HBO debuted Hard Knocks on August 1, 2001. Hard Knocks is a 6 weeks documentary featuring various things that go on within respective NFL training camps. Back in 2001 the Baltimore Ravens were coming off a Superbowl XXXV win vs. the New York Giants. Hard Knocks took a sabbatical during the summers of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2011. Other teams after Baltimore and prior to Atlanta this year that has appeared on the show : Dallas (twice), Kansas City, Cincinnati (twice), New York Jets and Miami. Atlanta is coming off a 4-12 season and around the league the rumors are they are a soft team. Obviously head coach Mike Smith is down playing those soft accusations. Smith and his coaching staff through the first 3 episodes are stressing toughness on offense, defense and special teams. Nevertheless the coaching staff also wants discipline. Julio Jones the big time wideout from the University of Alabama is making his return after suffering a season ending injury in 2013. Meanwhile in Episode 2 pass blocking tackle Sam Baker was loss for the season after an ACL injury. Now the team will have to feel the void protecting quarterback Matt Ryan blind side. The Falcons will look to bounce back in the NFC South and make some noise in the NFC. 2 seasons ago the Falcons were the NFC number one 1 season and hosted the NFC Championship Game prior to losing to San Francisco.
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