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HBO

‘Hard Knocks’ was short, restrictive, and undistinguishable from team-produced PR fluff

NFL Films admits offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ was too honest for its own good

It's unlikely we will see an offseason version of Hard Knocks anytime soon after the show went too far inside the New York Giants.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 15, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media. (Image via Imagn).

HBO

Has ‘Hard Knocks’ lost its juice?

Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith call out Bills ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘Is it Soft Knocks or Hard Knocks?’

Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith may have legitimate beef with 'Hard Knocks'

By Ben Koo OnAug 6, 2025 0

‘Hard Knocks’ executive producer reveals why Buffalo Bills are ‘perfect’ team for the show

"It felt like we had enough years here of an audience outside the Buffalo Bills’ fandom knowing the Bills, but not knowing enough about the Bills."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 21, 2025 0

Buffalo Bills, NFC East tapped for ‘Hard Knocks’

The Bills will star in the flagship training camp version, while the NFC East will be featured in-season.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0

Jordon Hudson demanded content approval, partial ownership of ‘Hard Knocks,’ per report

Hudson was reportedly also in contact with another production studio about a similar project.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 20, 2025 0

Bill Belichick clarifies why North Carolina passed on ‘Hard Knocks’

"The drama of training camp, and who's going to get cut and all that. We're a season, and they don't want that."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 16, 2025 0

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, ‘instrumental’ in stopping UNC ‘Hard Knocks,’ per report

Filming was set to begin on March 1 before the project was terminated two days later.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 30, 2025 0

New criteria for ‘Hard Knocks’ revealed: Who’s eligible to be featured in 2025?

The NFL and HBO will have plenty of intriguing choices to pick from.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 3, 2025 0

NFL reportedly ‘liberalized’ rules for ‘Hard Knocks’ eligibility

There's now an enlarged pool of teams that can be forced to appear on the flagship Hard Knocks series.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 31, 2025 0

North Carolina defends its ‘Hard Knocks’ decision: ‘We control the story’

Michael Lombardi made it clear that UNC's focus remains on crafting its own narrative, and Hard Knocks simply didn’t fit into that vision.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 19, 2025 0

Even without HBO, Bill Belichick could create his own version of ‘Hard Knocks’

North Carolina wouldn't be the first college football program to try reality TV. But maybe it could perfect it. 

By Michael Grant OnMar 10, 2025 0

Offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ featuring Bill Belichick, North Carolina is off

The offseason Hard Knocks that was scheduled to star Bill Belichick in his first year at North Carolina has fallen through.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 4, 2025 0
Bill Belichick at his introductory press conference at UNC on Dec. 12, 2024. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images.)

College Football

Some NFL owners reportedly ‘aren’t thrilled’ with NFL Films featuring Bill Belichick’s UNC on ‘Hard Knocks’

Bill Belichick’s UNC Tar Heels will be featured on offseason ‘Hard Knocks’

The Bill Belichick revenge tour continues...

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 28, 2025 0

NFL reporter: ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason’ may be in jeopardy

"Hard to imagine why."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 11, 2025 0
Credit: HBO

HBO

‘In-Season: Hard Knocks’ doesn’t do enough to differentiate itself from other NFL content

NFL Films VP on return of offseason ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘We hope it’s back’

"We're talking to a bunch of teams about it. But we'll see what happens."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 15, 2025 0

Ken Rodgers on ‘Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North,’ the ‘hardest production’ in NFL Films history

"I think we shoot about a 400-to-1 ratio, 400 hours for every hour that airs."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 24, 2024 0

Joe Burrow offers cagey response to Batmobile purchase featured on ‘Hard Knocks’

"I don't know what you're talking about."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 6, 2024 0

Mike Tomlin on whether he’ll be watching ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘Absolutely not’

In his 18th season with the Steelers, Tomlin has long prided himself on keeping locker room happenings internal.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2024 0

NFL

Will any NFL team do ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason’ following the Giants’ Joe Schoen-Saquon Barkley debacle?

‘Hard Knocks: In Season’ trailer on AFC North shows that selection setting up well for HBO and NFL Films

The move to follow a division rather than a team may pay big dividends for HBO and NFL Films.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 19, 2024 0

Giants can’t escape ‘Hard Knocks’ drama in Bears season finale

The Giants' quarterback situation remains a hot topic thanks to GM Joe Schoen's tongue-in-cheek remarks.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 4, 2024 1

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