The Dwayne Bowe Issue

I'm finding some of the comments about the notion that Dwayne Bowe could be released unfathomable.

This article  typifies this line of thinking, starting with Solomon Wilcotts not understanding that the coaches were merely using him as a mindless tool to motivate this superstar...ahem...

Nine million guaranteed, ergo they have to keep him, even if it means losing a younger, better player.  What?  Why?

Farmer loved Bowe, right? So no matter what he's seen of the younger guys doesn't matter.  Farmer will ride Dwayne over the falls.  He'll keep "his guy" no matter what.

That's a load of crap.  Ray Farmer played the game, just like Wilcotts, and he's already proven that he doesn't let his ego interfere with his brain.

First and foremost, you keep your best players, even if it means eating some dead money.  Why on earth would you buy a lemon, and refuse to replace it with a cheaper car you already own simply because you paid too much for your lemon?  

And "who else is there?"  Well, the Browns are in the same boat as the Patriots and the Seahawks in that they lack a true stud number one receiver.  Big deal.  And Bowe himself isn't that guy do you get that?

Who do they cut to keep Bowe? Josh Lenz maybe?  Pryor?

I'm not saying Bowe sucks.  I don't know.  He's been hurt, and hasn't had much of a chance to prove anything.  But I do know that a bunch of younger guys HAVE proven something, and this is a meritocracy.  Guaranteed money guarantees you money.  Not a job.

I'm not predicting Bowe's release, either.  But if you read my blogs, I suggested that he could be a cut WEEKS ago, and I bet you laughed at me.

Finally, keep decrying the Browns lack of offensive playmakers.  Just keep that up.  Meanwhile you want them to kick a real playmaker to the curb so that Bowe can stay.

Great way to run a business.