The Seattle Seahawks’ latest turn on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” didn’t take long to produce a moment people were going to talk about. The series premiered on Tuesday, and one of the loudest clips from the first episode belonged to running backs coach Thomas Hammock.
During a film session, Hammock delivered a profanity-filled message that zeroed in on physicality and identity.
“The first thing we have to establish is a f***** edge. All right?
What is our f****** edge? First of all, it's gotta start with physicality,” said Hammock.
“That's what we have to f****** start to establish. I sent you guys the thing that we were the last-ranked group in the NFL.
Who gives a f***? But if we establish an identity and an edge, then it don't f****** matter.”
The clip spread fast and drew a split response from fans. Some loved the intensity. Others questioned the delivery.
.@Seahawks RB coach Thomas Hammock will have you ready to run through a brick wall 😤
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“Show these MFs what a champion looks like,” said @IEatNiners.
“This is 100 percent what I am thinking. This is why Seattle will not regress,” claimed @Tom900478049920.
“Not sure how impactful it is to throw the F word out multiple times per sentence. Grow the coaching vocabulary and teach.
Every word can have impact. Just swearing a bunch is lazy and can cause tuneout,” suggested @Coach_Teeter.
“Aye, I would have rolled in the meeting when he did that stutter step,” commented @darickrogers.
“Not one of them looks like they give a f*** what he's saying,” posted @RanterVikings.
By the time the buzz settled in, the video had piled up nearly one million views.
Seattle’s appearance on the series comes with the spotlight that follows a defending champion, and the Seahawks are trying to become the ninth franchise in league history to win back-to-back crowns.
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