The Detroit Lions were the featured team on HBO’s Hard Knocks in 2022, and it turned out to be a great experience for the team. Team president Rod Wood recently spoke about the chances of the Lions being on Hard Knocks again in 2023.
“Probably going to take a year off,” Wood told the Detroit Free Press. “So the two teams that have done it the last two years (the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts), it didn’t work out too well for them, either. Both those coaches are (gone).”
Key Points:
- The Lions were the featured team on HBO’s Hard Knocks in 2022.
- The experience was very positive for the team and served as an advertisement for the great culture within the Lions facilities in Allen Park.
- Wood was recently asked about the possibility of the Lions being the team featured on this year’s in-season Hard Knocks documentary.
- Wood said the Lions will probably take a break from Hard Knocks in 2023.
Why it Matters for Detroit Lions
Being on Hard Knocks in 2022 was a very positive experience for the Lions. It gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the team and showcased the great culture within the Lions facilities in Allen Park. The show also helped to create buzz and excitement around the team, which was coming off a 3-13 season. It almost served as an advertisement for the organization and showed the NFL world that the Lions were a team to watch in the future.
Bottom Line: Rod Wood says Lions will take a break from Hard Knocks
Wood recently spoke about the possibility of the Lions being on Hard Knocks again in 2023. Wood said that the team will probably take a break from the show, citing the experiences of the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts, who were featured on the in-season Hard Knocks documentary in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Both of those teams had coaching changes following their appearances on the show. While being on Hard Knocks in 2022 was a great experience for the Lions, it looks like fans will have to wait a little longer to see their favorite team on the show again.
