For the first time in “Hard Knocks” history, NFL fans will get an inside look at a team during the offseason. The HBO crew followed the New York Giants following the completion of the 2023 season and promised to give viewers a peek inside the world of an NFL team as they’ve never had before.
How To Watch, Stream HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants’
This series will feature many intriguing storylines to watch, such as the Saquon Barkley saga, Daniel Jones’ injury and rehab, and the lead-up to the draft as it pertains to the team’s future and how they move forward.
The Giants are a franchise desperate to get back to the top of the league. And with so much turmoil ongoing — as they come off the heels of a 6-11 season — getting into the minds of the front office, coaching staff, and the players will be a truly unique perspective.
The Giants are a premiere NFL franchise, with loyal fans and a rich history. They already have several eyeballs on them while being in the biggest media market in the world. Adding another element to the attention and everything that comes with it will be fascinating to watch closely.
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The Giants find themselves at a crucial point heading into the 2024 season, and with everyone in the building seemingly knowing that, having HBO’s cameras there to capture all the action is sure to provide compelling television.
Hard Knocks 2024: Channel, Start Time, and Live Stream Options for Episode 1
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET, July 2, 2024
- Channel: HBO
- Live stream options:Â MAX
Hard Knocks 2024 Schedule
- Episode 2
- 9 p.m. ET, July 9
- Episode 3
- 9 p.m. ET, July 16
- Episode 4
- 9 p.m. ET, July 23
- Episode 5
- 9 p.m. ET, July 30
Top Storylines To Watch
Here are some of the top storylines to monitor entering this season of “Hard Knocks.”
Saquon Barkley’s Departure
The show’s trailer teased a snippet of the conversation between general manager Joe Schoen and Barkley. In the short clip, you could hear Schoen asking the star RB, “Are you giving me your word on that, or are you not going to give us a chance?”
MORE: Why Did Saquon Barkley Leave the Giants? Revisiting the RB’s Departure
While we don’t know what it all means now, it looks as if cameras caught a unique conversation between a star player and his former team before moving on.
Daniel Jones’ Injury and Future in New York
Jones is fresh off a torn ACL that he’s still working through. With him being just one season into a new deal, there were several rumors around the Giants and their interest in drafting a quarterback this offseason.
While the Giants ultimately stuck with Jones and only brought in a backup in Drew Lock, the dynamic between Jones’ rehab and the will-they-or-won’t-they saga of taking a QB looks to be a fun storyline to follow.
Head Coach Brian Daboll Potentially on the Hot Seat
The Giants won a playoff game in 2022 in Daboll’s first season with the team, but it’s been completely downhill since. From underachieving players with big contracts to tough losses and a lack of talent in some areas, the Giants haven’t been able to sustain success.
With Daboll’s back against the wall in a make-or-break year, it will be interesting to see how he and his staff have been handling the pressure behind the scenes.
