The NFL Players Association has released the second edition of its team report card. The report anonymously asks players around the league to comment on specific teams’ working conditions.
Everything from the weight room to the locker room to the treatment of players’ families on game day is included in the investigation. This includes feedback from his 1,706 players across the league, which equates to a response rate of over 77% for him, a significant increase from his 60% last year.
In a memo posted on the association’s website earlier this month, NFLPA President J.C. Tretter said the purpose of the survey was to not only highlight each club’s strengths, but also identify areas for improvement and encourage membership He explained that it was about educating. Some teams and owners choose to use the report to identify areas that need to be addressed, while others take a more negative approach.
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Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II watches before a game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammet/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II doesn’t seem to place much weight on his team’s ranking in the survey. The Steelers finished 28th out of 32 on this year’s report card.
In fact, Mr. Rooney appeared to try to undermine the investigation by questioning the NFLPA’s motives for conducting the report.
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“It’s not presented to us, it’s presented to the media, so as far as I’m concerned this is a media opportunity for the players’ association as opposed to a serious effort of constructive criticism,” Rooney said. said.
The paper said Rooney suggested he would like to receive feedback directly from players rather than taking report card results too seriously. The Athletic.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II watches before a game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammet/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
The Steelers players’ response to how their families were treated was an F-, while the team nutritionist/nutritionist’s response was slightly better, a D. The players also seemed dissatisfied with the conditions whenever a trip was required. The team’s travel environment received a D rating, but his locker room received an F rating.
However, longtime head coach Mike Tomlin received high praise and earned an A grade.
A Pittsburgh Steelers football helmet before the start of the NFL game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons on August 24, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images)
Last season, the locker room received a C grade, but the family treatment category received a D- grade. The respondent was more satisfied with her travel conditions last year, and she received a B rating in this category.
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The Patriots, Chargers, Chiefs and Commanders followed the Steelers on the list. The survey was conducted from August 26th to November 16th.
FOX News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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