See if you can figure out which long standing rivalry extends even to our writer here at Aerys.  The video clip below will clue you in.

PattyRams: Okay, Q2) What team would you like to see on Hard Knocks this season?

Colleen (Bears): DA BEARS.

Melissa (Lions): Wouldn’t it be wrong to not say the Lions?

Amanda (Packers): And this is supposed to be unbiased?

Brenda (Broncos): True story, but months ago – like January – I told my boyfriend I thought the Bucs would be great for Hard Knocks.

Lauren (Packers): Q2: Packers. Duh. But bias aside, if you listen to their audio from Super Bowl, they are HILARIOUS. And intense. And honest. And LOVE the game.

Colleen (Bears): Really, I think we’ve got a bad rap with a lot of the country. I’d love for the rest of the world to see how we work.

Brenda (Broncos): Now, I’ve shifted my supports for the 49ers.

Colleen (Bears): We’re a blue-collar team with some brilliant, yet unorthodox coaches.

Lauren (Packers): But if I had to be realistic….. and don’t gasp in shock…. I’d *love* to see the Bears.

Colleen (Bears): Plus, Lance Briggs on my TV more? Yes, please.

Patty (Rams): I’d love to see the 49ers and Jim Harbaugh. Rah, rah, Stanford! I mean, 49ers!

Kristine (Jets): Insert obligatory mention of Jets here.

Lauren (Packers): I like the Bears coaching style.

Kristen (Patriots): Patriots, first. But that won’t happen. So I’d really like to see the Saints, Packers or Bears.

Colleen (Bears): *gasps in shock*

Kristine (Jets): Pats would never.

Melissa (Lions): Aside from the Lions, I’d like to see the Saints. It would be interesting to watch the whole Reggie Bush, Mark Ingram scenario play out.

Colleen (Bears): I doubt the McCaskey’s would let the Bears go on it, though.

Lauren (Packers): Same with Pack, Colleen. Teddy Boy and McCarthy would shut that down quick.

Melissa (Lions): And, let’s be honest. Who wouldn’t want to see them partying on Bourbon street on their days off?

Kristine (Jets): I would love to see the Bucs, but they have already declined. So Packers are my next choice.

Patty (Rams): The Bucs would have been my second choice, too.  Josh Freeman and Mike Williams are my dynamic duo.

Brenda (Broncos): New Orleans would be entertaining, and I agree with Melissa, the Lions would be a fantastic selection.

Emily (Steelers): As much as I’d love to see the Steelers, I’d really like to see the Pack.

Kristine (Jets): New Orleans also declined already, unfortunately.

Lauren (Packers): With the Pack, though, you have to cover the city/fans/shareholders as much as the team. Because GB is just that.

Patty (Rams): Does anyone think Jerry World would work?

Kristine (Jets): Jerry would love it, I am sure.

Lauren (Packers): AHHHHH. No.

Kristen (Patriots): Cowboys did it a couple years ago.

Brenda (Broncos): I think the Broncos would be a sexy pick, with all the quarterback drama and return of John Elway. Lots of storylines for the Hard Knocks producers.

Lauren (Packers): DFW wouldn’t go for it.

Emily (Steelers): I wish they would go back and do the Bengals again. That would be such a wonderful train wreck.

Patty (Rams): But with Carson, T.O., and Ochocinco heading out I won’t have reason to get my popcorn ready.

Lauren (Packers): I lived there when the stadium was being built. He’s pretty hated.

Melissa (Lions): Haven’t the Cowboys done it twice already?

Colleen (Bears): I think we should make a swear jar for Aerys Huddle, but instead of swearing, anytime anyone says “shareholder” they put in a dollar.

Lauren (Packers): Love the Broncos idea. My boss is a HUGE broncos fan. So I’ve learned to love them by default.

Kristine (Jets): HAHAHA.

Patty (Rams): Did my own quick Hard Knocks poll and the Rams DE Chris Long writes back saying it’d be too much of a distraction.

Patty (Rams): For a young team like the Rams it’s probably best to keep things under wraps. Besides, I just can’t see Spagnuolo going for it.

Lauren (Packers): Even if they beat us in ’97. Tear.
Lauren (Packers): SHUT IT

Amanda (Packers): Cruel, Colleen.

Colleen (Bears): Hahaha.

Kristen (Patriots): Kind of cool to see the Giants (as much as I LOATHE them to my very core). They are a storied franchise with good ownership. Could be good t.v.

Patty (Rams): I had no idea the boys had already gone through it. My bad!

Brenda (Broncos): Denver would never go for it…at least that’s the word here. Still, an intriguing option.

Lauren (Packers): She’s just jealous because of this:

Kristine (Jets):

Amanda (Packers): Love Lauren!

Patty (Rams): Uh, dagger.

Kristine (Jets): According to this, Dallas has done it twice: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/05/which-team-would-you-like-to-see-on-hbos-hard-knocks/1

Colleen (Bears): Now that’s a low blow, stupid Raji.

Patty (Rams): You tell ‘em, Colleen!

Lauren (Packers): I do that dance when I score big at work.

Patty (Rams): I’ll have to go back and get the final tally but it sounds like Packers, Bears, Broncos, (Saints/Bucs declined), and 49ers?

Lauren (Packers): Like completing an awesome project.

Amanda (Packers): I am so going to try that next time.
Amanda (Packers): I usually just belt.

Patty (Rams): I hope we even HAVE a preseason for Hard Knocks…

Kristine (Jets): Umm…yeah…scary that we even have to hope for it

Which team is your front runner for Hard Knocks?  Please leave your vote in the comments section.

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