The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the leading candidate

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the leading candidate to be the next team featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series this summer? according to two sources with knowledge of talks that have taken place.The hugely popular show has shown NFL teams during training camp over the last six summers. The New York Jets and gregarious coach Rex Ryan were featured last summer. ,Prada Shoes HightNFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jerseys The sources said the Buccaneers? HBO officials and officials from NFL Films? which produces the series? have had talks about this season's version. However? no deal has been finalized and players are currently locked out in a labor dispute.A league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the New Orleans Saints? Oakland Raiders and four other teams also are in consideration for the show. An official decision is not expected until later in the spring.The Bucs are seeking attention after a surprising 10-6 year? and hoping to sell tickets after a season in which they did not sell out for a single game. Apparently in the eyes of his 21-year-old son? that qualifies him to offer NFL-related advice roughly? oh? half of the time.Coach Raheem Morris is known for his outgoing personality and could be a natural fit. Appearing on the show could also help the Bucs market young players like quarterback Josh Freeman? receiver Mike Williams and running back LeGarrette Blount.
The Bucs hold training camp at One Buccaneer Place? their team facility that is located a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium.Steve Jordan played 13 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings? went to six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1986-91? caught 498 passes and earned a reputation as one of the best blocking tight ends in the league.Cameron Jordan will soon join his father in the NFL fraternity. In fact? the outgoing defensive end from Cal-Berkeley is considered a near-lock to come off the board in the first round of the 2011 draft next month. Part of what is considered a very deep group of pass-rushers in this year's class? Jordan has been slotted by mock-drafters anywhere from his father's former team at #12 to San Diego at #18 and? NFL Jerseys yes? even to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at #20.Obviously? given the strong competition at his position? Jordan could use any guidance he can get to stand out. Given that he played primarily left end during his senior season at Cal? which means frequent tangling with opposing tight ends? he would seem to have a great source just one notch up the family tree.