Over the past few years Kansas City's Dwayne Bowe has emerged as one of the best Receivers in the NFL. There was a stretch in 2010 where Bowe statistically put up some of the better numbers in NFL history. Bowe's talent is undeniable and if it were up to me I would ink him long term.
Obviously it is not my team, I try my best to make sense of what the Chiefs do. For me when I look at the factors surrounding Dwayne Bowe I am left thinking he is no longer part of the plans in Kansas City. Below are my reasons...in no particular order.
1-Investment at WR
The Chiefs have invested heavily at the WR position the past 2 years. They have brought in Steve Breaston, drafted WR in 1st round-2nd round (McCluster at time of draft)-4th round. They have also added TE's in Boss and Moeaki (3rd round).
These moves individually don't replace Bowe, but collectively factor in to the value Bowe has with the team. 15 months ago Bowe was the Chiefs only option in the passing game, within a span of 15 months Chiefs added 6 players that will factor heavily in the passing game.
In my opinion it reduces the value that Bowe has for the Chiefs.
2-Pioli's position
In 2011 Pioli gave every indication that Hali would be part of the Chiefs future. His quote:
"Tamba is a key contributor to our football team, and we have a tremendous amount of respect for him both personally and professionally," Cheifs general manager Scott Pioli said. "We want Tamba to remain a member of the Chiefs, and we will continue to work together with the hope of reaching a long-term agreement."
This year Pioli's stance on Dwayne Bowe is far less committal. On 610's Fescoe in the Morning Pioli avoided the questions in regards to Bowe's future. With Hali a player franchised a year earlier Pioli was up front with his intentions, but has handled Bowe questions in a completely different manner.
The following quote has been the most Pioli has said in regards to Bowe:
“We never talked with anyone about a trade for Dwayne Bowe. I didn’t. Romeo didn’t. No one who would ever have anything to do with a trade called or talked to anybody nor did we field any calls, so wherever that came from I will say unequivocally 100% untrue. We did not talk nor are we looking to talk with anyone about a trade for Dwayne.”
Can't read too much into it, but different tones in regards to both his franchised players in the past two offseasons.
3-Bowe could be too valuable
The Chiefs could have had Brandon Carr, but after signing Flowers a few months prior to a 50 million dollar deal, Carr didn't have the value to the Chiefs. Cowboys paid him like a number 1 Corner.
The Chiefs are littered with team/cap friendly deals. For the most part the team will get the most value out of the deals. Winston, Charles, DJ are all signed below market value. They recently got Tyson Jackson to slash half of his salary. Chiefs typically get bargains.
Bowe could out price himself out of Kansas City. He has a history of being a bit of a diva. His 2010 season was phenomenal, he may view himself as a top 5 WR deserving of a top 5 contract. Depending on how far apart both sides are, could be a situation where Bowe walks.
There is a ton of smoke, but if I had a bet, signs are pointing to Bowe's departure.
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