Hard Knocks: Falcons

1st episode was kinda boring to me. Anyone agree?

Ya I agree. It was like just a run down of the players on the fringe, but nothing happened. I did want to punch my TV when that goofy woman, with a TV reality show didn't know who John Elway was.

I always get the same reality check every time I watch Hard Knocks. A decent portion of NFL players, and coaches for that matter, aren't exactly the best people. In fact after watching the 3 or 4 fights between teammates during the first episode I just couldn't help but be thankful that the Redskins weren't chosen. In fact I kind of realize now what Terry Crews (aka the Old Spice guy) meant when he talked about the NFL's locker room culture (http://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/05/21/terry-crews-nfl-cult).

Also why the hell is the NFL allowing what looks like 70% speed in helmets only? That alone has to be responsible for half the pointless fights that break out in training camp practices especially among the front 7.

I will say though that Mike Smith really does seem like one of the few genuine nice guys in the league and if the Skins can't win a Superbowl I would be more than happy to see Smith win one.

1st episode was kinda boring to me. Anyone agree?

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Hard Knocks Episode 1 recap: The Boring Crusade - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/6/5973751/hard-knocks-episode-1-recap-the-boring-crusade)

Agree boring plus its Atlanta which just doesnt get me excited at all.

I got in an argument with someone over whether this is a 'reality' TV show not too long ago, and my stance is it wasn't. I guess I hadn't watched the last few seasons because watching this season definitely feels like a reality show now, and to me that's what makes it boring.

I feel like it used to be more of a documentary style with really good videography. Now they're doing one on one interviews and focusing on stupid drama issues instead of showing us the ins and outs of training camp and what it takes to make it from a group of 90+ to the final 53.

I don't known if my memory of the first few seasons is just terrible or what, but it seems significantly less like a the enjoyable documentary style of a sport I love than it used to be.

I'll give it one more week...

I don't think true reality TV even exists anymore.

I don't think true reality TV even exists anymore.

Sports is the only real reality tv that ever existed.

I didn't think it was boring at all. It's obvious the Falcons are really trying to become a more physical team. A lot of training camp fights! I agree that Smith seems like a solid coach who cares about his players. He's fired this year if he doesn't make the playoffs.

I mean it is about football. Ifind it some what interesting.

A new season of a Football Life is coming out soon. By the looks of the previews they will be highlighting Sean Taylor's life.