Dontari Poe

NFL draft preview: Defensive tackles

2013-04-17 16:24:00

There's something for everyone in this class of defensive tackles. If it's a quick, pass rushing three technique you desire, Sharrif Floyd is your man. If you prefer a gigantic plugger, Johnathan Hankins will be your guy. Or if you need a combination, how...

For What it's Worth: Do You Feel a Draft?

2013-04-25 03:50:00

Isn’t it just the luck of the Chiefs that they own the top pick in a draft void of that one sure-fire superstar? A year after three potential all-pros were drafted early at quarterback, there may be only one taken in all the first round tomorrow and...

Film Study: Looking back at the Chiefs' loss vs. the Chargers

2012-10-02 16:55:00

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel will look back at the Ravens’ previous game and that of their next opponent. Chargers 37, Chiefs 20 Strategy: On Sunday, it appeared the Chiefs’ offensive strategy was to...

Scoreboard: Nov. 18

2012-11-17 21:37:00

Tale of the tape: Joe Flacco's game-sealing scramble

2012-10-09 11:55:00

Every Tuesday, blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with the help of Ravens players, from that week’s game. Today he looks at Joe Flacco’s mad scramble on third down late in Sunday’s victory. The Ravens struggled...

LaQuan Williams active today for Ravens, Christian Thompson a healthy scratch

2012-10-07 09:08:00

Ravens wide receiver LaQuan Williams is active for the first time this season for today's game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. For the first time this year, rookie safety Christian Thompson is inactive. He's a healthy scratch....

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Chiefs

2012-10-05 16:20:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Behind quarterback Joe Flacco and a multidimensional group of receivers highlighted by Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith, the Ravens are averaging 310.3 passing yards per game, the fourth-highest total in the NFL. Six players have...

Dontari Poe signs with Chiefs

2012-07-26 12:41:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Chiefs have signed first-round pick Dontari Poe on the eve of training camp. The team announced the deal in statement Thursday. Poe took part in the Chiefs' entire offseason program, despite failing to reach a deal with the...

Eagles' draft plans should be easier this year

2012-04-08 18:56:00

One position in which the Eagles never like to be in is drafting for immediate needs. This year is no different. The team would prefer to rely on free agency and the continuing development of younger players such as Curtis Marsh, Keenan Clayton, Jamar...

Bears should have ample choices to fit pressing need

2012-04-25 18:34:00

The Bears will be at the mercy of the 18 teams picking ahead of them in the first round Thursday when the NFL draft begins, the quality of players available and their own evaluations. But if everything flows the way it might in general manager Phil...

Poe, rest of Chiefs rookie debut at mini camp

2012-05-11 15:14:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -Dontari Poe walked into the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room on Friday and saw the shiny red helmets hanging from hooks. It was then that he realized he was playing in the NFL. The No. 11 pick in the draft headlined a group of...

Chiefs' rookies still adjusting to NFL life

2012-05-29 08:37:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - There's a steep learning curve for rookies entering the NFL. Dontari Poe and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs' draft picks are learning that in a hurry. �� Poe said after practice Tuesday morning that the biggest difference...

General manager Scott Pioli was known for taking the safe approach on draft day in New England. But for the second year in a row he is gambling on an athletic player with questionable tape in the first round. A year after selecting Pitt wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin, Pioli and Co.

2012-04-26 00:00:00

The 346-pound Poe was a tour de force at the scouting combine, when he ran a 4.96-second 40, recorded a 29 1/2-inch vertical leap, and bench pressed 225 pounds 44 times. "I think I m explosive - very explosive," he said before that performance. "That s probably my biggest strength.

2012-04-25 14:55:54

The Chiefs could use this workout warrior front and center in their defensive front.

2012-02-27 00:00:00