The just received assurance from the NFL that it will continue to air the show even if no team is interested in subjecting itself to the national spotlight.
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 .Ìý
This is a tacit acknowledgment from the NFL that the show's are an invaluable asset to professional football, regardless of any .
Fans will continue to revel in the now , including the , , and .
I'm already looking forward to another rendition of Dan Hanzus' entertaining and all-encompassing .
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