The Jets have been practicing all week but today was the first session open to the public. Which player stood out most? Bubba Franks.

Signed to back up Chris Baker, Franks used the starter’s holdout to further his own cause. According to Rich Cimini of the Daily News, Franks made three outstanding touchdown catches during red zone drills. Was it a message to the absent Baker about the costs of his holdout?

Perhaps, although Eric Mangini’s first public comments about the impasse didn’t have the feel of a coach who was looking to punish the missing player. Mangini told Cimini that he’s been sending Baker “information” so he’s aware of changes to the playbook. He told Newsday that he still expects him for the mandatory minicamp next month, presumably because he defines mandatory in the literal sense of the word.

Elsewhere, Chad Pennington took the snaps with the first team offense but only as a result of a coin flip. Kellen Clemens was with the unit the day before.

Kris Jenkins is looking positively svelte, down 30 pounds from last season. He needs to maintain his current weight, 360 pounds, to receive weight bonuses in his contract.