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Crennel is key to Dontari Poe pick ESPN.com Had Todd Haley remained the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, the selection of Dontari Poe may not have worked. But the Chiefs are now Romeo Crennel’s team, and that’s why taking Poe at No. 11 in the NFL draft on Thursday might be a shrewd move fo…
	Chiefs Go Defense with First Round Pick; Grab Memphis DT Dontari Poe Apr 26, 2012 Matt Loede, chiefsgab.com The Chiefs have filled one of their biggest needs with a massive gamble. The Chiefs selected Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe with the No. 11 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, taking a player whose raw athletic ability and impressive numbers fro… Related: kansascity.com, ESPN.com, yahoo.com
	Reporters tweet on NFL Draft action Apr 26, 2012 kansascity.com It's NFL Draft night, and our Chiefs crew is all over it. Keep up with all of tonight's action as our Star reporters tweet throughout the evening.
	Talking Chiefs, NFL Draft with Adam Teicher Apr 26, 2012 kansascity.com Chiefs beat writer Adam Teicher discussed the draft in a web chat earlier today.
	McShay mocks huge night in division Apr 26, 2012 ESPN.com Todd McShay has offered his final mock draft, in an Insider piece, and he has some extremely interesting choices for the three AFC West teams that are picking in the first round. McShay has the Chiefs taking Alabama safety Mark Barron. There has been in…
	Are the Chiefs trading down? Apr 26, 2012 ESPN.com There has been some chatter Kansas City could put the No. 11 pick up for sale. With New England potentially interested in Alabama safety Mark Barron and Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly, perhaps former colleagues Scott Pioli and Bill Belichick cou…
	Kansas City mock draft Apr 26, 2012 ESPN.com Here is the Chiefs’ mock draft: Summary: This draft would complete a strong offseason for the Chiefs. Players such as Cole, Criner, Gray and Coale would all be good value choices. The Cousins pick is almost a freebie. The Chiefs don’t have many holes …
	Rumors fly that Bowe may sign franchise tender Apr 26, 2012 Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes recently signed his franchise tender, once word emerged that the Falcons may be trading for cornerback Asante Samuel. A similar dynamic could be playing out in Kansas City. A league source tells PFT that there is chatter…

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Chiefs Take Poe 11th
Apr 26
Todd McShay breaks down the Chiefs' selection of Dontari Poe with the 11th pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
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Chiefs pick Dontari Poe No. 11
Apr 26
The Kansas City Chiefs select Dontari Poe with the 11th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

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2012 NFL draft: Minnesota Vikings push all the right buttons on Day 1
Apr 26
While the Vikings pulled off the shrewdest deal of Day 1, the Seahawks were responsible for the biggest head-scratcher, writes John Clayton.
Peter King: A last-minute look at storylines to watch in draft's first rou…
Apr 26
NEW YORK -- The two-month NFL Draft season, which seems to get longer and more ridiculous every year, mercifully peaks tonight in midtown Manhattan, when commissioner Roger Goodell will step to the podium at Radio City Music Hall shortly after 8 Eastern…
NFL -- Saving Pro Bowl may be up to players
Apr 26
It may be up to the players to save the Pro Bowl, John Clayton writes.
Heavy Are the Arms That Lift the Cup
Apr 26
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