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Hard Knocks with the Rams: Five Reasons it’s Boring

By George Stockburger

Jul 31, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher looks on at training camp at UC Irvine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher looks on at training camp at UC Irvine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2016; Oxnard, CA, USA; Hard Knocks-Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams logo at press conference at the Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2016; Oxnard, CA, USA; Hard Knocks-Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams logo at press conference at the Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Hard Knocks with the Los Angeles Rams premiered on Tuesday night, and people were not impressed

An annual signal that football is approaching is the start of the HBO behind-the-scenes series “Hard Knocks.” This season, the perfect set of storylines were lined up as the St. Louis Rams made their highly anticipated return to Los Angeles.

Between the relocation to an international media hub, drafting a new franchise quarterback with the number one overall pick, having budding superstars on defense such as Aaron Donald, and playing the Offensive Rookie of the Year in Todd Gurley, how could you go wrong with selecting the Los Angeles Rams for the 11th season of Hard Knocks?

Somehow, HBO and the Rams failed to bring the expected Hollywood glitz and glamour to the screen. The series premier lacked personality, competition, and any excitement behind the relocation or the start of a new season.

Everything from the coaches, players, and coverage of practice lacked any kind of joy football fans expect after a long, arduous offseason. Fans who waited anxiously for Hard Knocks to ring in the new season are left disappointed and searching for more.

Here are the five things that made “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams” boring beyond belief.

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