Drops remain the biggest obstacle keeping Dominic Lovett from securing a roster spot.
He was targeted four times against Cincinnati and dropped three of those passes, continuing the same problem that hurt him during the previous preseason. Lovett consistently gets open, but his inability to finish plays has prevented that separation from becoming reliable production. Detroit has continued giving him opportunities, but this performance left him looking more like a practice-squad candidate who needs additional time to correct the issue.
Jeff Risdon·
Not gonna lie here. Coming out of June’s minicamp, when Lovett struggled to get open and also catch the ball, I didn’t see much of a light for the second-year wideout to make the roster. After a rookie season when the Georgia product played just 14 offensive snaps and didn’t stand out in limited special teams duty, Lovett needed a strong summer… …and he’s delivering. Lovett’s routes still need polish, but his blend of quick feet and upper body strength is showing progress. His hands and concentration have been on point, and so has his special teams work. He’s locked in a deep, highly competitive battle for WR5/WR6. Entering camp, I had Lovett near the bottom of that combat ladder. He’s now near the top.
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