San Francisco 49ers DE Justin Smith (triceps) is slated for triceps surgery this week, and his recovery could last two or three months. He should be ready for Week 1, but the San Francisco 49ers might have to acquire more depth along their defensive front because of concerns over how many years the 33-year-old Smith has left to play. He ranks in the league’s top four defensive linemen in total snaps logged over the past two seasons.
49ers | Justin Smith’s mileage could prompt D-line changes

St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team is expected to use a committee approach in the backfield this year between Daryl Richardson, Isaiah Pead and Zac Stacy. The overall youth in the backfield is a concern in terms of pass protection. Stacy caught the ball well during a practice session Tuesday, June 11.

Our View: An important note for fantasy owners. Pead is missing one game due to violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Richardson is the speedy back from Abilene Christian who can make big plays in space. Stacy is the rookie (Vanderbilt) who can grind defenses down between the tackles. Watch to see how this battle shakes out during training camp.
Rams | Expected to use committee backfield

New York Jets QB coach David Lee said QB Geno Smith’s adjustment from his West Virginia to this West Coast offense has been a struggle. ‘[He’s] just struggling with basic things, snap count at the line of scrimmage, delivery in the huddle can be more consistent. Little things are really what’s killing him, but he’s competed well and he’s shown us he’s got a really good arm.’ Lee said, however, that he expects Smith to be ready to go by September.
Jets | More on QB struggles

St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford is working with the same offensive coordinator in consecutive seasons for the first time in his career, but plenty has changed about the team’s offense. With RB Steven Jackson gone, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer will now run the O through Bradford while trying to bust more big plays. ‘The speed that we have acquired and what we have on the outside now — and even the inside — it suits us more to spread it out and play more one-back this year,’ Bradford said. He also thinks defenses will have to design specific coverages for some of the speed weapons, a reversal from St. Louis’ more predictable offense last season.
Rams | New-look offense developing

Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 12, as a precaution. Jeffery suffered a minor hamstring injury during organized team activities last week.
Bears | Alshon Jeffery sits out practice