It's entirely possible all is not well with the Poe.
 

If you're one of those people who read tea leaves.

The Chiefs elevated T.J. Barnes recently.

They also worked out Montori Hughes and Kendrick Ellis.

All three players weigh at least 340 lbs.

Of course he's possibly not well - Big Dude's with back issues / surgery = tricky...

Bad back for DL usually is a death sentence... I wouldn't be surprised to see them go DL real early in the draft this year as an insurance policy...

It wouldn't surprise me, back issues are a killer. I was worried he'd never be the same player again and he really hasn't.

He hasn't had his best season so far. However, I'd also look at this as a double down insurance wise on Howard as well.

They have to have another guy in there just in case.

If I were playing John Dorsey, I'd send a 7th round pick to the Dolphins and get Nick Williams back ASAP.

True, but Reyes is ailing as well, which leaves them a bit thin at the DL.

I thought T.J. Barnes was elevated when they lost Howard for the season? I assume anyone they work out after that would be to replace Barnes on the practice squad.

Pretty sure you are correct.

Somebody like Lowell Lotulelei wouldn't be a shock as our first rounder in 2017. He's the best NT in the draft.

Neither Hughes or Ellis are eligible for the PS.

A guy who had back surgery last year and back spasms this year. Who would have thought? Great thread.

Where the hell is Fangupo?

Is he the greatest? No. Does he know the system? Yes. Does he know the team? Yes. Can he be serviceable? Probably better than TJ Barnes can.

Barnes was okay-decent against the Falcons.

Falcons have one of the best center-guard combinations in the league, too. Mack and Levitre is no picnic.

Barnes wasn't very good it's probably why they brought in a few guys Tuesday.