Chiefs' Draft Pick: Bain or Bailey? Saints Lurking

0:00It's April 23rd, NFL news today starts now. AI powered and game ready, I'm Cory with the story. The Kansas City Chiefs hold the number 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, kicking off Thursday night with the first round. ESPN's Matt Miller has them grabbing Ruben Bain Jr. That explosive edge rusher for Miami to beef up their past rush. Scouts are buzzing that a slide by David Bailey from Texas Tech could shake things up, maybe tempting the chiefs to pivot right there at 9. Miller says Bain's shorter arms, under 31 inches, ain't a deal breaker for defensive coordinators Steve Spagnol because his speed and power off. The edge are game changers. Fans and insiders are hyped, but watching close, knowing this pick could spark a quick rebound after a down year. It's a fresh spot for Kansas City, usually drafting later, so the pressure's on to nail it and get back to contending. Jeremy Fowler adds heat, noting the New Orleans Saints might jump on Bain,

1:00forcing the chiefs to work the phones and trade up. They've been dialing already, so yeah, that buzz could light up the war room. Keep eyes on Bailey's spot and Saints' moves. Those threads will tell if Kansas City stays put or climbs. Either way, they're primed to turn this draft into momentum for a bounce back run.