Browns are, once again, eligible for a mandatory appearance on Hard Knocks.
Personally, I wonder if 2018 will be the year. The Browns are coming off an 0-16 season, and will likely be building around the #1 overall selection of a shiny new quarterback. That's compelling television.
Adding to the decision will be the vocal nature of Williams/Jackson, the addition of an incredible number of rookies (6 selections in the top 65 picks) and surely some free agents.
Hue Jackson and Jimmy Haslam may desperately want it this season, as opposed to other years. Jackson spoke about having to re-recruit Browns fans, and a step towards doing that, at least throughout training camp and the preseason, is showing fans how hard they are working to get this team to the right place.
The powers that be may also be tempted to encourage the rolling cameras, knowing that players don't want to look foolish with it all documented. It may be added incentive to come back in shape and to play lights out throughout training camp.
The teams eligible for mandatory inclusion are:
Browns
49ers
Broncos
Chargers
Ravens
Redskins
I would also add that there will be incentive to participate given the Ravens are a possibility. A division rival stealing the limelight may be something Haslam doesn't want to see happen.
What does everything think: Would an appearance on Hark Knocks be a positive step towards building for the future, or detract from the task of rebuilding the worst team in football?
Personally, I would love it, and think it would be beneficial.
Link showing the Browns qualify for mandatory inclusion:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...nocks-inclusion