SI : Chiefs have a problem and his name is Dwayne Bowe

[pr_capone]

His performance so far this season has been underwhelming. He is in a position to clock in his worst performance in the NFL so far and is projecting to have 54 receptions for 586 yards w/6TD.

Is his problem that defenses are keying in on him... or is it that, as suggested by Greg Bedard, that Bowe has lost a step and is no longer a top tier WR?

http://mmqb.si.com/2013/10/11/greg-b...preview-notes/

6. The Chiefs will win a lot of games with their current formula: good defense that takes the ball away (15 times so far) and an offense that doesn’t turn it over (just five) for an NFL-leading plus-10 in giveaways/takeaways. But to beat the good teams, they’re going to have to start stretching the field. Defenses know QB Alex Smith is overly conservative, so they’re dropping a safety down and playing a lot of man. The Chiefs have a big problem with receiver Dwayne Bowe. Not sure what has happened to him, but he lacks explosion and can’t beat man coverage anymore. Defenses don’t fear him at all.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Ace Gunner

but you dontunderstand!!

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

UNDEFEATED! 9-0! WHO GIVES A SHIT HOW WE'RE DOING IT! WE'RE OUTSCORING EVERYBODY NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE!

Originally Posted by cdcox

Because at some point we will lose a game and after that we'll lose a playoff game and one of the biggest reasons will be because our defense is a rancid bag of poo.

2003 called. They want their writing on the wall back.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Nirvana58

What exactly are you trying to argue here? All you have done is say pretty pictures and I don't argue with stupid. Pick a ****ing side and go with it. Instead of making random comments on my actual takes on our team. Do you think Bowe should be targeted more? Is it Bowe not getting open or Alex not looking for him? Is it the play calling? Is everything perfect with our offense? Give me your great and powerful insight...

I think he believes those two particular plays where Bowe has his man beat deep are plays where Bowe is merely a decoy. The decoy roots Bowe runs a lot of the time go vertical on the sideline. When it's run, it's pretty obvious he's a decoy.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by O.city

Not this dumb shit again.

Watch the play.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Bowe is bigger and stronger and was supposed to get inside position.
You do not break off a timing route with a two step drop.
Amakamura out muscled bowe and took away the inside position, which is inexcusable.

I agree. Not saying Bowe was right, but it's what he did.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by cdcox

Because at some point we will lose a game and after that we'll lose a playoff game and one of the biggest reasons will be because we aren't using our offensive weapons effectively.

This is true, but its a bit much to ask even Reid to have ironed out every issue, have the offense running at maximum efficiency, and have figured out exactly how to utilize every weapon he has after 5 games with an entirely new roster.
I think it has looked very promising, all things considered, and expect improvement that will, in fact, be needed if we want to beat the big dogs.

[Ace Gunner]

okay. y'all need stop with the "timing route" shit. k. a quick slant is not a timing route.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Ace Gunner

okay. y'all need stop with the "timing route" shit. k. a quick slant is not a timing route.

Yeah. It is.

[Simply Red]

Bowe is going off this week.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

This is true, but its a bit much to ask even Reid to have ironed out every issue, have the offense running at maximum efficiency, and have figured out exactly how to utilize every weapon he has after 5 games with an entirely new roster.
I think it has looked very promising, all things considered, and expect improvement that will, in fact, be needed if we want to beat the big dogs.

I don't know. The defense has seen a huge change and it hasn't slowed progress. I know it typically takes more time for offenses to gel, especially with timing in this type of system, but the defensive playbook is so big and intricate at this point, I have to put them on a level playing field.

Right now, and I know I'll get shit for this, but I dislike Andy Reid's offense. From the blocking scheme change, to the misuse of talent(under utilizing Bowe and Hemingway), to the conservative nature of the QB. I know Reid can't control Smith, and wants him to be more aggressive, but it's his man. Also not a fan of throwing, to no avail, on third and short, or running Charles up the middle for no gain time and time, and time again.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Bowe is going off this week.

This. He'll also go off against Diego.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by aturnis

I don't know. The defense has seen a huge change and it hasn't slowed progress. I know it typically takes more time for offenses to gel, especially with timing in this type of system, but the defensive playbook is so big and intricate at this point, I have to put them on a level playing field.

Right now, and I know I'll get shit for this, but I dislike Andy Reid's offense. From the blocking scheme change, to the misuse of talent(under utilizing Bowe and Hemingway), to the conservative nature of the QB. I know Reid can't control Smith, and wants him to be more aggressive, but it's his man. Also not a fan of throwing, to no avail, on third and short, or running Charles up the middle for no gain time and time, and time again.

I thought the "idea" was to get Charles in to space?

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

I thought the "idea" was to get Charles in to space?

Third and short? Doesn't work if the other team gets any kind of pressure, the QB shits his pants and doesn't even try.

[CoMoChief]

Just mainstream media trying to find something to talk about

Bowe is fine, he's just not being targeted because we have a QB that stares in between the hash lines. AS is not a guy that's going to take too many chances in the game and if Bowe looks even remotely covered, he's going to get maybe a split second look before AS looks to his 2-3-4 options.

We run a ball controlling dink n dunk offense with the occasional intermediate route or 2. It seems to work and can work as long as the QB doesn't turn the ball over and you can prevent yourself from being too conservative and predictable. I'm not sure how to go about doing that but it seems to work somewhat okay.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Watch the play.

Learn football.