Browns' John Dorsey Doesn't Think 'Anything Good' Comes out of 'Hard Knocks'

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said Wednesday said he doesn't believe there are positives that could come from being on HBO's Hard Knocks. 

Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com passed along comments Dorsey made on ESPN Radio Cleveland with the Browns being one of six teams the NFL could force to appear on the annual documentary series during training camp.

"I don't believe we're on Hard Knocks," he said. "I don't think there's anything good that comes out of Hard Knocks, but we'll see."

The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins are the other teams who fit the NFL's criteria for the show. Interested franchises were also allowed to volunteer to appear.

Dorsey said he wouldn't fight the decision if the league chooses the team, per Cabot.

Cleveland could be an intriguing option given the storylines heading into the 2018 season.

The Browns are coming off an 0-16 campaign but decided to keep head coach Hue Jackson despite a 1-31 record across two years. He'll likely be on the hot seat, though.

Their lack of success landed them the first overall pick in the draft, which led to the selection of polarizing quarterback prospect Baker Mayfield. His style, which lands somewhere between confident and cocky, would be perfect for Hard Knocks.

Cleveland also features wide receivers Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry, defensive end Myles Garrett, the first overall pick in last year's draft, and this year's fourth pick, cornerback Denzel Ward, for additional star power.

Meanwhile, the Browns acquired quarterback Tyrod Taylor in a trade with the Buffalo. He'll compete with Mayfield for the starting job during camp and the preseason.

So all those elements could make Cleveland a popular choice for the show, though Dorsey doesn't see it helping as the team attempts to finally turn a corner in its rebuilding efforts.