Saints made strong push for CB Charvarious Ward before he signed with Colts for 3yrs/$60m

What if the CB is the highest graded player on their board come pick 9 and they can’t find a trade partner?

I can think of much better things to lose your mind over than drafting just about any NFL draft’s top rated CB, regardless of need.
It's not a question of higher grade but of how much a higher grade. If the CB is rated @ a 9 and a big X WR is rated @ a 8.9 than it will be more than likely the WR taken.