Welcome Back, Dwayne Bowe
by Chris Thorman on Dec 14, 2009 9:00 AM CST
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PrintAfter serving a four game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy (apparently for taking a diuretic), Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will be back in action against the Cleveland Browns this weekend.
Bowe was suspended back on November 17th and we haven't heard a peep out of him since.
How did the Chiefs do without Bowe? I've put some stats together for you to check out, after the jump.
| With Bowe | Without Bowe | Difference | |
| Avg. completions/game | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Avg. completion % | 57.30% | 52.20% | -4.9% |
| Avg. passing yards/game | 167 | 179 | +12 |
| Avg. QB rating | 81.2 | 56.2 | -25 |
| W-L | 2-7 | 1-3 | -1 |
| Avg. points/game | 15.6 | 16 | +0.4 |
As you can see, the diference between the Chiefs' offense with Bowe and without Bowe isn't that much. The most significant drop was in the QB rating, which dropped a very significant amount.
Other than that, there wasn't much difference in points per game, completions or yards.
Who stepped up on Bowe's absence? Here are the top Chief receivers over the last four games:
- WR Chris Chambers (29 targets, 17 catches, 250 yards)
- WR Bobby Wade (29 targets, 14 receptions, 107 yards)
- RB Jamaal Charles (19 targets, 13 catches, 103 yards)
- WR Lance Long (17 targets, 8 catches, 74 yards)
- WR Mark Bradley (15 targets, 4 catches, 57 yards)
- TE Leonard Pope (13 targets, 9 catches, 86 yards)
Chambers is clearly the cream of the crop here. Another note is that Jamaal Charles now leads the team in receptions with 34 - one behind Dwayne Bowe's 33. Bowe still leads by a wide margin in receiving yards with 466.
Thoughts on Bowe coming back? Will it make much difference?
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I said not really.
Our running game has been our strength, and it has nothing to do with D-Bowe. I understand giving Cassel more opportunities/tools to bolster the passing game, but we still gave up 87 points in two weeks and shown that we can’t stop the run etc. etc. D-Bowe getting a touchdown in a meaningless game only helps fantasy owners.
Chiefs have 99 Problems and Cassel is ONLY one.
Those games became meaningless after missed opportunities and turnovers. It’s impossible to know what would have happened if we had scored more early and the momentum was ours instead of it snowballing.
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
And the week before that?
And the week before that?
And the week before that?
A cursory glance at the rankings shows that this team is not very good defensively.
I'm not a Cassel fan or a Tamba Hali Fan or a Jamaal Charles fan. I'm a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
I agree about the running game
but Bowe is clearly our best blocking receiver too. He makes blocks downfield that our other receivers cant. We just didnt notice it because LJ never made it downfield.
whoa hold on
Adding a viable outside threat with run block capability doesn’t change how the defense lines up/plays?
Pretty sure teams are more afraid of letting d bowe go than bobby wade. He draws more attention outside, helping running plays, and blocks a hell of a lot better than our other receivers.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Dec 14, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions
They kept calling Bowe our no.1 receiver
and kept talking about drops, like Bowe is the savior of our offense, he drops just as many as anyone else.
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
And he's not a #1 receiver.
He doesn’t have the speed. He’s a VERY solid #2 option, mind you, but he wouldn’t be the #1 on most teams in the NFL.
I'm not a Cassel fan or a Tamba Hali Fan or a Jamaal Charles fan. I'm a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
However
Teams play him like a #1 WR, trying to shut him down. They’ve been playing Chambers that way in his absence, and it hurts the offense. I do think it’ll help, but he’s hardly a savior. He’ll just keep some of the heat off Chambers while he’s in.
"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris
Bowe has regressed,
along with OC, QB coach, we need a true receivers coach as well, What ever happened to that guy that made Kennison relevant again, if I am not mistaken he is coaching the Chargers receivers.
When will the Chiefs be a winning franchise again?
Agreed with you completely.
I'm not a Cassel fan or a Tamba Hali Fan or a Jamaal Charles fan. I'm a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
I voted "not really" as well.
He doesn’t bring the deep threat that we are missing. He is a big possession receiver who has unreliable hands. Yesterday was a good example. Those WR screens are never going to work if the DB’s aren’t worried about the deep ball. Until we have that threat, those plays are worthless. The DB’s get right up on our WR’s.
exactly
the lack of a deep threat is not on our receivers but on our qb who cant deliver the deep throw.
by MountainManMike on Dec 14, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
he scores a td or two where bradley missed
by kcstevesportsfan on Dec 14, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
Charles caught 68% of his passes, Pope caught 69% of his passes
Those two stepped up. This team has absolutely terrible receivers.
Honestly I think Charles alone has skewed those stats to show that Bowe made less of a difference than he really did.
If you only knew...
Don't forget..
Most of those Bowe games came with Charles standing around on the sideline most of the time, while LJ was being ineffective.. so add Bowe’s production on top of Charles and we suddenly have some pretty nice weapons in there.
good point
im excited to see what they can do with everyone on the field at the same time.
by MountainManMike on Dec 14, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
bowe makes a difference by giving the defense another option to prepare for
he’s better than mark bradley and lance long. he’s probably better than chris chambers. he drops some passes but he has made more big receptions than anyone this year. plus, and this is big, bowe is the only receiver left that cassel has worked with all year dating back to offseason ota’s. he will help.
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
I would have to argue that he is not better than Chambers,
Chambers has one thing that Bowe does not, speed, and that cannot be coached. I would make the argument that his hands have been more reliable. I know the big drop yesterday, but still.
When will the Chiefs be a winning franchise again?
heyward-bey is fast but isn't good
speed isn’t the end all be all. i think chambers is good but bowe has the penchant for making big plays like against dallas and jacksonville
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
maybe it was oakland and not jacksonville. i can't really remember since it's been a month since he played
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
You could also argue that he is though
I don’t really see the knock on Dwayne Bowe’s speed. Running a 4.57 at the combine and 4.48 at pro day isn’t that slow. I think the main thing Chambers has over Bowe is route running skills. You can’t argue the numbers Bowe has put up in the first few years in the league. There are very few WR that produce those numbers so early. Especially on a team without a legit QB for the first two years. I would like to see him burst off the line a little better, but I believe Bowe is already a legit #1 with upside to be amazing.
by groundedchevy on Dec 14, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions
I just hope Bowe was doing something productive during his mini-vacation
like catching lots and lots of balls. I want to see him looking sharp out there for the final three games.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
how can he NOT help?
I understand people being down on the team and the WR..
but, seriously… Bowe is a real threat at receiver, and he does what KC has trouble doing without him… SCORES TDs! Sure, he drops a few, but he IS a productive receiver that defenses have to try and stop.
this offense needs all the weapons they can get. You can argue that Chambers is as good as Bowe, but you can’t tell me that Bowe doesn’t make the WR group and the offense better…
AND, I could care less if he’s a “#1” receiver or not… that is a stupid argument, IMHO…
he IS a good receiver, and he IS better than most of the guys KC has been throwing to.
Hopefully, he’s coming back motivated to make up for lost time!
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
+1
Bowe frustratingly drops some of the easiest catches, but he also has a knack of making the spectacular ones. He’s been money on fade routes in the end-zone.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
Also
I can’t help but think what would have happened if some of those bubble screens were going to Bowe instead of Wade or Long. Neither of those guys are capable of breaking tackles, but let’s see those little corners try to bring down Bowe.
no way!
he’s got a future here
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
He's beyond awful and is a liability anytime he's on the field.
by HIV 2 Elway on Dec 14, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
Put him on a scout or practice squad...
He shouldn’t be sniffing the field
by HIV 2 Elway on Dec 14, 2009 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
not true, IMO
we’ll agree to disagree on this one
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
Why?
His inability to avoid defenders launching into his 5’10" frame provides some great Sports Center highlights!
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
Seriously though, I agree with Stag
I want to at least see how he looks in training camp next season. He’s shown some ability to get open, and he’s very young/raw, so there’s room for dramatic improvement.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
Why?
Hes so scrappy and hes got heart!
Nevermind he has no talent or ability…
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
He needs to learn how to shield himself against these hits...
Otherwise, he will be in casket by seasons end. I give him this much, he is one tough SOB.
Bowe could best help the team if he could learn to tackle.
The offense hasn’t really missed him that much. The defense could use all the help they can get…
How many?
How many passing TD have we scored in the last 4 weeks? I’m pretty sure the offense needs just as much help as the defense if not more.
by groundedchevy on Dec 14, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
agreed.... MORE
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
Bowe greatly miss in the offense
Its no coincidence Cassell been struggling since Bowe left. With no depth at receiver its a wonder we beat Pittsburg without the guy. Wouldn’t be surprise if we blow the Browns out come Sunday. Now with a solid run game to complement what Bowe brings to the passing game I expect our offense to put up more pts this week than any other week this season.
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