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Quoted: Not guilty? The motherfucker got caught on video doing it and then later he got caught on audio bragging about it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: This morning Alvin Kamara plead not guilty to his misdemeanor and felony charges for the Las Vegas Pro-Bowl assault. His trial has been initially scheduled for July 31st. If it isn't delayed, then any league discipline should come down before week 1 of the 2023 season. Not guilty? The motherfucker got caught on video doing it and then later he got caught on audio bragging about it. Attached File |
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Quoted: Marino all day long. Often wonder how many championships the Steelers would have won if they had drafted him. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Question of the day: Everything else team-wise being equal, which quarterback would you choose to lead your team....Dan Marino or Aaron Rodgers? I'm picking Marino all day and twice on Sundays. Better leader, better pure passer, did more with less, and even though he was immobile, he rarely got sacked. Often wonder how many championships the Steelers would have won if they had drafted him. 1983 draft. The Chiefs took Todd Blackledge at #7 over Jim Kelly (#14), Tony Eason (#15), Ken O'Brien (#24), and Dan Marino (#27). Blackledge was easily the worst QB of that group. I'm glad I'm not old enough to have lived through that. lol The Chiefs wouldn't use another first round pick on a QB until 2017... |
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Quoted: Question of the day: Everything else team-wise being equal, which quarterback would you choose to lead your team....Dan Marino or Aaron Rodgers? I'm picking Marino all day and twice on Sundays. Better leader, better pure passer, did more with less, and even though he was immobile, he rarely got sacked. View Quote |
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View Quote Offer me two firsts, a second, and two thirds. Then arrange the salary such that you’re eating some cap. Do that and we can talk. |
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Quoted: Offer me two firsts, a second, and two thirds. Then arrange the salary such that you’re eating some cap. Do that and we can talk. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted:
Offer me two firsts, a second, and two thirds. Then arrange the salary such that you’re eating some cap. Do that and we can talk. |
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Offer me two firsts, a second, and two thirds. Then arrange the salary such that you're eating some cap. Do that and we can talk. |
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Offer me two firsts, a second, and two thirds. Then arrange the salary such that you’re eating some cap. Do that and we can talk. The Packers have him under contract. The market is shrinking. If you want him, come get him. |
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Quoted: The Packers have him under contract. The market is shrinking. If you want him, come get him. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted:
Offer me two firsts, a second, and two thirds. Then arrange the salary such that you’re eating some cap. Do that and we can talk. The Packers have him under contract. The market is shrinking. If you want him, come get him. 39.3. Is that Rodgers's: A- Age B- 2022 QBR C- Both |
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Quoted: What's the market value for a 40 year old quarterback, coming off a down year, who has contemplated retirement for 3 years, who is owed a guaranteed $60M for a single season? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: The Packers have him under contract. The market is shrinking. That’s not my problem. He won 2/3 of the last 3 MVP awards. I want him on my team, and he is contracted to be on my team. I don’t have an incentive to sell him at a discount. |
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Quoted: That's not my problem. He won 2/3 of the last 3 MVP awards. I want him on my team, and he is contracted to be I don't have an incentive to sell him at a discount. View Quote Two 1s, a 2, and two 3s is probably enough to get into the #1 pick where they can get a young QB with long-term potential on a rookie deal. I speculated on his trade comp a number of pages ago but if I were GM probably a 1 and a 2/3 would get it done. Even better if they have some pass catchers or defensive backs to sweeten the deal. |
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Quoted: I don't have an incentive to sell him at a discount. View Quote $60M cash due to the quarterback. Declining performance, older age. Potential replacement entering final year of his rookie contract. Tired of the drama/retirement talk/waffling/media attention. There are lots of potential reasons to move on from Rodgers. The cap, cash and his performance in 2022 are all big incentives. |
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I heard on TV that 2 more teams pulled out of the possible Aaron R. trade.
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Quoted: Less than $15M in available cap space. $60M cash due to the quarterback. Declining performance, older age. Potential replacement entering final year of his rookie contract. Tired of the drama/retirement talk/waffling/media attention. There are lots of potential reasons to move on from Rodgers. The cap, cash and his performance in 2022 are all big incentives. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I don't have an incentive to sell him at a discount. $60M cash due to the quarterback. Declining performance, older age. Potential replacement entering final year of his rookie contract. Tired of the drama/retirement talk/waffling/media attention. There are lots of potential reasons to move on from Rodgers. The cap, cash and his performance in 2022 are all big incentives. I’m sure you know how the cap works better than me, but doesn’t a trade hurt worse than the existing schedule for the coming year? I didn’t want Jordan Love in the first place. I don’t factor in his cheap contract. Rodgers’ drama is hugely over exaggerated by Cowherd etc. His performance may be declining, I don’t know. He won 2 of the last 3 MVPs. |
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Quoted: I'm sure you know how the cap works better than me, but doesn't a trade hurt worse than the existing schedule for the coming year? View Quote It would free up $15.8M in cap space for 2023 and save them $59.5M in cash this year and all of that $59.5M in spread out cap (the $15.8M saved this year, and the remainder on future years). |
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Quoted: Question of the day: Everything else team-wise being equal, which quarterback would you choose to lead your team....Dan Marino or Aaron Rodgers? I'm picking Marino all day and twice on Sundays. Better leader, better pure passer, did more with less, and even though he was immobile, he rarely got sacked. View Quote
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Former Philadelphia Eagles DE Hugh Douglas has been a sports talk show host here in Atlanta for several years, he just took a job back in Philly BTW. He told stories about trying to get to Marino, said he got close enough to smell his cologne a few times but could never get him down. He said that was his biggest regret as an NFL player, Marino made a lot of them miss so getting to him was the goal of many. |
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"We are looking forward to trial and a full vindication." - Kamara's attorney
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Yes, please. |
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Panthers beat writer saying Schefty is wrong again. |
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Quoted: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqP8C7kWcAA49u8?format=jpg&name=large This guy was on my wish list for #31. No chance he's there now. View Quote Got damn. |
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Quoted: Quoted: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqP8C7kWcAA49u8?format=jpg&name=large This guy was on my wish list for #31. No chance he's there now. Got damn. DE Adebawore is also faster than Diggs and Hopkins. He ran 4.54 at 6'2" and 280 lbs. Say what you will about the underwear olympics, and a lot if it is true, but holy crap. |
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Quoted: DE Adebawore is also faster than Diggs and Hopkins. He ran 4.54 at 6'2" and 280 lbs. View Quote Attached File |
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Quoted: Question of the day: Everything else team-wise being equal, which quarterback would you choose to lead your team....Dan Marino or Aaron Rodgers? I'm picking Marino all day and twice on Sundays. Better leader, better pure passer, did more with less, and even though he was immobile, he rarely got sacked. View Quote In a scenario where both guys came up in this modern era of football? Marino. In a scenario where they get time machine teleported to the current day at the very second they get drafted? Rodgers. Sports science has done amazing things for modern players. |
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Quoted: DE Adebawore is also faster than Diggs and Hopkins. He ran 4.54 at 6'2" and 280 lbs. Say what you will about the underwear olympics, and a lot if it is true, but holy crap. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqP8C7kWcAA49u8?format=jpg&name=large This guy was on my wish list for #31. No chance he's there now. Got damn. DE Adebawore is also faster than Diggs and Hopkins. He ran 4.54 at 6'2" and 280 lbs. Say what you will about the underwear olympics, and a lot if it is true, but holy crap. Those are some freaks. Holy fuck Hopefully neither go to the AFC East, unless its the Bills |
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Quoted: Question of the day: Everything else team-wise being equal, which quarterback would you choose to lead your team....Dan Marino or Aaron Rodgers? I'm picking Marino all day and twice on Sundays. Better leader, better pure passer, did more with less, and even though he was immobile, he rarely got sacked. View Quote Man you woke up and chose violence today, huh? |
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Quoted: Question of the day: Everything else team-wise being equal, which quarterback would you choose to lead your team....Dan Marino or Aaron Rodgers? I'm picking Marino all day and twice on Sundays. Better leader, better pure passer, did more with less, and even though he was immobile, he rarely got sacked. View Quote Were you day drinking when you posted this? Why is this even a question? |
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Marinos 84 season is the best QB year that’s ever been or will be.
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Quoted: In a scenario where both guys came up in this modern era of football? Marino. In a scenario where they get time machine teleported to the current day at the very second they get drafted? Rodgers. Sports science has done amazing things for modern players. View Quote Rodgers has been fragile in this era. He’d probably be the David Carr of the 80s of he was drafted then. |
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Quoted: Team report cards. For those to lazy to follow the links, just click the spoiler under your team. Top 3 teams: Vikings, Dolphins, Raiders Last place team: Washington Arizona Cardinals: Click To View Spoiler The Arizona Cardinals rank second to last in their overall score among the 32 NFL clubs. The locker room does not have confidence that owner Michael Bidwill is willing to invest to upgrade the facilities, as he ranks the lowest in that category across the league. The responses that provide the bases for that characterization include: the worst-ranked weight room, which some players feel is a safety hazard; an outdated training room and locker room; and a policy of deducting dinner from players' paychecks should players want to get food from the facility. The consistent sentiment in players' responses was that ownership does not provide high quality workplace facilities, and Club policies reflected the lowest rate of confidence that current ownership is willing to invest to make upgrades. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/ARI-FAS-Table.png Atlanta Falcons: Click To View Spoiler The Atlanta Falcons are ranked 23rd in our team guide. Many player respondents expressed a consistent complaint about not having enough room in multiple parts of their facility as they go through their workday. This feedback of players being too "crammed" focused on the cafeteria, locker room and weight room. The strength coaches are ranked as second worst in the league; the player respondents did not feel like they get an individualized plan to help make them better. Despite some of these issues, our survey shows that respondents do have faith in club owner Arthur Blank, as 100% of the responses indicated that they believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to improve the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/ATL-FAS-Table.png Baltimore Ravens: Click To View Spoiler The Baltimore Ravens come in ranked 17th overall in our team guide. The main areas of concern, stemming from player respondents' opinions, are a desire to improve the quality of the food, weight room equipment, recovery resources and strength staff. At the core of these issues is the team's former head strength coach, Steve Saunders (recently parted ways with); assessment of him by player respondents was markedly negative. Only 38% of player respondents felt that they receive an individualized plan for their strength training, and many complained that the training room is understaffed. The players do believe in Ravens owner Steve Biscotti's commitment to high quality, as 100% of them believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/BAL-FAS-Table.png Buffalo Bills: Click To View Spoiler The Buffalo Bills were ranked 9th overall in our team guide. The player respondents hold their staff in high regard. The complaints of some respondents center mostly around wanting to hire more staff to support the quality people that they already have there. For example, the nutritionist/dietician splits time between their hockey team (Sabres) and the Bills. Player respondents would like more trainers and physical therapists (PTs) in the training room to support the existing quality staff. At the top levels of the organization, the players enjoy playing for head coach Sean McDermott, and 100% of respondents believed the current ownership, the Pegula family, was willing to invest money into upgrading the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/BUF-FAS-Table.png Carolina Panthers: Click To View Spoiler The Carolina Panthers are ranked 12th among all NFL teams in our guide. Overall, players feel the facility is older than most, but is still functional. The most pressing issue players reported is upgrading the pool room, a key tool for player training and recovery. Players feel the floors in the pool room are unsafe and there have been complaints of a slippery surface with players falling regularly. The good news is that there has been recent investment into areas of the facility, like the locker room; and they recently hired Frank Reich, who was rated as one of the most player friendly and respected coaches in the league by the Colts last year. The players hope to continue to see more money being put into the necessary upgrades as 92% of respondents believed that David Tepper was willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking him 18th in the NFL in that category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CAR-FAS-Table.png Chicago Bears: Click To View Spoiler The Chicago Bears were ranked 13th overall in the team surveys. The Club completed a major renovation to their practice facilities less than 5 years ago, and the players seem happy with the facility. The complaints expressed by player respondents focused more on the treatment of the players and their families. Also, both the quality of the food and the timing of the meals were flagged as issues. While players' opinions of the coaching staff in Chicago are generally positive, one major problem identified was the overall tempo and intensity of offseason workouts, which was reflected in an actual violation and punishment last offseason. Bears ownership ranks 25th when respondents were asked if they believe ownership is willing to spend money to upgrade their facilities (76%), despite being in a relatively new facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CHI-FAS-Table.png Cincinnati Bengals: Click To View Spoiler The Cincinnati Bengals are ranked 27th in our team guide. The staff itself is well liked, and players credit head coach Zac Taylor for recent improvements that have been made which speaks to why he grades out as one of the most well-liked coaches in the NFL by his players. However, the facilities and resources offered are ranked far below average. The Bengals are one of three teams that do not provide dinner to their players; they are also one of two teams that do not provide vitamins, and they are the only team that doesn't provide supplements. Additionally, players feel that they have some of the smallest hot/cold tubs in the league; they have issues with the showers and toilets not consistently working, and they are the only team that does not have outlets in their lockers to charge devices. The players who responded to the survey also complained that there is nowhere warm and safe for mothers and kids to go during the game because the Bengals do not provide a family room, unlike the majority of teams. Players reported that wives have sat on the public restroom floor to nurse their babies. These examples are consistent with players' opinions, with only 44% of respondents believing club owner Mike Brown is willing to spend money to make the facility better, ranking him tied for 29th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CIN-FAS-Table.png Cleveland Browns: Click To View Spoiler The Cleveland Browns were ranked 21st in the team guide. The player respondents expressed two major complaints the first of which is the weight room. It currently takes up about 15 20 yards of their indoor practice facility, which the players stated was already small. The second issue pertained to the locker room, which the players believe is one of the smallest in the league, resulting in many players feeling like they do not have enough personal space. On a positive note, the team's training staff and strength coaches are very well liked, and players feel like they add to their overall success. Also, 100% of the locker room believes that owner Jimmy Haslem is willing to invest money into improving the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/Cleveland-FAS-Table.png Dallas Cowboys: Click To View Spoiler The Dallas Cowboys are ranked 5th best in the team guide. As you would expect for a team that is ranked this high, most of what was reviewed facilities, equipment, staff and general support of players was top notch. There were only two issues that stood out that players feel could use improvement: first, the players feel like the training room is understaffed. The Cowboys trainers grade highly, but the players wish there were more training staff. Second, they are one of seven teams in the NFL that does not offer players first-class seats for travel. Instead, coaches and staff sit up front, and players sit in coach seats both before and after they play. Another positive note, Mike McCarthy sets aside time every week for his players to recover, which is greatly appreciated, making him one of the most well-liked coaches in the league. 96% of the team believes that Jerry Jones is willing to invest to make the facilities better, ranking him at 12th overall. With an investment into more staff in the training room and better travel accommodations, the Cowboys could climb even higher next year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DAL-FAS-Table.png Denver Broncos: Click To View Spoiler The Denver Broncos are ranked 20th in our overall team guide. The survey results show that 100% of player respondents believe that the new ownership group is willing to invest in upgrading the facilities. One example is the club's decision to replace the playing surface at the end of last season, despite it being the last home game of the year. Most of the feedback received focused on services available to players, as opposed to any serious complaints about the club's facilities. This shows up in the areas of how the club treats the players' families as well as a repeated complaint about the food and dietician services. They are one of only two teams that do not offer vitamins to their players, and respondents felt that there is no customized plan for a player's nutrition. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DEN-FAS-Table.png Detroit Lions: Click To View Spoiler The Detroit Lions were ranked 15th overall in the team guide. Most categories reviewed came back with generally positive reviews. The two issues that were highlighted as areas for improvement were first, a feeling that the training room was understaffed, and second, that the food service was significantly lacking. 88% of respondents to our survey believe that the club ownership is willing to invest money to upgrade their facilities, ranking 21st in the league. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DET-FAS-Table.png Green Bay Packers: Click To View Spoiler The Green Bay Packers were ranked 6th best in the team guide. As one of the best ranked teams in our league-wide survey, there are not many things that are drastically wrong here, but there is clear consensus among the player respondents regarding what they would like to see improved. For starters, while the locker room has a ton of space, players believe it can use a refresh and modernization. Second, we learned that players believe that additional physical therapists should be added to the staff; many players noted that they have outsourced their physical therapy due to understaffing. As the only team without a private owner, 82% of the players believe that the team is willing to spend the money necessary to upgrade the facility, ranking 22nd in that category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/GB-FAS-Table.png Houston Texans: Click To View Spoiler The Houston Texans finished 4th in the team guide. Their team travel philosophy ranked the best in the league. On road games, they give the players plenty of room to be comfortable; and for home games, they allow veteran players to stay in their own homes instead of the team hotel. The biggest complaint among player respondents was that the Club is one of only two teams league-wide that does not offer either a steam room or a sauna. As one would expect for a team with ratings this high, 97% of the locker room believes the McNairs are willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/HOU-FAS-Table.png Indianapolis Colts: Click To View Spoiler The Indianapolis Colts were ranked 16th in the team guide. In general, the players feel well-supported by their team's owner, Jim Irsay, as 97% of player respondents believe he is willing to spend the money necessary to upgrade the facility. The two main issues that players have are the food so much that some players prefer to pack their own lunch rather than eat at the facility and the feeling that the team should significantly improve its travel policies for players. They are one of seven teams that do not offer first-class seats to their players (reserving them for coaches and staff instead), and one of six teams that force many players to have roommates. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/IND-FAS-Table.png Jacksonville Jaguars: Click To View Spoiler The Jacksonville Jaguars ranked as the 28th best team in our team guide. As one of the worst ranked franchises in the league, there was no shortage of complaints shared by the player respondents. When asked what the number one thing they want changed at their facility, the answer was unanimous get rid of the rats! Players reported that for 3-4 weeks this season, there was a rat infestation in the locker room and laundry hampers. The second issue was the players' feeling that the team can take better care of the players' families. For example, because they do not offer a family room like most NFL teams do in their stadium, we heard of instances where players' wives nursed their babies on the floor of a public restroom. The weight room and training room were also the subject of players' complaints, although the staff itself is well-liked. It is important to note that they are in the process of building a new practice facility, so there is hope that some of these issues will be resolved soon. The locker room seems to still have faith in owner Shad Kahn, as 95% of players have confidence that he is willing to invest to make the necessary changes. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/JAX-FAS-Table.png Kansas City Chiefs: Click To View Spoiler The Kansas City Chiefs are ranked 29th overall in our team guide. In general, the results show that the facility feels outdated and players would like to see upgrades across the board. Only 56% of respondents believe that club owner Clark Hunt is willing to invest the money to upgrade the facility, ranking him 27th in this category. Players' responses showed that treatment of players also falls well below other clubs across the NFL. For example, the Chiefs are one of 6 teams that still make certain players have roommates, and less than 50% of players feel they have enough room to be comfortable on flights. Feedback on the training room was also notable; player respondents called for a more welcoming environment, and several players had negative opinions about head trainer Rick Burkholder, feeling that he does not treat players fairly and consistently, or with personal care. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/KC-FAS-Table.png Las Vegas Raiders: Click To View Spoiler The Las Vegas Raiders ranked as the 3rd best team in our guide. With their new facilities in place now for nearly 3 years, we heard from multiple players on other teams the request to "make the facilities more like Vegas." The workplace is mostly state-of-the-art, and 90% of players believe that club owner Mark Davis is willing to spend money to upgrade the operations if needed, ranking him 20th in this category. At this workplace, the lowest graded category was the coaching staff. Player respondents felt that head coach Josh McDaniels is less likely to listen to his players and keeps them for longer hours than other head coaches around the league. Longer hours are not correlated to winning, as seven of the top eight coaches rated as being most efficient with their players' time in the 2022 survey made the playoffs this year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LV-FAS-Table.png Los Angeles Chargers: Click To View Spoiler The Los Angeles Chargers are ranked 30th in the team guide. They are currently in a converted office building as a temporary facility and according to reports, the permanent training facility should be ready by 2024. It is understandable that the ranking and negative results reflect this temporary workplace. Player respondents shared positive feedback for their head coach Brandon Staley and strength coaches. The player respondents shared information indicating that they felt there are deficiencies with the training room, cafeteria and locker room, which all grade poorly among respondents. The maintenance for the hot and cold tubs is lacking, with multiple respondents calling them "gross." The survey results showed that 50% of player respondents believe that club owner Dean Spanos will invest money to upgrade their facilities, ranking him 28th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LAC-FAS-Table.png Los Angeles Rams: Click To View Spoiler The Los Angeles Rams are ranked as the 25th best team in the league. They are currently operating from a "temporary" practice facility; however, they have not even broken ground at their "permanent" practice facility, so players expect to be working out of the current building for the foreseeable future. Players do not feel that the "temporary" facility was built to support professional athletes, and unsurprisingly, in the opinions of player respondents, it leaves a lot to be desired. The negative feedback on the facility is somewhat offset by positive feedback about the staff. The current coach, Sean McVay, supports his players as well as any other coach in the NFL. The players also think very highly of both their training staff and their strength coaches, and 95% of players feel like club owner Stan Kroenke is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, ranking 13th overall. The hope is that willingness to invest translates into a new building to support the players soon. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LAR-FAS-Table.png Miami Dolphins: Click To View Spoiler The Miami Dolphins ranked as the 2nd best team in the NFL according to the results. The facilities grade out at the top of nearly every category, the staff is well respected, and the players feel like both the trainers and strength coaches add to their success. The only complaint among respondents for the Dolphins is that they would like a better post-game family area with more accessibility for players' families. Our survey results showed that 97% of respondents believe that club owner Stephen Ross is willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking him 8th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/MIA-FAS-Table.png Minnesota Vikings: Click To View Spoiler The Minnesota Vikings are ranked as the best team in our guide. 100% of the players feel like owner Zygi Wilf is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, and that assessment makes sense since the Vikings have gone through three significant upgrades in recent years. Their facility was recently built and is considered state-of-the-art. This past year, they replaced former head coach Mike Zimmer with Kevin O'Connell, who through his first year is regarded as one of the most player-friendly head coaches. Additionally, the former head trainer, who several players had negative experiences with, moved on from the organization. The Minnesota Vikings are a shining example of what is possible when a concerted investment is made in both staffing and facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/MIN-FAS-Table.png New England Patriots: Click To View Spoiler The New England Patriots ranked 24th in our team guide. The player respondents' feedback from our survey described the club's facility as old, dated and in need of renovation. The staffing of the current facilities was also flagged as an issue in need of improvement, specifically in the weight room and training room. The player respondents' indicated that facilities and operations at the Patriots can use a refresh. Given the results, it is understandable that only 64% of players believe club owner Robert Kraft is willing to spend the money necessary for upgrades, ranking him 26th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NE-FAS-Table.png New Orleans Saints: Click To View Spoiler The New Orleans Saints ranked as the 10th best team in our team guide. There are some key areas where they shine, including the treatment of players when they travel and their locker room. The most common concern for Saints players is the cafeteria, as they are only one of three teams in the NFL that do not provide three meals per day to their players, and the food is rated as the fourth worst in the NFL. 93% of the players believe that owner Gayle Benson is willing to spend money to upgrade the facility and improve things, ranking them 16th overall in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NOS-FAS-Table.png New York Giants: Click To View Spoiler The New York Giants are ranked as the 8th best team in the team guide, with players responding positively to working at a quality, functional facility. While there are some updates which could improve their workplace, the two areas that stand out as highly rated aspects of the club are the training staff which is rated as one of the best in the league and head coach Brian Daboll. Every respondent believes that Daboll is respectful of the players' time and they also feel he is willing to listen and collaborate with them. In many players' opinions, his tenure is a stark change from former head coach Joe Judge's tenure and an example of how quickly things can improve if the club prioritizes the well-being of players. Another generally positive sentiment is that 95% of players believe the club ownership is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, ranking them 13th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NYG-FAS-Table.png New York Jets: Click To View Spoiler The New York Jets are ranked 19th in our team guide. Their facilities all grade slightly above average, and while there was nothing overtly problematic identified in the results, there is nothing that stands out as excellent either. In general, the sentiment is that the facility is getting old and can use upgrading. 77% of players feel that owner Woody Johnson is willing to invest in necessary upgrades to these facilities, though, ranking him 24th in this category. The player respondents don't feel like the coaching staff (ranked last) is efficient with their time as they are routinely at the facilities much later than other teams in the league. Longer hours are not necessarily correlated to winning, as seven of the top eight coaches who ranked most efficient with their players' time made the playoffs this year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NYJ-FAS-Table.png Philadelphia Eagles: Click To View Spoiler The Philadelphia Eagles ranked 14th overall in our guide. The major concerns expressed by player respondents relate to the team's treatment of the players and their families. They do not provide a family room for players' families at the stadium, unlike most of the other clubs. Despite not offering this to players, they do have a family room for the family members of coaches and football operations staff. The air travel also stands out as an area where players felt there could be improvement: only 51% of players feel like they have enough room to spread out, and they are one of just eight teams in the league that do not offer their players first class seats. Players also feel that the facilities can improve - less than half of the team feel like they have enough hot and cold tub space. What raises this club's overall score are the people who work with players, with training staffs and strength coaches ranking very highly. Also, they enjoy playing for Head Coach Nick Sirianni who is ranked as one of the most player-friendly coaches in the league. Club owner Jeffrey Lurie ranks 8th in the NFL, with 97% of the players believing he is willing to upgrade the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/PHI-FAS-Table.png Pittsburgh Steelers: Click To View Spoiler The Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 22nd in the team guide. The common theme that arose through player respondents' feedback was a feeling that there is a lack of resources and investment into the facility. Player respondents believe that the team is understaffed in both the weight room and the training room; and, unlike the majority of the league, they do not offer a family room or daycare for the players' families on gameday. Only 44% of players who responded feel like Steelers owner Art Rooney II is willing to invest money into upgrading their facilities, ranking him tied for 29th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/PIT-FAS-Table.png San Francisco 49ers: Click To View Spoiler The San Francisco 49ers are ranked 7th among all NFL clubs in our team guide. The responses for the team were positive in all but one section: the training room, a crucial area for players to rehab and recover. The tubs and rehab pool are viewed as small and there are a lack of tables and space in the training room itself. Jed York ranked 7th among team owners for his willingness invest money into upgrading their facilities, so there is a belief that investment will be made to ensure these areas are upgraded to meet the high standards set by the rest of the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/SF-FAS-Table.png Seattle Seahawks: Click To View Spoiler The Seattle Seahawks ranked 11th in the team guide. The club scored well in most of the areas reviewed with the most positive feedback resulting from a nice facility with plenty of space. The Seahawks have a very nice locker room, a good weight room and earned positive reviews on their cafeteria. There are just two areas where player respondents believe that they lag compared with most of the league: staffing their training room and team travel. In short, there is a desire to have more staff support player training and recovery, and also improve on making travel more comfortable for players, as they are one of only seven teams that do not offer players first class flights the only exception being after road victories. With the facility scoring well, it is no surprise that 93% of players believe Seahawks ownership is willing to invest money in upgrading the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/SEA-FAS-Table.png Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Click To View Spoiler The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ranked 26th in our team guide. The highest graded areas of their operations are the weight room, the strength coaches and training staff. Besides those three things, players would like to see improvement in nearly every other aspect of their operations. For example, they do not offer any childcare or a family room for players' families, unlike most NFL clubs. Players feel their locker room is small and outdated and their travel policies are uncomfortable they are one of 6 teams that make a large segment of their players have roommates for road games and one of 8 teams that do not offer players first class seats. Player responses indicate that there is a lot of room for improvement in Tampa, but only 79% of the players feel like the Glazer family is willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking them 23rd among all clubs in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/TB-FAS-Table.png Tennessee Titans: Click To View Spoiler The Tennessee Titans ranked 18th in the team guide, with most of the areas of review coming back at slightly above average according to player respondents. Head Coach Mike Vrabel is popular among his players and stands as one of the highest-ranked coaches in the league. Player respondents' major concerns centered around personal space, both in the facility and while traveling. Players indicated that there is not enough personal space in the locker room; 34% of the players feel they do not have enough room to spread out on the plane. The Titans are one of six teams that still make younger players have roommates, and one of seven teams that do not have players sit in first class. 91% of players feel that Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk is willing to invest money into upgrading their facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/TEN-FAS-Table.png Washington Commanders: Click To View Spoiler The Washington Commanders are ranked 32nd (last) in our team guide. Besides the strength coaches who received great feedback and grades as one of the best groups in the league, the rest of the club's operations and facilities were rated by player respondents at the bottom of every single category. The locker room does not have confidence that club owner Dan Snyder is willing to invest to upgrade the facilities, as player responses rank him 31st in this category. Players had significantly more concerns with each area of the facility than the player respondents on any other team. For example, they were the team most consistently identified as having an understaffed training room. Players also reported that they have some of the smallest hot and cold tubs for players' recovery, and only 35% of players feel like they have enough personal space in their locker room. Finally, there are complaints of a lack of warm water and issues with poor drainage in the showers. Only 22% of players feel like they have enough space on team flights. The Commanders are one of six teams in the NFL that make a segment of their players have roommates before games and one of seven teams in the NFL that do not offer their players first class seats. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/WAS-FAS-Table.png View Quote teams don't have private jets? are they flying commercial and some won't allow players in first class? well, I guess if you only have 8/9 flights a year, maybe commercial is the best option (I was thinking NBA/MLB where they travel for 41/81 games a season). |
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Quoted: teams don't have private jets? are they flying commercial and some won't allow players in first class? well, I guess if you only have 8/9 flights a year, maybe commercial is the best option (I was thinking NBA/MLB where they travel for 41/81 games a season). View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Team report cards. For those to lazy to follow the links, just click the spoiler under your team. Top 3 teams: Vikings, Dolphins, Raiders Last place team: Washington Arizona Cardinals: Click To View Spoiler The Arizona Cardinals rank second to last in their overall score among the 32 NFL clubs. The locker room does not have confidence that owner Michael Bidwill is willing to invest to upgrade the facilities, as he ranks the lowest in that category across the league. The responses that provide the bases for that characterization include: the worst-ranked weight room, which some players feel is a safety hazard; an outdated training room and locker room; and a policy of deducting dinner from players' paychecks should players want to get food from the facility. The consistent sentiment in players' responses was that ownership does not provide high quality workplace facilities, and Club policies reflected the lowest rate of confidence that current ownership is willing to invest to make upgrades. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/ARI-FAS-Table.png Atlanta Falcons: Click To View Spoiler The Atlanta Falcons are ranked 23rd in our team guide. Many player respondents expressed a consistent complaint about not having enough room in multiple parts of their facility as they go through their workday. This feedback of players being too "crammed" focused on the cafeteria, locker room and weight room. The strength coaches are ranked as second worst in the league; the player respondents did not feel like they get an individualized plan to help make them better. Despite some of these issues, our survey shows that respondents do have faith in club owner Arthur Blank, as 100% of the responses indicated that they believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to improve the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/ATL-FAS-Table.png Baltimore Ravens: Click To View Spoiler The Baltimore Ravens come in ranked 17th overall in our team guide. The main areas of concern, stemming from player respondents' opinions, are a desire to improve the quality of the food, weight room equipment, recovery resources and strength staff. At the core of these issues is the team's former head strength coach, Steve Saunders (recently parted ways with); assessment of him by player respondents was markedly negative. Only 38% of player respondents felt that they receive an individualized plan for their strength training, and many complained that the training room is understaffed. The players do believe in Ravens owner Steve Biscotti's commitment to high quality, as 100% of them believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/BAL-FAS-Table.png Buffalo Bills: Click To View Spoiler The Buffalo Bills were ranked 9th overall in our team guide. The player respondents hold their staff in high regard. The complaints of some respondents center mostly around wanting to hire more staff to support the quality people that they already have there. For example, the nutritionist/dietician splits time between their hockey team (Sabres) and the Bills. Player respondents would like more trainers and physical therapists (PTs) in the training room to support the existing quality staff. At the top levels of the organization, the players enjoy playing for head coach Sean McDermott, and 100% of respondents believed the current ownership, the Pegula family, was willing to invest money into upgrading the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/BUF-FAS-Table.png Carolina Panthers: Click To View Spoiler The Carolina Panthers are ranked 12th among all NFL teams in our guide. Overall, players feel the facility is older than most, but is still functional. The most pressing issue players reported is upgrading the pool room, a key tool for player training and recovery. Players feel the floors in the pool room are unsafe and there have been complaints of a slippery surface with players falling regularly. The good news is that there has been recent investment into areas of the facility, like the locker room; and they recently hired Frank Reich, who was rated as one of the most player friendly and respected coaches in the league by the Colts last year. The players hope to continue to see more money being put into the necessary upgrades as 92% of respondents believed that David Tepper was willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking him 18th in the NFL in that category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CAR-FAS-Table.png Chicago Bears: Click To View Spoiler The Chicago Bears were ranked 13th overall in the team surveys. The Club completed a major renovation to their practice facilities less than 5 years ago, and the players seem happy with the facility. The complaints expressed by player respondents focused more on the treatment of the players and their families. Also, both the quality of the food and the timing of the meals were flagged as issues. While players' opinions of the coaching staff in Chicago are generally positive, one major problem identified was the overall tempo and intensity of offseason workouts, which was reflected in an actual violation and punishment last offseason. Bears ownership ranks 25th when respondents were asked if they believe ownership is willing to spend money to upgrade their facilities (76%), despite being in a relatively new facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CHI-FAS-Table.png Cincinnati Bengals: Click To View Spoiler The Cincinnati Bengals are ranked 27th in our team guide. The staff itself is well liked, and players credit head coach Zac Taylor for recent improvements that have been made which speaks to why he grades out as one of the most well-liked coaches in the NFL by his players. However, the facilities and resources offered are ranked far below average. The Bengals are one of three teams that do not provide dinner to their players; they are also one of two teams that do not provide vitamins, and they are the only team that doesn't provide supplements. Additionally, players feel that they have some of the smallest hot/cold tubs in the league; they have issues with the showers and toilets not consistently working, and they are the only team that does not have outlets in their lockers to charge devices. The players who responded to the survey also complained that there is nowhere warm and safe for mothers and kids to go during the game because the Bengals do not provide a family room, unlike the majority of teams. Players reported that wives have sat on the public restroom floor to nurse their babies. These examples are consistent with players' opinions, with only 44% of respondents believing club owner Mike Brown is willing to spend money to make the facility better, ranking him tied for 29th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CIN-FAS-Table.png Cleveland Browns: Click To View Spoiler The Cleveland Browns were ranked 21st in the team guide. The player respondents expressed two major complaints the first of which is the weight room. It currently takes up about 15 20 yards of their indoor practice facility, which the players stated was already small. The second issue pertained to the locker room, which the players believe is one of the smallest in the league, resulting in many players feeling like they do not have enough personal space. On a positive note, the team's training staff and strength coaches are very well liked, and players feel like they add to their overall success. Also, 100% of the locker room believes that owner Jimmy Haslem is willing to invest money into improving the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/Cleveland-FAS-Table.png Dallas Cowboys: Click To View Spoiler The Dallas Cowboys are ranked 5th best in the team guide. As you would expect for a team that is ranked this high, most of what was reviewed facilities, equipment, staff and general support of players was top notch. There were only two issues that stood out that players feel could use improvement: first, the players feel like the training room is understaffed. The Cowboys trainers grade highly, but the players wish there were more training staff. Second, they are one of seven teams in the NFL that does not offer players first-class seats for travel. Instead, coaches and staff sit up front, and players sit in coach seats both before and after they play. Another positive note, Mike McCarthy sets aside time every week for his players to recover, which is greatly appreciated, making him one of the most well-liked coaches in the league. 96% of the team believes that Jerry Jones is willing to invest to make the facilities better, ranking him at 12th overall. With an investment into more staff in the training room and better travel accommodations, the Cowboys could climb even higher next year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DAL-FAS-Table.png Denver Broncos: Click To View Spoiler The Denver Broncos are ranked 20th in our overall team guide. The survey results show that 100% of player respondents believe that the new ownership group is willing to invest in upgrading the facilities. One example is the club's decision to replace the playing surface at the end of last season, despite it being the last home game of the year. Most of the feedback received focused on services available to players, as opposed to any serious complaints about the club's facilities. This shows up in the areas of how the club treats the players' families as well as a repeated complaint about the food and dietician services. They are one of only two teams that do not offer vitamins to their players, and respondents felt that there is no customized plan for a player's nutrition. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DEN-FAS-Table.png Detroit Lions: Click To View Spoiler The Detroit Lions were ranked 15th overall in the team guide. Most categories reviewed came back with generally positive reviews. The two issues that were highlighted as areas for improvement were first, a feeling that the training room was understaffed, and second, that the food service was significantly lacking. 88% of respondents to our survey believe that the club ownership is willing to invest money to upgrade their facilities, ranking 21st in the league. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DET-FAS-Table.png Green Bay Packers: Click To View Spoiler The Green Bay Packers were ranked 6th best in the team guide. As one of the best ranked teams in our league-wide survey, there are not many things that are drastically wrong here, but there is clear consensus among the player respondents regarding what they would like to see improved. For starters, while the locker room has a ton of space, players believe it can use a refresh and modernization. Second, we learned that players believe that additional physical therapists should be added to the staff; many players noted that they have outsourced their physical therapy due to understaffing. As the only team without a private owner, 82% of the players believe that the team is willing to spend the money necessary to upgrade the facility, ranking 22nd in that category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/GB-FAS-Table.png Houston Texans: Click To View Spoiler The Houston Texans finished 4th in the team guide. Their team travel philosophy ranked the best in the league. On road games, they give the players plenty of room to be comfortable; and for home games, they allow veteran players to stay in their own homes instead of the team hotel. The biggest complaint among player respondents was that the Club is one of only two teams league-wide that does not offer either a steam room or a sauna. As one would expect for a team with ratings this high, 97% of the locker room believes the McNairs are willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/HOU-FAS-Table.png Indianapolis Colts: Click To View Spoiler The Indianapolis Colts were ranked 16th in the team guide. In general, the players feel well-supported by their team's owner, Jim Irsay, as 97% of player respondents believe he is willing to spend the money necessary to upgrade the facility. The two main issues that players have are the food so much that some players prefer to pack their own lunch rather than eat at the facility and the feeling that the team should significantly improve its travel policies for players. They are one of seven teams that do not offer first-class seats to their players (reserving them for coaches and staff instead), and one of six teams that force many players to have roommates. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/IND-FAS-Table.png Jacksonville Jaguars: Click To View Spoiler The Jacksonville Jaguars ranked as the 28th best team in our team guide. As one of the worst ranked franchises in the league, there was no shortage of complaints shared by the player respondents. When asked what the number one thing they want changed at their facility, the answer was unanimous get rid of the rats! Players reported that for 3-4 weeks this season, there was a rat infestation in the locker room and laundry hampers. The second issue was the players' feeling that the team can take better care of the players' families. For example, because they do not offer a family room like most NFL teams do in their stadium, we heard of instances where players' wives nursed their babies on the floor of a public restroom. The weight room and training room were also the subject of players' complaints, although the staff itself is well-liked. It is important to note that they are in the process of building a new practice facility, so there is hope that some of these issues will be resolved soon. The locker room seems to still have faith in owner Shad Kahn, as 95% of players have confidence that he is willing to invest to make the necessary changes. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/JAX-FAS-Table.png Kansas City Chiefs: Click To View Spoiler The Kansas City Chiefs are ranked 29th overall in our team guide. In general, the results show that the facility feels outdated and players would like to see upgrades across the board. Only 56% of respondents believe that club owner Clark Hunt is willing to invest the money to upgrade the facility, ranking him 27th in this category. Players' responses showed that treatment of players also falls well below other clubs across the NFL. For example, the Chiefs are one of 6 teams that still make certain players have roommates, and less than 50% of players feel they have enough room to be comfortable on flights. Feedback on the training room was also notable; player respondents called for a more welcoming environment, and several players had negative opinions about head trainer Rick Burkholder, feeling that he does not treat players fairly and consistently, or with personal care. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/KC-FAS-Table.png Las Vegas Raiders: Click To View Spoiler The Las Vegas Raiders ranked as the 3rd best team in our guide. With their new facilities in place now for nearly 3 years, we heard from multiple players on other teams the request to "make the facilities more like Vegas." The workplace is mostly state-of-the-art, and 90% of players believe that club owner Mark Davis is willing to spend money to upgrade the operations if needed, ranking him 20th in this category. At this workplace, the lowest graded category was the coaching staff. Player respondents felt that head coach Josh McDaniels is less likely to listen to his players and keeps them for longer hours than other head coaches around the league. Longer hours are not correlated to winning, as seven of the top eight coaches rated as being most efficient with their players' time in the 2022 survey made the playoffs this year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LV-FAS-Table.png Los Angeles Chargers: Click To View Spoiler The Los Angeles Chargers are ranked 30th in the team guide. They are currently in a converted office building as a temporary facility and according to reports, the permanent training facility should be ready by 2024. It is understandable that the ranking and negative results reflect this temporary workplace. Player respondents shared positive feedback for their head coach Brandon Staley and strength coaches. The player respondents shared information indicating that they felt there are deficiencies with the training room, cafeteria and locker room, which all grade poorly among respondents. The maintenance for the hot and cold tubs is lacking, with multiple respondents calling them "gross." The survey results showed that 50% of player respondents believe that club owner Dean Spanos will invest money to upgrade their facilities, ranking him 28th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LAC-FAS-Table.png Los Angeles Rams: Click To View Spoiler The Los Angeles Rams are ranked as the 25th best team in the league. They are currently operating from a "temporary" practice facility; however, they have not even broken ground at their "permanent" practice facility, so players expect to be working out of the current building for the foreseeable future. Players do not feel that the "temporary" facility was built to support professional athletes, and unsurprisingly, in the opinions of player respondents, it leaves a lot to be desired. The negative feedback on the facility is somewhat offset by positive feedback about the staff. The current coach, Sean McVay, supports his players as well as any other coach in the NFL. The players also think very highly of both their training staff and their strength coaches, and 95% of players feel like club owner Stan Kroenke is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, ranking 13th overall. The hope is that willingness to invest translates into a new building to support the players soon. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LAR-FAS-Table.png Miami Dolphins: Click To View Spoiler The Miami Dolphins ranked as the 2nd best team in the NFL according to the results. The facilities grade out at the top of nearly every category, the staff is well respected, and the players feel like both the trainers and strength coaches add to their success. The only complaint among respondents for the Dolphins is that they would like a better post-game family area with more accessibility for players' families. Our survey results showed that 97% of respondents believe that club owner Stephen Ross is willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking him 8th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/MIA-FAS-Table.png Minnesota Vikings: Click To View Spoiler The Minnesota Vikings are ranked as the best team in our guide. 100% of the players feel like owner Zygi Wilf is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, and that assessment makes sense since the Vikings have gone through three significant upgrades in recent years. Their facility was recently built and is considered state-of-the-art. This past year, they replaced former head coach Mike Zimmer with Kevin O'Connell, who through his first year is regarded as one of the most player-friendly head coaches. Additionally, the former head trainer, who several players had negative experiences with, moved on from the organization. The Minnesota Vikings are a shining example of what is possible when a concerted investment is made in both staffing and facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/MIN-FAS-Table.png New England Patriots: Click To View Spoiler The New England Patriots ranked 24th in our team guide. The player respondents' feedback from our survey described the club's facility as old, dated and in need of renovation. The staffing of the current facilities was also flagged as an issue in need of improvement, specifically in the weight room and training room. The player respondents' indicated that facilities and operations at the Patriots can use a refresh. Given the results, it is understandable that only 64% of players believe club owner Robert Kraft is willing to spend the money necessary for upgrades, ranking him 26th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NE-FAS-Table.png New Orleans Saints: Click To View Spoiler The New Orleans Saints ranked as the 10th best team in our team guide. There are some key areas where they shine, including the treatment of players when they travel and their locker room. The most common concern for Saints players is the cafeteria, as they are only one of three teams in the NFL that do not provide three meals per day to their players, and the food is rated as the fourth worst in the NFL. 93% of the players believe that owner Gayle Benson is willing to spend money to upgrade the facility and improve things, ranking them 16th overall in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NOS-FAS-Table.png New York Giants: Click To View Spoiler The New York Giants are ranked as the 8th best team in the team guide, with players responding positively to working at a quality, functional facility. While there are some updates which could improve their workplace, the two areas that stand out as highly rated aspects of the club are the training staff which is rated as one of the best in the league and head coach Brian Daboll. Every respondent believes that Daboll is respectful of the players' time and they also feel he is willing to listen and collaborate with them. In many players' opinions, his tenure is a stark change from former head coach Joe Judge's tenure and an example of how quickly things can improve if the club prioritizes the well-being of players. Another generally positive sentiment is that 95% of players believe the club ownership is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, ranking them 13th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NYG-FAS-Table.png New York Jets: Click To View Spoiler The New York Jets are ranked 19th in our team guide. Their facilities all grade slightly above average, and while there was nothing overtly problematic identified in the results, there is nothing that stands out as excellent either. In general, the sentiment is that the facility is getting old and can use upgrading. 77% of players feel that owner Woody Johnson is willing to invest in necessary upgrades to these facilities, though, ranking him 24th in this category. The player respondents don't feel like the coaching staff (ranked last) is efficient with their time as they are routinely at the facilities much later than other teams in the league. Longer hours are not necessarily correlated to winning, as seven of the top eight coaches who ranked most efficient with their players' time made the playoffs this year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NYJ-FAS-Table.png Philadelphia Eagles: Click To View Spoiler The Philadelphia Eagles ranked 14th overall in our guide. The major concerns expressed by player respondents relate to the team's treatment of the players and their families. They do not provide a family room for players' families at the stadium, unlike most of the other clubs. Despite not offering this to players, they do have a family room for the family members of coaches and football operations staff. The air travel also stands out as an area where players felt there could be improvement: only 51% of players feel like they have enough room to spread out, and they are one of just eight teams in the league that do not offer their players first class seats. Players also feel that the facilities can improve - less than half of the team feel like they have enough hot and cold tub space. What raises this club's overall score are the people who work with players, with training staffs and strength coaches ranking very highly. Also, they enjoy playing for Head Coach Nick Sirianni who is ranked as one of the most player-friendly coaches in the league. Club owner Jeffrey Lurie ranks 8th in the NFL, with 97% of the players believing he is willing to upgrade the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/PHI-FAS-Table.png Pittsburgh Steelers: Click To View Spoiler The Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 22nd in the team guide. The common theme that arose through player respondents' feedback was a feeling that there is a lack of resources and investment into the facility. Player respondents believe that the team is understaffed in both the weight room and the training room; and, unlike the majority of the league, they do not offer a family room or daycare for the players' families on gameday. Only 44% of players who responded feel like Steelers owner Art Rooney II is willing to invest money into upgrading their facilities, ranking him tied for 29th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/PIT-FAS-Table.png San Francisco 49ers: Click To View Spoiler The San Francisco 49ers are ranked 7th among all NFL clubs in our team guide. The responses for the team were positive in all but one section: the training room, a crucial area for players to rehab and recover. The tubs and rehab pool are viewed as small and there are a lack of tables and space in the training room itself. Jed York ranked 7th among team owners for his willingness invest money into upgrading their facilities, so there is a belief that investment will be made to ensure these areas are upgraded to meet the high standards set by the rest of the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/SF-FAS-Table.png Seattle Seahawks: Click To View Spoiler The Seattle Seahawks ranked 11th in the team guide. The club scored well in most of the areas reviewed with the most positive feedback resulting from a nice facility with plenty of space. The Seahawks have a very nice locker room, a good weight room and earned positive reviews on their cafeteria. There are just two areas where player respondents believe that they lag compared with most of the league: staffing their training room and team travel. In short, there is a desire to have more staff support player training and recovery, and also improve on making travel more comfortable for players, as they are one of only seven teams that do not offer players first class flights the only exception being after road victories. With the facility scoring well, it is no surprise that 93% of players believe Seahawks ownership is willing to invest money in upgrading the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/SEA-FAS-Table.png Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Click To View Spoiler The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ranked 26th in our team guide. The highest graded areas of their operations are the weight room, the strength coaches and training staff. Besides those three things, players would like to see improvement in nearly every other aspect of their operations. For example, they do not offer any childcare or a family room for players' families, unlike most NFL clubs. Players feel their locker room is small and outdated and their travel policies are uncomfortable they are one of 6 teams that make a large segment of their players have roommates for road games and one of 8 teams that do not offer players first class seats. Player responses indicate that there is a lot of room for improvement in Tampa, but only 79% of the players feel like the Glazer family is willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking them 23rd among all clubs in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/TB-FAS-Table.png Tennessee Titans: Click To View Spoiler The Tennessee Titans ranked 18th in the team guide, with most of the areas of review coming back at slightly above average according to player respondents. Head Coach Mike Vrabel is popular among his players and stands as one of the highest-ranked coaches in the league. Player respondents' major concerns centered around personal space, both in the facility and while traveling. Players indicated that there is not enough personal space in the locker room; 34% of the players feel they do not have enough room to spread out on the plane. The Titans are one of six teams that still make younger players have roommates, and one of seven teams that do not have players sit in first class. 91% of players feel that Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk is willing to invest money into upgrading their facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/TEN-FAS-Table.png Washington Commanders: Click To View Spoiler The Washington Commanders are ranked 32nd (last) in our team guide. Besides the strength coaches who received great feedback and grades as one of the best groups in the league, the rest of the club's operations and facilities were rated by player respondents at the bottom of every single category. The locker room does not have confidence that club owner Dan Snyder is willing to invest to upgrade the facilities, as player responses rank him 31st in this category. Players had significantly more concerns with each area of the facility than the player respondents on any other team. For example, they were the team most consistently identified as having an understaffed training room. Players also reported that they have some of the smallest hot and cold tubs for players' recovery, and only 35% of players feel like they have enough personal space in their locker room. Finally, there are complaints of a lack of warm water and issues with poor drainage in the showers. Only 22% of players feel like they have enough space on team flights. The Commanders are one of six teams in the NFL that make a segment of their players have roommates before games and one of seven teams in the NFL that do not offer their players first class seats. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/WAS-FAS-Table.png teams don't have private jets? are they flying commercial and some won't allow players in first class? well, I guess if you only have 8/9 flights a year, maybe commercial is the best option (I was thinking NBA/MLB where they travel for 41/81 games a season). Some teams have jets, but I think most charter planes. I think the Chiefs just charter regular United Airlines birds. I don’t know how many first class seats there are, but it’s not enough for a NFL roster with a bunch of big dudes plus execs that don’t ride coach. |
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Quoted: Yep. It is mind bogglingly ridiculous how good that season was. 5,000 yards...in 1984??? 48 touchdowns? LOL. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Marinos 84 season is the best QB year that’s ever been or will be. Yep. It is mind bogglingly ridiculous how good that season was. 5,000 yards...in 1984??? 48 touchdowns? LOL. Adjusting for inflation that’d be like 7,000 yards and 70 TDs today. |
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Quoted: I think they would have been the Patriots before the Patriots. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Marino all day long. Often wonder how many championships the Steelers would have won if they had drafted him. The [John Facenda] Pittsburgh Steelers [/John Facenda] would have owned the '80s like they owned the '70s. Their receivers were pretty good (Stallworth and Lipps) and their defense was better than Miami's. Now imagine those Steelers teams from the '90s with Marino. |
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Quoted: The [John Facenda] Pittsburgh Steelers [/John Facenda] would have owned the '80s like they owned the '70s. Their receivers were pretty good (Stallworth and Lipps) and their defense was better than Miami's. Now imagine those Steelers teams from the '90s with Marino. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Marino all day long. Often wonder how many championships the Steelers would have won if they had drafted him. The [John Facenda] Pittsburgh Steelers [/John Facenda] would have owned the '80s like they owned the '70s. Their receivers were pretty good (Stallworth and Lipps) and their defense was better than Miami's. Now imagine those Steelers teams from the '90s with Marino. At no point in NFL history has a conference been more loaded than the NFC in the early-mid 90s. Between that and the Bills in the AFC (people can laugh about the 4 Super Bowl losses in a row, but that was still a great team) I think the Steelers might have won one Super Bowl in the early-mid 90s. The late 90s would’ve been their best shot at a 90s dynasty, but by then time had taken it’s toll on Marino. His last 3 seasons were 3 of the 4 worst of his career. Maybe that still would’ve been enough though. |
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Quoted: At no point in NFL history has a conference been more loaded than the NFC in the early-mid 90s. Between that and the Bills in the AFC (people can laugh about the 4 Super Bowl losses in a row, but that was still a great team) I think the Steelers might have won one Super Bowl in the early-mid 90s. The late 90s would’ve been their best shot at a 90s dynasty, but by then time had taken it’s toll on Marino. His last 3 seasons were 3 of the 4 worst of his career. Maybe that still would’ve been enough though. View Quote A. The AFC of the '70s was more loaded than the NFC in the '90s. The Dolphins, Steelers, and Raiders were better in their era than Dallas, SF, or Green Bay were in theirs. B. The '90s Steelers were one player away from beating Dallas in the '95 Super Bowl. Quarterback. If that QB was Dan Marino, they not only would have beaten Dallas in that year's Super Bowl, they most assuredly would have gone to the previous year's Super Bowl and possibly beaten SF. |
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Quoted: A. The AFC of the '70s was more loaded than the NFC in the '90s. The Dolphins, Steelers, and Raiders were better in their era than Dallas, SF, or Green Bay were in theirs. B. The '90s Steelers were one player away from beating Dallas in the '95 Super Bowl. Quarterback. If that QB was Dan Marino, they not only would have beaten Dallas in that year's Super Bowl, they most assuredly would have gone to the previous year's Super Bowl and possibly beaten SF. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: At no point in NFL history has a conference been more loaded than the NFC in the early-mid 90s. Between that and the Bills in the AFC (people can laugh about the 4 Super Bowl losses in a row, but that was still a great team) I think the Steelers might have won one Super Bowl in the early-mid 90s. The late 90s would’ve been their best shot at a 90s dynasty, but by then time had taken it’s toll on Marino. His last 3 seasons were 3 of the 4 worst of his career. Maybe that still would’ve been enough though. A. The AFC of the '70s was more loaded than the NFC in the '90s. The Dolphins, Steelers, and Raiders were better in their era than Dallas, SF, or Green Bay were in theirs. B. The '90s Steelers were one player away from beating Dallas in the '95 Super Bowl. Quarterback. If that QB was Dan Marino, they not only would have beaten Dallas in that year's Super Bowl, they most assuredly would have gone to the previous year's Super Bowl and possibly beaten SF. A. I’ll give you the Packers (they were a great, but not all-time great team), but the Cowboys and 49ers were two juggernauts that I think would’ve had a dynasty in any era. If it wasn’t for the 49ers the Cowboys would’ve almost certainly won 4 Super Bowls in a row and if not for the Cowboys I think the 49ers would’ve won 3 in a row. B. That is the one year I was referring to. |
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Quoted: Some teams have jets, but I think most charter planes. I think the Chiefs just charter regular United Airlines birds. I don’t know how many first class seats there are, but it’s not enough for a NFL roster with a bunch of big dudes plus execs that don’t ride coach. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Team report cards. For those to lazy to follow the links, just click the spoiler under your team. Top 3 teams: Vikings, Dolphins, Raiders Last place team: Washington Arizona Cardinals: Click To View Spoiler The Arizona Cardinals rank second to last in their overall score among the 32 NFL clubs. The locker room does not have confidence that owner Michael Bidwill is willing to invest to upgrade the facilities, as he ranks the lowest in that category across the league. The responses that provide the bases for that characterization include: the worst-ranked weight room, which some players feel is a safety hazard; an outdated training room and locker room; and a policy of deducting dinner from players' paychecks should players want to get food from the facility. The consistent sentiment in players' responses was that ownership does not provide high quality workplace facilities, and Club policies reflected the lowest rate of confidence that current ownership is willing to invest to make upgrades. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/ARI-FAS-Table.png Atlanta Falcons: Click To View Spoiler The Atlanta Falcons are ranked 23rd in our team guide. Many player respondents expressed a consistent complaint about not having enough room in multiple parts of their facility as they go through their workday. This feedback of players being too "crammed" focused on the cafeteria, locker room and weight room. The strength coaches are ranked as second worst in the league; the player respondents did not feel like they get an individualized plan to help make them better. Despite some of these issues, our survey shows that respondents do have faith in club owner Arthur Blank, as 100% of the responses indicated that they believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to improve the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/ATL-FAS-Table.png Baltimore Ravens: Click To View Spoiler The Baltimore Ravens come in ranked 17th overall in our team guide. The main areas of concern, stemming from player respondents' opinions, are a desire to improve the quality of the food, weight room equipment, recovery resources and strength staff. At the core of these issues is the team's former head strength coach, Steve Saunders (recently parted ways with); assessment of him by player respondents was markedly negative. Only 38% of player respondents felt that they receive an individualized plan for their strength training, and many complained that the training room is understaffed. The players do believe in Ravens owner Steve Biscotti's commitment to high quality, as 100% of them believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/BAL-FAS-Table.png Buffalo Bills: Click To View Spoiler The Buffalo Bills were ranked 9th overall in our team guide. The player respondents hold their staff in high regard. The complaints of some respondents center mostly around wanting to hire more staff to support the quality people that they already have there. For example, the nutritionist/dietician splits time between their hockey team (Sabres) and the Bills. Player respondents would like more trainers and physical therapists (PTs) in the training room to support the existing quality staff. At the top levels of the organization, the players enjoy playing for head coach Sean McDermott, and 100% of respondents believed the current ownership, the Pegula family, was willing to invest money into upgrading the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/BUF-FAS-Table.png Carolina Panthers: Click To View Spoiler The Carolina Panthers are ranked 12th among all NFL teams in our guide. Overall, players feel the facility is older than most, but is still functional. The most pressing issue players reported is upgrading the pool room, a key tool for player training and recovery. Players feel the floors in the pool room are unsafe and there have been complaints of a slippery surface with players falling regularly. The good news is that there has been recent investment into areas of the facility, like the locker room; and they recently hired Frank Reich, who was rated as one of the most player friendly and respected coaches in the league by the Colts last year. The players hope to continue to see more money being put into the necessary upgrades as 92% of respondents believed that David Tepper was willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking him 18th in the NFL in that category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CAR-FAS-Table.png Chicago Bears: Click To View Spoiler The Chicago Bears were ranked 13th overall in the team surveys. The Club completed a major renovation to their practice facilities less than 5 years ago, and the players seem happy with the facility. The complaints expressed by player respondents focused more on the treatment of the players and their families. Also, both the quality of the food and the timing of the meals were flagged as issues. While players' opinions of the coaching staff in Chicago are generally positive, one major problem identified was the overall tempo and intensity of offseason workouts, which was reflected in an actual violation and punishment last offseason. Bears ownership ranks 25th when respondents were asked if they believe ownership is willing to spend money to upgrade their facilities (76%), despite being in a relatively new facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CHI-FAS-Table.png Cincinnati Bengals: Click To View Spoiler The Cincinnati Bengals are ranked 27th in our team guide. The staff itself is well liked, and players credit head coach Zac Taylor for recent improvements that have been made which speaks to why he grades out as one of the most well-liked coaches in the NFL by his players. However, the facilities and resources offered are ranked far below average. The Bengals are one of three teams that do not provide dinner to their players; they are also one of two teams that do not provide vitamins, and they are the only team that doesn't provide supplements. Additionally, players feel that they have some of the smallest hot/cold tubs in the league; they have issues with the showers and toilets not consistently working, and they are the only team that does not have outlets in their lockers to charge devices. The players who responded to the survey also complained that there is nowhere warm and safe for mothers and kids to go during the game because the Bengals do not provide a family room, unlike the majority of teams. Players reported that wives have sat on the public restroom floor to nurse their babies. These examples are consistent with players' opinions, with only 44% of respondents believing club owner Mike Brown is willing to spend money to make the facility better, ranking him tied for 29th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/CIN-FAS-Table.png Cleveland Browns: Click To View Spoiler The Cleveland Browns were ranked 21st in the team guide. The player respondents expressed two major complaints the first of which is the weight room. It currently takes up about 15 20 yards of their indoor practice facility, which the players stated was already small. The second issue pertained to the locker room, which the players believe is one of the smallest in the league, resulting in many players feeling like they do not have enough personal space. On a positive note, the team's training staff and strength coaches are very well liked, and players feel like they add to their overall success. Also, 100% of the locker room believes that owner Jimmy Haslem is willing to invest money into improving the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/Cleveland-FAS-Table.png Dallas Cowboys: Click To View Spoiler The Dallas Cowboys are ranked 5th best in the team guide. As you would expect for a team that is ranked this high, most of what was reviewed facilities, equipment, staff and general support of players was top notch. There were only two issues that stood out that players feel could use improvement: first, the players feel like the training room is understaffed. The Cowboys trainers grade highly, but the players wish there were more training staff. Second, they are one of seven teams in the NFL that does not offer players first-class seats for travel. Instead, coaches and staff sit up front, and players sit in coach seats both before and after they play. Another positive note, Mike McCarthy sets aside time every week for his players to recover, which is greatly appreciated, making him one of the most well-liked coaches in the league. 96% of the team believes that Jerry Jones is willing to invest to make the facilities better, ranking him at 12th overall. With an investment into more staff in the training room and better travel accommodations, the Cowboys could climb even higher next year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DAL-FAS-Table.png Denver Broncos: Click To View Spoiler The Denver Broncos are ranked 20th in our overall team guide. The survey results show that 100% of player respondents believe that the new ownership group is willing to invest in upgrading the facilities. One example is the club's decision to replace the playing surface at the end of last season, despite it being the last home game of the year. Most of the feedback received focused on services available to players, as opposed to any serious complaints about the club's facilities. This shows up in the areas of how the club treats the players' families as well as a repeated complaint about the food and dietician services. They are one of only two teams that do not offer vitamins to their players, and respondents felt that there is no customized plan for a player's nutrition. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DEN-FAS-Table.png Detroit Lions: Click To View Spoiler The Detroit Lions were ranked 15th overall in the team guide. Most categories reviewed came back with generally positive reviews. The two issues that were highlighted as areas for improvement were first, a feeling that the training room was understaffed, and second, that the food service was significantly lacking. 88% of respondents to our survey believe that the club ownership is willing to invest money to upgrade their facilities, ranking 21st in the league. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/DET-FAS-Table.png Green Bay Packers: Click To View Spoiler The Green Bay Packers were ranked 6th best in the team guide. As one of the best ranked teams in our league-wide survey, there are not many things that are drastically wrong here, but there is clear consensus among the player respondents regarding what they would like to see improved. For starters, while the locker room has a ton of space, players believe it can use a refresh and modernization. Second, we learned that players believe that additional physical therapists should be added to the staff; many players noted that they have outsourced their physical therapy due to understaffing. As the only team without a private owner, 82% of the players believe that the team is willing to spend the money necessary to upgrade the facility, ranking 22nd in that category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/GB-FAS-Table.png Houston Texans: Click To View Spoiler The Houston Texans finished 4th in the team guide. Their team travel philosophy ranked the best in the league. On road games, they give the players plenty of room to be comfortable; and for home games, they allow veteran players to stay in their own homes instead of the team hotel. The biggest complaint among player respondents was that the Club is one of only two teams league-wide that does not offer either a steam room or a sauna. As one would expect for a team with ratings this high, 97% of the locker room believes the McNairs are willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/HOU-FAS-Table.png Indianapolis Colts: Click To View Spoiler The Indianapolis Colts were ranked 16th in the team guide. In general, the players feel well-supported by their team's owner, Jim Irsay, as 97% of player respondents believe he is willing to spend the money necessary to upgrade the facility. The two main issues that players have are the food so much that some players prefer to pack their own lunch rather than eat at the facility and the feeling that the team should significantly improve its travel policies for players. They are one of seven teams that do not offer first-class seats to their players (reserving them for coaches and staff instead), and one of six teams that force many players to have roommates. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/IND-FAS-Table.png Jacksonville Jaguars: Click To View Spoiler The Jacksonville Jaguars ranked as the 28th best team in our team guide. As one of the worst ranked franchises in the league, there was no shortage of complaints shared by the player respondents. When asked what the number one thing they want changed at their facility, the answer was unanimous get rid of the rats! Players reported that for 3-4 weeks this season, there was a rat infestation in the locker room and laundry hampers. The second issue was the players' feeling that the team can take better care of the players' families. For example, because they do not offer a family room like most NFL teams do in their stadium, we heard of instances where players' wives nursed their babies on the floor of a public restroom. The weight room and training room were also the subject of players' complaints, although the staff itself is well-liked. It is important to note that they are in the process of building a new practice facility, so there is hope that some of these issues will be resolved soon. The locker room seems to still have faith in owner Shad Kahn, as 95% of players have confidence that he is willing to invest to make the necessary changes. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/JAX-FAS-Table.png Kansas City Chiefs: Click To View Spoiler The Kansas City Chiefs are ranked 29th overall in our team guide. In general, the results show that the facility feels outdated and players would like to see upgrades across the board. Only 56% of respondents believe that club owner Clark Hunt is willing to invest the money to upgrade the facility, ranking him 27th in this category. Players' responses showed that treatment of players also falls well below other clubs across the NFL. For example, the Chiefs are one of 6 teams that still make certain players have roommates, and less than 50% of players feel they have enough room to be comfortable on flights. Feedback on the training room was also notable; player respondents called for a more welcoming environment, and several players had negative opinions about head trainer Rick Burkholder, feeling that he does not treat players fairly and consistently, or with personal care. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/KC-FAS-Table.png Las Vegas Raiders: Click To View Spoiler The Las Vegas Raiders ranked as the 3rd best team in our guide. With their new facilities in place now for nearly 3 years, we heard from multiple players on other teams the request to "make the facilities more like Vegas." The workplace is mostly state-of-the-art, and 90% of players believe that club owner Mark Davis is willing to spend money to upgrade the operations if needed, ranking him 20th in this category. At this workplace, the lowest graded category was the coaching staff. Player respondents felt that head coach Josh McDaniels is less likely to listen to his players and keeps them for longer hours than other head coaches around the league. Longer hours are not correlated to winning, as seven of the top eight coaches rated as being most efficient with their players' time in the 2022 survey made the playoffs this year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LV-FAS-Table.png Los Angeles Chargers: Click To View Spoiler The Los Angeles Chargers are ranked 30th in the team guide. They are currently in a converted office building as a temporary facility and according to reports, the permanent training facility should be ready by 2024. It is understandable that the ranking and negative results reflect this temporary workplace. Player respondents shared positive feedback for their head coach Brandon Staley and strength coaches. The player respondents shared information indicating that they felt there are deficiencies with the training room, cafeteria and locker room, which all grade poorly among respondents. The maintenance for the hot and cold tubs is lacking, with multiple respondents calling them "gross." The survey results showed that 50% of player respondents believe that club owner Dean Spanos will invest money to upgrade their facilities, ranking him 28th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LAC-FAS-Table.png Los Angeles Rams: Click To View Spoiler The Los Angeles Rams are ranked as the 25th best team in the league. They are currently operating from a "temporary" practice facility; however, they have not even broken ground at their "permanent" practice facility, so players expect to be working out of the current building for the foreseeable future. Players do not feel that the "temporary" facility was built to support professional athletes, and unsurprisingly, in the opinions of player respondents, it leaves a lot to be desired. The negative feedback on the facility is somewhat offset by positive feedback about the staff. The current coach, Sean McVay, supports his players as well as any other coach in the NFL. The players also think very highly of both their training staff and their strength coaches, and 95% of players feel like club owner Stan Kroenke is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, ranking 13th overall. The hope is that willingness to invest translates into a new building to support the players soon. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/LAR-FAS-Table.png Miami Dolphins: Click To View Spoiler The Miami Dolphins ranked as the 2nd best team in the NFL according to the results. The facilities grade out at the top of nearly every category, the staff is well respected, and the players feel like both the trainers and strength coaches add to their success. The only complaint among respondents for the Dolphins is that they would like a better post-game family area with more accessibility for players' families. Our survey results showed that 97% of respondents believe that club owner Stephen Ross is willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking him 8th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/MIA-FAS-Table.png Minnesota Vikings: Click To View Spoiler The Minnesota Vikings are ranked as the best team in our guide. 100% of the players feel like owner Zygi Wilf is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, and that assessment makes sense since the Vikings have gone through three significant upgrades in recent years. Their facility was recently built and is considered state-of-the-art. This past year, they replaced former head coach Mike Zimmer with Kevin O'Connell, who through his first year is regarded as one of the most player-friendly head coaches. Additionally, the former head trainer, who several players had negative experiences with, moved on from the organization. The Minnesota Vikings are a shining example of what is possible when a concerted investment is made in both staffing and facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/MIN-FAS-Table.png New England Patriots: Click To View Spoiler The New England Patriots ranked 24th in our team guide. The player respondents' feedback from our survey described the club's facility as old, dated and in need of renovation. The staffing of the current facilities was also flagged as an issue in need of improvement, specifically in the weight room and training room. The player respondents' indicated that facilities and operations at the Patriots can use a refresh. Given the results, it is understandable that only 64% of players believe club owner Robert Kraft is willing to spend the money necessary for upgrades, ranking him 26th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NE-FAS-Table.png New Orleans Saints: Click To View Spoiler The New Orleans Saints ranked as the 10th best team in our team guide. There are some key areas where they shine, including the treatment of players when they travel and their locker room. The most common concern for Saints players is the cafeteria, as they are only one of three teams in the NFL that do not provide three meals per day to their players, and the food is rated as the fourth worst in the NFL. 93% of the players believe that owner Gayle Benson is willing to spend money to upgrade the facility and improve things, ranking them 16th overall in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NOS-FAS-Table.png New York Giants: Click To View Spoiler The New York Giants are ranked as the 8th best team in the team guide, with players responding positively to working at a quality, functional facility. While there are some updates which could improve their workplace, the two areas that stand out as highly rated aspects of the club are the training staff which is rated as one of the best in the league and head coach Brian Daboll. Every respondent believes that Daboll is respectful of the players' time and they also feel he is willing to listen and collaborate with them. In many players' opinions, his tenure is a stark change from former head coach Joe Judge's tenure and an example of how quickly things can improve if the club prioritizes the well-being of players. Another generally positive sentiment is that 95% of players believe the club ownership is willing to spend money to upgrade the facilities, ranking them 13th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NYG-FAS-Table.png New York Jets: Click To View Spoiler The New York Jets are ranked 19th in our team guide. Their facilities all grade slightly above average, and while there was nothing overtly problematic identified in the results, there is nothing that stands out as excellent either. In general, the sentiment is that the facility is getting old and can use upgrading. 77% of players feel that owner Woody Johnson is willing to invest in necessary upgrades to these facilities, though, ranking him 24th in this category. The player respondents don't feel like the coaching staff (ranked last) is efficient with their time as they are routinely at the facilities much later than other teams in the league. Longer hours are not necessarily correlated to winning, as seven of the top eight coaches who ranked most efficient with their players' time made the playoffs this year. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/NYJ-FAS-Table.png Philadelphia Eagles: Click To View Spoiler The Philadelphia Eagles ranked 14th overall in our guide. The major concerns expressed by player respondents relate to the team's treatment of the players and their families. They do not provide a family room for players' families at the stadium, unlike most of the other clubs. Despite not offering this to players, they do have a family room for the family members of coaches and football operations staff. The air travel also stands out as an area where players felt there could be improvement: only 51% of players feel like they have enough room to spread out, and they are one of just eight teams in the league that do not offer their players first class seats. Players also feel that the facilities can improve - less than half of the team feel like they have enough hot and cold tub space. What raises this club's overall score are the people who work with players, with training staffs and strength coaches ranking very highly. Also, they enjoy playing for Head Coach Nick Sirianni who is ranked as one of the most player-friendly coaches in the league. Club owner Jeffrey Lurie ranks 8th in the NFL, with 97% of the players believing he is willing to upgrade the facility. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/PHI-FAS-Table.png Pittsburgh Steelers: Click To View Spoiler The Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 22nd in the team guide. The common theme that arose through player respondents' feedback was a feeling that there is a lack of resources and investment into the facility. Player respondents believe that the team is understaffed in both the weight room and the training room; and, unlike the majority of the league, they do not offer a family room or daycare for the players' families on gameday. Only 44% of players who responded feel like Steelers owner Art Rooney II is willing to invest money into upgrading their facilities, ranking him tied for 29th in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/PIT-FAS-Table.png San Francisco 49ers: Click To View Spoiler The San Francisco 49ers are ranked 7th among all NFL clubs in our team guide. The responses for the team were positive in all but one section: the training room, a crucial area for players to rehab and recover. The tubs and rehab pool are viewed as small and there are a lack of tables and space in the training room itself. Jed York ranked 7th among team owners for his willingness invest money into upgrading their facilities, so there is a belief that investment will be made to ensure these areas are upgraded to meet the high standards set by the rest of the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/SF-FAS-Table.png Seattle Seahawks: Click To View Spoiler The Seattle Seahawks ranked 11th in the team guide. The club scored well in most of the areas reviewed with the most positive feedback resulting from a nice facility with plenty of space. The Seahawks have a very nice locker room, a good weight room and earned positive reviews on their cafeteria. There are just two areas where player respondents believe that they lag compared with most of the league: staffing their training room and team travel. In short, there is a desire to have more staff support player training and recovery, and also improve on making travel more comfortable for players, as they are one of only seven teams that do not offer players first class flights the only exception being after road victories. With the facility scoring well, it is no surprise that 93% of players believe Seahawks ownership is willing to invest money in upgrading the facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/SEA-FAS-Table.png Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Click To View Spoiler The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ranked 26th in our team guide. The highest graded areas of their operations are the weight room, the strength coaches and training staff. Besides those three things, players would like to see improvement in nearly every other aspect of their operations. For example, they do not offer any childcare or a family room for players' families, unlike most NFL clubs. Players feel their locker room is small and outdated and their travel policies are uncomfortable they are one of 6 teams that make a large segment of their players have roommates for road games and one of 8 teams that do not offer players first class seats. Player responses indicate that there is a lot of room for improvement in Tampa, but only 79% of the players feel like the Glazer family is willing to invest money into upgrading the facilities, ranking them 23rd among all clubs in this category. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/TB-FAS-Table.png Tennessee Titans: Click To View Spoiler The Tennessee Titans ranked 18th in the team guide, with most of the areas of review coming back at slightly above average according to player respondents. Head Coach Mike Vrabel is popular among his players and stands as one of the highest-ranked coaches in the league. Player respondents' major concerns centered around personal space, both in the facility and while traveling. Players indicated that there is not enough personal space in the locker room; 34% of the players feel they do not have enough room to spread out on the plane. The Titans are one of six teams that still make younger players have roommates, and one of seven teams that do not have players sit in first class. 91% of players feel that Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk is willing to invest money into upgrading their facilities. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/TEN-FAS-Table.png Washington Commanders: Click To View Spoiler The Washington Commanders are ranked 32nd (last) in our team guide. Besides the strength coaches who received great feedback and grades as one of the best groups in the league, the rest of the club's operations and facilities were rated by player respondents at the bottom of every single category. The locker room does not have confidence that club owner Dan Snyder is willing to invest to upgrade the facilities, as player responses rank him 31st in this category. Players had significantly more concerns with each area of the facility than the player respondents on any other team. For example, they were the team most consistently identified as having an understaffed training room. Players also reported that they have some of the smallest hot and cold tubs for players' recovery, and only 35% of players feel like they have enough personal space in their locker room. Finally, there are complaints of a lack of warm water and issues with poor drainage in the showers. Only 22% of players feel like they have enough space on team flights. The Commanders are one of six teams in the NFL that make a segment of their players have roommates before games and one of seven teams in the NFL that do not offer their players first class seats. https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/Departments/Free-Agency-Survey/WAS-FAS-Table.png teams don't have private jets? are they flying commercial and some won't allow players in first class? well, I guess if you only have 8/9 flights a year, maybe commercial is the best option (I was thinking NBA/MLB where they travel for 41/81 games a season). Some teams have jets, but I think most charter planes. I think the Chiefs just charter regular United Airlines birds. I don’t know how many first class seats there are, but it’s not enough for a NFL roster with a bunch of big dudes plus execs that don’t ride coach. I think the Patriots are the only team with their own airliner. The rest fly charters and the seats are configured differently, they aren't going to stuff those big guys in coach configuration. It's probably more like business comfort throughout the plane with fewer seats than us pleabs fly on. American dropped a few team charters after realizing they could make more revenue on regular commercial flights. |
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