Hard knocks before Hard Knocks existed — raw, sweaty, and gloriously 2004.
Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestInside Training Camp: Jaguars Summer focuses on the players' and coaches’ daily lives as the Jaguars seek to build upon the success of their 2003 season. Fans will follow second-year head coach Jack Del Rio, an intriguing mix of veterans such as receiver Jimmy Smith, running back Fred Taylor and lineman Hugh Douglas, as well as young stars like Byron Leftwich and Marcus Stroud throughout training camp and the preseason. They will also see rookies like Greg Jones and Reggie Williams go through drills and meetings to prove they have what it takes to make the team and make their mark in the NFL.
Direction
Phil Tuckett pioneered sports doc access before it was cool.
Production
Pre-HD grit makes every hit feel more brutal.
Writing
Robb Webb's narration: classic NFL Films gravitas.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This series predates HBO's Hard Knocks by two years and helped prove NFL Films could sell drama without game footage.
The 2004 Jaguars went 9-7 and missed playoffs. This is essentially six hours of beautiful build-up to mediocrity.
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