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HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ 2016: Best Rams Storylines, Moments, Reaction for Episode 3
- Updated: August 24, 2016
Tuesday’s episode of Hard Knocks with the Los Angeles Rams highlighted the emotional struggles of NFL training camp, the joy of a preseason victory, the demanding nature of the sport and the temporary distractions of days off.
It was fitting, then, that part of the episode included an actual roller coaster as the Rams go through the whirlwind of a transition from St. Louis to Los Angeles before the 2016 season begins.
While there have been plenty of light-hearted moments on this season of Hard Knocks, Tuesday’s episode started with a serious tone. Rookie wide receiver Paul McRoberts’ step brother was killed this offseason, and Hard Knocks captured coach Jeff Fisher comforting him in his office, especially since the pass-catcher said he found out on Facebook.
Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times reacted to the scene:
Very tough scene on #HardKnocks watching Paul McRoberts find out about a stepbrother’s death via Facebook. Real scene inside Fisher’s office
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) August 24, 2016
Things quickly turned back to the football, as Fisher addressed the team and players reviewed film following its preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive coordinator Greg Williams in particular didn’t hold back when pointing out mistakes during film study.
The Rams also hit the weight room, which gave center Eric Kush a chance to show off in his tank tops, as NFL Films shared:
Someone call the vet, @EricKush64 has some sick pythons ? #tanktoptuesday #FatArmAmericanFriday #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/2GWdEkkQDc
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) August 24, 2016
It wasn’t all hard work, as linebacker Akeem Ayers and defensive end William Hayes hit Disneyland with their families. Hayes made headlines in episode two when he expressed his belief that mermaids exist, so it seemed appropriate that he went to the land of the Little Mermaid on his day off.
Hayes was rather skeptical about riding a roller coaster …
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