The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Hard Knocks” for the first time. HBO and the NFL announced Thursday the founding NFL franchise was chosen for the 19th edition of the Emmy-winning series that first aired in 2001. Chairman George McCaskey had long resisted having the Bears participate in the training camp documentary.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass during the NFL football team’s rookie camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 10, 2024. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during a news conference before the NFL football team’s rookie camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 10, 2024. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass during the NFL football team’s rookie camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 10, 2024.
“We are honored to feature such an iconic NFL franchise on ‘Hard Knocks,’” NFL Films senior director and supervising producer Shannon Furman said in a statement. “The Chicago Bears have a talented roster, coaching staff and front office all determined to match the expectations of a hungry fanbase. We are thankful to the entire organization for opening their doors to us for what is sure to be an exciting training camp this summer.
The Bears have made just three playoff appearances since the 2006 team advanced to the Super Bowl. They are 10-24 in two seasons under general manager Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus, but there is no shortage of story lines.The Ravens gave Rashod Bateman an extension, and now there’s pressure on him to deliverChicago drafted quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick.
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