Bucs A Favorite For Hard Knocks
January 4th, 2017
Did you know Dirk Koetter is a former star of the HBO series Hard Knocks?
Yes, Koetter was a gem in 2014 when the Falcons were the focus of every football fan’s favorite NFL training camp reality show.
And now it’s the time of year when HBO starts looking for a 2017 team.
Most clubs are not interested. So the NFL has a rule that says if you do not have a first-year coach, and your team missed the playoffs the past two years, then HBO can pick your club. However, you’re in the clear if another team volunteers or you were on Hard Knocks in the past 10 years.
That means the Bucs are eligible for selection:
Here’s the full eligibility list:
Bucs
Browns
Ravens
Eagles
Colts
Titans
Saints
Bears
If it came down to an HBO choice, then Joe assumes the Bears would selected because of the giant Chicago television market. But it sure could be the Bucs. Tampa Bay is the nation’s 11th largest TV market and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, would be one of the greatest reality stars Hard Knocks has ever seen.
January 4th, 2017 at 8:04 am
Groan! No please!!
January 4th, 2017 at 8:11 am
Colts would be my choice just for the chance to see Irsay snorting coke off the Lombardi trophy
January 4th, 2017 at 8:12 am
NO NO NO …no distractions please
January 4th, 2017 at 8:21 am
Distraction? If anything I would think it would help them focus knowing that millions are watching. On stage all the time.
January 4th, 2017 at 8:24 am
No thanks
January 4th, 2017 at 8:28 am
Might be a distraction, but I’d watch! Anything Bucs! lol.
January 4th, 2017 at 8:30 am
Would be awesome to watch, but please no
January 4th, 2017 at 8:40 am
Bring in the cameras. This franchise needs some exposure. Fameis rookie season h3ll no Fameis third season well lets go. Texans didn’t do to badd this years.
January 4th, 2017 at 8:46 am
During his rally cry in dallas gmc stated “people act like they don’t know who we are”. I have partner I communicate with regularly that lives in cincy he says the same thing. If you want the league to stop viewing you as a after market team then take the exposure when its being offered to you. I think Koetter,Fameis and the laughing hyena VH3 would be great. The young guys would love this trust me. Could be a positive.
January 4th, 2017 at 9:07 am
As a fan I say H3LL YES. In the interest of next season I say H3LL NO.
LOL
January 4th, 2017 at 9:31 am
How have Hard Knock teams faired?
2001 – Ravens – 10-6 – Playoffs
2002 – Cowboys – 5-11 – No Playoffs
2007 – Chiefs – 4-12 – No Playoffs
2008 – Cowboys – 9-7 – No Playoffs
2009 – Bengals – 10-6 – Playoffs
2010 – Jets – 11-5 – Playoffs
2012 – Dolphins – 7-9 – No Playoffs
2013 – Bengals – 11-5 – Playoffs
2014 – Falcons – 6-10 – No Playoffs
2015 – Texans – 9-7 – Playoffs
2016 – Rams – 4-12 – No Playoffs
So we can’t really say that Hard Knocks will impact you that much.
January 4th, 2017 at 9:38 am
Nothing like getting a great quote to highlight your career. Jeff Fischer will never out live the “some 7 and 9 BS” quote because of that show.
January 4th, 2017 at 9:41 am
NO THANKS….I’D BE PISSED!!!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!
January 4th, 2017 at 9:50 am
It will be Philly… media loves wentz
January 4th, 2017 at 9:57 am
they should just film the teams that make the playoffs, have the film crew in for a week and show A bunch of teams instead of distracting 1 team for a whole training camp!!!
Go Bucs!!!!!!!
And Go JOEBUCSFAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 4th, 2017 at 10:03 am
Nope….bad attention and distraction. No thank you
January 4th, 2017 at 10:08 am
Skyline if that is correct then the bucs should jump at it because this year the team makes the playoffs
January 4th, 2017 at 10:12 am
Not sure if i can handle watching Peter schragers feet sticking out of Jason Lichts behind all summer long
January 4th, 2017 at 10:37 am
Yall are crazy to not want this. This team would be so much fun to watch. Titans would be a good second choice though.
January 4th, 2017 at 10:47 am
I was curious how the teams that were featured on Hard Knocks fared the following season, so I did some research. It’s not a death sentence.
2001 Baltimore Ravens, 10-6, won the wild card game, lost in the divisional round.
2002 Dallas Cowboys, 5-11
2003 None
2004 None
2005 None
2006 None
2007 Kansas City Chiefs, 4-12
2008 Dallas Cowboys, 9-7 (no playoffs)
2009 Cincinnati Bengals, 10-6, lost wildcard game
2010 New York Jets, 11-5, won wildcard, won divisional, lost in AFC Champ game
2011 None
2012 Miami Dolphins, 7-9
2013 Cincinnati Bengals, 11-5, lost wildcard game
2014 Atlanta Falcons, 6-10 (Mike Smith’s last season there)
2015 Houston Texans, 9-7, lost wildcard game
2016 L.A. Rams, 4-12
January 4th, 2017 at 10:51 am
Bucs on hard knocks would be awesome. It wouldn’t be a huge distraction. If this team cant handle a film crew early in the pre season, how can We expect them to handle the bright lights come January? They’ll be fine. And the exposure will be good for this team and really this market as a whole.
January 4th, 2017 at 11:36 am
I would like to see the Hard Knocks cameras follow Roger Goodell around for a week or more recording his every move and see how he likes it.
January 4th, 2017 at 12:03 pm
i think eagles, colts, and saints would be more of a draw nationally. even the browns would be more compelling than the bucs for many fans, as they’re one of the few to have outdone us in the dysfunction\losing department in recent times
i hope they steer clear of the bucs. let these young guys focus on a division title and whatever follows
January 4th, 2017 at 12:31 pm
I largely agree with what Joe posted about Chicago and Coop about Philly.
The Bucs SHOULD be the obvious team. Not that I really care that much but I thought the Falcons year was excellent. At least SMitty and DK have been through it.
But let’s face it…Chicago is the 3rd largest market…2nd City to New York so Joe is probably right.
But Philly is also huge and bleeds into NYC a bit and so Coop’s point about Wentz is spot on.
Now let the conspiracy theories begin! LMAO….
January 4th, 2017 at 12:44 pm
“Reality” Barfo TV is one reason I avoid the Boob Tubes in my house PERIOD! Bucs’ market not big enuff. Chicago, Cleveland, Philly, Aints more attractive. And it’s the ad$$$$$$$$$$$$ that talk.
January 4th, 2017 at 12:45 pm
Helllllllllllllll no we dont need it
January 4th, 2017 at 12:45 pm
Could be a great chance to help Jameis’ image
January 4th, 2017 at 1:39 pm
I would love it but the NFL seems to like to choose Mariota over anything Jameis so its unlikely.
January 4th, 2017 at 1:51 pm
When I first read the headline of this article I was like, HECK NO! But after reading the comments and pondering the idea, I actually think it may be good for this team to get the exposure, it may help them come playoff time next year.
January 4th, 2017 at 2:56 pm
Absolutely NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO….!!!!!!!
There is no benefit. Only distraction and hype for a team that is still in the process of turning the corner. Terrible idea. Hoping the NFL doesn’t jam this down our throat.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:39 pm
It would be great for the world to see the real Jameis. But, I can see both sides.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Not a distraction I believe JW can handle
January 4th, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Not a distraction? Sure, I guess that’s why NO teams want to volunteer for this…
January 4th, 2017 at 5:42 pm
I’m sure also what factors into it is some personality, swagger, hams and drama. That means Jameis, Mike Evans, Joe Hawley, VGIII, and Kwon. And what will happen to Doug? And oh yeah…if Roberto blows it daily at practice and in the first three pre-season games? And who is the new first round draft pick WR on the Bucs?
Yup. Hard Knocks coming to Tampa.
January 4th, 2017 at 6:18 pm
Read what I actually wrote 😉
It states that it’s not a distraction which I believe he can handle.
Therefore I am saying it is a big distraction. lolol
January 4th, 2017 at 8:41 pm
Not sure how this Buc team would handle all of the exposure. Would rather them just concentrate on winning next season. But I would not be surprised to see the BUCS there in that HBO slot.
January 4th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
No, no, NO!!!!! Please no!! Football should not be put into a reality TV format. Just stop. No more Hard Knocks. We don’t need it.
January 5th, 2017 at 2:43 am
The only Hard Knocks I would watch is the Bucs, but I’d rather the show not exist at all.