Do you want the Rams to be on Hard Knocks this season?

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Nine teams possible to be drafted into Hard Knocks
Posted by Darin Gantt on January 6, 2015

Teams can always volunteer to be on HBO’s training camp reality show Hard Knocks if they choose.

But with some teams not eager to be filmed 24-7 in recent years, the league came up with a draft pool of teams that could be compelled to participate.

Via Richard Deitsch of SI.com, a list of nine teams meet the qualifications for next year: The Rams, Redskins, Giants, Vikings, Bucs, Browns, Texans, Jaguars and Titans.

Teams exempt from the duty include teams with first-year coaches, teams that have made the playoffs the last two seasons, and teams that have been on the show the last 10 years.

Many coaches consider it an unwelcome intrusion, but others take a bigger-picture view, opting for the ability to use it as a marketing tool.

Of course, since winning consistently can keep you off the show, coaches who don’t want to participate always have a chance to never be on it.


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[LetsGoRams]

Any chance to see more of the Rams would be cool with me. I think Fisher and staff would be able to handle it.

 

[blackbart]

Absolutely not. This team has been a disgrace for a decade they need to concentrate on winning football they don't need this kind of distraction.

 

[theramsruleUK]

Might as well just call it "The Chris Long Show"

 

[BigRamFan]

Absolutely not. This team has been a disgrace for a decade they need to concentrate on winning football they don't need this kind of distraction.

What @blackbart said!

 

[bluecollarram]

The last thing this team needs is cameras around while Gregg Williams is coaching :fighting:

 

[PA Ram]

I voted no, thinking it would be an unnecessary distraction. But then I looked at the records of the teams of the years they did the show:


Season 1: Ravens: 10-6 (2001)

Season 2: Cowboys: 5-11(2002)

Season 3: Jags: 9-7 (2004)

Season 4: Chiefs 4-12 (2007)

Season 5: Cowboys 9-7 (2008)

Season 6: Bengals 10-6 (2009)

Season 7: Jets 11-5 (2010)

Season 8 (cancelled for labor concerns)

Season 9: Dolphins 7-9 (2012)

Season 10: Bengals 11-5 (2013)

Season 11: Falcons 6-10 (2014)

Six teams finished with winning records. Four teams with losing records.

So maybe it isn't really something that has a big effect on how a team can prepare and what sort of season they will have.

That surprised me a bit.

Maybe I'm a little more up in the air about it.

On one hand, I'm not big on taking a risk that it COULD be a distraction.

On the other--I'd love to watch them prepare for the season.

I'd say I'm more "undecided" right now.

 

[snackdaddy]

Maybe they can focus on Aaron Donald. He ain't the most talkative guy.

"Aaron, do you feel this is the Rams year?"

"Yes"

"Aaron, can you expand in more than one word?"

"Definitely yes"

"Aaron, how did it feel to be a rookie in the pro bowl?"

"Good."

"Aaron, can you expand in more than one word?"

"Very good"

 

[DaveFan'51]

The last thing this team needs is cameras around while Gregg Williams is coaching :fighting:

They would have to do a lot of "Bleeping" when he gets pissed, for the kids sakes! And sensitive Muthers! ( Not Mis-spelled!)

 

[Sum1]

Yes, always.

I've made my points in the past that the "distraction" argument is a farce, and I maintain that belief.

 

[Yamahopper]

Might as well just call it "The Chris Long Show"

That I would watch.

 

[Yamahopper]

No not really.
Not going the distraction route.
But all these guys are a little bit of a mystery to us. Seeing a favorite player up close and learning more about him may cause disillusionment and even dislike. They may not be what you think they are kind of thing.

 

[RamsJunkie]

I would love it and be all for it. would be the best TV show ever for me.

 

[Yamahopper]

Let him play one quarter in a real game. Those lowlights will never go away.

 

[ChrisW]

Might as well just call it "The Chris Long Show"

I don't know how much "Tay Awesome" I can handle

 

[-X-]

I'd always want to see more of my team, so yes.

Won't happen unless the league forces it on the Rams anyway. Fisher's not a fan of it.

 

[BigRamFan]

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I'd always want to see more of my team, so yes.

Won't happen unless the league forces it on the Rams anyway. Fisher's not a fan of it.

This, alone, is reason enough for me to say no.

 

[LosAngelesRams]

I would watch it, if it happened. but i voted no, we have a really young team and feel it could possibly be a distraction.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Yes.
I would love a front row seat to camp.
I'm interested in everything Rams.
I would get HBO just to watch it.