The laughs come naturally for Dontari Poe as he stands between friends Jaye Howard and Allen Bailey for a photoshoot after a recent practice. It is a striking departure from the norm for Poe, the Chiefs’ quiet nose tackle who usually does not betray much emotion.
Yet, there’s something about Bailey and Howard — the rest of the Chiefs’ starting defensive line — that puts Poe at ease.
The players dubbed themselves the “3 Amigos” a month ago. They’re wearing T-shirts with their nickname and likenesses on the front, and as they ham it up for the camera, Bailey is trying to convince them to smile.