Chicago Sun-Times
After years of trying to avoid it, the Bears will make their “Hard Knocks” debut Tuesday night.
Bears fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite team prepare for the NFL season.
The team is full of ready-for-TV storylines — the debut of hyped, can’t-miss rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the additions of big-name free agents Keenan Allen, D’Andre Swift, the formerly embattled/now hopeful coach Matt Eberflus.
Since 2001, the reality sport documentary series has reliably revisited similar themes throughout the various training camps: new rookies trying to make their marks, aging veterans attempting one more season of greatness or coming back from injury, undrafted rookies or free agents looking to win a spot on the 53-man roster and heart-pulling stories from families, wives, girlfriends or adorable children.