The Facts: Bowe says the way he's running routes right now is no illusion: he's lighter, faster and prepared to rebound in a big way this season. "I made the initiative to be in better shape," Bowe said on Monday. "I'm getting older, and talking to the old vets, the only way you last longer is to be in better conditioning. I took that to the heart and am training extremely hard this year."

Diehards Line: Bowe said he weighs around 212 pounds -- down from his playing weight of 222 to 225 in the past -- thanks to a diet featuring fish, vegetables and fewer carbs, plus intense workouts in Miami with his personal trainer. According to USA Today's Tom Pelissero, Bowe appeared to be moving well in pattern Monday, when he joined Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald's annual workouts at the University of Minnesota for a final tune-up before Chiefs veterans report to training camp July 23. Pelissero added, "The Chiefs could use some explosion from Bowe, who had 57 catches for 673 yards -- a career-low 11.8 yards per reception -- and five touchdowns in 15 games last year. He also was arrested during the Chiefs' bye week in November for marijuana possession. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Pelissero on Monday potential discipline in that case is pending. With a current ADP of 48 among all WRs, fantasy football owners aren't counting on as strong a rebound as Bowe is.