Kansas City Chiefs: Ranking The Top 10 Players At 2014’s Midseason Mark
By Brett Gering
5. Dontari Poe
Oct 26, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) congratulates defensive end Allen Bailey (97) after Bailey
Among defensive tackles (4-3 and 3-4), Poe ranks No. 4 in solo tackles (20) and No. 2 in stops (19).
#Chiefs NT Dontari Poe just chased down Michael Vick scrambling out on the edge. #RealTweet
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) November 2, 2014
Obviously, the losses of Mike DeVito, Derrick Johnson and Joe Mays weakened Kansas City’s run defense. However, Poe’s dominance has served as the springboard for Josh Mauga’s team-leading 51 tackles.
He also moonlights as a 346-pound fullback, which tiptoes a fine line between blocking and assault.