**Writing Prompt:** Explore Coach Mike Macdonald’s strategy for increasing joint practices this preseason with the Seahawks and how this adjustment impacts team dynamics and player performance. Discuss the scientific principles behind intense training environments and how they prepare the team for the long NFL season. Include historical context on joint practices’ effectiveness in other teams and illustrate how this strategy may influence roster decisions and injury prevention. Highlight the cultural shift towards a strong work ethic and competition within the team, and suggest ways fans can engage and support the Seahawks during this preparation phase. Conclude by emphasizing the potential benefits of enhanced practice intensity for the team’s overall success in the upcoming season.
