Believe it or not, the football world is already a week and counting removed from the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft . That means the Kansas City Chiefs have now had time to map out some plans for their new rookie additions. That doesn't apply strictly to draft selections, either. General manager Brett Veach and company have agreed to terms with a slew of undrafted free agents , setting up the 90-man roster with young talent everywhere. Which of those players could stick around long-term? What factors might either help them or stand in their way? Matty Lane and Matt Hamilton discussed all of that and more on the latest episode of the KC Laboratory podcast on KC Sports Network . Opportunity, opportunity, opportunity It's hard enough for first-year players to find their respective ways. Whether it's fair or not, organizational politics such as draft slot and salary can also influence roster-building and playing time decisions. Availability is another top thing to consider.…