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Kansas City Chiefs 'going to have to live with some growing pains' as they rely on rookie defenders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs selected seven defensive players in this year's NFL draft, including two in the first round for the first time in franchise history. Many will get an immediate chance to impact the team's fortunes, something that's not lost on the group.

"This class definitely came in trying to prove a point," said cornerback Trent McDuffie, the Chiefs' top draft pick at No. 21 overall. "Everybody is very confident. ... They're just willing to do the dirty work, which is something I know I can do. I love being a part of that.