NASHVILLE--When he became head coach, Mike Macdonald knew joint practices were something that he wanted to do this season. In June, when joint practices with the Titans were announced, Macdonald said that the practice can be very beneficial to the team, especially if it's done the right way.
"Really it's an opportunity to put it in a setting where you can control the tempos, control the drills, get some high intensity for the guys so they're ready to roll come the opener time. And it's just easier to control them than true game reps. Still working through who is going to play in the preseason and for how much, but a great opportunity if you do it the right way to get some really good competition in and sharpen each other and try to get ready for the regular season."
Adding that it's all about the team and environment they're practicing against.
"Again, you've had some great experiences with, when it's handled the right way and some not as great, to put it politely. So it's really about controlling the environment, guys understanding what the spirit of the whole thing is about. We'll be able to get that done. We'll be with the right team."
Fast forward a couple of months and the team just wrapped up a two-day practice with the Titans that ended with no scuffles, minimal injuries and productiveness on both sides of the ball.
"It was great work, working with these guys (Tennessee Titans). (Tennessee's) coaching staff was great, setting the whole thing up; the organization I thought was solid," Macdonald said after the first day of practice. "The guys were ready to practice. It's 8 a.m. our time (Pacific Time); I felt the mentality was right. I can't wait to watch the tape. I just told the team, you get to jawing and things, and some extra stuff; for the most part, we were responsible, and I thought we did a good job, but I just want the guys to know what shows up on tape is who we are. So, let's make sure we're doing the right things between the lines when we watch it and we'll go from there, but exciting time."
After practicing against their own teammates throughout training camp, the players like that these practices give them a chance to practice against another team and see different schemes.
"It's a great change up," safety Julian Love said. "It kind of breaks the monotony of training camp, going against your own guys, you kind of know their style, so you're more so playing to the person as opposed to the scheme. So just seeing new looks, new things, new cadences, I think that's super important."
Quarterback Geno Smith, who didn't play the first preseason game at the Chargers, won't play Saturday against the Tians either, loved the opportunity to get out and have some friendly competition with another team.
"Being able to go against someone else, another team, getting that good, fun competition out here on the field. It's always great to go against each other. You got DK (Metcalf) and Riq Woolen who compete against each other almost every day and then you come out here and you see the difference in cornerbacks and receivers. Going up against different guys, seeing different looks, different schemes. I think overall, the competition, that's the main thing."
While practice was a chance to go up against another team, it was also a chance for the Seahawks to measure where they're at comparatively.
"Just learning how to practice better," Devon Witherspoon said on the joint practices. "And then just seeing where we're at, as far as like scheme-wise and how we can be better in certain situations, and certain play calls, and stuff like that. So, it was a good test for us."
The Seahawks wrapped up another joint practice with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. on August 15, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks strong safety K'Von Wallace (24) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (13) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Devin Richardson (43) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Willie Roberts (34) and tight end Brady Russell (38) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive tackle Mario Kendricks (92) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor (52) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive end Myles Adams (95) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor (52) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry (85) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Hayden Hatten (84) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Hayden Hatten (84) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson (30) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks tackle Raiqwon O'Neal (79) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks def Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks def Byron Murphy II (91) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks running back Kairee Robinson (35) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
Seahawks tackle Jalen Sundell (61) practiced against the Tennessee Titans on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
