Adam Schefter on Twitter has reported that the Kansas City Chiefs have officially inked WR Dwayne Bowe to a five-year contract.
The move comes just days before the franchise tag deadline on Monday.
The financial details were not available at the time of this article, but many feel Dwayne Bowe will receive between $10 and $12 million annually.
The move actually makes a lot of sense after a month or so of many of us wondering if the Chiefs were willing to take a chance with locking up Dwayne Bowe to a long-term deal.
The Chiefs already upgraded at QB by bringing in Alex Smith—hopefully he can be the answer in KC at QB—so the need to keep Bowe became a bit more paramount.
Add in head coach Andy Reid and the expectation of a greater emphasis on the passing game and you can see why the Chiefs needed to retain their number one WR one way or another.
The Chiefs were facing the possibility of slapping the dreaded tag on Dwayne Bowe before this deal, and it was accepted to be a possible "safe" approach—so much for that idea.
Fantasy Spin: Again, I believe the move makes sense for Kansas City even if there's a hint of risk involved. I think there is plenty of reason to think Dwayne Bowe potentially puts in one of his best seasons—if not his best—this year, but I also feel there is plenty of reason to err on the side of caution.
Will the O-Line improve? Can Alex Smith become a reliable arm under center? Will another receiver step up and take some defensive pressure off of Dwayne Bowe? These are some pressing questions that will take some time to figure out. For now, however, fantasy owners at least know Dwayne Bowe will be staying in Kansas City.
Although, the grass already looks much greener than that of a year ago doesn't it?
Best “fantasy spin” you’ve done in awhile.. like the ending to an old wild west movie, you know the cowboy rides on! great stuff Ray, for real man loved it.
It was either re-sign him or tag him…..again. After bringing Smith in, they really had no choice. But at least now they have the No. 1 receiver spot locked up and they can add more help for Smith to succeed.
Ray,
With the Kansas City Chiefs giving up two 2nd round draft picks, one in the 2013 draft and one in the 2014 draft,(presumed of course, it hasn’t been verified), it was pretty obvious that the Chiefs had to do anything and everything to keep the Chiefs best wide out happy and under contract.
While I don’t Smith will be anything more than a QB3 with some weeks representing as a lower-end QB2 such as the bye’s, the upgrade for Bowe as far as having a better general throwing down field to him is undeniable.
Great news! Especially considering that I may be having to keep Bowe in one of my deeper fantasy leagues. Great article man.
Thanks for the kind words! Smith should certainly strengthen Bowe’s fantasy investment.