Chiefs Draft: Reloading Dynasty or Tanking?

0:00On April 4th, the Kansas City Chiefs snagged the 9th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft after a rough 6-11 season. Their first losing record since Andy Reed took over as head coach. They also picked up another first rounder near the end of day one from a trade-sending cornerback Trent McDuffy to the Los Angeles Rams. Experts over at NFL.com are calling out the Chiefs as a team that absolutely has to nail this draft. No manager Brett Veech and Reed aren't used to picking this high, but after missing the playoffs, it's a prime chance to grab a lead talent on. Both sides of the ball and turn last year into just a bump in the road. Fans are feeling that bittersweet vibe-high picks mean they tanked, losing key defenders like Leo Chanol, Jalen Watson, Brian Cook, and McDuffy. But Patrick Mahomes is bouncing back strong from his torn ACL, Travis Kelsey's in for one more ride, Eric Beanimy returned as offensive coordinator, and they sign running back Kenneth Walker III in free agency.

1:02Looking ahead, Notre Dame's Jeremiah Love was a hot link for that 9th spot, but with Walker aboard they might pivot to a wide receiver like. Carnell Tate or Jordan Tyson or Snagged defensive star instead. That second first rounder gives them flexibility to add playmakers everywhere. Pressure's mounting on the front office, but if they play a right, these picks could reload the dynasty and get the cheese rolling back to, contention. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.