Texans passed on opportunity to be on "Hard Knocks" last year ?

[nunusguy]

Owner Bob McNair is lobbying NFL Films for the Texans to appear on the HBO summer series Hard Knocks.

Hard Knocks follows a team during training camp and usually features the team on six weekly episodes that run numerous times on HBO's multiple channels.

The New York Jets could be first in line for this year's series that has featured four teams — Baltimore (2001), Dallas (2002, 2008), Kansas City (2007) and Cincinnati (2009).

The Texans were invited to appear last year but decided it wasn't the right time.

"I've let them (NFL Films) know we're interested, and perhaps this will be the year," McNair said Tuesday. "I've discussed it with (coach) Gary (Kubiak) and (general manager) Rick to let them know how I feel about it.

"I think it's time for the Texans to get more national exposure. We have some outstanding players. This would be a chance to showcase our players as well as an opportunity to increase our fan base."

A decision whether the Texans will be featured on the show may not come until June.
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