One of HBO’s most successful sports programs, "Hard Knocks," is coming back later this year–assuming there’s an NFL season–and indications are that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the leading candidates to be featured, reports SportsNewser.com.

The Bucs are perceived as a team on the rise, although perhaps not as colorful as the Oakland Raiders or New Orleans Saints, who are also in contention.

Last season’s installment was considered one of the best ever for HBO, focusing on the New York Jets and their head coach Rex Ryan.