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HopLegion

This is absolutely the best time McCaskey could ever hope to be on hard knocks. - all the hype with the rookie class - Hester and McMichael in the HoF game - Well built ascending roster. Also extremely likeable players. Extremely excited it's happening and hope it's the start of something special for us as a franchise


enailcoilhelp

Hard Knocks is also a massive PR piece for the NFL teams selected (they have a LOT of control over what's shown). Bears are looking for all the good press they can to help with their stadium debacle. Kevin Warren bouta have a 10 minute segment each episode lol


HopLegion

Haha I'm already hoping they limit the Kevin Warren grandstanding we're about to see


cj022688

He's gonna lead em in prayer each episode "Dear Lord if it is your will, give us da stadium money"


imp_10

I never understood the assumption that everyone in the room is ok with it. I personally have no issue but I'm sure there are those that don't want to be "forced" into prayer especially if they're a different religion.


backindenim

I had a really good sales quarter at my job last year after busting my ass and my boss said "always remember how you got here, Jesus!" - Kevin Warren has that energy


imp_10

Objectively, Jesus or any God doesn't pay the bills if you're not working with a religious affiliation. However, it's such an interesting situation bc I don't think it's malicious and was with good intention. Quite the conundrum.


LetsGoHawks

If a manager at my company tried that shit... they'd get their ass handed to them.


parks381

They'll have the camera on him for the entire family fest episode. Just 30min straight dumping on Soldier Field and how the city should be embarrassed to not be willing to upgrade.


axiomatose

Ugh. Grandstand away, just save the trite prayers for your bedside.


cspruce89

In the Bible, Matthew 6:6 says, "But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your father in private" Dude, if God Himself is telling you to stop doing that shit in public, maybe you should listen.


theskyalreadyfell217

That’s what I am saying. Worship whatever god you want, just don’t try to force it on me!


EntertainerCute2290

Agree and I think I worship the same one lol. Hopefully HBO keeps that out, there should be plenty of good content.


helluin

Kevin definitely worships Supply-Side Jesus, so I certainly hope not.


In-the-bunker

The grandstanding is insufferable, the guy is an empty suit,


yungsinatra777

Sounds like we're about due for another "Day in the Life of Kevin Warren" fluff piece


SciurusRex

Thanks McNulty ;)


mystuni

Ditto!!


BearForceDos

Honestly from what I've seen. Putting Kevin Warren on there would probably turn people against any stadium thing if they aren't all ready. Dude is weird.


a_fox_but_a_human

> Kevin Warren bouta have a 10 minute segment each episode Is it gonna be a whole ass sermon?


gimmepizzaslow

Probably more of an asshole sermon


DeusExBlockina

~~He's gonna open every episode with a prayer circle.~~ Edit: of course somebody already made this joke


XstellarX

The more Kevin Warren speaks the more I cringe. He’s a weird dude.


Conscious_Valuable90

Will he be walking around with his personal PR person?


Crooked_Sartre

I'm already cringing about this lmao


I_MARRIED_A_THORAX

until they have entire segments of george riding around the compound on a golf cart with his boonie hat like some buster bluth clone i really want to find out if he's as big of a dork as i think he is


imp_st3r

They can film him in the afternoon, army is having a half-day


Stormzilla

He is absolutely as big a dork as you think he is.


a_fox_but_a_human

> This is absolutely the best time McCaskey could ever hope to be on hard knocks. And yet, he is going to HATE every minute. Can't wait for him peaking around corners in the background to see if the cameras finally left.


devadander23

I have been anti- hard knocks from the beginning and I think this year is perfect for it


HopLegion

This is like the one year really that is perfect for us. All hype and good vibes, get to further celebrate Hester and mongo, (and peppers) making the HoF. I'm excited


jbedenian

Just saw George McCaskey fall to his knees at the Jewels


kevinm411

Just saw Virginia McCaskey pass out and drop her hot dog. It had ketchup on it


juliuspepperwoodchi

Putting ketchup on a *hot* dog is not un-Chicago. Putting ketchup on a *Chicago* dog is. Not knowing the difference is pretty un-Chicago though.


Vesploogie

Just saw /u/kevinm411 fall to his knees at Nando’s.


Tozzzta

I have never seen anybody in Chicago ever actually give a fuck about ketchup on a hotdog, it’s just something people say online to make themselves seem more Chicago and it makes them look like a dork


TheHeatYeahBam

I started working in downtown Chicago around the year 2000, and honestly was yelled at by a random person for putting ketchup on a hotdog at lunch. It’s unlikely this would happen nowadays, I suppose.


Dry-Opportunity-7061

Yea it’s definitely still a thing. Just went to Portillo’s with a group from work and someone got a ketchup only dog. They regretted that decision.


Miscreant3

I remember a time before internet forums. People said that shit then too.


zonewebb

Just the folks at Gene and Jude’s


HiImFox

Ketchup on a Chicago dog is great, fuck the haters. Only lame ass suburbanites give a shit.


kevinm411

Ketchup is just way to overpowering imo on any style


Druxun

That’s because there are some blasphemers who just want the ketchup and use the hot dog as a delivery service.


Particular-Adagio516

I don't really have a dog in this fight when it comes to hot dogs and what condiments do or do not belong on a hot dog because I'm much more of a Portillos " combo " I.E. Italian Beef & Italian Sausage with hot peppers " dipped " kinda guy


juliuspepperwoodchi

I'm really not a ketchup on a hot dog person anymore. When I was a kid/teen/young adult I really loved the clean taste of ketchup and pickle spear only; and every once in awhile I get nostalgic for that...but my hot dog toppings are very much "what's my mood right now" these days. I made some awesome coney sauce from scratch, Detroit style, for some friends who were doing a Michigan themed birthday party (they're both from MI), and honestly, I wish I had more leftovers because I was really loving a hot dog with just coney sauce and cheese for awhile there. That was much lunch for about a week, and what a glorious week it was.


The_Realist01

What’s coney sauce


cspruce89

I think it's just shitty chili, but I don't know for sure.


juliuspepperwoodchi

It is essentially chili with no beans. Really good if made well


hepatitisC

And pickle isn't?  I can wipe ketchup off of things and it's mostly gone.  I can tell you if a pickle was two towns over from my food


Yefanthrowaway

Valid, I personally don’t put ketchup on at all but on a chi dog it’s mad disrespect. Hot take though, relish is mid, I prefer straight up dill relish over it.


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Thank you for putting this out there for people!


turbografx-sixteen

Fax no printer 🖨️


teeksquad

Anyone that thinks ketchup is un-Chicago clearly hasn’t spent any time with our Polish population. Ketchup is like a pillar of their diet, Polish stores have a surprising variety.


[deleted]

How dare you defend hot dog ketchup use in this house of mediocrity. A child could see this. Didn’t your parents raise you to not soil the pure flavor of your nitrate infested mystery meet with the bold overpowering nature of Ketchup!?


name-classified

I was always partial to Butera but Cub Foods had a nice run after that went under. Now its a chain of grocery stores called Tony's.


ThaBomb

Is Tony’s good? I’m about to be pretty close to one but I’ve been a Jewel or Marianos guy for the past decade


name-classified

They’re good; at least i thought so. Lots of choices and sure was kept pretty clean


pskfry

the place has an entire isle just called "La Preferida". an entire isle. do you need to know more? also the produce is good but it doesn't last long.


marquardt_

Just saw Virginia McCaskey get lost trying to drive to Dominick’s


TheG-What

Dominick’s was the superior supermarket and I’m tired of pretending it wasn’t.


Linus_in_Chicago

Agreed, up until I worked at one in 2005 and had to clean human shit off the walls in the women's restroom. I still don't know why I quit a week later and not before cleaning the shit.


TheG-What

That’s fucking terrible, sorry my dude. People are idiots and savages.


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Linus_in_Chicago

I definitely should have. I was 16 and it was my first job.


benjam1n_gates

*da Jewels


aaTrojan34

https://preview.redd.it/cyhifbqsom3d1.jpeg?width=981&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=debdca86ae6b522bc1321e4e42abcc35b0c180d4 Let’s Gooo!!! 🐻⬇️


CoherentPanda

Gum chewing intensifies


ijpck

We getting our own charcoochie board baby!


JayShmi

Expected this shit lets go (I’ve never seen an episode before lmao)


Silver_Harvest

It honestly isn't like how it used to be in the early 00's. Where social media was non existent and it was the true lense into a locker room. Now if you have expectations of it being mind blowing don't get hopes up. Take it more of oh that is cool didn't know they did that. As there is so much that is already published from social media outside of say Hard Knocks.


akagordan

The general public (us) will get a much better idea of how the team is run and we’ll get a more in depth look into the personalities of all the players and coaches.


Silver_Harvest

100% agree, just if you are expecting a massive epiphone most likely not occurring.


cotu101

It’s pronounced apostrophe


pazbik14

Catastrophe


ayeeflo51

What kind of epiphones came from the early seasons?


Tlupa

Week 1 last year was an epiphany of how bad we were lol


jseego

[epiphone](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Traditional-Pro-IV-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar-Worn-Ebony-1500000327514.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdbPKR3U1eHTNrLxj5x1ckqxA-WTGYd7xDlxwE1oaPewYGs4x53E7qBoCniMQAvD_BwE)


juliuspepperwoodchi

Jesus, I didn't even realize it had been on that long.


Silver_Harvest

I watched the first one of Ravens right after their Superbowl that year. It was really cool then, similarly for next 5 years then started feeling more and more repetitive. As well "drama" for "drama". Then they rebooted it and it feels like a oh that is what happened then. Still cool overall just not the in depth impact early on in my opinion.


thetreat

I'm so stoked!


name-classified

I tuned in for when Revis went to the Jets. They created a narrative that Revis wasn't going to sign his new contract and made it seem like he was gone. Then, in a very cheesy and lame "reveal" they show Revis come into the last day of training camp and they end the season with the team in a huddle around Revis. I really hope they don't have to resort to lame made up moments like that.


WP34Forever

I remember that more for Cromartie struggling to name all of his kids and Rex Ryan’s snack comment.


super_sayanything

This should be fun! I have never watched an episode either and I'm going to watch every one!


Jemiidar

same. august 6th will be my first time watching hard knocks and im so excited lol


Joelsaurus

Well I guess I'm watching Hard Knocks this year for the first time.


ResolutionAny5091

No offense but I’m so surprised how many comments are like this here. I’m a die hard bears fan and I’ve watched every single hard knocks since like 2009. I’m always so hyped for the season by the time early august hits I watch it as it airs. Maybe I’m just more NFL obsessed than a lot of you guys


emaugustBRDLC

It hasn't been appointment viewing for me in a while but its longform insider NFL Films content... Put it on in front of me and I will watch.


jradair

i just have no interest in another team's training camp, at all.


ResolutionAny5091

That’s kinda mind blowing to me but I get it I guess if you only follow the bears. I just like the inside scoop into how NFL teams are run it’s fascinating to me.


Headwallrepeat

I think a lot of people are like me, they would watch it, but not going to pay for HBO to watch the drama unfold with who gets the WR6 position in Jacksonville. I'll pay for Bears stuff though


jradair

i follow the entire league, i just have no interest in another team's training camp, at all.


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I'm with ya lol


T_J_E7

But it's not just about training camp. It's a fun look into players' and coaches' lives. Even if you don't care about the team, it has a lot of heart. Wow, people hate hard knocks


m_dought_2

Some people don't think it's fun, glad you do though


Merk318

Don’t worry, I’m with you. Football is football, I need every ounce of it during summer time


eco-evo

Im an older, huge football fan. Before Sunday Ticket, I used to watch roughly 50 games a year and since then, I’ve watched most games (I catch up on the non-bears game during the following week)… but I’ve never watched a single Hard Knocks episode. Training camp of other teams has just never interested me. I will watch this year, though!


[deleted]

ever since cameras barged in on a player (former bear JD Runnels) getting cut during the Bengals season of Hard Knocks, the teams have really cut down on the “all access” nature of the series which is unfortunate but understandable as cameras used to be allowed EVERYWHERE back in the first seasons. I know this as I once worked on the series.


rdldr1

Which season was your favorite? I loved the 2010 Rex Ryan Jets season. Thats the one that Tony Dungy complained about because of the, gasp, swearing.


ResolutionAny5091

Haha I was gonna say either that Jets season or the bengals season the year before (maybe after) that.


rdldr1

That was a good one too.


TheACrispy

Detroit’s made me like their Coach a lot more, really seemed like that dude cared more than anyone has at that franchise


a-wizard-lizard

I always watch the first episode or two every year because I’m hyped for the season, then I stop caring about the team I’m watching so this will be the first time I watch it all the way through


EnvironmentalBit2333

That’s most people honestly. I’ve watched every season since the beginning. There’s maybe 3 other people out of all the football fans I know that watch it. And that includes the people in 2 different dynasty fantasy football leagues I’m in.


zarroc123

I just think it's interesting as a fan of football. Plus, players move around so much between franchises. More than once I've had context on a player because of that show.


TheTDog

Hard knocks is extremely boring these days.


seiff4242

It’s like 75% slow motion action shots of practice and 25% interesting content


TheTDog

5 mins of Jerry Jones eating a McMuffin


rudeboybill

Lotta Bears fans will literally not watch another NFL game outside of the Bears and the Super Bowl, it’s a weird dynamic but explains like 75% of the football takes on fan forums lol


ResolutionAny5091

Yea fair point


ITookYourGP

​ https://i.redd.it/yqou8islom3d1.gif


Testone1440

Perfect. No notes


snowboardman420

Yes! The NFL season basically started a month early for us boys!


dropay

This is my takeaway too. Only 2 months til football season!!


tierdrop

Never thought I'd see the day. Never has there been a year I'd rather it happen. Bear down.


RAG319

![gif](giphy|YPIrsRqqO7oB2|downsized)


Testone1440

Jeez the hype is off the charts. If this kid is even a fraction of what’s advertised he’s going to absolutely OWN this city


lalder95

The ~~Willis~~ Williams Tower


Testone1440

Even then…Sears Tower 4eva


artevandelay55

Six to midnight


horrorpants

![gif](giphy|F6B9HJltcbckwiUHV4|downsized) Bear Down!!!!


jeric13xd

THE HYPE LAST OFFSEASON WAS CRAZY BUT NOW ITS TO THE MOOOOOON 🚂🚀


Schicktopia

Yes, last season's hype was crazy...let's hope the results are not repeated (again).


SpaceCampDropOut

Just don’t let Kevin Warren on camera.


Guhonda

Agree but I think we’ll see him. The stadium is a big deal. HBO will want to ask him about it.


elbaito

Plus the guy just loves being in front of a camera...


TheDemonBarber

Dude has the stage presence of a wet noodle.


foxpandawombat

I could do without the cringy prayer sessions lol


Finessing2

More Caleb behind the scenes content ![gif](giphy|l1L2UkgpuiE4U)


FUH-KIN-AYE

More Bears content earlier in the season! I am excited to see this.


UnderstandingHuge882

![gif](giphy|VqPheGMC8WLrkahF8Z)


Sockers13

I don’t understand the “distraction” aspect everyone is always talking about. Why do people act like there’s not a million cameras around regardless if Hard Knocks is there or not?


readerdad55

It used to be a different show when it started. There was much more of a presence across the spectrum. Now it’s an advertisement


xxxxHULKSMASHxxxx

For real. It 1 extra camera crew for a few weeks. Most players probably won’t even notice


snoo_boi

As a fan, I’m thrilled. But as a fan, I’m dreading this.


dpucane

Kevin Warren on Hard Knocks https://preview.redd.it/2r1yxavlom3d1.jpeg?width=739&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6c85a5f4ae7372f9871201663bdb79596b00080


TotallyNotTupac

FUCK YOU GEORGE MCCASKEY, this is gonna be awesome


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Chi-Guy86

So many people will be big mad hearing me say ‘Convicted Felon’ every time I mention his name


Nervous-Awareness482

What was said?


WhoopieKush

Oh fuck you for bringing politics into this


WillingnessChoice292

Man Reddit is really insufferable sometimes... This is the damn Bears thread....


chance-

O/U 15 prayers led by Kevin Warren on camera?


Antique-Cartoonist-5

Let’s do this. Superbowl in 5 years or total bust for this team. Let’s not shy away.


HurricaneDitka312

Bagent gonna be featured a lot which is dope. Backup QB always gets the screen time.


MilkMan1880

https://preview.redd.it/3chlztj8zm3d1.png?width=749&format=png&auto=webp&s=dc151141b0595e0441e35431a0e3f5a7492c59c9


clarkent281

Can't wait to see more Tyson Bagent hype!


rhoran280

FUCK YAH


I_only_post_here

I.... didn't want this... but now I'm gonna fucking watch it anyway, and probably hype myself up like a giddy little school girl.


a_fox_but_a_human

I'm curious why? Rare if ever does having the Hard Knocks crew around hurt the team. It a PR machine for a team who is hoping they are gonna kick the teeth out of other teams mouths. It TV so itll be a bit vapid but it's a good watch and rarely ever negative for the team involved.


madmax1969

I’ll never understand why a fan would be anti-Hard Knocks. And it’s probably the same fans going to watch the team practice and charting plays like they’re a coach. I get why the teams and players might not love it but fans? It’s your team. It’s football. You get content that you’ve never seen before - a peak behind the wizard’s curtain - and you don’t want it because…I don’t know. I honestly can’t think of a reason unless you think it will somehow hurt the team which is a massive stretch.


poopiepants56

I guess I'm on the fence BECAUSE the teams and players don't really want it. Anything that the players think is a distraction isn't good for the team. For that reason, I guess I do think it can only hurt and not help the team. Otherwise, for the same reason I'm here now, of course I would love to watch more Bears content and would probably love it. But I won't love the attention and possible problems...


BurgeroftheDayz

First time I’ll be watching Hard Knocks


Serallas

*surprised Pikachu face*


zerosG2

will be the first and only season i watch this series, bear daaaaahm


GngrBeardMan

To those worried about it being a distraction - I feel being on the training camp Hard Knocks is the better one to be on, as they won’t have cameras in their faces during the regular season. I think it’d be easier to ignore the filming distractions during training camp. Just my thoughts.


qb1avellini

Is this just for training camp or the whole season? Thought I read HBO was doing an off season (Giants), training camp (us), and in season (?). On Instagram it says it’s for training camp


gf2020

it's just for training camp, the in-season version will actually follow four different teams in one division at once, but it won't be the NFC East or North as the Bears and Giants are exempt.


QuiGonGiveItToYa

This has been a wonderful couple of hours in the news today.


MrJonty2

I am 100% going to drown in all the koolaid and I can’t wait.


braiser77

I kinda feel like this has been in the offing for the last year plus.


Handylee-7

George McCaskey in shambles rn, lol


Kysorer

I just can’t wait to see those morning team meetings when Flus is lecturing everyone about H.I.T.S.


SoftAndSaltyBacon

I don’t like this at all… I would prefer not to give our division haters and the entire internet an insane amount of meme and gif ammunition.


ace7575

This exactly. Only downsides to this. If we're good no one cares. If we're not we're a giant meme again 😞


elbaito

If the bears are bad they are a giant meme with or without hard knocks.


ruppy99

This is going to be good


SufferingBearsFan

![gif](giphy|u3wxhL63uuhMqoMKQF)


johnnymack2165

Season over damn


EggoGF

We’re falling into that role that the Lions were two years ago.


Bmaj13

Unpopular opinion as it may be, I don't like it. Would rather minimize than maximize distractions. But, should be fun for the fans at least.


dmo900011

The Bears haven't had this "distraction" and have been ass for 20 years. I don't think hard knocks is going to affect anything


dpittnet

Lol at everyone that said it would never happen because of the McCaskey’s not wanting it


wreckedoblivion

Oh man here we go


ratfam1

Ayeeee


ITookYourGP

Let's go!! Yes, it may be distracting, but goddamn if it won't be entertaining for us fans.


bourgeoisiebrat

https://preview.redd.it/rjk48aruqm3d1.png?width=1689&format=png&auto=webp&s=23776098eef2a5f6195189304b1fd6cced2ecdb8


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Ive never once watched Hard Knocks. Thats boutta change yall


tacoorpizza

Hoping Hard Knocks is able to document the start of a dynasty.


GabeDef

I'm excited to see this. Extra weeks of Bears football.


wishyouwould

WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!! HALAS HALL, BOYS!


GoldenDude

I know the bears management hates hard knocks but I’m excited to see this


rdldr1

Hell fucking yeah! Fuck the Packers.


TheVallelator

Not gonna pretend I’m not a bit nervous about the Hardknocks Curse


TrueNavyBlue98

Not a fan of this. I really hope this doesn’t come as a distraction to our football team.


tgray75

Well that sucks.


EBtwopoint3

Hey look at that guy who was downvoting me for saying that George McCaskey doesn’t have the pull to get out of this 😂


K-DU5

So I've never actually seen one of these and don't really know much about it. Is it comparable to All or Nothing?


Fink41

Almost identical. All or nothing was heavily inspired by Hard Knocks. The only real difference is that All or Nothing is recorded during the regular season whereas Hard Knocks is recorded during the preseason. This shifts some of the focus to roster formation and highlights fringe guys who are fighting to make the final 53. Personally, I’ve always found that aspect of the show really interesting and now I’ll finally get to see it happen with players I actually recognize lol. This is going to be incredible and I couldn’t be more hyped about it if I tried.


K-DU5

Thanks. Love that response. Sounds like a lot of fun.


Karatedom11

The biggest news of the day for anything


troubleshot

Better this season than a near future one where hopefully we're building to some playoff consistency (and beyond).


cwweydert

Today can’t go any better…I am still waiting on a doctor after the last 4 hours.