I’m rooting for the wrecked Jets season, and this is a great start.

The New York Jets can’t stand the idea of ​​it happening, but they’re reportedly “prepared” to do it as a team assigned by the NFL. HBO’s “Hard Knocks” during preseason.

Running for a whopping 17 seasons so far, ‘Hard Knocks’ is a highly anticipated TV show that allows fans to watch the team’s training camps for everyone. To receive a claim from the National Football League, a franchise must meet certain criteria. This includes organizations that do not have a new head coach, organizations that have not played in the postseason in the last two years and have not played in the postseason. It was introduced on the program in the past 10 times.

Here in 2023, the Jets, Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints each fit that mold.

In response to information from NFL sources, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk Despite the Jets making it clear they don’t want to be featured, New York is reportedly “armed” to be assigned a “hard knock.”

New York head coach Robert Saleh and the rest of the team have publicly said they are not interested in being involved with the show, hoping Rodgers will settle into his new team. The Jets also need to assemble an all-new offense, with a unit led by first-year offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.

The NFL has the right to force a “hard knock” on New York, whether they like it or not. That said, Florio said the league is considering other teams beyond the aforementioned as potential volunteers.

He also said the manager will lead the team, but the NFL needs to make sure the sale to Josh Harris is complete before appointing a manager.

The Jets are gearing up for a mandatory hard knock mission. https://t.co/ZgMxbBsY6b

— Pro Football Talk (@ProFootballTalk) June 26, 2023

As a sports journalist, I understand the NFL’s point of view. And as a Miami Dolphins fan, I would love to see this happen.

As for leagues, I understand. There is so much hype and buzz around Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets right now that it will surely be appreciated. So if you’re in the league, why not?

As a Dolphins fan (and a fan of the NFL as a whole), I am well aware that a “hard knock” can cause chaos in a team. I am well aware of complaints from coaches and players in the past. So I can understand why the Jets don’t want to do that, but New York is Miami’s rival, so that’s exactly why they want them to. I want them to be distracted and have full drama and train wrecks in the season. (Related: Report: Damian Lillard ‘seriously interested’ in joining Miami Heat)

Regardless, I think the New York Jets’ 2023 season is going to be a total disaster. Aaron Rodgers will be Brett Favre 2.0 and the Jets will still remain a dysfunctional Jets (which is already shown here in the “Hard Knock” fiasco), yes… this story has been told before I have seen

History is clearly repeating itself. Take it to the bank.