Bears, prime choose Caleb Williams set for HBO’s ‘Exhausting Knocks’

CHICAGO — The Bears will proceed to stay within the highlight this offseason and be featured on HBO’s “Exhausting Knocks” all through coaching camp, the crew introduced Thursday.

The Bears have by no means been featured on “Exhausting Knocks,” which has adopted NFL groups throughout coaching camp since 2001. Chairman George McCaskey has lengthy been against permitting HBO entry to the Bears as they put together for the season opener and stated that his stance on showing on this system had not modified throughout league conferences in March.

“We’re informed there may be some curiosity in different groups being on this system and we welcome that curiosity,” McCaskey stated.

Nonetheless, the enchantment of quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 choose within the draft, and a crew on the rise after a 7-10 end in 2023 made the Bears a straightforward alternative for HBO and NFL Movies.

The Bears are the primary crew to be chosen for “Exhausting Knocks” with a rookie quarterback chosen No. 1 general for the reason that Cleveland Browns have been featured in 2018 with Baker Mayfield.

“We’re honored to function such an iconic NFL franchise on ‘Exhausting Knocks,'” NFL Movies senior director and supervising producer Shannon Furman stated. “The Chicago Bears have a proficient roster, teaching employees and entrance workplace all decided to match the expectations of a hungry fan base. We’re grateful to the whole group for opening their doorways to us for what is certain to be an thrilling coaching camp this summer season.”

The Bears would be the first crew to report back to coaching camp in late July forward of taking part in the Houston Texans within the Corridor of Fame sport in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 1. The primary episode of “Exhausting Knocks” will air at 9 p.m. ET on Aug. 6.

“The 2024 coaching camp can be large for us in preparation for attaining our season objectives, and we sit up for bringing the followers at dwelling alongside for the journey,” Chicago normal supervisor Ryan Poles stated.