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The Brian Schottenheimer era is officially underway as the Dallas Cowboys embark on their first practice of voluntary OTAs on Monday.<\/p>\n
Schottenheimer has gotten ringing endorsements from players early in his tenure. While intensity won\u2019t be firing on all cylinders, the start of offseason workouts means Schottenheimer and Dallas\u2019 revamped coaching staff can finally sink their teeth into the roster.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, OTAs are most important for first-year coaches and young players. However, it is equally important for team veterans to impose their leadership by simply reporting.<\/p>\n
Micah Parsons\u2019 attendance in particular has been a sensitive subject. You might remember Parsons taking some heat for missing the start of OTAs last year. He has since promised to step up as a leader and he proved that in spades throughout the 2024 campaign.<\/p>\n
One could understand if Parsons staged a contract holdout this year as he waits to sign his extension. However, multiple reports have confirmed that Parsons was among the many players, including Dak Prescott, who filed in to The Star on Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Numerous star players over the years have skipped the start of OTAs while entrenched in contract talks with their respective teams. After all, this part of the offseason program is voluntary until mandatory minicamp, which runs from June 10-12 for Dallas.<\/p>\n