faba Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Email Print Comments200 By Pat Yasinskas ESPN.com Archive The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the leading candidate to be the next team featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series this summer, according to two sources with knowledge of talks that have taken place. NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. The hugely popular show has shown NFL teams during training camp over the last six summers. The New York Jets and gregarious coach Rex Ryan were featured last summer. The sources said the Buccaneers, HBO officials and officials from NFL Films, which produces the series, have had talks about this season's version. However, no deal has been finalized and players are currently locked out in a labor dispute. A league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and four other teams also are in consideration for the show. An official decision is not expected until later in the spring. The Bucs are seeking attention after a surprising 10-6 year, and hoping to sell tickets after a season in which they did not sell out for a single game. Coach Raheem Morris is known for his outgoing personality and could be a natural fit. Appearing on the show could also help the Bucs market young players like quarterback Josh Freeman, receiver Mike Williams and running back LeGarrette Blount. The Bucs hold training camp at One Buccaneer Place, their team facility that is located a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 +1 with a side of ZZZZzzzzzzz.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 No team can top the Jets! Not even the overrated Cowboys. Le snoozefest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Say what you want. but they got's a pirate ship with cannons in their very own stadium **** YOU WOODY,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Blount's crazy a$$ on camera = gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 if this happens, might as well create a forum just for the "sanchez sucks we should have drafted joshie" threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Love 20 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Like this a bunch. This team is a very talented bunch and is one that I've grown to like watching in the past 2 seasons. When I went down there 2 years ago I thought the stadium was great and their fans were VERY welcoming to us. Blount swing heymakers will be pretty awesome too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Rex Ryan and the JETS made Hard Knocks what it is today. And its going to be impossible to top last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I nodded off just reading the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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