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 Process5:24 AJ Brown Traded to New England13:56 Which Underrated Chiefs Must Step Up?17:51 Secondary X-Factors and Cornerback Depth20:00 Jaden Hicks' Crucial Year 327:41 Linebackers Who Need Bigger Roles33:35 Defensive Line Breakout Candidates34:10 Right Tackle Competition Outlook35:15 Tight End Questions Entering Camp36:54 Wide Receivers Under Pressure41:09 Big Slick Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Fun51:30 Final Thoughts~~~~~~~~~~BECOME A MEMBER to Arrowhead Addict on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArrowheadAddictPodcast?sub_confirmation=1BECOME A MEMBER of Arrowhead Addict to earn sub badges for the live shows, early access to videos, an invite to the Arrowhead Addict discord, and much much more. Join with the link below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3CdquRsu60VZcbGMfr1WgQ/joinMERCH? https://arrowhead-addict.creator-spring.com/~~~~~~~~~~Download the app today or go to https://www.underdogfantasy.com/ and sign up with promo code: ARROWHEADADDICTUnderdog – Make picks, win moneyMust be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) andpresent in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned withyour play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org;AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)~~~~~~~~~~SOCIALhttps://www.tiktok.com/@arrowheadaddictpodhttps://x.com/ArrowheadAddicthttps://x.com/priceacarterhttps://x.com/chris_ains32#ChiefsKingdom #KansasCityChiefs #ChiefsOffseason #ChiefsDraft #arrowheadaddict Underrated Chiefs Who MUST Step Up in 2026 | Arrowhead AddictOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arrowhead-addict-a-kansas-city-chiefs-podcast6419/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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