Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe Switches Agents
by Joel Thorman on Sep 21, 2009 1:29 PM CDT
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PrintKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has switched his representation and hired agent Todd France according to Liz Mullen of the Sports Business Journal.
As we've said in this space before, many times when a player switches agents it's because he's looking for a new contract. Agents don't see any money (3%) until a new contract is signed.
There's some room for debate on this but, in my estimation, he's put up numbers that merit consideration for an extension.
Bowe is currently in year three of his five year rookie deal. Let's take a look at his production:
- Year One: 70 receptions, 995 yards, five touchdowns
- Year Two: 86 receptions, 1,022 yards, seven touchdowns
- Year Three (through two games): Nine receptions, 96 yards, two touchdowns
Bowe's been pretty consistent and, from a value standpoint, has been a steal with the five year, $9 million contract he signed in August on 2007. In the final three years (including this year), he's due $460,000, $600,000 and $690,000 in base salaries.
Considering the kind of numbers he's put up, which are not common in the first two years for a receiver, he's due for a pay raise following the season.
Bowe turns 25 years old today. If he can get an extension after the season, it could set him up for hitting another big payday before he turns 30 years old. For NFL players, it's all about getting to the second contract and, with examples like Greg Jennings and Larry Fitzgerald as of late, getting a crack at a big money third contract.
France doesn't have a long history of NFL holdouts or anything like that. He was able to get a three year, $21 million, with $13 million guaranteed for a 29 year old Brian Westbrook. He also negotiated Nate Clements eight year, $80 million contract with the 49ers.
His clients tend to reside in the SEC with a handful coming from Auburn and Georgia.
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Seems like a shrewd move on Bowe's part
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Going into an uncapped year
Great time to talk about an extension!
by flyin_squirl on Sep 21, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
God I hope next year isn't an uncapped year.
I’d hate to see the Cowboys and Redskins turn into the Yankees and Red Sox and simply buy all the avaible talent every offseason. The Chiefs are still below the minimum cap as it stands now. (unless I’m wrong) They have trouble spending the least amount of money allowed by the league. It will be much tougher competing with large market teams with virtually no limit as to how much they can spend on FA.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 21, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It wont be that easy.
In an uncapped year the tenders extend a couple of years… In order for a team to pull a NYY style team is to just sign EVERY FA that actaully hits the market.
Great article on it here…
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4491264&name=schefter_adam
by flyin_squirl on Sep 21, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
There will be restrictions.
Playoff teams will be limited on how much they can spend in an uncapped FA. Some rules will be installed by the NFL to maintain parity and keep big markets from buying championships. Here are a couple of links talking about the possible uncapped free agency:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d808736ba&template=with-video&confirm=true
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80864e15&template=with-video&confirm=true
KC could be in a good position to go out and make some bids on guys… if Hunt has been saving up cash left over from the low salary over the last 3 years.
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 21, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Touche!
And I say the same of Waters’ move to hire an agent as well. The implications of next year are building and the players who are prepared will fare the best.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Raises?
Maybe some day our guys will get paid for winning games.
In which case Cassel is vastly overpaid, right?
Not to mention Haley, Pioli … the list could go on, but you get the idea
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
Cassel Haley and Pioli were all brough in because they are proven winners.
Pioli helped a dynasty.
Haley managed to take the Cardinals to the Super Bowl
Cassel went 11-5 last year.
They were all brought in because they know how to win football games, at least thats the idea. We’ll have to see how Haley handles his 3 jobs. HC OC QC. It’s not really the ideal situation for a rookie HC to be in, and he showed signs that he’s bitten off more than he can chew yesterday. But he has proven that he’s a winner.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 21, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday to Dwayne!
Hell, I say pay the man. He’s shown that he can play, and he’s showing now that he’s going to be consistent and catch a lot of balls thrown his way. We need him around
but what do I know because I'm so negative and know nothing about anything...ever...
He's been a pretty good WR so far.
But nobody is accusing him of being a future HOF. He’s had his problems catching the ball in case anyone forgot. I wouldn’t give him an extention this year, if he has two more years left on his contract. We basically got him by the balls until that contract is up.
I guess it really come down to how much Bowe is going to be asking for. Bowe isn’t worth Fitzgerald at this point. If he ends up blowing up, and becoming one of the leagues best WR’s then by all means pay the man.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 21, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Bowe
This is a big year for Bowe in my opinion. He needs to show as, and give the team confidence, that he can be a top flight wide receiver. He needs to show the consistancy that comes along with that title. He has had good seasons, but not the great one we all hope for.
He has shown us several flashes in the past that he can do it, but now he needs to put it all together. If he continues to score touchdowns and catch everything thrown at him he is due for the new contract.
We need to keep him around, at whatever the fair market cost is.
How long did it take us to find a receiver of his caliber??? You don’t just let him go, not when he’s 25-years old and still getting better. Now, if we can just get some other targets to take the pressure of of him and provide some time for our good quarterback to throw the rock around, we’ll be in business. Cassel/Bowe should be something we have to look forward to for the next 5 years, at least.
He deserves it
Look, Bowe has been a stand up WR playing for a horrid team for over two years. He’s never complained about the team, and he’s never exhibited any off the field issues. He’s involved in charities.
He has been slightly arrogant in the past, but hey, he’s a receiver. It’s not uncommon. He also claims to have dropped the “Bowe show” shtick and is going to be the best WR he can be. Did you guys see that block he laid out for Cassel yesterday? He’s taking Haley’s coaching to heart.
I say give guys that we KNOW are the future of the team the big contracts. Make them the cornerstones of the team. Bowe is one of those guys.
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 21, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
You bet ya!
He deserves a new contract based on his performance this yr. I for one 100 percent agree with you, he is a cornerstone. Good thing we did not trade hin to the jets.
by casselreadychiefs on Sep 21, 2009 3:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
chris mcclaister
lets sign him ang get rid of leggett!!! period
he hasnt played nickel since college
this team is better off hoping washington pans out.
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