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Vikings probably not on Hard Knocks

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There was some speculation the Vikings may be on the show. Sounds unlikely.
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They may not volunteer for it, but if nobody else signs up the league can force a team to do it if they meet certain criteria. Unfortunately the Vikes meet the criteria to be forced to do it. Not saying they'll be the team the league picks, but they're in the discussion if it comes to that.
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Lol. It is like the NFL doesn't even realize what makes them a multi-billion dollar business - the fans.

The NFL wouldn't be #### without the fans. This show is for the fans, and yet, all the time, there is whining by an NFL team when they are approached for Hard Knocks. I am glad Goddell (his one big accomplishment) forces a team to do Hard Knocks, but still, you cannot help but wonder if there happens to be a forced team this year and what that would mean for show quality. I think it would dilute the show.

Honestly, the show isn't going to divulge the team's master-secret-hidden plan or anything. Sure, it can be a bit of distraction to have cameras with the show, but training camp is still training camp. Every team is still allowed to accomplish their goals with the Hard Knocks crew around. In fact, from what I have heard, the show is very respectful of each team's privacy.

My gripe isn't necessarily just with Minnesota, but the NFL teams in general. I don't buy their BS about how the show is a quote on quote, "major distraction." Hard Knocks is essentially an extended media outlet. Last time I checked, I am fairly certain that the NFL allows at least some media access to pretty much all of training camp.

TL;DR = NFL teams are ungrateful and Hard Knocks is awesome.
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PFT posted that the Browns are the front runners right now, but there's no way of knowing how accurate that is
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DK Sweets wrote:PFT posted that the Browns are the front runners right now, but there's no way of knowing how accurate that is
I thought I read a headline on ESPN that said because of the Manziel situation that they wouldn't do it.
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Texas Vike wrote: I thought I read a headline on ESPN that said because of the Manziel situation that they wouldn't do it.
It was reported they would prefer not to and Manziel was a "consideration" in that decision.
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They can't say no, and the Manziel situation could be a big reason why they would be seen as "great TV".
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DK Sweets wrote:They can't say no, and the Manziel situation could be a big reason why they would be seen as "great TV".
The same could be said for the Peterson situation, no?
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Cliff wrote: The same could be said for the Peterson situation, no?
I don't think so. If he's here during camp I assume things will be fine and he wouldn't be stupid enough to bad mouth the organization on camera. If he's not here, then it's a non-issue. Manziel should be in camp fighting for a starting job, which should make for better TV/more interesting story line I suppose. He should be clean and antic-free/boring if all goes according to plan.
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I would say no; because it would other teams more insight into our development and personnel.

I know they limit that side of it, but IMO its a big distraction from the goal of camp and the off season.
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