Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

Hell no! Better give us NFL Europe back instead.

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

Here's how they figure out what team is on Hard Knocks: team did not make the playoffs in the last two years, were not on the show the last 10 years and/or do not have a first-year head coach. Then again if no team volunteered to be on the show, the NFL has the power to "force" a team to do it.

I'd rather not see the Saints on this show but looks like they don't have much say in the matter

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

I miss NFL Europe, it was the closest thing the NFL came to having a minor league system and it game me something to watch during the spring since I loathe the NBA

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

"A source in the room told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport the league passed a rule Tuesday during the NFL Fall Meeting that will compel one team per year to participate in the HBO/NFL Films joint venture, "Hard Knocks."

The league still will ask for volunteers. If one is not forthcoming, a team will be appointed. All organizations will be eligible with the exception of those that have a first-year head coach; teams that have made the playoffs in at least one of the last two seasons; and teams that have participated in the previous 10 seasons. "

Owners pass 'Hard Knocks' rule at NFL Fall Meeting - NFL.com

So I guess Goodell would be the one enforcing it but the decision comes from the owners themselves.

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

Hard knocks at the Briarwood country club. Now that is how you get a team ready to win a Lombardi. :roll:

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

Guess I'm in the minority. I have watched the show and I think all seasons (HBO GO). I wouldn't mind the Saints being on it, I like seeing the other side of the football "industry', even though it is selective glimpses.

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

yes yes yes...
I agree.

I'll take Hard Knocks this year, if it happens in Mississippi.

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

I actually really like the show too!

I remember the 2009 Bengals hard knocks, we played them in preseason and Brees threaded a TD pass between 3 defenders, all it showed was the defensive coaches saying " Jesus F'ing Christ" LOL.

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

It's not going to be the Saints.

Teams are moving to L.A., second biggest TV market in the US. It'd be one of the teams moving to/back to L.A., most likely the Rams: prodigal sons return to L.A. I'd think, the NFL would be all about that.

Re: Sean Payton would 'put my happy-face on' if 'Hard Knocks' chose Saints
 

It makes for a bunch of great storylines and would help in creating even more interest in that market. It would make a great deal of sense from a marketing standpoint.