Dwayne Bowe breathing confidence into Cleveland Browns offense

[Hammock Parties]

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.”

[Mother****erJones]

Clay just trolls to get clicks. It works

[Pasta Little Brioni]

...and yes when the Chiefs were rumored to be in on Hardline ,many called him a turd. Hawkins is a scrub by the way. You must really jerk it to Cecil Shorts.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

His road to 810 yards and 4 TDs has begun!

If we got that out of our #2 this year people here would be masturbating wildly into their own feces.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

It won't really matter. If Bowe gets 200 more yds in Cleveland, it will mean one or both of : He is back to playing hungry, +/or he is more heavily relied upon than he was in KC's scheme.

Really doesn't mean shit. I don't hate Bowe. He was just insanely overpaid, and was a poor fit for Andy's offense. Gots to go... bye Bowe, and g'luck.

No, it will be the most damning evidence to date that Alex Smith renders receivers useless. Especially if KC finishes 2015 without a thousand yard receiver.

I'm fine with Chiefs moving on from Bowe. He's getting older Maclin is s strong upgrade. But if Bowe proves he still has it after two years of suckage working with Smith...oomph.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

...and yes when the Chiefs were rumored to be in on Hardline ,many called him a turd. Hawkins is a scrub by the way. You must really jerk it to Cecil Shorts.

Look these guys aren't great but compared to scrubs like Wilson and Conley and that Eagles castoff I can't even remember right now....yeah they are better.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

If we got that out of our #2 this year people here would be masturbating wildly into their own feces.

Bowe is the number one guy. Maclin, Kelce and Charles shit over most teams big 3. Destroy the Browns weapons. Not even debatable.

[Meatloaf]

Once upon a time, Bowe was a damn good WR. Then, Father Time took over and his desire to excel diminished.....at least here in KC. Last year, he only played when he wanted to, and that wasn't too often. His sit down "move" after catching a ball yielded exactly zero YAC. He rarely bent over to catch a low ball. He just didn't care that much.

But as I said, once upon a time, dude was a damn good WR. Perhaps the fire can be rekindled with a change of venue. Glad he's gone, but wish him well.

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

He had over 800 yards last year.

Anyone on the Chiefs do that last year.

Travis Kelce had 862.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

The only life he breathes in will be to his next bong hit

[Mother****erJones]

Clays starts a thread on Bowe and the Browns and it's at 6 pages. That's why he's here. Shame on me for responding to his pathetic troll.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I have it at 2 pages and a sad 85 posts. You could start a Shoneys thread and wax it.

[Stryker]

Yawn, those passes will be going to Brian Hartline and Andrew Hawkins on game day.

[Pablo]

D-Bowe blowing shotgun hits into Manziel's mouth in local Denny's bathroom is more likely.

Seriously, they're the Browns. They're one of the only teams that Chiefs fans can rightly make fun of for their incompetence.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by wazu

No, it will be the most damning evidence to date that Alex Smith renders receivers useless. Especially if KC finishes 2015 without a thousand yard receiver.

I'm fine with Chiefs moving on from Bowe. He's getting older Maclin is s strong upgrade. But if Bowe proves he still has it after two years of suckage working with Smith...oomph.

That's really stupid.

If Bowe has 750 yds in 15 games (missed game 1 for suspension) in a spread it out scheme... but has 1,000 yds in a 16 game season for an offense that relies on him more...

then that's the damning evidence?

Sounds like you are just desperately searching for evidence.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Clays starts a thread on Bowe and the Browns and it's at 6 pages. That's why he's here. Shame on me for responding to his pathetic troll.

Seriously doubt it matters who started this thread. It's still a sore topic for those who can't let go for various reasons. It was going to get attention regardless of who posted it.