This year’s training camp Hard Knocks season featuring the New York Jets was one of the best seasons the series has done in quite some time. Now it looks like the 2023 Hard Knocks lineup is getting even better with the announcement that the Miami Dolphins are the in-season team the show will document this year.
The Dolphins, led by head coach Mike McDaniel, look to be one of the more fun and likable teams in the league this year, and with the news that they will be featured on the latest version of HBO’s Hard Knocks, it is a treat for all NFL fans.
Naturally, as it was announced, social media and the NFL world had their take on the announcement.
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Miami Dolphins Announced as 2023 In-Season Hard Knocks Team
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted out the decision, and like most things Schefty posts, there was a strong reaction to the news. However, unlike most things on social media, the feeling around this move is overwhelmingly positive.
Dolphins have been selected as this year’s in-season Hard Knocks team, per source. One of the most interesting teams in the NFL — and the current leaders of the AFC East — now will be featured by NFL Films and HBO later this fall. pic.twitter.com/w7PMb9CVZI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2023
The feeling across NFL fandom is people are pumped to get a closer look into the mind of head coach Mike McDaniel, as he has become one of the more likable and respected young minds in the game. His off-the-cuff humor and humility will shine bright on a show that has a way of creating new stars and making current ones even bigger.
You mean we get a season worth of Mike McDaniels behind the scenes?! https://t.co/ALpRhL7AxX
— Joey Ickes (@JoeyIckes) October 23, 2023
After a fun performance from Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, the feeling is that this should be another good choice for the show and provide a lot of memorable moments for fans of the Dolphins and the league.
This has the potential to be wildly entertaining – and a huge boost/revival to the Hard Knocks brand. https://t.co/URno7C2VGu
— Josh Cohen (@JCohen_NFL) October 23, 2023
Dolphins Roster Full of Entertaining Characters To Follow
It is obvious that McDaniel is going to be fun to watch for his playful personality and willingness to be open and honest, but the Dolphins roster is also full of big personalities that promise to make the show fun.
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From Tyreek Hill and his crazy celebrations and refusal to wear socks on game day to defensive tackle Christian Wilkins — who may actually be the funniest player on the team — this Dolphins team will not be short on storylines and content for all NFL fans to enjoy.
Hard Knocks made the right choice by picking the Dolphins, and Miami once again proves they are a fun team by accepting the “distraction” as it provides a lot of entertainment to an already action-packed NFL season.