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San Francisco 49ers: 10 Free Agents to Consider Post Franchise-Tag Deadline

By Peter Panacy

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) high fives young fans before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) high fives young fans before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 6: Defensive Tackle Dontari Poe

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to have to let veteran defensive tackle Dontari Poe walk in free agency this offseason.

At 26 years old, Poe is entering the prime of his career. The only determining factor is placing him somewhere along San Francisco’s defensive line.

Poe is a natural nose tackle, as his 6-foot-3, 346-pound frame would suggest. Yes, the Niners just added former Miami Dolphins nose tackle Earl Mitchell earlier this offseason. But it’s possible San Francisco kicks Mitchell out to one of the other interior roles.

If this was the case, Poe would be both a run-stuffing DT and someone capable of creating an interior pass rush.

Forbes’ Vincent Frank thinks it’s a good idea too:

Sure, Poe won’t come cheap. But just imagine how much better the 49ers defensive line would be with his presence.