The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have turned down the opportunity to be the featured team on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series for the upcoming 2011 season.
The team announced they would be declining the chance via their Facebook page:
Some of you may have heard that we were approached by the league about the possibility of being this year’s team on “Hard Knocks.” After discussing the idea and carefully considering the opportunity, we have respectfully declined. It was certainly an honor to be considered, and we think it is a good indication of the excitement and national interest that is forming around our team. This year, however, we believe it is in the best interests of the team to keep the focus on the field and what we hope to accomplish in 2011. As we told the league, we would be honored to be considered again in the future; it is always an entertaining and informative show and we look forward to watching whomever takes our spot this year.
The Bucs had been rumored as the team set to succeed the New York Jets on the HBO series. “Hard Knocks” takes an in-depth look at the progression of a team during training camp each season.
Of course there needs to be a 2011 season in order for “Hard Knocks” and training camps across the NFL to occur.
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