Its Still Uncertain Which Teams Will Appear On NFL “Hard Knocks” This Season
Every year, talk revolves on the squad that will be featured in the HBO/NFL Films reality series Hard Knocks, which follows a single team through preseason and training camp. The selection procedure for the Hard Knocks team is still in effect this year.
Its Still Uncertain Which Teams Will Appear On NFL “Hard Knocks” This Season
Things have been more difficult to understand since Jets declined to star. The guests at the Jets minicamp were meant to be the actors of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” a behind-the-scenes documentary series that follows one organization throughout training camp.
The Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, and the New Orleans Saints round out the other three groups. However, it is very certain that New York would garner the most attention with the addition of four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the summer.
HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ reportedly inquired about filming another season with the Lions for 2023, per @JohnNiyo
pic.twitter.com/t7bERi2zHQ— Barstool Detroit (@BSMotorCity) June 15, 2023
At a press conference, questions about Saleh’s probable presence on “Hard Knocks” were raised. He made it clear what he thought of the Jets’ attempt to enter the game.
“I know of several teams that would love for Hard Knocks to be in their building,” Saleh said. “We’re just not one of them.”
Saleh went on to say that he “hasn’t gotten word” of the league’s choice.
Report: NFL Films reached out to the #Lions to do 'Hard Knocks' for the second consecutive season, per @detroitnews
The NFL is apparently struggling to find a team willing to do Hard Knocks this season.
They can force the #Jets, #Saints, #Commanders or #Bears to do it but… pic.twitter.com/bjRUHEElZO
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 15, 2023
Chicago and New Orleans share the same emotions.
Bears chairman George McCaskey reportedly remarked, “We feel there are a number of teams that have compelling stories to tell on “Hard Knocks”,” according to The Athletic. There are “31 others.”
Who the hell is gonna be on Hard Knocks⁉️#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/WzOB5hLF83
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 15, 2023
According to ProFootballTalk, Saints head coach Dennis Allen said, “I wouldn’t like it because I just want to focus on our football team and getting better, and any distractions are exactly that, distractions that ultimately keep you from reaching your goal.”
If the Netflix Quarterback series returns for a second season, the league will require a squad for the in-season Hard Knocks as well as one or more A-list players.
NFL is still evaluation options for preseason Hard Knocks and in-season Hard Knocks. https://t.co/GrRTMerPeJ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 19, 2023
The NFL has reportedly broadened its hunt for preseason Hard Knocks teams beyond the four that, by league rule, technically could be forced to do it — the Jets, Bears, Saints, and Commanders. The first three have made clear that they have no interest in doing it. The Commanders, we’re told, would do it if selected.
NFL still doesn’t know who will be on ‘Hard Knocks’ as Jets, others decline: ‘Distraction’ https://t.co/WLhi8LpfH5 pic.twitter.com/bIrP4wsl3l
— New York Post (@nypost) June 20, 2023
As of now, Hard Knocks is scheduled to premiere in early August. The notification should occur at least a day or two before to the arrival of the film team.
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