Joint practices can be a bit overwhelming to an observer. With approximately 160 players spread across two fields, it is simply impossible to catch everything that’s happening. And with the setup for the Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions practices this week—with the offense and defense playing on separate fields spaced out end-to-end—the only real way to catch the action is to pick one field and stick with it. That’s what I chose to do on Wednesday, keeping my observations limited to the Lions’ offense.
But the neat thing about joint practices is that while they are double the players, there are also double the media members covering the event.