The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Ian Rapoport reported Thursday night on NFL Network's "NFL Total Access" that the Kansas City Chiefs are actively pursuing a new contract with Bowe, according to sources close to the situation. Bowe's representatives have met with the Chiefs, and Rapoport expects conversations to continue in the coming weeks.
Diehards Line:It would appear the new regime in Kansas City views Bowe in a different light than former general manager Scott Pioli, who didn't appear willing to give Bowe the long-term deal that he wanted. Rapoport reports that Andy Reid was very high on Bowe coming out of LSU. As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal notes, the Chiefs need a ton of help on offense, notably at quarterback and wide receiver. Their passing game practically is starting from scratch. ... Stay tuned.