OTAs have come and gone, and there’s no sign of Demar Dotson. “This is my approach to voluntary workouts,’’ head coach Lovie Smith said, according to ESPN. “They’re voluntary…Next week everything’s mandatory. I’m concerned if someone doesn’t show up for mandatory work.’’ Lovie may want to start hitting that panic button right about now because it’s become increasingly clear that Dotson is planning to hold out for a contract extension.
From the player perspective, Dotson should try to force the Buccaneers’ hand. After all, he was clearly the team’s best offensive lineman last season.