Hard Knocks: Should They Consider Spotlighting the 2012 Chicago Bears?

May 26, 2012   ·   Sean McDermott   ·   Jump to comments


Groundbreaking HBO Sports & NFL Films reality program Hard Knocks really need to consider the Chicago Bears the perfect team to follow throughout this season's training camp.
The Chicago Bears are a team on the rise and a solid bet to be a serious contender for the Lombardi Trophy as they are 20/1 odds to win the Super Bowl.
Bears first-year general manager Phil Emery said in an interview with ESPN Chicago columnist, Melissa Isaacson, that he ''would rather his team not be featured on Hard Knocks, but would not rule it out."
According to a Bears spokesman the team has not been contacted by HBO. HBO is making a foolish mistake by not considering this intriguing team for their reality show. Here are a few story lines Hard Knocks can use with the Bears.
1.  The Matt Forte hold-out
Forte has yet to sign the $7.7 million franchise tag that GM Emery offered. Forte's agent is pushing for a long-term extension that will pay Forte somewhere around $8.5 mi...

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