ESPN's John Clayton backs up an NFL Network report that WR Steve Smith appears to be on the "verge of a rebirth" in St. Louis. All reports on Smith has been positive since he "came on strong" over the final two weeks of offseason practices. Nearly two years removed from a complex microfracture procedure on his knee, Smith has been the early-camp "surprise" for the Rams, showing "more speed than anticipated." He's been moved back outside in Brian Schottenheimer's offense, with a chance to nail down the No. 1 receiver role.