The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Chiefs today named Dwayne Bowe, their top wide receiver the past five seasons, as their franchise player, a move that effectively keeps him off the free-agent market according to Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.
Diehards Line:No surprise here. Bowe had another 1,000-yard season and with the torn ACL that sidelined Jamaal Charles early, the wideout was the biggest offensive weapon on the team. Now, Bowe will make at least $9.4 million this year -- unless he and the team agree to a long-term deal. Bowe can sign the tender and the two sides could negotiate a long-term contract (they have until July 15 to get such a deal done or Bowe will play for the one-year tender).