The Buffalo Bills began OTAs Tuesday, and according to reports, every player was in attendance except one — James Cook. The star running back awaits a contract extension, and while OTAs are voluntary,

Money talks, and so does not showing up for work — even if you aren’t required to be there. James Cook is the only Bills player not at the team’s voluntary offseason team activities (OTAs) beginning Tuesday amid contract drama,

The real deadline to watch is mandatory minicamp. Head coach Sean McDermott will oversee a three-day minicamp from June 10-12 that is a must-attend. If Cook skips mandatory practices, he could be fined roughly $100,000. Financial penalties escalate if Cook's holdout carries over to training camp.