For the first time this season, Jets beat writers and reporters were able to get an early first glance at this year’s team. On Wednesday, Gang Green opened their second OTA practice of the season to the media.

Geno Smith was on display, Matt Forte and Sheldon Richardson, too.

Was there anything to take out of it? Eh, not really. It was a padless, contact-free practice in the middle of May.

But it was the first glimpse of football, so here are a few quick hits and tidbits, highlights, observations and more from the workout.

Geno Smith sharp, calm, collected in second OTA practice

Not going to get too much into this (becuase I went in depth here) but Smith picked up right where he left off before being punched last offseason. He was extremely sharp, rarely made any bad decisions and nearly all of his passes found their intended target.

There were a few balls that sailed, but nothing to write worry about. He looked very, very good.

Two particular plays that stood out above the rest, both coming during the Jets end-of-practice, two-minute drill: Facing a third and long, Smith fired a rocket over the middle splitting two defenders to thread the needle and get it to Quincy Enunwa. On the next play, Smith lobbed a deep ball 40 yards down the field where he hit Kenbrell Thompkins perfectly in stride for a touchdown. Thompkins had a step or two on Marcus Williams.

Jace Amaro heavily involved in offense

It was a nice practice for Amaro, who seemed to be working primarily as a tight end. He confirmed as much after practice saying that’s where not only he’s been working, but how he envisions himself. His words exactly: “I view myself as a three-down tight end.” The H-Back thing appears to be a thing of the past.

He got up the seam a couple of times and made a few impressive grabs. The one that stood out was a one-hander on a pass that was a little high from Smith. He reached up, pulled the ball in, and never hesitated.

Bryce Petty still a work in progress

The Jets executed their “two-field” policy from a year ago, which sees the veterans in front of the reporters, and the rookies on the far field. Thus, there wasn’t much to see (you literally couldn’t) regarding Christian Hackenberg.

There was a ton of Bryce Petty, though. And what there was, left a bit to be desired.

Petty is still a work in progress as his play was rather sporadic Wednesday. He’d make some very nice throws, then sail one high and one low. He seemed to struggle a bit on those over 10 yards. Again, it’s just an OTA practice in May, so nothing crazy to take away, but just of note.

Petty did make one beautiful throw deep down the left sideline. In 7-on-7s, he hit Quincy Enunwa with a really nice touch pass past Buster Skrine.

Devin Smith, Khiry Robinson, Ryan Clady likely out until training camp

None of the above three practiced for the Jets Wednesday, and it doesn’t appear they’ll be on the field anytime soon. Speaking after practice, Jets coach Todd Bowles indicated they’re likely out until training camp. It seemed like there could be an outside chance they make a practice or two in minicamp — reading between the lines– but unlikely.

Highlights and Quick Hits

With Darrelle Revis out (wrist), Dee Milliner got some work with the first-team. Defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers said New York is experimenting with who plays inside and when. Today, in the nickel, Milliner and Marcus Williams were outside, with Skrine in the middle. Dexter McDougle also got some reps inside, too, but with the second and third team.

Lorenzo Mauldin flashed a few times and had a would-be sack on Smith. Trevor Reilly stepped up and made a nice play in coverage. That drew a funny reaction from the defensive backs.

flashed a few times and had a would-be sack on Smith. Trevor Reilly stepped up and made a nice play in coverage. That drew a funny reaction from the defensive backs. Don’t be surprised if Calvin Pryor steps into a leadership role this year. He seems to be very, very confident and comfortable this year, more than I’ve seen him either of these last two seasons. He was shouting advice from the sideline to not only defenders, but wideouts, too. He’s awfully entertaining.

steps into a leadership role this year. He seems to be very, very confident and comfortable this year, more than I’ve seen him either of these last two seasons. He was shouting advice from the sideline to not only defenders, but wideouts, too. He’s awfully entertaining. A whole bunch of players got reps at kick return, including: Jalin Marshall , Titus Davis, Chandler Worthy, Jeremy Ross , Robby Anderson, Romar Morris and Dominique Williams.

, Titus Davis, Chandler Worthy, , Robby Anderson, and Dominique Williams. Khiry Robinson, Devin Smith, Darrelle Revis, Zac Stacy and Brent Qvale didn’t practice. Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and Nick Mangold didn’t attend. Muhammad Wilkerson, obviously, isn’t under contract so he wasn’t here, either.

The Jets will have their third organized team activity Thursday, but that practice is not open to the media. The next media availability will be next Wednesday, June 1st.

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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)