Close Call #12: Dwayne Bowe vs Terrell Owens

Close Call #12: Dwayne Bowe vs Terrell Owens

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Miller

Miller

Who Dey
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"Close Calls 2009" - A Sports Outlaw Exclusive
Remember, this is based on re-draft leagues and non ppr scoring.

Today's Match-up:

Dwayne Bowe vs Terrell Owens

 Last Year's Stats:
Dwayne Bowe - 16 gms - 86 rec - 1,022 rec yds - 7 rec TD
Terrell Owens - 16 gms - 69 rec - 1,052 yds - 10 rec TD's

Today's Match-up is between two WR's who at first glance seem to be heading in different directions. Bowe looks to be a promising WR destined for stardom. In a new, pass friendly offensive system, seems thing to be set up perfectly for Bowe, but is Cassel the right QB for the job? With Tony Gonzalez in Atlanta, will the defenses be able to key in on Bowe more? Can he handle being the main focus of defensive gameplans? Then you have good ol's TO, now he's in Buffalo, this can't be good right? There are QB concerns in Buffalo as well, but with Lee Evans on the other side defenses will need to to deal with threats on both sides of the field now. Can Edwards get him the ball consistently enough to avoid a TO meltdown? Can the Buffalo offense move the ball consistently enough to give TO enough scoring opportunities. He seems to thrive his first year in a new place, will Buffalo be the same? These are just some of the questions you will need to answer in today's close call.
 
cctekguy

cctekguy

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Again, no real quantifiable reason for choosing Bowe, I'm just sick of T.O. If a head case can't make it in Dallas (or Oakland) he can't make it anywhere.

Gimme K.C. and Bowe, not Buffalo and a show.
 
WesDawg

WesDawg

'Burghapologist
Miller took away all of my viable reasons for choosing T.O. in this one in his astute analysis, so I'll throw a couple more out there.

First off, keep in mind this is not a keeper or PPR format, so what you see is what you get for 2009 only. Obviously Bowe would have the advantage in either of those 2 types of leagues.

There are currently only 4 active wideouts who've cracked the 1,000 yard barrier in each of the past 3 years. T.O., Reggie Wayne, Steve Smith, and... Donald Driver? (one of these things, is not like the other..LOL) Barring a fluke injury, there's no reason to speculate Owens won't surpass that mark again, especially since (as Miller pointed out) he always thrives in his first year with a new team. He'll be the primary red zone option on this team, with Lee Evans doing more of the damage between the 20's.
Bowe, on the other hand, is the only show in town now that Gonzo's gone, and on top of that, he's learning an entirely new offense with a new QB. T.O. is doing the same, but he's been down this road 3 times before in his career.
My final point in favor of Owens is the schedules. Week 12 is "Thanksgiving Weekend", when the weather officially turns dicey in most of the rough weather stadiums. Both the Bills and Chiefs have 5 of their last 6 games in such locations. However, Buffalo plays week 16 (traditional championship week in most leagues) at Atlanta in a dome, and K.C. goes to Cincinnati (improved defense) where the white stuff will probably be flying. In a call this close, that can't be overlooked.
One last scheduling note. Bowe will be facing a tough pass defense every single week before his bye in week 8 and in 3 of the 4 games after that, so a slow start is totally understandable. Not to mention the aforementioned adjustment period. Targeting him as a deadline buy-low trade candidate would be a super sneaky strategy to help bolster your team for a fantasy playoff run.
 
Phicinfan

Phicinfan

Expert on nothing, opinionated on everything
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:wow: another worst of two evils choice....;)

I know the numbers on T.O. They are incredible. I know Bowe has had a safety net in Gonzales all along.

I just don't see Edwards keeping T.O. happy. I hope I am wrong...as I would love to see Toronto...errrggg....Buffalo successful again. I just don't know if I buy it. What scares me more is who takes over if Edwards gets hurt.....:hurl:

So here is what it comes down to.

Buffalo has Evans on other side, and a solid rb duo of Jackson and Lynch. The only negative is the young Qb and the HC and OC who are relatively conservative.

KC will be totally rebuilding. The only SURE offensive weapon they have is Bowe. No other Wr has stepped up really, and they just gave away the stud Te. Add to that the Jeckyl and Hyde Rb...and the UNPROVEN Qb, yes I said it...till he shows me he is not a system Qb he is unproven....I just don't like Bowe's chances.

I will go T.O. here...but he scares me in this situation.
 
Cerberus

Cerberus

In Dog We Trust
I'll take Bowe. Reason. I just don't like TO. Let me take that back. I don't care for him when he opens his mouth. I do enjoy watching him play and see what his next antic will be. Pulling the cell phone out of the goal post was hilarious. The man has skills but he seems to think he is better than he really is. Didn't he lead the league in dropped passes last year ? You can't count on the guy. Seems like he is playing now not to get hurt and looking to life after football instead of whats going on , on the field.
 
ExperiencedRookie

ExperiencedRookie

Well-Known Member
I'm going with my boy D-Bo for one of my few ever homer picks.

The Cassel-Bowe connection sounds ugly. But I think it's pretty close to the 07 Anderson-Braylon connection. No, Bowe might not have that big of a year, but he should be #1 in targets in the NFL. He should also be getting all the RZ love.

No real logic from me here. If I'm choosing between these 2 guys, I'm taking Bowe though.
 
Sgt John

Sgt John

Sith Lord of T&A
DEEEEEEWAYNE BOWEEEEE!!!!!

TO is old. He is going to a less talented team. He will be facing better defenses IMO out of the Jets, Pats, and Dolphins than he saw last year with the Skins, Giants, and Iggles.

Bowe has a decent QB, good supporting cast, and faces some crappy defenses.
 
Miller

Miller

Who Dey
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I think TO has one more good year in him....but I'm still going Bowe here. Just a better situation IMO, bad defense, bad running game, no other target, sounds like a lot of pressure, but someone is going to catch the ball and Bowe is the best option. Add in some nice garbage time numbers and Bowe is headed for a top ten season this year....first of many is my guess.
 
eaglechick

eaglechick

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honestly, i won't end up with either of these guys.

i picked TO. as miller said in the opening, owens tends to do great in his first year with a team, and i'm just too unsure about how cassell and kc are going to do.

overall, i'd much rather go for housh or roy williams, who are falling a few picks later.
 
Phicinfan

Phicinfan

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Sgt John said:
DEEEEEEWAYNE BOWEEEEE!!!!!

TO is old. He is going to a less talented team. He will be facing better defenses IMO out of the Jets, Pats, and Dolphins than he saw last year with the Skins, Giants, and Iggles.

Bowe has a decent QB, good supporting cast, and faces some crappy defenses.
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Less talented team? Then Kansas City??? :headscratch:
 
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