Hard Knocks (2001 TV series)

Production

Seasons

Baltimore Ravens (2001)

• The team looking to repeat as Super Bowl winners.
• Rookies Todd Heap and Dwayne Missouri's adjustment to professional football.
• The team's adjustment after a season-ending injury to Jamal Lewis.
• The veterans on the team in the final years of their careers.
• The quarterback competition between Elvis Grbac and Randall Cunningham.
• Ozzie Newsome and Brian Billick's management of the team.

Dallas Cowboys (2002)

• Quincy Carter's pressure to stay the consistent starting quarterback and the acquisition of Chad Hutchinson as a backup quarterback.
• Rookie Roy Williams's adjustment to professional football.
• Emmitt Smith beginning his final season in Dallas, and his pursuit to become the NFL's all-time rushing yards leader.
• Dave Campo heading into his third season as Dallas's head coach.
• The training of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Kansas City Chiefs (2007)

• The battle for the starting quarterback job between veteran Damon Huard and second-year player Brodie Croyle following the trade of Trent Green.
• Star running back Larry Johnson's contract holdout.
• Priest Holmes's attempted return to football after missing all of 2006 after a career-threatening neck injury.
• The contract holdout and later development of rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs' first-round draft pick of 2007.
• Boomer Grigsby's switch from linebacker to fullback.
• The development of rookie defensive linemen Tank Tyler and Turk McBride.
• The competition between two undrafted cornerbacks - Tyron Brackenridge and Dimitri Patterson.
• Arena Football League star Bobby Sippio's attempt to catch on with an outdoor team.

Dallas Cowboys (2008)

• Cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones' reinstatement into the NFL.
• Cameron Fegreus attempting to make the team.
• Keon Lattimore, a younger brother of Ray Lewis, competing for a job.
• Todd Lowber, a very athletic wide receiver new to the game of football, trying to make the team.
• Undersized wide receiver Danny Amendola competing for a job.
• Rookies Felix Jones and Martellus Bennett adjusting to NFL camp for the first time.

Cincinnati Bengals (2009)

• The battle for the starting fullback position between Jeremi Johnson, Chris Pressley, Fui Vakapuna, and J.D. Runnels.
• The injuries of tight ends Reggie Kelly and Ben Utecht, and the adjustment of rookie tight end Chase Coffman to the NFL.
• The contract holdout of offensive tackle Andre Smith, the Bengals' first-round draft pick of 2009.
• The battle for the starting strong safety position between veteran Roy Williams and Chinedum Ndukwe.
• The recovery effort of starting quarterback Carson Palmer from an injury-plagued 2008 season.
• The antics and catchphrases of wide receiver Chad Ochocinco.
• The development and maturation of wide receiver Chris Henry.

New York Jets (2010)

• The vocal coaching style of head coach Rex Ryan, highlighted by several sound bites that became popular after the season, such as "That's being a jackass!" and "Let's go eat a goddamn snack!"
• Cornerback Darrelle Revis's contract holdout.
• The battle for the starting fullback position between veteran Tony Richardson, journeyman Jason Davis and rookie John Conner.
• Second-year starting quarterback Mark Sanchez's development as the "face" of the franchise.
• Kris Jenkins's return after ACL surgery.
• Running back Danny Woodhead's attempt to make the team.
• Cornerback Antonio Cromartie attempting to name all 9 of his children.

''Hard Knocks: A Decade of NFL Training Camps'' (2011)

Miami Dolphins (2012)

• The contract negotiation of Ryan Tannehill, followed by his development as a rookie quarterback in the NFL.
• The quarterback position battle between Matt Moore, David Garrard and Ryan Tannehill, with Tannehill winning the starting job after week 2 of the pre-season.
• The health issues of David Garrard, especially after undergoing knee surgery during training camp. He was released from the team the same day this season's final episode aired.
• The difficulty of Les Brown in adjusting from former college basketball player to NFL tight end, and his subsequent release from the team.
• The meeting in which Philbin informs Chad Johnson of his release from the team following his arrest for allegedly headbutting his wife of 41 days.
• The meeting in which general manager Jeff Ireland informs cornerback Vontae Davis that he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for two future draft picks.

Cincinnati Bengals (2013)

• Rookie defensive tackle Larry Black's season-ending injury
• Linebacker James Harrison's dislike of the camera crew at training camp
• The backup quarterback position battle between Josh Johnson and John Skelton
• Estonian rookie defensive end Margus Hunt's adjustment to the NFL and life in the U.S.
• The fullback position battle between veteran John Conner and converted tight end Orson Charles
• The linebacker position battle between undrafted rookies Jayson DiManche and Bruce Taylor.
• Linebacker Aaron Maybin's struggle to stay on the team and his pursuit of painting.

Atlanta Falcons (2014)

• The Falcons attempt to build more toughness into the team after a disappointing 2013 season.
• Veteran Kroy Biermann's attempt to return from a major injury and switch positions.
• Rookies Tyler Starr and Jacques Smith's attempt to make the team.

Houston Texans (2015)

• Head coach Bill O'Brien trying to lead the team to the playoffs after finishing just short in 2014.
• The quarterback battle between Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer.
• Vince Wilfork bringing leadership and experience to Houston.
• J.J. Watt working out to Fort Minor's Remember The Name
• Jadeveon Clowney returning from a torn meniscus.
• Reigning Defensive Player of the Year J. J. Watt trying to become an even better player.
• Rookies Kevin Johnson and Jaelen Strong adjusting to life in the NFL.
• David Quessenberry recovering from cancer.
• Charles James, Kourtnei Brown, and Uzoma Nwachukwu try to make the team.

Los Angeles Rams (2016)

• The team moving back to Los Angeles after spending 21 years in St. Louis
• Head coach Jeff Fisher releasing the previous season's starting quarterback Nick Foles over the telephone
• First overall draft pick Jared Goff's first experiences in the NFL
• Eric Kush fighting for a spot on the roster
• William Hayes' unconventional beliefs about the existence of mermaids and dinosaurs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017)

Cleveland Browns (2018)

• First overall draft pick Baker Mayfield adjusting to life in the NFL.
• Josh Gordon returning to training camp for the first start since his second substance abuse policy violation in 2014.
• Hue Jackson trying to retain his position as head coach and win games after just one victory over the last two seasons.
• Jarvis Landry assuming responsibility as a leader on the team.
• Corey Coleman's dissatisfaction with his role on offense and subsequent trade to the Buffalo Bills
• Rookie Antonio Callaway being unable to avoid run-ins with the law.
• Journeymen Devon Cajuste and Nate Orchard trying to make the team.
• Carl Nassib's finance lessons.
• Rookie quarterback Brogan Roback trying to make the team.

Oakland Raiders (2019)

• With the construction of Allegiant Stadium and in a usable state by 2020, this will be the 25th and final season in the team's second tenure in Oakland.
• Antonio Brown's recovery from frostbitten feet and his arbitration with the NFL regarding a grievance with the league's new helmet rules.
• The return of Richie Incognito.
• The backup quarterback competition between Mike Glennon and Nathan Peterman.

Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers (2020)

Dallas Cowboys (2021)

Indianapolis Colts (2021)

Detroit Lions (2022)

Arizona Cardinals (2022)

New York Jets (2023)

Miami Dolphins (2023)

New York Giants (2024)

Chicago Bears (2024)

Buffalo Bills (2025)

• With the construction of the new Highmark Stadium and in a usable state by 2026, this will be the 52nd and final season played at the former Highmark Stadium.
• Quarterback Josh Allen is interviewed about his offseason, which included winning the MVP award and his wedding to actress Hailee Steinfeld, and his training regimen.
• Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White compete to become Allen's backup quarterback.
• Buffalo native Joe Andreessen's story as an undrafted player is explored.
• Running back James Cook's contract dispute is a focal point of training camp.
• Reserve receiver K.J. Hamler attempts to make the team after overcoming prior injuries and being on the practice squad the prior season.
• Safety Damar Hamlin's road to recovery from his cardiac arrest and his charity work are explored.
• Veteran cornerback Tre'Davious White returns to the Bills after a season on other teams and mentors rookie Maxwell Hairston.

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