The Jets held their first of three mandatory veteran minicamp workouts Tuesday, and outside of the walking wounded and unsigned Muhammad Wilkerson/Ryan Fitzpatrick, all were in attendance for New York.

The workout itself? Well, it wasn’t exactly the best for quarterbacks Geno Smith, Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty as the defense gave the three fits throughout.

Still, that doesn’t mean there weren’t any highlights. Here are a few quick hits and tidbits from Tuesday’s minicamp:

NOTES:

The Jets gave their punt returners a sizeable amount of work Tuesday — which means expect kick returners to be out there Wednesday. Back returning were the same similar faces as OTAs. Running back Romar Morris joined receivers Charone Peake , Chandler Worthy , Kyle Williams and Jeremy Ross to field punts.

joined receivers , , and to field punts. Speaking of Williams, he was at practice on a tryout basis, along with linebacker Victor Butler . Williams worked out for the Jets once before during the height of free agency, but didn’t sign. At the time of this publishing, both players are still unsigned.

. Williams worked out for the Jets once before during the height of free agency, but didn’t sign. At the time of this publishing, both players are still unsigned. Jets kickers Nick Folk and Ross Martin (UDFA from Duke) each ran through the kicking gauntlet. Basically, they try kicks from 25 yards and out one after another. Folk’s leg looked just fine, as he came a yard away from hitting one from 63. Martin missed two — from 63, and 45.

and (UDFA from Duke) each ran through the kicking gauntlet. Basically, they try kicks from 25 yards and out one after another. Folk’s leg looked just fine, as he came a yard away from hitting one from 63. Martin missed two — from 63, and 45. Injured tight end Kellen Davis, who had thumb surgery last week, was practicing in a limited capacity. He did individuals, but no team drills.

OBSERVATIONS

Two under-the-radar guys worth monitoring now and during training camp? Running back Romar Morris and wideout Jalin Marshall . The two have flashed a bit during both OTAs, and now the first workout of minicamp. It appears as if the Jets like them. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities for Marshall to snag a roster spot, while Morris is likely going to be a guy that lands on the practice squad barring a PUP start for Khiry Robinson (unlikely).

and wideout . The two have flashed a bit during both OTAs, and now the first workout of minicamp. It appears as if the Jets like them. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities for Marshall to snag a roster spot, while Morris is likely going to be a guy that lands on the practice squad barring a PUP start for (unlikely). The accuracy concerns are very real regarding Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg . He misses throws (see here), what appears to be, all the time — individuals, team drills, etc. Be it mechanics, rushing passes or simply him being uncomfortable as a rookie, it isn’t pretty for New York’s second-round pick. It’ll be interesting to see how he progresses.

. He misses throws (see here), what appears to be, all the time — individuals, team drills, etc. Be it mechanics, rushing passes or simply him being uncomfortable as a rookie, it isn’t pretty for New York’s second-round pick. It’ll be interesting to see how he progresses. There’s a very real chance rookie Jordan Jenkins is the Jets starting outside linebacker Week 1. He had a ton of first-team reps the third week of OTAs, and got a ton more the first practice in minicamp. He looked comfortable there, too. Got in for two would-be sacks.

is the Jets starting outside linebacker Week 1. He had a ton of first-team reps the third week of OTAs, and got a ton more the first practice in minicamp. He looked comfortable there, too. Got in for two would-be sacks. If Dee Milliner keeps playing like he is now, and stays healthy, he may be a player that forces his way on the field. He had another really nice practice, and you can tell he’s got loads of confidence. How? He’s regularly, after every play, trash-talking with Brandon Marshall .

keeps playing like he is now, and stays healthy, he may be a player that forces his way on the field. He had another really nice practice, and you can tell he’s got loads of confidence. How? He’s regularly, after every play, trash-talking with . The tight end position is wide open and appears it will remain that way entering training camp. By my count, everyone got some first-team reps with Jace Amaro , Zach Sudfeld and Brandon Bostick getting the majority of the looks. After the first OTA, Amaro looked to be the favorite to land the position. Now? It’s anyone’s spot.

, Sudfeld and getting the majority of the looks. After the first OTA, Amaro looked to be the favorite to land the position. Now? It’s anyone’s spot. A breakout candidate for 2016? Lorenzo Mauldin . Yes, these are unpadded practices. Yes, no contact is allowed. But the dude just flies around the ball. He’s extremely, extremely active, but unlike last year, that never-ending motor is now accompanied by discipline.

. Yes, these are unpadded practices. Yes, no contact is allowed. But the dude just flies around the ball. He’s extremely, extremely active, but unlike last year, that never-ending motor is now accompanied by discipline. None of the quarterbacks looked good. That was obvious. Geno Smith and Bryce Petty threw interceptions, Christian Hackenberg was incredibly inaccurate, and the offense sputtered throughout practice as a result. During the three OTAs open to the media earlier in the month, the quarterbacks looked solid (for the most part). Today was another story. If this is how they looked during the seven OTAs not open to the media? Sheesh. . . Fitzpatrick’s value may have spiked. Seriously, it wasn’t pretty.

HIGHLIGHTS

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The Jets will have their second mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday. Jets Wire will be in attendance with live updates. Stay tuned for more.

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Connor Hughes covers the Jets and is the managing editor of Jets Wire. He can be reached on Twitter (@Connor_J_Hughes), or via email (chughes@usatoday.com)