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Falcons pass on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
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08:37 AM ET 04.22 | The Atlanta Falcons will not appear on the next season of HBO's Hard Knocks, league sources said Saturday. The decision was made by, among others, owner Arthur Blank, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith. They were in agreement that the focus should be on football over the summer, and they didn't want anything to distract from that. The Falcons were the network's next choice once the New York Jets appeared to be disinterested in doing the show again, according to sources close to the situation.
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They were in agreement that the focus should be on football over the summer, and they didn't want anything to distract from that.
What a novel concept! A football team that focuses on football. Who'd a thunk it?
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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It would appear HBO needs to change the format or drop the idea completely. No team wants to be part of that, do they?
50yearfan
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Publicity whores do... But fans and smart team want nothing to do with it.
Otis B. Driftwood
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I think this stuff needs to be left to NFL Films. They could do something that doesn't come across solely as some reality television show where teams play to the camera. Then again, if Goodell gets the idea then all the teams will have to do it just to line the pockets a bit more. Fine them if they don't comply.
Lightly Salted Nuts
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Hard Knocks should be part of the punishment for teams like the New Orleans Saints. They could even have hidden cameras following Sean Payton around ... like Cheaters.
Dr. B-f-G
Bubbaville, TX
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If someone would break Joey in two, I'd watch!
Otis B. Driftwood
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First the Jets refuse and then the Falcons, hard knocks for "Hard Knocks".
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Did you see the one where he jumped on to some guy's boat and got stabbed? Classic! I haven't laughed that hard in some time.
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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Joey is the very definition of tool.
Otis B. Driftwood
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That's why it's perfect for the Jets!
Mangler.
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They should try the dolts, Irsay would jump at anything non negative that pays money and gets his face on TV
Eagles in 2020
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HBO should a reminded Ryan that the event is catered, fat man would insist on being there
Eagles in 2020
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It looks like no teams want the circus in their town this summer.
Frippertronics
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Join the list. Maybe a name change to "Hard-on" would help......
Wisconsin Death Trip
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So I guess Dan Snyder is on the line to HBO as we speak?
DC Kevbo
Mc Lean , VA
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I worry about Jerry...
Otis B. Driftwood
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They should ask the Ain'ts..team controversy 2012
SECFootballGreatness
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He's probably offering to pay HBO is they let them be on it.
Slick Ric is the Man
Southern Pines, NC
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