More Former Chiefs Distancing Themselves From Bowe's Story

by Joel Thorman on May 20, 2010 8:00 PM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The local NBC affiliate here in Kansas City sought out the opinion of a couple of former Chiefs regarding the now infamous "importing" story from current Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe. One former Chief, Jimmy Wilkerson, has already strongly denied Bowe's accounts of that San Diego road trip.

Former cornerback Patrick Surtain indicated that Bowe's statements not only demonstrate poor judgment but are the equivalent of throwing your teammates under the bus.

"Wow! If it did happen, you shouldn't be telling a magazine," he said, according to NBC-41. "He probably broke the code for every NFL player that's ever played."

Indeed and that's the problem a lot of folks have with this story. He implicated his teammates -- even if they're unnamed -- by telling the story. Implicit in Surtain's words above are that he had or has no knowledge of the "importing" that was going on.

I reached out to one former Chief who was on the team in '07 and, while he declined comment on this story, did say the story was brought to his attention by -- you guessed it -- his wife.

As Surtain suggests, there are some things better left unsaid.

Similarly, Boomer Grigsby, who was on the team in '07, wants no part of Bowe's story.

"There wasn't anything of that sort going around with the crowd that I ran with," Grigsby said. "And I think I can pretty much speak to the rest of the team as well."

Now that is how you answer a question about "importing" women.

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It really IS one of those things

that if you want to put it out there, you’re better off waiting ’til AFTER you retire.

Predictions:
This year will be better

by jmcgoblue on May 20, 2010 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

You LIE about it?

Guess Sir Charles was right. Athletes are not role models.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on May 20, 2010 8:04 PM CDT reply actions

not telling is not the same as lying

if you go to vegas with some friends and do some questionable things or think about doing them or even flirt with a couple girls; you don’t tell your friend’s wife or her best friend and you definitely don’t tell a reporter. doesn’t make you a bad person

by E.C. on May 20, 2010 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Makes you a less than honest person

I’m never going to fault Dwayne Bowe for telling the truth. And anybody who does should stop and think about that.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on May 20, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

yep

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on May 20, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions

i might be, but honesty isn't always the best policy

not if it hurts someone else, and i’m not talking about the person that did something wrong. that’s selfish, your not doing it to help anyone, you’re doing it to make your self feel better.

i’m not faulting him for telling the truth; i honestly see this stuff as entertainment tonight crap, and i really don’t care. i’m saying some things are better left unsaid. i wish there was more real football news so we wouldn’t have to talk about this kind of thing.

by E.C. on May 20, 2010 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions

The only time honestyseems like it isn't the best policy

Is when someone else hasn’t been honest and their actions put you in a bad spot.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on May 20, 2010 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions

yikes

by SayHeyWerd on May 20, 2010 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

Whoops

I didn’t mean to post this story right now.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on May 20, 2010 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

Dammit Joel!

This is why we can’t have nice things.

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by Scaryclouds on May 20, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Bowe needs to take Media 101 from Boomer Grigsby

by Larryemcdaniel on May 20, 2010 8:07 PM CDT reply actions

Not only did he

throw his teammates under the bus, he probably caused many players on other teams to have to answer to their wives/girlfriends and in doing so he probably painted a big target on his chest.

by Jimgem on May 20, 2010 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

the article makes it sound like Surtain had no idea

but he does mention a “code for EVERY NFL player that ever played”?? umm, that kind of says that there IS a lot of things going on that need hiding and implicit cooperation. Let’s not fool ourselves, these guys get all the poon they want.

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on May 20, 2010 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

Right

But when in public you don’t talk about the time you got on Facebook, dropped a few grand on some women, put them up for the weekend and, um, you know…

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on May 20, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

That all leads to McNair

Maybe someone could have said something at somepoint somehow

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on May 20, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Why?

To cover for somebody cheating on his wife? To cover up solicitation? How about we applaud Bowe for bringing this into public light. A little integrity and honesty is exactly what the NFL needs. And I’m pretty sure guys with strong moral character like Brian Waters and Thomas Jones will actually agree.

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on May 20, 2010 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions

you're not covering, it's simply not your place, and if you feel it is, you do it in private

by E.C. on May 20, 2010 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

In private would be better

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on May 20, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

How do you know

he didn’t talk to Herm Edwards in private? With almost none of these guys left on the team, we have no idea who he brought it to. And who’s word do we take? Herm Edwards? How long does he last at ESPN if he fesses up to this? Larry Johnson? Did any of us not immediately think that’s the kind of thing he would do?

"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram

by citadelchief on May 20, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions

oops

I guess I better hurry and take that story off my facebook wall.

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on May 20, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions

they're all full of it....

they all know about it & most probably have participated. the big problem is that bowe had flappy lips (much like some of the imports i’m sure) and now they’re all pissed cuz he broke the code. i’m not a pro athelete & even i know that you don’t tell the public or anyone outside the circle what “really” goes on. it’s like men & going to a bachelor party, do you really tell your women what you really do there? of course not! do we women tell you guys what really goes on when we have girls night out? of course not….you keep that shit to yourself!

by HeatherChiefsLvr on May 20, 2010 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd for flappy lips

The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.

by ArrowSpread on May 20, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions

nah

I prefer, um, firmer lips

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on May 20, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions

yikes!!! but rec'd

by E.C. on May 20, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

lol

by HeatherChiefsLvr on May 20, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

hey!!

so what does go on?

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on May 20, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions

ill never tell.....:)

but it got you thinkin huh…lol

by HeatherChiefsLvr on May 20, 2010 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah

now I have to shut off the computer screen for a little while so you all don’t see me take care of sumfin

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on May 20, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions

tmi...lol

by HeatherChiefsLvr on May 20, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions

they talk about more efficient ways to cook and clean, right?

by MountainManMike on May 21, 2010 1:56 AM CDT up reply actions

if that's what you wanna believe....then yes

someone is delusional lol I believe we would compare the size of your penis to our ex-boyfriends and the difference between the two of you as lovers before we would talk about more efficient ways to cook & clean. But we really don’t do that either. Although, some of us chicks DO love to cook & we’re always swapping recipes & printing them online…however, that’s usually done at work in between AP & FB time for me not during girl’s night out. :)

by HeatherChiefsLvr on May 21, 2010 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions

I know Gonzo was messing with Vida Guerra....

I heard in a song that she’d gave a blow job to wear the ROC-a- FeLLA chain & medallion for an evening. Kanye West had no reason to lie about what SHE did that night. Word was it actually happened. Chicks like her are everywhere. Superhead. Karrin Steffan is known for giving blow jobs to highly paid athletes. Where’s Gonzo for his side of the story

by imur#1fan on May 20, 2010 9:00 PM CDT reply actions