Browns GM: Nothing good comes of being on 'Hard Knocks'

John Dorsey sees the writing on the wall.

The Cleveland Browns general manager knows that with drafting first overall and using the pick on Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield comes increased interest in his club. It also means fans will lobby for his Browns to appear on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series in the next training camp.

"I don't think there's anything good that comes out of 'Hard Knocks,' but we'll see," Dorsey told Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

The Browns meet the requirements to be selected for the cable series. The only teams that can avoid selection are those that have a new head coach, have made the playoffs in the last two seasons, and have already appeared on the show in the last 10 years.

Dorsey doesn't know if the Browns have already been selected, but he'll make do if they are.

"You know what, they'll do that, but it's OK," he said. "I'm OK with it. I mean ... it is what it is, but I'm OK with it."

The Browns were unwatchable on the field last season, when they finished 0-16. But Mayfield's quarterback competition with Tyrod Taylor for the starting job may be reason alone to select Cleveland for the series' next edition.