Dallas Cowboys OTAs begin without George Pickens in attendance

One of the Dallas Cowboys' star players was not in attendance when the team began their offseason workouts on Thursday.Dallas Cowboys OTAs beginThe Dallas Cowboys began their ‘organized training activities’ on Thursday. It was our first look at rookies like Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham in a Cowboys uniform.Wide receiver George Pickens, however, was not in attendance. Attendance at OTAs is optional, so Pickens will not be subject to fines. He's currently seeking a long-term extension after signing the 1-year franchise tag in April worth $27 million.Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer was confident that Pickens will show up on June 16 when offseason practices become mandatory."As you guys know, it's voluntary. Communicated with GP yesterday, he's got a football camp this weekend that he's doing," Schottenheimer said to the media on Thursday. "I expect he'll be here. He's in a good spot."Left tackle competitionAnother note from the first day of OTAs is that there will be an