Hard Knocks: Carolina Panthers

[OchoNueve]

I know there have been a few Hard Knock threads but I wanted to start a new one regarding the possibility of them doing the Carolina Panthers for next seasons training camp. That being said, for the popular HBO sports documentary to come to Charlotte/Spartanburg we will make believe that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement will be reached in time for training camp to start on time. I might be a "homer" but I think we have some intriguing story lines that HBO would love to tackle:

1) Cam Newton - Obvious reasons.... if we draft Nick Fairley don't plan on "Hard Knocks" coming to Charlotte

2) Jerry Richardson - What better way to discuss the resolution of CBA issues than to be at the doorstep of the face of the NFL Owner's during negotiations

3) Jimmy Clausen - Horrible rookie season for the "Golden Boy"... QB battle with Newton

4) Steve Smith - Former triple crown winner and always animated Steve Smith

5) Double Trouble - I would just love to see all the "Hard Knocks" slow motion replays of J-Stew and Deangelo breaking tackles.

6) Armanti Edwards - Will the project be worth the 2nd round pick they gave up

7) 2-14 to the Playoffs?? Panthers have done it before (in reference to Super Bowl Season)

8) Young Bro Bowl Talent - Beason, Kalil, Gross, (future Charles Johnson)

I understand "the stars would have to align" for this to happen but I wanted to put it up for discussion. We have a very young and energetic team (which is always good for TV) and it appears Hard Knocks doesn't have a problem filiming "small market" teams being they filmed seasons in Kansas City and Cincinnati. One question I have is that if we were given the opportunity would our front office even embrace being on the show? or would they shy away from it?

[janderson20vt]

No.

[Carolina Husker]

Go away.

[Squirrel]

Yes please

[Jackofalltrades]

No Newton, no hard knocks.

No interest.

[carolinarolls]

Newton is a bad decision for us and it just isn't going to happen

JR will never let that garbage program in Charlotte

Please do not expose Steve Smith any more than necessary

[CatMan72]

I would love that for totally selfish reasons, but I don't think it's in the best interests of the team.

[PanthaSan]

But, but, but then we would not be under the radar.......

[CRA]

maybe each week Jerry can come on w/ a pie chart and start rambling like he is on his 4th gin and tonic.

[Jhyler12]

yes sir

[chef17]

I know there have been a few Hard Knock threads but I wanted to start a new one regarding the possibility of them doing the Carolina Panthers for next seasons training camp. That being said, for the popular HBO sports documentary to come to Charlotte/Spartanburg we will make believe that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement will be reached in time for training camp to start on time. I might be a "homer" but I think we have some intriguing story lines that HBO would love to tackle:

1) Cam Newton - Obvious reasons.... if we draft Nick Fairley don't plan on "Hard Knocks" coming to Charlotte

2) Jerry Richardson - What better way to discuss the resolution of CBA issues than to be at the doorstep of the face of the NFL Owner's during negotiations

3) Jimmy Clausen - Horrible rookie season for the "Golden Boy"... QB battle with Newton

4) Steve Smith - Former triple crown winner and always animated Steve Smith

5) Double Trouble - I would just love to see all the "Hard Knocks" slow motion replays of J-Stew and Deangelo breaking tackles.

6) Armanti Edwards - Will the project be worth the 2nd round pick they gave up

7) 2-14 to the Playoffs?? Panthers have done it before (in reference to Super Bowl Season)

8) Young Bro Bowl Talent - Beason, Kalil, Gross, (future Charles Johnson)

I understand "the stars would have to align" for this to happen but I wanted to put it up for discussion. We have a very young and energetic team (which is always good for TV) and it appears Hard Knocks doesn't have a problem filiming "small market" teams being they filmed seasons in Kansas City and Cincinnati. One question I have is that if we were given the opportunity would our front office even embrace being on the show? or would they shy away from it?

Most people who aren't fans won't care about most, if any, of the reasons you gave. No reason to think people will watch

[Dpantherman]

would I like it?? sure. will it happen? no a snow balls chance in hell. Charlie Sheen will due a full, successful stint in rehab and volunteer for MADD first.

[ECUPantherFan]

I'd love to see it. Don't see JR signing off on it... but yeah it'd give us a look at our players that maybe we haven't seen before. It'd be refreshing, and would give us a lot of exposure.

[jtm]

Snowballs stand a better chance in hell than the Panthers do of ending up on Hard Knocks. It wont matter who we draft, nobody outside of the Carolinas that isn't a fan of the team gives enough of a damn about this team to warrant that kind of exposure.

It doesn't matter about national following, they just want good TV. If we get Newton I would say there is a good chance we will be in the running. Now if JR allows it is a whole different story. The Bengals were on Hard Knocks and they have no national following - just a couple divas that make good TV.