Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

[GingerP]

Because so many teams declined being on Hard Knocks, the NFL established new rules this year. Teams that appeared on Hard Knocks in the last 10 years, have a new coach, or made the playoffs in either of the last two years are not eligible.

That leaves 8 teams that qualify: Bills, Bears, Cardinals, Giants, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams, and Steelers.

Unlike past years, you won't be able to get out of it (or, at least, it will be difficult). That means the Bills have a 12.5% chance of being on it.

[YardRat]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

Oh god, please no...between the flying fan, excessive texts, and vaginal hygiene lawsuits this off-season has been enough of a circus already.

[feldspar]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

While I don't think it's a real good idea, I'd definitely watch every episode.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

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Unlike past years, you won't be able to get out of it (or, at least, it will be difficult). That means the Bills have a 12.5% chance of being on it.

To my knowledge it's still not picked randomly. In that case, since we are up against the Giants, Bears, and Steelers, we really have a 0% chance.

[Meathead]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

not to mention ralph going to the big fieldhouse in the sky and jimbos miracle quest. yeah paaass

[Skooby]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

I think our Cheerleaders quest for better personal hygiene could be a key to higher viewership of the show.

[DesertFox24]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

Please no. I never want to be on that show

[swiper]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

No.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

With Ralph's passing we are going to be a higher ratings draw then in an typical year. If the Bills make a bold draft move then even more so.

I don't see an organization like Pittsburgh ever letting them do it, same with Giants.

Honestly I think Rams are the best choice right now, but anything could happen.

[THRILLHO]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

And it is not limited to those teams. A team can volunteer for it as well.

[feldspar]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

What if nobody really wants to do it?

I don't see what teams would stand to gain by signing themselves up for a reality TV show. There is probably the money, but how much do they get? Just sounds like a huge unnecessary distraction for any team.

[sudzy]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

Really not worried about it. There is NO chance HBO is coming to Buffalo0 as long as they have another choice.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

What if nobody really wants to do it?

I don't see what teams would stand to gain by signing themselves up for a reality TV show. There is probably the money, but how much do they get? Just sounds like a huge unnecessary distraction for any team.

The money is indirect, the attention is what matters.

Viewers of the show will follow story lines and watch certain players all year even if the team on Hard Knocks isn't there own. It's free media which is invaluable.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

The money is indirect, the attention is what matters.

Viewers of the show will follow story lines and watch certain players all year even if the team on Hard Knocks isn't there own. It's free media which is invaluable.

Teams don't seem to agree. The entire reason Goodell and the NFL considered this whole force-them-to-take-it plan is because no teams were volunteering.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Bills one of 8 teams that can be on Hard Knocks this year

Teams don't seem to agree. The entire reason Goodell and the NFL considered this whole force-them-to-take-it plan is because no teams were volunteering.

Who the hell cares about the teams? This is about the shield, its their free media.