KC Chiefs news: Chris Ault hired, 9 roster moves, Knile Davis signs and more

For it being the middle of May, Monday was a surprisingly big day of Kansas City Chiefs moves. There were two notable moves yesterday -- Chris Ault was hired and six players were signed while three were cut. Let's review everything that went down.

Chiefs cut 3, sign 6

This is the offseason where you'll see lots and lots of roster moves of players that vaguely ring a bell (or don't ring any bells).

The players cut: FB Ryan D'Imperio, RB Nate Eachus and DB Jose Gumbs

The players signed: DL Risean Broussard, S Greg Castillo, DE Miguel Chavis, S Justin Glenn, RB Jordan Roberts and DB James Rogers

Eachus is the notable player there. The old regime liked him and gave him a chance. In 11 games last season he had five carries for 18 yards. Not exactly a high impact player. Also cut is Ryan D'Imperio, a fullback, which means the Chiefs are clearing the fullbacks off their roster. They drafted one in Braden Wilson and traded for one in Anthony Sherman. Fullback heaven. But, for real, how are the Chiefs going to use their fullback?

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Chris Ault hired as a consultant

The Chiefs have yet to formally confirm this but it's happening. The initial report quoted both Ault and his agent (who happens to be the agent of Andy Reid and Brad Childress).

Remember when the Chiefs hired Childress, they made a point of saying it was for both the offense AND defense. "He will also conduct thorough research on the spread offense, benefitting not just the offense but also helping the Chiefs defense," the Chiefs statement on Childress months ago reads.

Chris Ault once said Alex Smith would be perfect for the pistol

This seems important.

I believe Ault's position will be a similar situation. He didn't say whether he was coming in for the offense or defense or both but NFL Network reported that he would help on both sides of the ball.

Last night I was prepping a piece saying, "Guys, don't be crazy. Of course the Chiefs aren't turning Alex Smith into Colin Kaepernick." Well, that's still true. But there's evidence to suggest this team will be running (at times) the pistol offense.

The Chiefs have made enough moves to make me seriously question what the 2013 offense will look like. There's less evidence but plenty of speculation that the read option will also be included. Again, I have no idea who, what, when, where or why. It's May. Many of these answers won't come until we're into the regular season.

But color me intrigued.

Grid View

• Kansas City Chiefs linebacker/defensive end Josh Martin (62) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Chad Kilgore (47) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs linebacker/defensive end Josh Martin (62) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs safety Brad McDougald (48) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs fullback Braden Wilson (40) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Mike Catapano (53) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Junior Himingway (88) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks to address media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Dayne Crist (5) waits to speak to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rico Richardson catches a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rico Richardson catches a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (35) runs drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs running back Terry Grant (49) runs drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Sanders Commings (34) catches a pass during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (35) runs drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (47) catches a pass during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs lineman Eric Fisher (72) and Tommie Draheim work on drills during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Adrin Haughton (68), and offensive lineman Eric Fisher (72) work on drills during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Eric Fisher (72) takes a break during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Dayne Crist (5) throws a pass during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Bray (9) throws a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches drills during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Darin Drakeford (66) Brandon Sharpe (68) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs Sanders Commings (34) Durrell Givens (40) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs linebackers T.J. Fatinikun (69) and Tenarious Wright (72) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
• Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Mike Catapano (53) and J.C. Percy (50) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs sign their third draft pick

Hey, don't forget draft pick signings! Knile Davis, running back out or Arkansas, became the latest Chiefs player to sign. He is the highest drafted player by the Chiefs to sign. No word on the numbers but last year's No. 96 overall pick signed a four-year, $2.6 million deal. He is the third Chiefs player to sign.

The remaining KC Chiefs draft pick signings:

1 (1): OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan
3 (63) TE Travis Kelce, Cincinnati
3 (96) RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
4 (99) LB Nico Johnson, Alabama
5 (134) CB Sanders Commings, Georgia
6 (170) C Eric Kush, California (PA)
6 (204) FB Braden Wilson, Kansas State
7 (207) DE Mike Catapano, Princeton

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Chad Ochocinco tweets the truth

Important Chiefs news!

Dale Carter was very unpleasant, choke you, pinch n punch you RT @ringading232: is Revis the best corner you've ever played against?

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 13, 2013

Brandon Flowers/Joe Haden RT @devinjamaal: @ochocinco who is the best cornerback to ever guard you? Not status wise but talent wise

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 13, 2013

Think of all those young pups who are replying to Ochocinco saying, "Now who's this Dale Carter...?" Kids today!

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