Buccaneers: Three Reasons They Should Be Featured on “Hard Knocks”

Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A genial view of Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A genial view of Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A genial view of Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A genial view of Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Here are three reasons the Buccaneers would make a great fit on “Hard Knocks”.

Sports, and especially the workings of our favorite teams, are often under a cloak of mystery. The public just doesn’t get the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes. If they do, than opponents do. But for Buccaneers fans, that may change this summer. There is a pretty good chance we will all get a pretty good look into what this team is really all about.

As we reported earlier this week, it appears that the Bucs may just be the favorites to appear on Hard Knocks. You all know how that goes. It takes you from check-in day through the end of the preseason and many of the final cuts. You see everything that goes on, from meetings, to players being cut, through coaches banter during the games. It’s all there for the world to see.

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Most teams show a lot of trepidation about going on the show, and it is understandable. Often times, the concern is that players are going to act for the cameras. They are going to lose focus on the work that needs to be done, instead promoting their personal “brands”.

Other times, teams believe that the cameras are a distraction in general. Some get concerned about letting other teams know their business. There are legitimate reasons to worry about going on the program.

However, if handled correctly, it can be great exposure for a team. It can work out not only for the fans, but for the team itself as well. If the Bucs are the team chosen, it can work out really well for all parties involved.

Here are three reasons why:

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