Bucs fans should consider it a mixed blessing.
The additional exposure will be great, and officially will mark another significant step for the Bucs in terms of big-time relevance in the NFL.
But there's the flip side _ a lot more noise in the system, commotion, and a disruption of the normal routine.
It's worth noting that five out of 11 teams that have been featured on Hard Knocks have made the playoffs the same year.
For those out of the cable loop, Hard Knocks has been around since 2001, and is produced by HBO and NFL films. It is labeled reality sports documentary television series, as cameras follow coaches and players as they prep for the upcoming season.
I've always thought that "reality TV" is a bit hokey. There's always an element that seems scripted and rehearsed, but this one seems true to life. We'll see how this plays out.
Either or, the Tampa Bay Bucs are definitely in are in the TV business big-time.
We will see how it plays out in reality.
