The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their first mandatory minicamp under new head coach Mike Macdonald this week, and it concluded with a decision that former Seahawks wide receiver Michael Bumpus praised.
What exactly did Macdonald do that earned an effusive response from Bumpus? He decided to end the camp a day early, canceling Thursday’s final scheduled practice.
“Just couldn’t be happier with the effort,” Macdonald said Wednesday after sharing with media he had canceled Thursday’s session. “… All the things we’re asking them to do, they responded every day. Just really excited about where we’re at.”
Bumpus explained why that was a smart decision by the first-year Seahawks leader Thursday during Four Down Territory on Seattle Sports’ Bump and Stacy.
“That’s a great move, man,” Bumpus said. “Yesterday, we talked about buy-in. Are these guys gonna buy into what he’s selling? This is how you get some of those dudes, man, especially these vets who know the playbook already, who are comfortable in their position and saying, ‘Look, man, go ahead and let these youngsters get these reps. I’m good to go.’ You pull a move like this, Mike Macdonald, you’re gonna grab a few more guys who are probably on the fence about you a little bit.”
