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07:48 AM ET 08.10 | Don't expect to see the HBO series "Hard Knocks" filming in Allen Park anytime soon. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that he has no interest in taking part in the NFL-based documentary, now in its sixth year. "That's not me," Schwartz said. "I mean, once that genie's out of the bottle it's hard to get that one back in. We got a lot of work to do out here and our philosophy is let's go to work and let's concentrate on today." The New York Jets are the fifth team to take part in the series, following the Ravens (2001), Cowboys ('02 and '08), Chiefs ('07) and Bengals ('09). The first episode of this season airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Tom Lewand, AP

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August 10, 2010 07:53 AM ET

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That would be a totally differnt show if it featured the Lions. Something between a comedy and horro flick.

bhaboush

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August 10, 2010 07:54 AM ET

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*different
*horror

bhaboush

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August 10, 2010 07:54 AM ET

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I have a hunch that HBO isn't clamoring for the Lions to be on there anyway, Jim.

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August 10, 2010 08:06 AM ET

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Originally posted 07:53 AM ET 08.10 by bhaboush

That would be a totally differnt show if it featured the Lions. Something between a comedy and horro flick.

I don't think their situation is as bad as the Bears.

Stuart MacDougal

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August 10, 2010 08:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:06 AM ET 08.10 by Stuart MacDougal

I don't think their situation is as bad as the Bears.

Nope - two teams going in very different directions...

Otis B. Driftwood

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August 10, 2010 09:26 AM ET

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Well Jim, Hard Knocks is reserved for teams that actually have a chance to make the playoffs. That would be like Eric Mangini saying "I don't want HBO to film Hard Knocks because the camera adds 10lbs to you and both Mike and I don't need extra camera weight".

TribeFan4Ever

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August 10, 2010 09:50 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:26 AM ET 08.10 by TribeFan4Ever

Well Jim, Hard Knocks is reserved for teams that actually have a chance to make the playoffs. That would be like Eric Mangini saying "I don't want HBO to film Hard Knocks because the camera adds 10lbs to you and both Mike and I don't need extra camera weight".

Like at that circus weight anybody would notice

Swamp Dragon

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August 10, 2010 09:51 AM ET

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So get to coaching and leave the speculating to the media types....

Commodore Fan

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August 10, 2010 10:05 AM ET

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Detroit still has a football team? Oh those poor ****.

COUNT DOOKU

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August 10, 2010 10:33 AM ET

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Lions will be lucky if the networks even show up for the games.

SteveDallas

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August 10, 2010 10:41 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:05 AM ET 08.10 by COUNT DOOKU

Detroit still has a football team? Oh those poor ****.

Oh come on you can't say "child of a unwed mother." ,POOP!

COUNT DOOKU

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August 10, 2010 10:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 07:54 AM ET 08.10 by Otis B. Driftwood

I have a hunch that HBO isn't clamoring for the Lions to be on there anyway, Jim.

You never know. NFL films mic'd up Stafford last season against the Browns. Yawn right? They said it was their best production ever.

BIGGIE

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August 10, 2010 11:10 AM ET

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When considering the bad luck and fotunes of the Detroit Lions over the past decade plus perhaps "Jim Schwartz might want to think about filming "How The Lions got Hard Knocked"

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August 10, 2010 11:55 AM ET

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Best move the lions have made in a decade:

1. Trading Roy Williams to the Cowboys.

2. Turning down hard knocks (lol)

3. (Your turn)

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August 10, 2010 12:08 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:55 AM ET 08.10 by whateverisclever

Best move the lions have made in a decade:1. Trading Roy Williams to the Cowboys.2. Turning down hard knocks (lol)3. (Your turn)

3.) Promoting Martin Mayhew.

BIGGIE

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August 10, 2010 02:45 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:55 AM ET 08.10 by whateverisclever

Best move the lions have made in a decade:1. Trading Roy Williams to the Cowboys.2. Turning down hard knocks (lol)3. (Your turn)

4.) firing Matt Millen after he created such a disaster it will take them 10 years to recover

5.) drafting Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson.

If I was a coach I wouldn't want Hard Knocks cameras hanging around either. It's a stupid show and it doesn't do anything to get a team ready to play.

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August 10, 2010 06:28 PM ET

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Jesus is that you? I have sinned.....what you say? 10 hail marys and all is forgiven...Yeah right fool!

Yea of little....

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August 10, 2010 06:46 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:46 AM ET 08.10 by BIGGIE

You never know. NFL films mic'd up Stafford last season against the Browns. Yawn right? They said it was their best production ever.

I do remember that and you are right - it was great!

Otis B. Driftwood

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August 10, 2010 07:08 PM ET

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OBD did I introduce you to Jesus? Jesus this OBD above you. OBD just watch out for Jesus he doesnt handle the nail gun to well.....heeeeeeehehehehee

Did NIGHT*MARE get into my sacrament wine?

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August 11, 2010 02:17 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:26 AM ET 08.10 by TribeFan4Ever

Well Jim, Hard Knocks is reserved for teams that actually have a chance to make the playoffs. That would be like Eric Mangini saying "I don't want HBO to film Hard Knocks because the camera adds 10lbs to you and both Mike and I don't need extra camera weight".

Or Al Davis turning down the show for the Raiders because he'll appear deader on camera than he does in real life.