Hard Knocks Los Angeles Episode 1: Covid-19 protocols at Rams and Chargers camps have fans saying 'kudos to NFL'
Spoilers for 'Hard Knocks: Los Angeles' Episode 1
The NFL is slated to roughly start in September and the recent updates have seen 66 players opt out of the season due to coronavirus concerns. However, the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for the season and HBO had a treat for sports fans across the world as they showcased the two teams prepping for football during the pandemic. The first episode gave the fans a reason to laud the NFL for the stringent safety measures being deployed to create a risk-free ecosystem for players and staff.
Twitterati were buzzing with excitement as they caught up the first episode and almost every part of it was dissected. But not before there was a kudos to the NFL. "Watching #HardKnocks and one thing I must say kudos to the @NFL on some of the protocols they have in place do your part if you want to have a season it’s that simple," said one of the fans.
Watching #HardKnocks and one thing I must say kudos to the @NFL on some of the protocols they have in place do your part if you want to have a season it’s that simple
— Dominic Woods (@domiwoods11) August 12, 2020
For some, this was a relatable affair. "#Hardknocks is usually a look inside a world we no (sic) nothing about - but so far it’s pretty relatable. Zoom calls. Being scared about the cue tip going too far up your nose for the #COVID19 test. Navigating new protocols."
#Hardknocks is usually a look inside a world we no nothing about - but so far it’s pretty relatable. Zoom calls. Being scared about the cue tip going too far up your nose for the #COVID19 test. Navigating new protocols.
— Anna Mahalak (@annamarieDC) August 12, 2020
However, at the end of the day, football as much as we hate to admit, is a business and the episode shows it when it cuts off players as the season draws close to September. "Cutting a player off your team has to be the hardest thing. But you have to understand from both sides, it’s a business. #HardKnocks" read one of the comments.
Cutting a player off your team has to be the hardest thing. But you have to understand from both sides, it’s a business. #HardKnocks
— T.Nelson (@coach_Tnelson) August 12, 2020
And now, the campaign #LetThemPlay just found a solid support system in the form of 'Hard Knocks'. It has been a debate that's been stirring up a storm with the Big Ten making the call to scrapping Fall sports due to Covid-19. "#HardKnocks episode 1 was literally a blueprint for how to keep players safe. @pac12 @bigten you couldn’t have made a simple phone call and asked for help? #LetThemPlay"
#HardKnocks episode 1 was literally a blueprint for how to keep players safe. @pac12 @bigten you couldn’t have made a simple phone call and asked for help? #LetThemPlay
— Nick Rossetti (@The_Rossetti) August 12, 2020
What are your thoughts on the opening episode of 'Hard Knocks: Los Angeles'?