Gift Wrapped with a Bowe

Some of you may remember this gem from a couple seasons ago,
a great play against Indianapolis showcasing Bowe's athleticism.
Photo credit to CBS Sports.

Corny headline, I know. But if he does not stay with Kansas City, Dwayne Bowe will be one of the biggest stories of free agency.

As the season came to a close, it seemed a done deal that Bowe would hit the free agent market as then GM Scott Pioli did not seem too keen on signing Bowe to the long term deal he wants.

John Dorsey, Kansas City’s new general manager, may have a different take on Dwayne Bowe, and many might remember that Andy Reid was hoping Bowe would fall to the Eagles in the ’07 draft. The Chiefs selected Bowe three spots ahead of Philadelphia.

This information falls in line with last night’s report that the Chiefs are working toward a new contract with Bowe. The 28-year-old receiver has not had great numbers the past couple of seasons, but that shouldn’t hurt him too much in negotiations considering who he’s had throwing him the ball. Matt Cassel is a decent quarterback, but no #1 wide receiver is going to have stellar numbers with him under center.

But what if Kansas City does hold that over him in contract talks? What if he walks because they won’t give him the money he deserves?

Personally, I think Miami would be the top landing spot for Bowe. Ryan Tannehill is a solid young quarterback who needs targets. Bowe may not be the biggest guy out there and he will never be able to do what guys like Megatron and A.J. Green can do. But Bowe is one of the most athletically gifted receivers in the league right now. He would be the perfect guy to come in and make plays to build the confidence of a young quarterback who could be yet another legend from possibly the greatest draft class of all time for his position.

Likewise, he could also be a fit for the Minnesota Vikings. Christian Ponder needs a go-to wide receiver and it doesn’t seem like Minnesota is too keen on bringing back Percy Harvin. If Harvin leaves, Minnesota will be desperate for a wide receiver and they would be dumb not to make a play on Bowe in free agency.

Of course, all of this depends on his status in Kansas City. Right now, it looks like Bowe is likely to stay put. But there will be plenty of interest if he does walk. If he can’t get his money in Kansas City, he’ll get it elsewhere.

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