Dontari Poe

[royr17]

I watched the game last night on nfl.com but on a little computer screen. I was impressed with how Toribio and Powe did but didnt really see much from Poe.

For those of yall out there that had a better view, how did he fair.

[rico]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Powe made a sack I believe he smashed through the line at least on that play.

That play was awesome. It was great to see some fire out of him after making the play.

[Akron's#1ChiefsFan]

Like most everyone else, I liked the play of Powe and Turibio, but I was not impressed by Poe. I don't know if he would have commanded a double team if not for the other two putting the ARI O-line in their heals early.

Poe showed why he's not starting, and he made a case for being demoted to third string on the depth chart. I know he's young and don't expect him to be polished, but the 11th pick should be able to hold his own on the field by opening day. Judging from what I saw in that game, he's behind schedule on that.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Akron's#1ChiefsFan

Like most everyone else, I liked the play of Powe and Turibio, but I was not impressed by Poe.

The Incredible Powe is now seasoned, coached up, and ready to give opposing lineman the "Roethlisberger treatment..."

[Coogs]

The thing is like about the 3-4 defenses that are really good, like the Steelers, is that you never know where the pass rush is comming from. We have not had that since the conversion to the 3-4. All of our pass rush basically came from Hali.

Friday night, we had QB pressure from all 4 of our LB's. We also had LB's in the backfield on running plays disrupting them before they could get started.

All 3 of the NT's had a hand in that... including Poe. Very encouraging!

[Akron's#1ChiefsFan]

I hope you're right, and this defense can punish teams at the point of attack. That was really all that was lacking from the D last season. If they can pull that off this year, it's over for the rest of the West.

[DTLB58]

Is it imperative that the Chiefs develop and remain three deep at the NT position for the 3-4?

It is a pretty important position for this defense, but just wondering after the play we seen of Toribio and Powe should they have drafted a different position instead? LB?

[Akron's#1ChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

Is it imperative that the Chiefs develop and remain three deep at the NT position for the 3-4?

It is a pretty important position for this defense, but just wondering after the play we seen of Toribio and Powe should they have drafted a different position instead? LB?

Maybe a different player, but not a different position. It always starts in the trenches, no matter what scheme a team runs, but in the 3-4 it's particularly important to have a solid, somewhat deep D-line. If they don't do their jobs consistently well, blitzes get picked up, covering LBs have to cover too long, and holes in the defense get exposed/picked apart.

After the last two seasons, there was nothing that would lead anyone to believe this team was set at NT. There still isn't, though Toribio and Powe looked good in the first preseason. That's no guarantee of anything to come, though I do hope it's an indicator.

[Bump]

well if Poe is getting double teamed, that's good right? That's what we want, right?

[Three7s]

Originally Posted by Bump

well if Poe is getting double teamed, that's good right? That's what we want, right?

Nope, anything other than blowing guys off the line and raping RBs and QBs is unacceptable! /dumbasses

[RealSNR]

Fair and fare.

So confusing!

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

Is it imperative that the Chiefs develop and remain three deep at the NT position for the 3-4?

It is a pretty important position for this defense, but just wondering after the play we seen of Toribio and Powe should they have drafted a different position instead? LB?

NT would have been a good position had we drafted a real NT who like... you know... knows a thing or two about the position.

It sounds like Poe isn't even going to play NT except on passing downs. He'll mostly be a DE like Ngata.

I was warming up to a guy like Brockers at 11, but with this knowledge now, I guess Poe is more of a high risk high reward kind of defensive lineman. I guess I can justify it that way.

Don't get me wrong. I still think it's a shitty pick just because the dude has a LOT of technique problems. But to answer your question, I guess I can kind of see the logic behind it.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

Is it imperative that the Chiefs develop and remain three deep at the NT position for the 3-4?

It is a pretty important position for this defense, but just wondering after the play we seen of Toribio and Powe should they have drafted a different position instead? LB?

What LB would you have drafted?

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

Is it imperative that the Chiefs develop and remain three deep at the NT position for the 3-4?

It is a pretty important position for this defense, but just wondering after the play we seen of Toribio and Powe should they have drafted a different position instead? LB?

Hindsight is 20-20. I wanted Tannehill at 11, but we had no shot at him. Poe was as good a pick as any if I remember correctly. i am also rooting for Powe to make it and was pretty psyched with his awesome sack, but let's not assume he is a shoe in until he does this stuff in a couple of more games. Then maybe I'd be on board with something even as wacky sounding as trading Poe (the most marketable among the 3) for somebody's 2013 1st+.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Hindsight is 20-20. I wanted Tannehill at 11, but we had no shot at him. Poe was as good a pick as any if I remember correctly. i am also rooting for Powe to make it and was pretty psyched with his awesome sack, but let's not assume he is a shoe in until he does this stuff in a couple of more games. Then maybe I'd be on board with something even as wacky sounding as trading Poe (the most marketable among the 3) for somebody's 2013 1st+.

Yeah......


The Chiefs aren't going to trade their 2012 first round pick in 2013.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

Is it imperative that the Chiefs develop and remain three deep at the NT position for the 3-4?

It is a pretty important position for this defense, but just wondering after the play we seen of Toribio and Powe should they have drafted a different position instead? LB?

No, the Chiefs should not have drafted a linebacker at #11 overall.

Heading into this draft, what were the two biggest needs? Quarterback and a true NT. As we all know, Pioli wasn't ready to move on from Cassel so Poe was the next logical choice. Furthermore, all of the starting linebacker spots are filled so why would you draft a linebacker at #11? Where would you put him?

This team is FINALLY in a position, outside of QB, to be able to draft for depth because nearly every starting position is filled with an above average to great player (save QB). Poe may become a superstar or he may become a serviceable player. Either way, a guy with his strength, athleticism and desire don't come along every day. He's a freak of nature and has the opportunity to become a dominant player.

You don't pass on that guy.