Pasquarelli's Draft Tip Sheet: Freakishly talented Dontari Poe might fit in any defen

[cowboyjoe]

Pasquarelli's Draft Tip Sheet: Freakishly talented Dontari Poe might fit in any defense.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...akishly-talented-poe-might-fit-in-any-defense

Although he was officially designated as a defensive tackle by NFL combine officials, many scouts felt even before the workouts that Dontari Poe of Memphis best projected as a nose tackle at the pro level.

Without question one of the prospects who generated the most buzz at the scouting combine, Poe exhibited such freakish skills that it doesn't seem to matter now what kind of front is utilized as a "base" defense by the team that selects him.

The massive Poe (6-feet-3 1/2, 346 pounds), who registered 44 repetitions in the bench press and clocked a 4.98 time in the 40, demonstrated abilities that translate to the 3-4, for sure, but also displayed that he can clearly play in a 4-3.

 

[Cowboy Junkie]

Pasquarelli's Draft Tip Sheet: Freakishly talented Dontari Poe might fit in any defense.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...akishly-talented-poe-might-fit-in-any-defense

Although he was officially designated as a defensive tackle by NFL combine officials, many scouts felt even before the workouts that Dontari Poe of Memphis best projected as a nose tackle at the pro level.

Without question one of the prospects who generated the most buzz at the scouting combine, Poe exhibited such freakish skills that it doesn't seem to matter now what kind of front is utilized as a "base" defense by the team that selects him.

The massive Poe (6-feet-3 1/2, 346 pounds), who registered 44 repetitions in the bench press and clocked a 4.98 time in the 40, demonstrated abilities that translate to the 3-4, for sure, but also displayed that he can clearly play in a 4-3.

I thought he ran a 4.87 40

 

[jblaze2004]

I thought he ran a 4.87 40

unofficial time. But we all know combine official times seem to be out of wack. Nfl network proved that before.

 

[speedkilz88]

They gave him 4.98 according to the nflnet clip I just watched on dallascowboys.com

 

[JohnsKey19]

I think it depends on how effective the team is in addressing needs in free agency. If they get the CB they want, a good starting OL and re-sign Spencer, i think it's very possible that Poe will be in play for the Cowboys at 14.

 

[newlander]

I think it depends on how effective the team is in addressing needs in free agency. If they get the CB they want, a good starting OL and re-sign Spencer, i think it's very possible that Poe will be in play for the Cowboys at 14.

...especially in a VERY poor conference like Memphis is in. (conference USA is brutal....) So.......I would pass, but I'm sure there are examples you guys will give me of guys like Poe who have succeeded: but I'd pass....NO work out warriors for me!

 

[DFWJC]

...especially in a VERY poor conference like Memphis is in. (conference USA is brutal....) So.......I would pass, but I'm sure there are examples you guys will give me of guys like Poe who have succeeded: but I'd pass....NO work out warriors for me!

You seem to be saying the guy just showed up on the radar due to his combine results--which is not true. It just so happens that he looked even better than some thought he would.

As for guys coming from D-1 schools, but not "BCS" conference schools...well, the list of successes is very, very log.
D Ware for starters.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Isn't the rip on him is that he takes plays off sometimes?

 

[jnday]

Isn't the rip on him is that he takes plays off sometimes?

A scout said that all big men take plays off . Poe takes off more than most big men .

 

[TheCount]

Isn't the rip on him is that he takes plays off sometimes?

I've heard that he also over thinks things and doesn't physically dominate guys he should be able to.

I'm guessing interviews will get to the bottom of whether it's an attitude/motivational/coaching issue or what.

 

[fanfromvirginia]

I've heard that he also over thinks things and doesn't physically dominate guys he should be able to.

I'm guessing interviews will get to the bottom of whether it's an attitude/motivational/coaching issue or what.

I think at some point in the combine they were talking about how he had done some impressive interviews.