One of the Jets' captains, left guard Pete Kendall, has not participated in the team's off-season program "of late" according to head coach Eric Mangini. Kendall is said to be looking for a new contract. While this program is voluntary and "some other players not as far along" have also stayed away, it was apparent that Mangini was bothered by discussing Kendall's absence. "Organizationally and personally, we really believe in the off-season program," Mangini said. "I like the way that we're developing that area each year. Not just in the weight room and with running and extra programs, (but I also) like the fact they're able to work out together and push each other in positive way. Being in New York, they're able to work together. It could be any number of things, in the classroom if they wanted to get together or on the field. They have the ability because of proximity."