HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ 2015: Best Texans Storylines, Moments, Reaction for Episode 1

August 12, 2015   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

The biggest storyline surrounding Houston Texans training camp this year is the quarterback competition between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett. HBO's Hard Knocks picked an intriguing team to follow around with cameras in the 2015 edition of the successful show, the first episode of which aired Tuesday evening.
Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt is a rare defensive player who serves as the face of a franchise. Watt is tremendous on the gridiron and has the outgoing personality that's an ideal fit for Hard Knocks. It comes as little surprise he was heavily featured in the 2015 show's opener.
New nose tackle Vince Wilfork will likely enjoy the spotlight after spending the previous 11 seasons in New England. Wilfork was once teammates with Hoyer and Mallett when they played for the Patriots. Texans head coach Bill O'Brien called plays for New England and was the QB coach in years past.
O'Brien opened Tuesday's episode lamenting the lack of outside respect...

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