Saints' Draft Strategy: Bain for Defense

0:00It's April 6th. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. The New Orleans Saints are shifting gears to defense in the upcoming draft after pumping up their offense. With the 8th overall pick as their big swing, their eyeing Miami-Ed Russia, Rubin Bain Jr. as the perfect fit to shore up the line. Just over two weeks out, the top 10 looks wide open, except for Fernando Mendoza going first to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Saints have a glaring gap opposite Chase Young, now that Cam Jordan is gone in free agency. Carl Granderson could slide over, but his ups and downs last season make that shaky, especially with Young's injury history. Grabbing a top-edge guy here would lock down that side for years. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Bain dropping to 8, thanks to his shorter arm length turning off some teams with strict measurements. Prospects like Arvel Reese and David Bailey might snag spots ahead, but Bain's tape shows he crushes those concerns with pure playmaking. What makes Bain special is his fit in Brandon Staley's scheme, he can flex as a 3-4 defensive

1:04end, 4-3 edge, or even outside linebacker. He's the lead against the run, and as a pass rusher, instantly upgrading the roster to contender status. Selecting Bain at 8 nails their top need, while landing a high upside star who could redefine the defense right away. Keep an eye on Draft Knight Chaos.