Hard Knocks” Recap of Episode 2: “I Like Football

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams took center stage again Tuesday night on the second episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Bears.”

Williams looked every bit the part of the Bears’ franchise quarterback, while the show highlighted his off-the-field persona.

• Whether in meetings with head coach Matt Eberflus or joking around with teammates, Williams looked like a rookie building confidence and camaraderie.
• At one point, he professed his love of flag football, saying if it was an Olympic sport, he “100% would do” it.

The episode featured more football than facial hair. Fans saw more closed-door discussions about the roster and interactions between the general manager, coaches, and players.

• Fans also saw more personality, especially from wide receiver D.J. Moore. After getting tackled in the preseason game, the wide receiver yelled, “I like football.”
• The bubble players on the roster have been highlighted for the “will they or won’t they get cut” storylines: Backup quarterback Austin Reed, running back Ian Wheeler, and a surprising choice in kick returner and wideout Velus Jones Jr.
• Chicago blues music was a big part of this episode’s soundtrack. The show featured musicians playing at Rosa’s on West Armitage Avenue, combining their performance with footage from practice.

Many of the show’s plots feel outdated because Chicago fans get the same news from social media a few days earlier.

Despite the second episode’s release being delayed, it delivered action-packed storylines, while also giving fans the insider glimpses they were hoping to see from the series.

Episode 3 airs Aug. 20 at 8pm CT on HBO or streaming on Max.

Source: HBO, NFL