The official roster cut-down day in the NFL. However, withthose roster decisions more likely to be detailed in the finalepisode, Episode 4 opened with McDermott guiding alate-preseason practice, with the Bills' staff alsohighlighting what they look for in players to keep them on theroster."Hard Knocks" then takes a look at bio-mechanic systemsand cameras that are used to break down the Bills quarterbacks'arm motions, including Josh Allen's. Wide receiver K.J. Hamleris once again highlighted as he competes to make the team, andthe show looks back on his 2023 pericarditis diagnosis. Aspotlight also remains on Ciarlo, who shares how heunexpectedly saw time at nickel in a preseason game, and FrankGore Jr., who breaks down his relationship with his father.Theepisode features a brief segment on DT Casey Rogers helpingwith a local dog rescue program, then it cuts to generalmanager Brandon Beane and the front office assessing where theystand on the bubble roster players before a final preseasonmatchup against the Buccaneers. Prior to the final gameaction, Allen and some other players sing along to "I WriteSins Not Tragedies," in a highlight sequence.McDermott sitsdown for some advice from two NBA Hall of Famers, Vince Carterand Tracy McGrady, who are minority owners of the Bills. Thehead coach later tells his players that he's proud of them andthe work they put in, and the final portion of the episode isfootage from the Bills vs. Buccaneers preseasonmatchup.Included from the game are shots of Vince Carterbriefly talking to Allen, Shane Buechele getting the start atquarterback, tight end Zach Davidson being used as anemergency punter, Tampa Bay's Shilo Sanders throwing a punchand being ejected, Ciarlo recovering a fumble and Buffaloclaiming a 23-19 win.
