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.

New England Patriots WR Aaron Dobson could be a candidate for the Patriots' No. 2 wide receiver job if he can be more consistent during training camp.

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, has signed a contract, according to an announcement from the team. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to be worth about $8.9 million over four years. The deal brings all eight of the Bills' 2013 draft picks under contract.

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins impressed head coach Gary Kubiak in minicamp. "I've been impressed. He struggled early - which we knew he would - but I think it helps when you throw a guy in with the ones right away because he gets coached by (Matt) Schaub," Kubiak said. "But the last three days he's impressed me because he hasn't had Matt and he hasn't had Andre (Johnson) out here and he's been on top of what he's doing. He's obviously very gifted. We've just got to make sure we've got him doing what he does best."

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said WR Quinton Patton really elevated himself at minicamp.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell and Isaac Redman appear to be the only two running backs that are guaranteed a roster spot this season. RBs Jonathan Dwyer, Baron Batch and LaRod Stephens-Howling could compete for two roster spots during camp.

New York Jets QB Geno Smith will take the majority of first-team reps Wednesday, June 12.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said RB Jeff Demps has been excused the team's mandatory minicamp.

The Cincinnati Bengals would like to get the ball into RB Giovani Bernard's hands this season so he can make big plays. The team has been working on screen passes with Bernard during organized team activities.

Buffalo Bills WR Robert Woods may enter training camp as the favorite for the No. 2 wide receiver job. He has shown solid route running skills and good hands during organized team activities.

Seattle Seahawks RB Christine Michael worked with the first-team offense this week during organized team activities (OTAs), and he showed off his pass-catching skills during the sessions.

California WR Keenan Allen is nursing a sprained posterior cruciate ligament that will prevent him from working out at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Southern California QB Matt Barkley will not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. He might run, but will not throw until his Pro Day March 27. Doctors who have examined and worked with Barkley are convinced he has made outstanding progress from a separated shoulder. He already has been cleared to throw at his Pro Day. Barkley's shoulder is said to be 85 to 90 percent recovered. NFL teams will receive medical information from Dr. James Andrews to back up Barkley's decision not to throw at the Combine. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, it's indeed a medical decision as to why Barkley is not throwing.

Southern California QB Matt Barkley said he is not sure if he will be throwing at the NFL Scouting Combine. "It seems to be the trend not to (throw at the combine), and I don't feel that I have to," Barkley said. "We'll see when that time gets closer. It will be more of a game-day decision as to whether I'm going to. I want to do as much as I can. ... I don't feel I have to necessarily prove anything," Barkley said. He is expected to throw at a pro day after the combine.

Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk said he's willing to donate his brain post-mortem for research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

San Francisco 49ers defensive line coach Jim Tomsula and secondary coach Ed Donatell have strong 3-4 defensive scheme credentials and might be on the radar of the New Orleans Saints for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the team is searching for a running back in this year's draft. "We need that shifty back that can come in and be that change-of-pace guy who can catch passes out of the backfield, a guy that can run routes and get one-on-one with a linebacker," Mayhew said. "That's what Jahvid [Best] gave us, a guy with some juice, some elusiveness." Oregon RB Kenjon Barner, Stanford RB Stepfan Taylor and Florida RB Mike Gillislee were the most impressive at the Senior Bowl this week, and Taylor is the most complete back of the three.

Pat Dye, agent for South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore, said Lattimore is scheduled to begin jogging next week. Lattimore recently met with Dr. James Andrews and was told that his torn lateral collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament have healed. Dye also said Lattimore is on a rehab from his torn anterior cruciate ligament that will allow him to be ready for the 2013 season.