The Jets have been welcomed back into the spotlight for the 2023 NFL season, and in true New York fashion, they are making sure everyone knows about it.
Gang Green is armed with talent and facing expectations for the first time in a long time thanks to the arrival of Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback who made offseason headlines for his darkness retreat is experiencing a renaissance in the Big Apple as he works to help his new team emerge from the shadows in Gotham.
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After playing in the league's smallest market for 18 seasons, Rodgers now finds himself in the center of the nation's largest. He is a huge reason why hope fills the air at 1 Jets Drive for the first time in a long time.
The Jets have become one of the NFL's most hyped teams after an encouraging 2022 season and Rodgers' arrival. Whether the team goes on to shock the football world or crashes and burns, fans can't wait to see what these Jets bring this season.
As a result, "Hard Knocks" is once again must-see TV as training camp gets underway. Here's how you can get a behind-the-scenes look into the 2023 New York Jets.
'Hard Knocks' schedule 2023
- Episode2: Tuesday, Aug. 15
- Air time: 10 p.m. ET (HBO)
HBO's 2023 edition of "Hard Knocks" is set to premiere on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and streaming on Max. New episodes will air on the following four Tuesdays, with the finale airing on Sept. 5 — six days before the Jets kick off their regular season against the Bills on "Monday Night Football."
| Episode No. | Air date | Time (ET) | Channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 8 | 10 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| 2 | Aug. 15 | 10 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| 3 | Aug. 22 | 10 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| 4 | Aug. 29 | 10 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| 5 | Sept. 5 | 10 p.m. | HBO | Max |
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How to watch 'Hard Knocks'
- TV channel: HBO
- Live stream: Max
The "Hard Knocks" series is produced by HBO and therefore is exclusive to the network. Don't expect to find the show anywhere else. Viewers can watch the training camp hit through their cable provider by adding HBO to their existing plan.
The series will also be available on HBO's streaming service, Max, along with other shows live and on demand. Max starts at $9.99 a month.
How have featured teams on 'Hard Knocks' fared?
Most teams aren't fond of opening their building to increased exposure during a pivotal time in the NFL year, and some squads haven't experienced success after being featured.
NFL rules regarding the series also play a role. Teams that have made the playoffs in at least one of the previous two years are not eligible for the show. Neither are teams with a first-year head coach, or teams that have been on the show in the past 10 years. That leaves a small group of teams that haven't been contenders recently, and they have little choice but to accept being filmed.
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But it's not all bad news for the Jets in 2023. Seven of the 18 teams that have been featured on "Hard Knocks" have gone on to play in the postseason that year, and one of them was the 2010 Jets, who went 11-5 and advanced to the AFC championship game under Rex Ryan.
This year's edition of "Hard Knocks" with the Jets should have no shortage of storylines. The new-look squad is expected to win — now. Rodgers will be a focal point, whether he likes it or not, as he leads just his second team in his 19 NFL seasons.
Add in coaching staff full of personalities and roster to match, and you have television gold. Grab the popcorn and enjoy the show.
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| Year | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Baltimore Ravens | 10-6* |
| 2002 | Dallas Cowboys | 5-11 |
| 2007 | Kansas City Chiefs | 4-12 |
| 2008 | Dallas Cowboys | 9-7 |
| 2009 | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-6* |
| 2010 | New York Jets | 11-5* |
| 2012 | Miami Dolphins | 7-9 |
| 2013 | Cincinnati Bengals | 11-5* |
| 2014 | Atlanta Falcons | 6-10 |
| 2015 | Houston Texans | 9-7* |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Rams | 4-12 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5-11 |
| 2018 | Cleveland Browns | 7-8-1 |
| 2019 | Oakland Raiders | 7-9 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Rams | 10-6* |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Chargers | 7-9 |
| 2021 | Dallas Cowboys | 12-5* |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 9-8 |
| 2023 | New York Jets | TBD |
* Made playoffs