Jason Smith Now Just Another St. Louis Rams Rookie

He's got a brand new contract that will pay him $62 million over the next five years. He's got the charisma and media savvy of a seasoned veteran. He's been lauded for his skills, which earned him the distinction of being the second overall pick in April's draft. But, even with all that going for him, Jason Smith is just another rookie. The St. Louis Rams opened training camp over the weekend, and their rookie offensive tackle from Baylor was there on Friday—the ink on his new deal not yet dry. Smith's high-profile status still doesn't prevent him from his duties as a rookie. "Whether it's playing right tackle or left tackle, serving water, making sure the Gatorade's cold, handing out towels, whatever it is, I feel that I'm a little better at it now," said Smith, who added that he feels comfortable playing right tackle. He's also grown accustomed to another rookie task: carrying the helmets of the veterans. "I ca...