HBO 'Hard Knocks' Will Showcase Miami Dolphins in 2012

After months of speculation, the Miami Dolphins will be the team showcased on the HBO Original Series Hard Knocks, according to Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post:

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Philbin announces that the #Dolphins will be on Hard Knocks. Says it was a "football decision."

— Ben Volin (@BenVolinPBP) May 29, 2012"

According to the Dolphins' official Twitter page, the first episode of the show will air on Tuesday, August 7:

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The first episode of Hard Knocks will air Tuesday, August 7 at 10 pm ET

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 29, 2012"

The Dolphins may not provide the same kind of drama as a team like, say, the New York Jets, but there are plenty of storylines worth monitoring with this franchise that should make for a fascinating season of television.

Plus, the Dolphins need to start building buzz around this franchise because they have fallen far behind the Jets and New England Patriots in the AFC East. It looks like a win-win for HBO and the Miami Dolphins.

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