Hard Knocks episodes 2020 A complete guide to HBOs Rams-Char

Posted by seestyle on July 25th, 2022

The 15th season of is like none that came before it. For the first time, in 2020, the NFL Filmsdocumentary series is focusing on two teams at once in training camp the Los Darryl Strawberry Jersey Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.

Never in the previous seasons has the show also needed to deal with filming around a pandemic. Althoughthe coaches and players remain the stars, the all-acce s crews are playing close attention to the teams' safety protocols and adjustments around COVID-19.

With no preseason games and only walkthroughs for a while, the on-field action isn't as dramatic. But there's plenty of scenes off the field to make both the Rams and the Chargers more intriguing. In case you mi sed an episode or you are interested in going back in watching, we breakdown what we saw in each episode:

Hard KnocksEpisode 1

(originalair date:Tuesday Aug. 11, 10 p.m. ET on HBO)

The show introduces us to as many 2020 Rams and Chargers as it can in one hour. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn opens with the first of several Zoom meetings featured in the episode, delivering an impa sioned speech about how his team will handle the challenges of the coronavirus and win big this season. At his home, Lynn shares the story of how he met his wife, Stacy, while showing off his grilling skills Jose Bautista Jersey . Rams coach Sean McVay then gets his turn in his own mansion, where he quarantined comfortablywith his fiancee Veronika and his dog Callie. McVay shares how he coachedCallie to do ball tricks around the pool a la Air Bud.

McVays new star wideout, Cooper Pupp

NFL Films (@NFLFilms)

Cut to the team facilities for player COVID-19 testing,where Chargers cornerback Casey Heyward Jr. has a more difficult time than his teammates and Rams tackle Aaron Donald isn't a huge fan of blood draws. McVay is introduced to a plastic face shield and is amused by using it and mocking himself for it. He makes sure his team is aware of the Marlins' mistakes and calls on the Rams to stay within their "ecosystem."

Narrator Liev Schreiber says this "training camp is unrecognizable" as we see Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen fully black masked. Lynn talks about game-planning for COVID being more difficult than game-planning Robert Gsellman Jersey for the schedule.

Rams cornerback Dont'e Deayon explains how he's trying to get to the "suburbs,"making the team with his own fancy locker, a status enjoyed by Pro Bowl position mate Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey then gets his 'Hard Knocks' version of a hype video as a "money player" before he gets annoyed by local media asking him about his contract negotiations on Zoom.

Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is seen signing his lucrative new deal. In a emotional moment, Bosa sheds a few tears when opening up about what it was like to share the news with his father John, a retired NFL player.

Cut to the establishment of the Chargers' quarterback "battle", where Tyrod Taylor is the presumed starter over rookie first-rounder Justin Herbert. Herbertcomes in fresh faced with a lot to learn. He isthen seen acing some "target practice" with his throwing arm.

Lynn tells Chargers team clinician Dr. Herb Martinhow in the offseason. Lynn experienced sorene s and body aches, but didn't think he might have the virus until he saw a golfer pull out of a tournament with the same symptoms. Lynn admits it made him "feel like an outcast."

After Lynn gives his players the freedom to react to the national anthem however they want this season, some join a Zoom call with a sistant coaches and an outside consultant to better learn about social justice initiatives.

Discu sions like these happening all acro s the league.

NFL Films (@NFLFilms)

The first player from either teamto test positive for COVID-19 is Rams rookie linebacker Terrell Lewis. He is forced to quarantine away from the team facility for 10 days.

As the Rams and Chargers start making cuts to get down to 80 players, Lynn and Chargers general manager Tom Telesco are surprised by tight end Andrew Vollert's profanity-laced reaction to hisrelease, despite the fact he was a Gary Carter Jersey clear odd man out on the depth chart.Lynn jokes with Telesco that the thought of "you ain't Antonio Gates" cro sed his mind.

After a few more relatable Zoom shenanigans from both teams, the episode ends with McVay's unwavering policy on proper port-a-potty etiquette.

Hard Knocks Episode 2

(original air date:Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10 p.m. ET on HBO)

It is McVays turn to open the show with an inspired speech to his team after Lynn got the honors in the first episode. After Lynn figures out how to use a new megaphone in practice, he announces the Chargers are close to phase two of training camp, where they will slide and glide in offense vs. defense mirrored practices.

The COVID-19 protocols are working as the Rams and the Chargers have stayed healthy in came. Veterans are showing commuting from their homes, while rookies, such as the Rams Clay Johnston and the Chargers Breiden Fehoko, have the added challenge of living out of a hotel.

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, along with Lynn, recall how Ekeler made the team as an undrafted free agent three years ago out of Western State Colorado and how not having preseason games hurts in finding gems Pedro Martinez Jersey like him. Undrafted rookie Darius Bradwell flashes in the backfield behind Ekeler, but after ballooning from his 235-pound playing weight at Tulane, is helped by strength and conditioning coach John Lott to get into a better shape, improving his chances to make the team. Ramsey, ahead of his big new contract to come, goes house-hunting at a residence sitting on 31 acres that is personally staged for him. Back at Rams practice with Ramsey, Deayon keeps laughing and Johnston repeatedly uses fudge for an expletive.

Jared Goff shows off his Goff Course, a putting green he built around his house and shares his constant David Wright Jersey quest for holes in one, something that has eluded his girlfriend Christen. McVay, in an unintentional callback to the report earlier in the week he was being courted for Monday Night Football, hums the opening of the MNF theme, setting up a mildly amusing montage of practice plays.

Seth Ryan, son of former NFL coach Rex, is in his second year on Lynns staff as quality control coach. He tests positive for the coronavirus and is forced to leave the facility for a while. Meanwhile, Herbert keeps displaying his strong arm but needs work on not tipping plays when taking snaps under center, after exclusively working out of the shotgun in college. Herbert watches and learns well from Taylor after a suggestion from his new right tackle, Bryan Bulaga.

Every rep counts.

NFL Films (@NFLFilms)

Back at Rams camp, Donald, now built as hard