Chiefs Need THESE Underrated Players to Step Up in 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the underrated players on the Kansas City Chiefs who need to step up in 2026 for the team to return to contention.
The Chiefs have their stars, but championships are often decided by the players nobody is talking about. After discussing the AJ Brown trade to New England and what it means for Kansas City, we dive into the under-the-radar Chiefs who need to take a major step forward in 2026. From the secondary and linebacker room to the offensive line, tight end group, and wide receiver depth chart, we break down the players who could have the biggest impact on whether the Chiefs return to contention this season. Who are the biggest X-factors on the roster? Which young players are ready for larger roles? And which position groups still have the most unanswered questions? #ChiefsKingdom #NFLDraft #chiefsdraft Chapters: 0:00 Trent Green on Mahomes' Recovery Process 5:24 AJ Brown Traded to New England 13:56 Which Underrated Chiefs Must Step Up? 17:51 Secondary X-Factors and Cornerback Depth 20:00 Jaden Hicks' Crucial Year 3 27:41 Linebackers Who Need Bigger Roles 33:35 Defensive Line Breakout Candidates 34:10 Right Tackle Competition Outlook 35:15 Tight End Questions Entering Camp 36:54 Wide Receivers Under Pressure 41:09 Big Slick Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Fun 51:30 Final Thoughts ~~~~~~~~~~…
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