Twitter: Cowboys close to signing Dontari Poe

[MarcusRock]

Not sure how many 'injury prone' conscious fans would agree with this signing. Poe had back issues and even surgery to repair a herniated disc. That sort of medical history is an automatic write-off for certain fans.

For others, they're giddy because it keeps the salary close to vet minimum. They'll still expect all-pro production though.

 

[DFWJC]

Panthers had Poe and Mccoy at DT last year

Worst run defense in the NFL lop

Not as bad as Washinton, Cincy, etc..... but not good either.

 

[DallasEast]

Don't know where you get this. Prior to last year (when he played 11 games and then tore a quad muscle), Poe played in 110 of a possible 112 games in his first 7 years.

Prior to getting hurt in 2019, he was PFF's #3 overall rated run defender. And he had 4 sacks in 11 games. At 6'3", 346 pounds.

He would be an outstanding addition.

Oh. I agree Poe would be an excellent signing for the defensive line.

However, there have been numerous postings over the years in which members have stated or inferred players with previous injury histories should be avoided. Logically, that line of thinking (for them) would also apply to Poe and his 2015 back surgery.

 

[KJJ]

Poe had 4 sacks last season the most he’s had since 2014.

 

[speedkilz88]

Thanks for this summary. Based on his 11 games last year, this sounds great. Why are the Panthers letting McCoy and Poe both walk?

Trying to rebuild, get younger.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Thanks for this summary. Based on his 11 games last year, this sounds great. Why are the Panthers letting McCoy and Poe both walk?

New coaching staff. Hitting the reset button on defense. They let their entire defense go: CB James Bradberry, DL Vernon Butler, DE/OLB Bruce Irvin, DT Gerald McCoy, DT Dontari Poe. Only guy they re-signed was Tre Boston.

 

[DallasEast]

Looking at his career, Poe hasn't missed a whole lot of games.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PoexDo00.htm

I think those games missed last year in Carolina were for a torn quad.

All that is true. I was referencing his previous back surgery more than injuries involving his torn quad.

 

[DallasEast]

It's a write-off for a long term high money deal but for a low cost glorified camp body, no that's not a write off at all.

If anything it's low risk high reward

Again, I do not have an issue with the probable signing. It is just me reflecting on previous applied 'logic' for players with certain prior injuries.

 

[RS12]

The 4-3, a Landry creation, was designed for the four D Lineman to keep blockers off the LBs to clean up and make plays. Point being, LBs that are out of position and over run plays, dont make plays or stop the run.

 

[Risen Star]

Again, I do not have an issue with the probable signing. It is just me reflecting on previous applied 'logic' for players with certain prior injuries.

Your hate is not welcome here.

 

[Illinoiscowboy]

Get em Jerry

 

[Stash]

And just as a reminder of this guy's strength and athleticism, here's his combine numbers:

6' 4"
346 lbs
32” reach
9 5/8” Hands

40 Yard Dash
4.98 Seconds!!!

Bench Press
44 Reps!!!!

Vertical Jump
29.5 INCHES

Broad Jump
105.0 INCHES

3 Cone Drill
7.9 Seconds

20 Yd Shuttle
4.56 Seconds

You had me at "346 lbs!"

 

[DallasEast]

For others, they're giddy because it keeps the salary close to vet minimum. They'll still expect all-pro production though.

Expectation may be misplaced but Poe's actual demonstrated level of play will determined if the expectation is deemed unfounded.

 

[fweegy]

He must be willing to accept $7.75 an hour and a 20 dollar Papa Johns gift card for a signing bonus.

 

[quickccc]

Panthers had Poe and Mccoy at DT last year

Worst run defense in the NFL lop

interesting ... and that pair could well end up here too.

 

[cowboyec]

FAT-BELLIE RUN STUFFER

 

[Stash]

All that is true. I was referencing his previous back surgery more than injuries involving his torn quad.

Well, as I pointed out, he hasn't missed games because of the back issue.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Oh. I agree Poe would be an excellent signing for the defensive line.

However, there have been numerous postings over the years in which members have stated or inferred players with previous injury histories should be avoided. Logically, that line of thinking (for them) would also apply to Poe and his 2015 back surgery.

Understood. But even the year he had offseason disk surgery, he played 15 games. And that was 5 years ago. He's still only 29. So I think physically, he should be OK.

 

[DallasEast]

Your hate is not welcome here.

"Hate?" I must be honest and say that I am personally offended by your accusation, Mr. Daniel Day-Lewis! Shame on you sir!

 

[Reverend Conehead]

This guy can help us.