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With less than a month remaining until training camp, the “Hard Knocks” crew has already started filming, completing a few dry runs at last week’s mini-camp.

NFL Films’ Rob Gehring, who will direct “Hard Knocks,” joined The Finsiders to give a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s production and talk about some of the potential angles he might take.

Thus far, in his limited time around the team, Gehring has been drawn to Joe Phibin, whom he described as being “magnetic.”

“When you’re around him, you’re kind of like, OK, this is a guy who can turn this thing around,” said Gehring, who previously directed “Hard Knocks” in 2007 and 2008. “He’s a leader. I almost equate him to a field general. After having just been around him for less than a month, I’m like, I’ll run through a wall for that guy.”

It will be interesting to see who snags some camera time once things start rolling during training camp. A starring run on “Hard Knocks” can expose a player to the masses, turning a lesser-known into a full-fledged star. Which Dolphins players have the personality to break out? Gehring said that a few guys on defense stand out.

“Every time the DB’s are on the field, you know where Vontae Davis and Sean Smith are,” Gehring said. “You can hear them both, you know where they are. I think there’s definitely kind of an Ochocinco factor into play now, where those guys are jawing with him.”

The Dolphins will be holding an open competition at quarterback, a built-in storyline that would intrigue with or without the cameras around. The innocent bystander loves a quarterback competition, probably because of the position’s importance and some implicit promise of tension-filled battle. This situation is unique, though, because the Dolphins have three guys with a legitimate chance to start.

“It is fascinating that the Dolphins have a situation where it’s really up for grabs, and there’s three guys that all can play and all are very good players,” Gehring said. “That’s certainly an interesting angle.”

HBO and NFL Films, unlike other production companies, have the ability to remain flexible during what can be a very volatile time. If there’s a roster move or breaking news, the crew can make a quick turnaround, switching gears only a day in advance.

“If we were a Hollywood studio, we would have lost our funding,” Gehring said. “We’re talking about a 200-to-1 ratio. We shoot probably shoot 200 hours for one hour of the show.”
Though star power may be what initially lures the casual fan–think Ochocinco in Cincinnati–the show was conceived because of fringe players, the guys that are fighting for their NFL existence. Gehring said they try giving fans a look at what it takes to make an NFL roster, especially if there’s an intriguing backstory attached.

“For us, it’s about those long shots,” Gehring said. “It’s about those Bobby Sippios of the world as much as it is about the Reggie Bushs of the world.”
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Man I can't wait to watch Hard Knocks and our team on the field this season. We will be contenders! Without a doubt!
 
I haven't looked forward to watching HBO this much since the Sopranos.
 
Its nice to hear that guys not even involved with this team are speaking so positivily about Philbin. I never heard people speak so highly about one of our coaches since shula. I really hope it translates to the field and to wins for this team. If the director is willing to run through a wall for him in less then a month then the players on this team should be ready to jump in front of a bullet for him. go fins
 
I wonder why he didn't get a shot at head coach until this year? When does the 1st episode of Hard Knocks air.
 
overworkedirish said:
You've missed some quality programming, in that case.
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Didn't say I haven't watched HBO since Sopranos. I said I haven't been this excited.

I haven't missed an episode of Game of Thrones (the best show on TV), Eastbound and Down, Boardwalk Empire.... I watched How to make it in America, too. Really liked that show.
 
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