“It was very intentional to bring our organization to Detroit and practice against this team based on the football that they like to play.” Mike McDaniel told reporters before practice on Wednesday. The Dolphins head coach wasn’t just talking about joint workouts; he was talking about a calculated choice to test his roster in one of the NFL’s most physical environments. What followed was a practice with strong opinions and a little outside noise that could’ve rattled some coaches, but McDaniel had other plans.

Detroit isn’t exactly known for rolling out the red carpet, and that’s exactly why McDaniel brought his team there. He sees value in the grit and intensity Dan Campbell’s Lions bring to the field. “I love Dan Campbell and his approach. It’s very authentic,”

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