The NFL has had great success with the HBO show Hard Knocks. While the show in the offseason has seen great success, last season was the first iteration of the midseason version featuring the Cardinals. The NFL announced that the Miami Dolphins will be this year’s in-season Hard Knocks team.
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
Miami Dolphins Selected For In-Season Hard Knocks
The Dolphins have been one of the most fun teams in the NFL this year. The high-scoring offense is must-see television and there is no shortage of characters on the team. Tyreek Hill has a couple of quotes each week that make fans smile. Head coach Mike McDaniel has had some epic press conference answers. Jalen Ramsey is coming back and he is known for being vocal. Now, all of these people will be mic’d up and we will get a firsthand look at a playoff push. For entertainment purposes, this is a great choice by the league.
Dolphins: Contenders Or Frauds?
Detractors from the Dolphins will point to the team being very good against the bad teams of the league. However, when they have to face off against other contenders, they look mortal. Both the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to handle the Dolphins’ offense. Still, it is impossible to count this team out and help is coming. The aforementioned Ramsey will help the defense as will Xavien Howard once he is healthy. The offensive line is also banged up and will benefit from getting a couple of players back.
Whether the Dolphins will be able to topple the AFC’s best remains to be seen. One thing is for sure. We will get an inside look at their playoff push in the back half of the season.