The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Kansas City Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on Bowe if the two sides cannot reach a new deal, according to a league source.
Diehards Line:The 27-year-old Bowe had another good season despite a revolving door of quarterbacks in Kansas City last season, catching 81 passes for 1,159 yards and five touchdowns. It was his third 1,000-yard season, and he has caught at least 70 passes in four of his five NFL seasons. He led the NFL in 2010 with 15 touchdown receptions and has 36 TD catches in his career. ... The franchise tag number for wide receivers this year is $9.5 million. Teams must decide whether to use the tag by March 5.