Player Spotlight: Dwayne Bowe (1 Viewer)

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Thread Topic: Dwayne Bowe, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

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10 rec, 121 yds, 0 TDs while he rides the bench and learns the ropes . .

I have a problem with predicting a nice year for Bowe given the current QB/OL situation in KC, but he does have all the tools (minus elite speed).

I'll say 30-450-3.

Who the heck is this kid?

Macdaddy_2004 said:

Who the heck is this kid?

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Macdaddy_2004 said:

Who the heck is this kid?

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Maybe time to take up a different hobby. Bowe= 45 Rec 550 yards 4 TD's

I wont claim to know much about him. But I do know this is a bad team with an average OLine, bad QBs, and a running mentality. I wouldnt expect much from this rookie this year.

40 rec, 500 yds, 2 tds

shadyridr said:

I wont claim to know much about him. But I do know this is a bad team with an average OLine, bad QBs, and a running mentality. I wouldnt expect much from this rookie this year.40 rec, 500 yds, 2 tds

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;shakeshead; I will hold you to your slamming of KC in every post you make about them....if KC goes 8-8 you will be eating crow from me.FWIW, I see KC throwing the ball slightly more than last season, about a 3-5 percent bump up in Attempts, given teh arrival of Bowe.47 REC649 YDs13.8 YPC4 TDs

Kevin Ashcraft said:

shadyridr said:

I wont claim to know much about him. But I do know this is a bad team with an average OLine, bad QBs, and a running mentality. I wouldnt expect much from this rookie this year.40 rec, 500 yds, 2 tds

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;shakeshead; I will hold you to your slamming of KC in every post you make about them....if KC goes 8-8 you will be eating crow from me.FWIW, I see KC throwing the ball slightly more than last season, about a 3-5 percent bump up in Attempts, given teh arrival of Bowe.47 REC649 YDs13.8 YPC4 TDs

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Im not really slamming them. I just dont think they will be any good this year. Therefore I use that to justify my position on the KC players. If they do go 8-8 I will not be eating crow because I honestly couldnt care less how they do. It wont mean a single them to me if they do good or bad.

KC Homer here.

27-33 catches

369 yards

2 TD's

Should probably be a 3rd WR at worst, but in the KC offense for catches it is: Tony G 1, Kennison 2, LJ 3, and anyone's numbers after that will be inconsistent and irrelevant.

LJ's the #3 guy in terms of receptions for now but it won't be long before a legitimate WR threat in Bowe changes that trend.

I'll say 40 catches, 550 yards, 5 TD.

28-412-3

Macdaddy_2004 said:

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Riddick Bowes son.

I think Bowe will be a solid WR eventually, just not this year and probably not next either:

32 reception, 420 yds, 2 TDs

Not enough balls after TG and LJ for a rookie to make much of an impact in my mind, plus the question of a new starter. 25-325-2 is about all I'd look for.

This morning I have just read the Calvin Johnson vs the rest of the rookie WR thread and then moved over to the Player Spotlight. I decided to discuss Dwayne Bowe. In the CJ vs the rest of the rookie WR thread, Bowe is probably one of the two or three mentioned that has a chance to outperform CJ. I think that a lot of folks are just searching for something unique so that they can add to the discussion. Reading that thread it was possible to believe that Bowe or Jarrett had the opportunity to surpass CJ this year. But over here, all the projections are low and lower. Sorry for the lengthy introduction, but it was interesting to me.

I think that Bowe will struggle big time. A lot of folks are penciling him in as the WR #2 in KC, but that would be a great accomplishment for Bowe and EVEN IF that happens, let's examine the potential.

I reviewed the Chiefs' WR Stats from 2002 to 2006. Eddie Kennison was the leader in all five years. His best season was 05 and he caught only 68 passes for 1104 yds and 5 TDs. He only had two seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards. He averaged 58 receptions for 960 yards and 5 TDs. He was the team's leading WR in all five years and he returns. Their second ranked WR was used far less than their first. Johnny Morton was the only guy that had over 100 fantasy points and that happened twice in the five year period at 107 and 101. Samie Parker has been the second WR for the past two years and his catches improved from 36 to 41 last year and he is still there.

Lots has already been said about the changes and probably efficiency decrease of the offensive line and they will either have a first time starter or a guy known as a career back-up at the QB spot in 07. You combine this paragraph with the previous one, and I don't see the potential for a rookie in 07. I think LJ hopes that he sees somebody step up as an RB while he is resting during some of the preseason camps or he may see even more carries this year than last.

Dwayne Bowe 30 receptions for 375 yards (12.5 ypc) and 2 TDs

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This morning I have just read the Calvin Johnson vs the rest of the rookie WR thread and then moved over to the Player Spotlight. I decided to discuss Dwayne Bowe. In the CJ vs the rest of the rookie WR thread, Bowe is probably one of the two or three mentioned that has a chance to outperform CJ. I think that a lot of folks are just searching for something unique so that they can add to the discussion. Reading that thread it was possible to believe that Bowe or Jarrett had the opportunity to surpass CJ this year. But over here, all the projections are low and lower. Sorry for the lengthy introduction, but it was interesting to me.I think that Bowe will struggle big time. A lot of folks are penciling him in as the WR #2 in KC, but that would be a great accomplishment for Bowe and EVEN IF that happens, let's examine the potential.I reviewed the Chiefs' WR Stats from 2002 to 2006. Eddie Kennison was the leader in all five years. His best season was 05 and he caught only 68 passes for 1104 yds and 5 TDs. He only had two seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards. He averaged 58 receptions for 960 yards and 5 TDs. He was the team's leading WR in all five years and he returns. Their second ranked WR was used far less than their first. Johnny Morton was the only guy that had over 100 fantasy points and that happened twice in the five year period at 107 and 101. Samie Parker has been the second WR for the past two years and his catches improved from 36 to 41 last year and he is still there.Lots has already been said about the changes and probably efficiency decrease of the offensive line and they will either have a first time starter or a guy known as a career back-up at the QB spot in 07. You combine this paragraph with the previous one, and I don't see the potential for a rookie in 07. I think LJ hopes that he sees somebody step up as an RB while he is resting during some of the preseason camps or he may see even more carries this year than last.Dwayne Bowe 30 receptions for 375 yards (12.5 ypc) and 2 TDs

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Very In addition, it is difficult for me to think of the Chiefs in 2007 having a more prolific offense (or even coming close) to the passing numbers the Chiefs put up with Vermeil as Head Coach and Trent Green in his prime. I expect a conservative offense with Herm running LJ as much as possible.

I'm digging this one up from the abyss. Any thoughts on whether or not these projections have changed since June? Does Damon Huard starting help / hurt KC WR production / value? Any KC homers able to chime in on this? I'm looking at a potential pick in the 2nd or 3rd round of my dynasty draft. There will probably be a lot of other players available (sort of along the DJ Hackett ilk in the 2nd / 3rd).