Chicago Bears set to be featured on HBO's 'Arduous Knocks' for first time

The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Arduous Knocks” for the primary time.

HBO and the NFL introduced Thursday the franchise was chosen for the nineteenth version of the Emmy-winning collection that first aired in 2001.

Chairman George McCaskey had lengthy resisted having the Bears take part within the coaching camp documentary. The five-episode collection debuts Aug. 6, with subsequent episodes airing on Tuesdays via Sept. 3.

“We’re honored to characteristic such an iconic NFL franchise on ‘Arduous Knocks,’” NFL Movies senior director and supervising producer Shannon Furman mentioned in a press release. “The Chicago Bears have a proficient roster, teaching employees and entrance workplace all decided to match the expectations of a hungry fanbase. We’re grateful to the complete group for opening their doorways to us for what is certain to be an thrilling coaching camp this summer season.”

Bears president Kevin Warren mentioned the present will “present our passionate followers internationally the power to expertise this distinctive and important time within the historical past of our franchise.”

The Bears have made simply three playoff appearances for the reason that 2006 group superior to the Tremendous Bowl. They’re 10-24 in two seasons beneath common supervisor Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus, however there isn’t any scarcity of story traces.

Chicago drafted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 decide. It additionally traded for six-time Professional Bowler Keenan Allen and drafted Washington’s Rome Odunze ninth total, giving it a deep group of vast receivers to go together with DJ Moore.

The Bears try to safe funding to assist construct an enclosed stadium subsequent to Soldier Discipline on the lakefront, after beforehand specializing in a tract of land they bought in suburban Arlington Heights, Unwell. And three members of this 12 months’s Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame class — Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers — performed for Chicago.

“The 2024 coaching camp shall be massive for us in preparation for attaining our season targets and we stay up for bringing the followers at dwelling alongside for the journey,” Poles mentioned.

The New York Giants are scheduled to look on a brand new model of “Arduous Knocks” that covers a interval from January to July, that includes their work within the 2024 NFL Scouting Mix, free company, the 2024 NFL Draft and minicamps. That collection will debut on July 2 and run via the thirtieth. The New York Jets had been the main focus of final 12 months’s “Arduous Knocks.”

The Bears are coming off a 7-10 season, with common supervisor Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus every getting into their third seasons on the job in what’s projected to be a stiff NFC North division subsequent season.

Chicago hasn’t made the playoffs since 2020 and hasn’t gained a Tremendous Bowl for the reason that 1985 season.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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