New York Jets quarterbacks coach David Lee said QB Geno Smith has had some trouble adjusting to the West Coast offense during offseason workouts because it is nothing like what he did at West Virginia. Head coach Rex Ryan said he believes Smith will show improvement once training camp starts. ‘His steps – dropbacks – his mechanics footwork wise weren’t dialed in the way they’ll have to be at this level. I think some of that is your five and seven step drops, it’s all new to him. But sometimes you can’t even notice it. Because when he’s on, the guy is absolutely terrific. We knew that it’s not an easy process but it’s one that I have confidence that when we get to Cortland, I think when the thing goes I think you’re going to see the guy keep improving and improving and improving,’ Ryan said.

Our View: The rookie is competing with Mark Sanchez to be the team’s starter in 2013. We’ll see the two battle in training camp for that job. Smith is more athletic than Sanchez and is incredibly intelligent. Falling to the second-round has put a chip on Smith’s shoulder and he wants to prove the doubters wrong. Even if he doesn’t win the job at the start of the year we expect him to take over for Sanchez at some point in 2013.
Jets | Geno Smith having trouble adjusting to new system

New York Jets quarterbacks coach David Lee said QB Geno Smith has had some trouble adjusting to the West Coast offense during offseason workouts because it is nothing like what he did at West Virginia. Head coach Rex Ryan said he believes Smith will show improvement once training camp starts. ‘His steps – dropbacks – his mechanics footwork wise weren’t dialed in the way they’ll have to be at this level. I think some of that is your five and seven step drops, it’s all new to him. But sometimes you can’t even notice it. Because when he’s on, the guy is absolutely terrific. We knew that it’s not an easy process but it’s one that I have confidence that when we get to Cortland, I think when the thing goes I think you’re going to see the guy keep improving and improving and improving,’ Ryan said.
Jets | Geno Smith have trouble adjusting to new system

St. Louis Rams second-year RB Daryl Richardson is ready for competition for the starting job in training camp. “I’m definitely working toward a bigger role,” Richardson said. “I’m excited about getting a chance to show the coaching staff what I can do. I definitely feel like I can be the starter, but I guess that’s something that will be decided in training camp. We’re all friends, working to push each other and to make each other better, but we’re also all trying to be that No. 1 guy.”

Rams | RB Richardson working towards bigger role

Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Desmond Bishop (Packers) said he is scheduled to meet with the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday, June 18.
Vikings | Desmond Bishop to visit

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin says the team’s plan to rest him a bit more during OTAs has helped. “It’s one of those things where, you can’t not do it and then do it and tell the difference,” Austin said last week at Valley Ranch as the team wrapped up the offseason. “But I feel good now.”

Cowboys | WR Austin says extra rest helped

Dallas Cowboys rookie RB Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State) actually had two thumb surgeries this offseason. Randle has missed all of the team’s offseason workouts with this injury but will be wearing a brace for training camp. “I’m just going to have a little brace on there, but I’m going to be good to go [after getting the cast removed].” Randle said.

Cowboys | Rookie RB Randle had two thumb surgeries

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released OG Jeremy Lewis.
Buccaneers | Jeremy Lewis cut

The Green Bay Packers have officially released LB Desmond Bishop.
Packers | Desmond Bishop released

The Detroit Lions have released TE Dominique Curry.
Lions | Dominique Curry cut

The New England Patriots have signed free-agent RB George Winn (Texans). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Patriots | George Winn signed