Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe Suffered Possible Concussion Against The Broncos

by Joel Thorman on Jan 2, 2012 12:00 PM CST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had a terrific first half against the Denver Broncos catching six balls for 93 yards. He was clearly Kyle Orton's No. 1 receiver but he wasn't able to help in the second half after he went down with a possible concussion.

Bowe caught a pass and hit the ground in what looked like a routine play. But he was slow to get up and the trainers came out to check on him. He walked to the sidelines under his own power.

Following Sunday's game, Romeo Crennel said "they wouldn't let him go back into the game", meaning the medical staff. Players have to pass a concussion test if there's concern they suffered one during a game. Bowe apparently wasn't allowed back in.

The Chiefs season is over so the possible concussion doesn't matter at this point (assuming Bowe recovers).

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You gotta wonder, without bowe did we even have another weapon besides breaston?

by Chiefshero on Jan 2, 2012 12:04 PM CST reply actions

Baldwin caught a few

Biggest concern has been his ability to create separation though. He has some work to do this offseason.

As for Bowe, I am fine with not putting him with the concussion suspicion. Unfortunate that he was on pace for a career day.

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by Nick Britt on Jan 2, 2012 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

I really thought we would give Baldwin a couple of jump ball opportunities down the field.

by thegrisdaddy on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions

Baldwin needs to learn to use his body to separate the defender from the ball

As well as find the open spots on the field. Bowe’s not great at creatin separation, but he’s EXCELLENT at using his body to shield the ball.

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by MNchiefsfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:12 PM CST up reply actions

I think another position to be considered is the Tight End....

Orton had some success throwing to Pope during the Packers game, but I don’t think Pope can be the TE we need. It’s a key position, imo, and one I hope we’ll upgrade.

by KCRiseFromTheAshes on Jan 2, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions

wonder if tony is willing to come back

by Chiefshero on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions

i think he signed another year at ATL .

by chiefsman! on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM CST up reply actions

We already have a Tony coming back

In case you all have forgotten about our starting TE…???

by Chiefs08Matt on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Yes, Moeaki is progressing well, from what I hear.

Kansas City Chiefs: Undefeated in 2012, baby!

by Tarkus on Jan 2, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

Bowe will be fine

That wasn’t a huge hit – he landed funny on his neck/head

Uhhh...I hate looking at the 1983 Draft and seeing 2 HOF'ers picked after our washed up QB pick.

by Ren on Jan 2, 2012 12:12 PM CST reply actions

It didn't appear to be head or neck when he went down.

I figured at worse it was a muscle. There really wasn’t any jarring of the head.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Jan 2, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions

You mean a roided up Shawne Merriman landed funny

on Priest’s neck and head…

by bamachief5558 on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

i think/hope bowe will be ok

wonder whats up with arenas

by chiefsman! on Jan 2, 2012 12:16 PM CST reply actions

wonder about arenas also

e started off with acl’s explodeing hope we didnt finish with one

by derekintn on Jan 2, 2012 12:48 PM CST up reply actions

hope he's ok ... the med staff did the right thing

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by upamtn on Jan 2, 2012 12:17 PM CST reply actions

Well

He has at least 4 months to recover, lest he becomes concussed again.

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by His Royal Greatness on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions

someone please put of the video of bowe's sideline catch over champ

by Berrygood10 on Jan 2, 2012 12:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions

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by Berrygood10 on Jan 2, 2012 12:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

i think orton will resign with kc

too many weapons for him to work with, plus orton got a legit shot at being the starter

will the chiefs ever draft a Qb in the first round, not since todd blackledge in 83. and the chiefs could of had marino. OH well atleast 65 toss power trap worked for KC, it should be wide open red. Hank stram still the man.

by niageriannit1 on Jan 2, 2012 12:42 PM CST reply actions

Knew it was a concussion the second he got up and started skipping back to the sideline

You could tell he was kinda loopy. Then they showed the replay and you could.see he landed on his helmet because of the way he landed trying to keep possession of the ball. Good thing is he has the whole offseason to recover and hey, maybe we can barter with him while he’s still loopy and get a ‘team friendly’ contract lol

by Chiefs08Matt on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I like the fact the medical staff didn't risk it

and allow him to come back in the game. If we are potentially going to sign Bowe to a long term contract, we don’t need to risk any long term health problems for a game that ultimately didn’t matter.

Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens...

by 5280ChiefsFan on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM CST reply actions

I think it's a bit careless to say

that since it’s the end of the season, this concussion doesn’t matter.

Maybe not to you as a blood thirsty fan, but head injuries are no joke.

At best, any concussion victim could be dealing with lasting memory loss. I think it’s shameful to forget that these players you root for to put their bodies and minds on the line are people you should be supporting. Even if the state of their character or health doesn’t translate directly to the product on the field, neither does the work those guys do for your community.

I guess I’m just saying I’m disappointed that this lacks even a simple “We wish him the best” or “We hope he’s OK.”

by bamachief5558 on Jan 2, 2012 2:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions