missed the point. If he is going to sign the franchise offer, which it appears he will, then why not sign it now and get on with it? Why wait until week 1?

Because he doesnt have too, he doesnt have to be out there practicing in that 100 degree heat. He can sit there in arizona where they usually go and practice in the AC in that damn practice facility they have. He's a veteran he knows how to run routes, he knows whats expected of him and what kind of shape he has to be in. He doesnt have to take live contact with the defense or preseason games to avoid the injury when its not a meaningful game.

I dont see the big deal from HIS point of view.

[petegz28]

To avoid camp.

Exactly. And fuck with everything when he comes back.

[Brock]

I think you missed the point. If he is going to sign the franchise offer, which it appears he will, then why not sign it now and get on with it? Why wait until week 1?

Because there's no more money in it. Hasn't this been asked and answered 1000 times?

[petegz28]

Because he doesnt have too, he doesnt have to be out there practicing in that 100 degree heat. He can sit there in arizona where they usually go and practice in the AC in that damn practice facility they have. He's a veteran he knows how to run routes, he knows whats expected of him and what kind of shape he has to be in. He doesnt have to take live contact with the defense or preseason games to avoid the injury when its not a meaningful game.

I dont see the big deal from HIS point of view.

Agreed. Strictly from HIS pov who cares? Its all about him.

[BigMeatballDave]

Exactly. And fuck with everything when he comes back.

He's a top 10 WR.

I think he'll figure it out.

[BigMeatballDave]

Agreed. Strictly from HIS pov who cares? Its all about him.

LOL Okay.

Again, NO player has EVER sat out training camp...

[petegz28]

He's a top 10 WR.

I think he'll figure it out.

Or we will see him getting yelled at for not lining up correctly

[Messier]

Exactly. And **** with everything when he comes back.

Eh. Cassel knows Bowe, Bowe knows Cassel, it won't take but a week to catch up.

[kcxiv]

Agreed. Strictly from HIS pov who cares? Its all about him.

ughh, It should be all about him and his family, so yeah. Thats just a damn job, who as of right now, is not employed by the Chiefs, so yeah. THey put an offer on the table, and he has the right to sign or not sign. Its how the rules work.

Right now damn right it should be all about him. I would do the exact same fucking thing as would 99 percent of everyone on this board if they had a chance to make that much money.

[Ming the Merciless]

I think you missed the point. If he is going to sign the franchise offer, which it appears he will, then why not sign it now and get on with it? Why wait until week 1?

LOL really?

[petegz28]

LOL Okay.

Again, NO player has EVER sat out training camp...

Doesnt mean i gotta like it

[kcxiv]

Or we will see him getting yelled at for not lining up correctly

You honestly dont think he doesnt have a playbook? come on now, he knows all the damn plays already. someone gave it to him.

[Ming the Merciless]

Or we will see him getting yelled at for not lining up correctly

Yes he will probably forget where to line up....maybe he will line up off the line or suddenly go in motion as soon as one of the backs goes in motion and just never stop

[BigMeatballDave]

Or we will see him getting yelled at for not lining up correctly

Todd is gone, and this is his 6th season, not his 3rd.

[petegz28]

You honestly dont think he doesnt have a playbook? come on now, he knows all the damn plays already. someone gave it to him.

I dont know? I already asked if he was allowed to have one not being under contract?

[kcxiv]

I dont know? I already asked if he was allowed to have one not being under contract?

Just like the coaches and players didnt talk about football during the lock out. Yeah, they did that too huh?

[Chief Roundup]

Didn't Tony Gonzales do that once? I'm fairly certain some Chief in the last 10-15 years has done this, but I cannot remember the details.

Yes it was Tony G that held out one training camp when we put the tag on him. This is fairly normal for any player.

[BigMeatballDave]

Doesnt mean i gotta like it

Sorry, dude.

You're making too much of this.

If he starts missing games, I'll be pissed.

Not until.

[-King-]

Or we will see him getting yelled at for not lining up correctly

ROFL
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[jspchief]

Good grief.

Would it be better if he was there from day 1? Yes. Are these guys pros that will overcome this minor speedbump? Yes.

It's not ideal. Both sides acted in their own interest. At the end of the day they are all after the same goal, making money, best achieved by winning.

[Chief Roundup]

K so Baldwin is running and has been running the #1 routes in a new offense. Suddenly Bowse shows up for the 1st week of the season and what happens? I see nothing good of that situation for several weeks. Bowe has to learn the offense and get in game shape and Baldwin has to start learning the #2 routes which he had not been practicing during any OTA's or TC. Just what we need with a QB like Cassel...muscial ****ing WR's in a new offense right at the beginning of the season.

Seriously???

There are only so many routes that a WR can run. They should all know how to run routes. That should not have to be taught to them at this point.
The playbook is not going to be much different. It is going to be the verbage that will be the biggest difference.
Bowe and Cassel have been playing together long enough that they already know each other.
If anything this should help the other receivers get reps that they need in case of an injury.

[Chief Roundup]

Is he allowed to have a playbook while not under contract?

Don't know for sure but they were talking about Wallace and the Steelers on NFL Network. They said that Wallace stopped by and got his playbook. But each team may have different policies.

[petegz28]

Well i just saw a tweet that says he will report beforebweek 1. Has to be true, it was on twitter

[jspchief]

Seriously???

There are only so many routes that a WR can run. They should all know how to run routes. That should not have to be taught to them at this point.
The playbook is not going to be much different. It is going to be the verbage that will be the biggest difference.
Bowe and Cassel have been playing together long enough that they already know each other.
If anything this should help the other receivers get reps that they need in case of an injury.

Right. If these guys are quality pros, this is a small hurdle compared to what all the NFL can throw at them.

It's not like Baldwin is going from playing RB to WR. He's not going to have to learn a new position. He just needs to know the plays from the perspective of either WR spot, which he probably needs to know anyway. If the coaches are doing their job, no one is going to be caught with their pants around their ankles when Bowe returns.

[Chief Roundup]

Yeah, it's the player's fault Bowe isn't getting what he wants. Look it, I want him on the field as much as anyone but I don't want it to **** everything up. If he is going to sign the franchise offer then just sign the ****er and get to camp so everyone can get on the same page BEFORE the games count. What a novel ****ing idea, I know.

Why is it that some of you are expecting more out of the player than you are out of a team?
This is a business where teams cut players reguardless of their contracts. Players do not owe us as fans or the team anything.
Of course we want them to be there and be the best they can but 90% of people would be doing the same thing.

[jspchief]

Why is it that some of you are expecting more out of the player than you are out of a team?
This is a business where teams cut players reguardless of their contracts. Players do not owe us as fans or the team anything.
Of course we want them to be there and be the best they can but 90% of people would be doing the same thing.

And I can guarantee when Bowe returns, he'll be met with smiles from his teammates because he improves their chance to win. Not sneers over how his absence inconvenienced practice.

[Chief Roundup]

Doesnt mean i gotta like it

You don't have to like it, because this isn't about YOU.

I bet you would take the time off if you had it coming.

[petegz28]

You don't have to like it, because this isn't about YOU.

I bet you would take the time off if you had it coming.

Youre talking to a guy who worked during several vacations because i knew my partner was swamped.

[Chief Roundup]

And I can guarantee when Bowe returns, he'll be met with smiles from his teammates because he improves their chance to win. Not sneers over how his absence inconvenienced practice.

You bet they will be. They will probably give him a hard time with smiles, waiting for their chance to do the same thing.

[Chief Roundup]

Youre talking to a guy who worked during several vacations because i knew my partner was swamped.

Hey man awesome. Good for you. You are part of the minority that would do something like that.
But to expect to do something just because it is what YOU would do is not fair.

[Chief Roundup]

Not to mention he may never have another opportunity like this again. If he signs a long term deal no matter who it is with.

[BossChief]

Of Bowe signed his tender right away and then got hurt in camp, be would be the dumbest mfer ever.

He would not only effect his production this year, he would lose tons of money on his upcoming contract.

[Mr. Laz]

Of Bowe signed his tender right away and then got hurt in camp, be would be the dumbest mfer ever.

He would not only effect his production this year, he would lose tons of money on his upcoming contract.

yea but guys who hold out tend to get hurt a lot after they come back


what's the difference?

[BossChief]

yea but guys who hold out tend to get hurt a lot after they come back


what's the difference?

Yeah, it does goes both ways...but if he is staying in top shape, he is out of harms way more so by staying away from unneeded hits in camp.

[Chiefaholic]

He's a top 10 WR.

I think he'll figure it out.


I'm sure Bowe will be just fine, that's all that matters, right? I mean, f*** all of his teammates currently running different routes than they will when he returns. This effects more than Bowe.

[Chiefaholic]

ughh, It should be all about him and his family, so yeah. Thats just a damn job, who as of right now, is not employed by the Chiefs, so yeah. THey put an offer on the table, and he has the right to sign or not sign. Its how the rules work.

Right now damn right it should be all about him. I would do the exact same ****ing thing as would 99 percent of everyone on this board if they had a chance to make that much money.

I must be in the 1% minority. When I played sports, the TEAM mattered to me and you bet your sweet ass I was there in 100+ degree heat EARNING my spot on the team.

[Brock]

I'm sure Bowe will be just fine, that's all that matters, right? I mean, f*** all of his teammates currently running different routes than they will when he returns. This effects more than Bowe.

Sounds like a lack of foresight on someone's part.

[Brock]

I must be in the 1% minority. When I played sports, the TEAM mattered to me and you bet your sweet ass I was there in 100+ degree heat EARNING my spot on the team.

This isn't 8 man football.

[-King-]

Seriously???

There are only so many routes that a WR can run. They should all know how to run routes. That should not have to be taught to them at this point.
The playbook is not going to be much different. It is going to be the verbage that will be the biggest difference.


This. Hell, here's a Bowe related example.


Bowe came to training camp late his rookie year. Practiced all camp to be the #2 receiver behind Kennison. Then Kennison was injured in week 1 and Bowe had to be the #1 Rec the rest of the year. It didn't take a rookie Bowe long to adjust so I doubt it would take Bowe too long now.

[-King-]

I must be in the 1% minority. When I played sports, the TEAM mattered to me and you bet your sweet ass I was there in 100+ degree heat EARNING my spot on the team.

Bowe has earned his spot on the team by being one of the best WRs in football the last 5 seasons.

[-King-]

I'm sure Bowe will be just fine, that's all that matters, right? I mean, f*** all of his teammates currently running different routes than they will when he returns. This effects more than Bowe.

What routes do they run now that they won't have to when Bowe returns?

[OnTheWarpath15]

This. Hell, here's a Bowe related example.


Bowe came to training camp late his rookie year. Practiced all camp to be the #2 receiver behind Kennison. Then Kennison was injured in week 1 and Bowe had to be the #1 Rec the rest of the year. It didn't take a rookie Bowe long to adjust so I doubt it would take Bowe too long now.

Exactly.

People that say shit like "he has to learn new routes" are just showing their ignorance.

Brian Daboll isn't unveiling some new route tree here.

[O.city]

You guys do realize that 99% of the offense in the NFL is basically the same thing?


Little change of lingo here, route there.

[qabbaan]

Every single guy on that team knows they'd be doing the same thing, because he has no incentive to report to camp. I doubt any of them are upset beyond wishing they were about to get paid the way Bowe is about to get paid, as soon as Pioli can find someone to flip him a draft pick for his "problem child"

[Pasta Little Brioni]

This. Hell, here's a Bowe related example.


Bowe came to training camp late his rookie year. Practiced all camp to be the #2 receiver behind Kennison. Then Kennison was injured in week 1 and Bowe had to be the #1 Rec the rest of the year. It didn't take a rookie Bowe long to adjust so I doubt it would take Bowe too long now.

Good post.

[Setsuna]

Free Bowe!!!!!!

[OnTheWarpath15]

You guys do realize that 99% of the offense in the NFL is basically the same thing?


Little change of lingo here, route there.

No, they don't realize it.

The guts are all the same. Only the verbiage and alignment may change.

A stick route is still a stick route. A skinny post is still a skinny post.

[qabbaan]

Exactly.

People that say shit like "he has to learn new routes" are just showing their ignorance.

Brian Daboll isn't unveiling some new route tree here.

I am sure he has a copy of the playbook. But really, the team decided this when they tagged him.

Why would anyone show up and risk injury? It's just the smart move. Stay in shape but wait until week 1

[OnTheWarpath15]

I am sure he has a copy of the playbook. But really, the team decided this when they tagged him.

Why would anyone show up and risk injury? It's just the smart move. Stay in shape but wait until week 1

Exactly.

[Titty Meat]

No, they don't realize it.

The guts are all the same. Only the verbiage and alignment may change.

A stick route is still a stick route. A skinny post is still a skinny post.


No bowe will suck this season.


We should let him go cuz he's not a team player.

[Chiefaholic]

What routes do they run now that they won't have to when Bowe returns?


I guess you're missing my point. Right now, Casshole is developing chemistry with Baldwin running the #1 route. When Bowe returned, Baldwin will be running the #2 route in the same play and be in a different spot at a different time. The chemistry is lost. From your point of view, why don't everybody just skip all preseason activity to avoid injury and just show up in week one. There's no purpose in running routes and developing timing with the QB, they're all veterans, right?

[O.city]

This chemistry would be the case, if they hadn't played together for 3 ****ing years and led the league in td receptions a year ago.



I think Bowe and Cassel are fine.



This isn't high school football. It's not feel good football.



It's the NFL. They are professionals. It's about talent, who's the fastest strongest, smartest guy on the field.


You guys are buying too much into this "philosophy, etc" shit.

[OnTheWarpath15]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2gwgp4j.jpg

[Setsuna]

I guess you're missing my point. Right now, Casshole is developing chemistry with Baldwin running the #1 route. When Bowe returned, Baldwin will be running the #2 route in the same play and be in a different spot at a different time. The chemistry is lost. From your point of view, why don't everybody just skip all preseason activity to avoid injury and just show up in week one. There's no purpose in running routes and developing timing with the QB, they're all veterans, right?

If Cassel can't go through his progressions and find the open man, then chemistry doesn't mean shit. Fuck the #1 routes.

[-King-]

I guess you're missing my point. Right now, Casshole is developing chemistry with Baldwin running the #1 route. When Bowe returned, Baldwin will be running the #2 route in the same play and be in a different spot at a different time. The chemistry is lost. Dude, it's 3 weeks worth of chemistry.

From your point of view, why don't everybody just skip all preseason activity to avoid injury and just show up in week one. There's no purpose in running routes and developing timing with the QB, they're all veterans, right?

Other players are under contract. If they want to be in a position to sit out of training camp, they better work their ass off like Bowe did.

[Setsuna]

I just can't believe people are turning on Bowe so quick to make your head spin.

[Titty Meat]

I just can't believe people are turning on Bowe so quick to make your head spin.

They do this to every flashy black athlete. This city loves mediocrity thats why guys like Ricky Stanzi and Billy Butler are fan favorites.

[BigMeatballDave]

They do this to every flashy black athlete. This city loves mediocrity thats why guys like Ricky Stanzi and Billy Butler are fan favorites.

LOL

Billy Butler is a very good player.

WTF?

[Chief Roundup]

I guess you're missing my point. Right now, Casshole is developing chemistry with Baldwin running the #1 route. When Bowe returned, Baldwin will be running the #2 route in the same play and be in a different spot at a different time. The chemistry is lost. From your point of view, why don't everybody just skip all preseason activity to avoid injury and just show up in week one. There's no purpose in running routes and developing timing with the QB, they're all veterans, right?

Dude come on.

They run the same routes from both sides of the field in practice. So Cassel should have been throwing to Baldwin running whatever route on either side of the field. So Bowe coming back should not change their timing for any route from either side of the field.
The #1 WR doesn't just have a couple of routes, the #2 WR doesn't have just a couple of routes and so on.
They change the routes that each WR runs on each play depending on down and distance.

[kcxiv]

They do this to every flashy black athlete. This city loves mediocrity thats why guys like Ricky Stanzi and Billy Butler are fan favorites.

lol, yeah, they are quick to turn on someone that speaks their mind. lol Its pretty funny, its at least good reading on the shitter though.

[Hammock Parties]

I just can't believe people are turning on Bowe so quick to make your head spin.

Idiots on RTC are comparing him to LJ.

LJ!

[Reerun_KC]

Idiots on RTC are comparing him to LJ.

LJ!

You should be thrilled as much as you sucked off LJ on this board.

[MMXcalibur]

Idiots on RTC are comparing him to LJ.

LJ!

Psh, LJ was just misunderstood...by everyone.

[Setsuna]

LOL look on ESPN.com. At least they know you will likely pay the price. Which of course is saying nothing.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Marcus Nichols ‏@marcus_nichols

on a plane in Atlanta headed to KC with D-BOWE on board. @SSJ_WHB @nate_bukaty


Marcus Nichols ‏@marcus_nichols

Not that great of a shot but... Believe it! @ArrowheadPride @ssj_whb @nate_bukaty pic.twitter.com/gzNQQhKy

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2h87fvo" target="_blank"><img src="http://i47.tinypic.com/2h87fvo.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>

[ModSocks]

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OOOH SHIT

He better take those headphones off before he gets "Holmes'd".

And where is his entourage?

[ModSocks]

I still think he'll join the Chiefs once they leave St. Joe. Is that after the 1st or 2nd preseason game?

[Extra Point]

Bowe devalued his career with this hold-out.

[saphojunkie]

God I can't wait for KC to pay Bowe and just shut everyone up.

[ModSocks]

Bowe devalued his career with this hold-out.

yeah, because that's what people were saying..... :rolleyes:

[HemiEd]

God I can't wait for KC to pay Bowe and just shut everyone up.

It will just be something else, rinse and repeat.

[GoHuge]

I always thought he'd show up at this game and be in the fold. I'm sure when he shows he'll sign his tender and be on the sidelines tonight.

[BigMeatballDave]

Bowe devalued his career with this hold-out.

WTF :spock:

[BigMeatballDave]

I still think he'll join the Chiefs once they leave St. Joe. Is that after the 1st or 2nd preseason game?

I think 2nd game, not sure.

[Rausch]

Feck.

Who was it, SNaRc that gets my avy for a month?...

[vailpass]

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A pro athlete flying coach? Donger what kind of aircraft are we looking at here?

[Dayze]

dude should've rolled up to Bowe and said "Who are you trying to fool mother fucker?...with those damned sunglasss, and big ass hat?...!!........Can you sign my boarding pass"?

[-King-]

http://i47.tinypic.com/2h87fvo.jpg (http://tinypic.com?ref=2h87fvo)

That's not him.

[KCUnited]

A pro athlete flying coach? Donger what kind of aircraft are we looking at here?

Could of been in first class if he churned his cards.

[vailpass]

Could of been in first class if he churned his cards.

LMAO well fucking done

[BigMeatballDave]

A pro athlete flying coach? Donger what kind of aircraft are we looking at here?

Looks small. DC-10 is my guess.

[Dayze]

It's Larry Fitzgerald with Haley sitting in front of him

[vailpass]

Looks small. DC-10 is my guess.

Yeah 2 seats in a row definitely an RJ. wondering if they wouldn't be flying larger aircraft between ATL and KCI.

[In58men]

ROFL at all you investigators hahaha

[Fish]

Probably just picking up some BBQ...

[jd1020]

Bowe a Braves fan?

[Molitoth]

Yeah 2 seats in a row definitely an RJ. wondering if they wouldn't be flying larger aircraft between ATL and KCI.

The seats look like Midwest / Frontier imo.

[Dayze]

you dumb motherfuckers, JFC....it's United for fucks sake. / Dane

[Stewie]

He's supposedly on Delta flight 1250 that just landed at KCI. It's an MD-90 aircraft.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL1250

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Nick Jacobs ‏@Jacobs71

Breaking news!!!! Dwayne Bowe just touched down at KCI! Spoke to him. He had no comment.

[KCUnited]

What's his vector, Victor?

[vailpass]

The seats look like Midwest / Frontier imo.

Never flown them. Wonder if they have direct flights from ATL to KCI? Why would someone take that flight when they have options?

[In58men]

Nick Jacobs ‏@Jacobs71

Breaking news!!!! Dwayne Bowe just touched down at KCI! Spoke to him. He had no comment.

Awesome

[vailpass]

What's his vector, Victor?

You have clearance, Clarence.

[jd1020]

Nick Jacobs ‏@Jacobs71

Breaking news!!!! Dwayne Bowe just touched down at KCI! Spoke to him. He had no comment.

So he spoke at him.

[Dayze]

You have clearance, Clarence.

(Inner monologue / curious) "Vailpass never throws up at home"......

[vailpass]

(Inner monologue / curious) "Vailpass never throws up at home"......

LMAO

[KCUnited]

You ever seen a grown man throw an interception on a screen pass?

[CoMoChief]

You ever seen a grown man throw an interception on a screen pass?

Have you seen a grown man throw a screen pass to a DL ?

[Dayze]

Billy.....do you like movies about Draftabulators?

[DaneMcCloud]

you dumb motherfuckers, JFC....it's United for fucks sake. / Dane

?

[Dayze]

?

:D

I was trying to do my best Dane impression when you advise people that they are wrong.

o:-)

[otherstar]

Get me Ham on five, hold the Mayo.

[ModSocks]

:D

I was trying to do my best Dane impression when you advise people that they are wrong.

o:-)

LMAO

[Dayze]

It's a damn good thing he doesn't know how much I hate his guts.


*edit*....line from Airplane, not referring to Dane lol

[otherstar]

to tower: It's a damn good thing you don't know how much he hates your guts.

[vailpass]

You ever seen a grown man throw an interception on a screen pass?

You ever been in a cockpit?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

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[otherstar]

You ever been in a cockpit?

No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.

[vailpass]

No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.

:D Turkish prison naked grown man type things

[KCUnited]

The hell I don't! LISTEN KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at USC. I'm out there busting my buns every Sunday. Tell your old man to put one off the crossbar from 20 yards out with a phantom rush in his face.

[kcmaxwell]

you ever seen a grown man naked?

[Dayze]

No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.

LMAO

[Quesadilla Joe]

Breaking news!!!! Dwayne Bowe just touched down at KCI! Spoke to him. He had no comment.

https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/234021517439168513

[vailpass]

The hell I don't! LISTEN KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at USC. I'm out there busting my buns every Sunday. Tell your old man to put one off the crossbar from 20 yards out with a phantom rush in his face.

Nice adaptation. Kareem was one of my favs in that.

[otherstar]

:D Turkish prison naked grown man type things

:LOL::LOL::LOL:

[Dayze]

The hell I don't! LISTEN KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at USC. I'm out there busting my buns every Sunday. Tell your old man to put one off the crossbar from 20 yards out with a phantom rush in his face.

bastard...you beat me to it. :#:D

[ModSocks]

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That's not Bowe. That's just another tall, Muscular black man. Profile much? Jeez.

[Dayze]

I'm sorry....I - I don't speak Pioli.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

HC ‏@Heycameraman

KMBC News has learned from unnamed sources that Dwayne Bowe has agreed to a contract. Developing\\


Guessing he means tender not contract

[vailpass]

HC ‏@Heycameraman

KMBC News has learned from unnamed sources that Dwayne Bowe has agreed to a contract. Developing\\


Guessing he means tender not contract

He picked a bad week to quit sniffing glue

[Dayze]

I'll wait to hear it from Athan or Kietzman. I would wait for Klinksgale to notify me, but he's probably at The Gas Light Grill

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Kent Babb ‏@kentbabb

KMBC reports Bowe has "agreed to a contract." Well, there's no contract to agree to. He can either sign his tender or not. Big difference.

[Dayze]

It's an entirely different contract, altogether.

[Hammock Parties]

He probably got some concessions from the Chiefs.

Sounds like his holdout worked.

Dwayne Bowe 1, Scott Pioli 0.

[Dayze]

like Nachos?

[jd1020]

He probably got some concessions from the Chiefs.

Sounds like his holdout worked.

Dwayne Bowe 1, Scott Pioli 0.

Ya. He got the same 9.5M dollars as he would have got weeks ago.

[Dayze]

yeah,....but Nachos dude....

[jd1020]

yeah,....but Nachos dude....

Oh shit. Forgot about those.

[suds79]

Kent Babb ‏@kentbabb

It's probably a good time to remind everyone that Bowe cannot sign a long-term deal until after the season. That deadline passed in July.

[Hammock Parties]

Ya. He got the same 9.5M dollars as he would have got weeks ago.

Betcha he's not franchise next season.

[BigMeatballDave]

Kent Babb ‏@kentbabb

It's probably a good time to remind everyone that Bowe cannot sign a long-term deal until after the season. That deadline passed in July.

Thanks, Babb.

In other news, water is wet.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

HC ‏@Heycameraman

Dwayne Bowe leaving KCI today. #Chiefs http://lockerz.com/s/233283660

[the Talking Can]

Kent Babb ‏@kentbabb

It's probably a good time to remind everyone that Bowe flexed once.

.

[jd1020]

HC ‏@Heycameraman

Dwayne Bowe leaving KCI today. #Chiefs http://lockerz.com/s/233283660

Damn. I thought that was a Braves hat. Damn Pirates. Since when do they have a red bill???????

[BigMeatballDave]

.

LOL

[BigMeatballDave]

If he signs his tender this week, its sooner than I thought he would.

[suds79]

Thanks, Babb.

In other news, water is wet.

Ah I didn't think the tweet was that bad. We're hearing Dwayne has signed, Kent is just pointing out that the only option was the tender and not a possible long term deal.

[the Talking Can]

Bowe's a pro, it shouldn't surprise anyone but Kent Babb and the 'he doesn't care about the team crowd'....

[DeezNutz]

Delta passengers exposed to greater cancer risk.

[Stewie]

Betcha he's not franchise next season.

He never would have been. If that's what he thinks is a "win," good for him, but it had to be a head-scratcher for management. "OK Dwayne, we promise not to franchise you next year... *snicker, snicker."

We have far more important people up for deals next year.

[DeezNutz]

He never would have been. If that's what he thinks is a "win," good for him, but it had to be a head-scratcher for management. "OK Dwayne, we promise not to franchise you next year... *snicker, snicker."

We have far more important people up for deals next year.

Who? Albert? It's not Dorsey.

Bowe is hugely important to this team.

[DaneMcCloud]

We have far more important people up for deals next year.

Really? Are we watching the same team?

Who are these people?

[royr17]

Who? Albert? It's not Dorsey.

Bowe is hugely important to this team.

Albert definately needs to be re-signed, like to see them keep dorsey too but i think thats where allen bailey comes into the picture at

[DeezNutz]

Albert definately needs to be re-signed, like to see them keep dorsey too but i think thats where allen bailey comes into the picture at

Agree about Albert, who is criminally underrated on this site.

[BigMeatballDave]

I think Stewie's post may have been in jest.

Mocking Pioli.

That's how I took it... :shrug:

[BigMeatballDave]

Agree about Albert, who is criminally underrated on this site.

Eh, move him to LG...

[ModSocks]

HC ‏@Heycameraman

Dwayne Bowe leaving KCI today. #Chiefs http://lockerz.com/s/233283660

A fat white woman, Bowe? Really?

[Titty Meat]

Wouldn't be surprised if Bowe got kicked off the flight because of his conduct.

[ModSocks]

Eh, move him to RT...

FYP

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Warpaint Illustrated ‏@ChiefsInsider

Following up on KMBC TV-9's report that Dwayne Bowe will sign his #Chiefs franchise tender. Don't be shocked if it happens before kick-off!

[BigMeatballDave]

Wouldn't be surprised if Bowe got kicked off the flight because of his conduct.

HE WAS FLEXING

[BigMeatballDave]

Warpaint Illustrated ‏@ChiefsInsider

Following up on KMBC TV-9's report that Dwayne Bowe will sign his #Chiefs franchise tender. Don't be shocked if it happens before kick-off!

:thumb:

[ModSocks]

Warpaint Illustrated ‏@ChiefsInsider

Following up on KMBC TV-9's report that Dwayne Bowe will sign his #Chiefs franchise tender. Don't be shocked if it happens before kick-off!

Commence Joygasms.

[Titty Meat]

Warpaint Illustrated ‏@ChiefsInsider

Following up on KMBC TV-9's report that Dwayne Bowe will sign his #Chiefs franchise tender. Don't be shocked if it happens before kick-off!

lol if WIPE says it then it must be true

[BossChief]

Actually, they can "agree to a new contract"....it just can't be signed till the season is over.

But, yeah, this is probably him just signing his franchise tag and going to St Joe.

[thabear04]

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=101772&stc=1&d=1344634778

Next he tweeted the above photo. He claims that he is on a Delta flight bound for KC and that he is using the in-flight internet connection.

I think the from the facial hair on the upper lip (what you can see of it) the profile looks like it could be D-Bowe.

It would also make sense for Bowe to come to KC to sign his franchise tender today. The Chiefs are in town so Bowe can meet up with Pioli to ink the deal. He can also catch up with his teammates and possibly even make an appearance on the sideline for tonight’s game. Once it is all over, Bowe could go back to St. Joe with the Chiefs and get to work.

Showing up now would have gotten Bowe out of a couple of weeks of training camp but it will also give him a couple of weeks to practice and get ready for the season. None of this holdout has made sense in my view, but sitting out the entire offseason would have been a colossal mistake on Bowe’s part.

Then again, this guy could be full of it.
He hasn’t attempted to send out another picture, though he may try to get one after the plane lands. It doesn’t appear he is at a very favorable angle.
If it is Bowe and he is in town to sign his deal, we’ll likely find our soon anyway.
We’ll keep you posted.

[The Franchise]

It was a ploy by Bowe to help Baldwin get more reps.

/serious fucking sarcasm

[ModSocks]

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=101772&stc=1&d=1344634778

Next he tweeted the above photo. He claims that he is on a Delta flight bound for KC and that he is using the in-flight internet connection.

I think the from the facial hair on the upper lip (what you can see of it) the profile looks like it could be D-Bowe.

It would also make sense for Bowe to come to KC to sign his franchise tender today. The Chiefs are in town so Bowe can meet up with Pioli to ink the deal. He can also catch up with his teammates and possibly even make an appearance on the sideline for tonight’s game. Once it is all over, Bowe could go back to St. Joe with the Chiefs and get to work.

Showing up now would have gotten Bowe out of a couple of weeks of training camp but it will also give him a couple of weeks to practice and get ready for the season. None of this holdout has made sense in my view, but sitting out the entire offseason would have been a colossal mistake on Bowe’s part.

Then again, this guy could be full of it.
He hasn’t attempted to send out another picture, though he may try to get one after the plane lands. It doesn’t appear he is at a very favorable angle.
If it is Bowe and he is in town to sign his deal, we’ll likely find our soon anyway.
We’ll keep you posted.

Not sure if serious

[Mr. Laz]

Then again, this guy could be full of it.

He hasn’t attempted to send out another picture,
there has already been 2 more pics


http://c0014429.r32.cf1.rackcdn.com/x2_de7a04c

[saphojunkie]

Bowe signs tender just after 100 degree weather breaks. Shows up to "camp" in St. Joe, just in time to come back to KC. But dammit he was at camp!

Whatever, just get the man in uniform.

[Mr. Laz]

Actually, they can "agree to a new contract"....it just can't be signed till the season is over.

But, yeah, this is probably him just signing his franchise tag and going to St Joe.but,but,but ... He will never sign the franchise tab because Pioli has doomed us forever!!!!!!!!!

Bowe already posted his 'leaving forever' CP thread :harumph:

[Mr. Laz]

Bowe signs tender just after 100 degree weather breaks. Shows up to "camp" in St. Joe, just in time to come back to KC. But dammit he was at camp!

Whatever, just get the man in uniform.
just typical Vet avoiding training camp shit

[saphojunkie]

just typical Vet avoiding training camp shit

Smart move on his part. Still get ready for a career season but miss that 100 degree horseshit and sit out a game.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Chris Mortensen ‏@mortreport

RT @ClintMohr: any confirmation on Dwayne Bowe signing his tender? >> Not yet but aware of local reports that he has landed in KC

[ModSocks]

Smart move on his part. Still get ready for a career season but miss that 100 degree horseshit and sit out a game.

yup

[J Diddy]

just typical Vet avoiding training camp shit

The way I understand it, the franchise tender doesn't cover training camp.

[Quesadilla Joe]

RT @ClintMohr: any confirmation on Dwayne Bowe signing his tender? Not yet but aware of local reports that he has landed in KC

https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/234043993460207618

[ModSocks]

Not yet but aware of local reports that he has landed in KC

https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/234043993460207618

Too slow. You suck with the twitter updates.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Too slow. You suck with the twitter updates.

Yup. My bad.

[Mr. Laz]

The way I understand it, the franchise tender doesn't cover training camp.
they can't get fined for missing training camp under the franchise tender but i would think he has to 'covered'

he gets paid
if he gets injured he still gets paid
he's part of the CBA and NFLPA under the tag in training camp


what part isn't covered?

[ILChief]

KMBC Reporting he has signed.

http://www.kmbc.com/

I think all he can sign is the one year tender