NFLPA Survey Reveals Rankings and Anomalies Among NFL Franchises

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28/02/2024 18h35

In a recent NFLPA survey, a comprehensive report divulged intriguing insights into the league's franchises, their rankings, and notable discrepancies. The report showed that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs were surprisingly ranked 31st overall, with a lackluster performance in various aspects such as treatment of families, training facilities, and ownership commitment to invest in facilities. The Chiefs' slump in the rankings came alongside the news that players criticized owner Clark Hunt for failing to renovate the team's locker room after their Super Bowl victory in 2022.

On the flip side, the Miami Dolphins emerged as the top-ranked franchise, followed by the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Jacksonville Jaguars in the top five. Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels found himself at the bottom of the rankings with a dismal score of F-. Meanwhile, legendary coach Bill Belichick closed his final season with the New England Patriots ranking 29th overall, accompanied by criticisms from players regarding the lack of family rooms and daycare support on game days.

Among the significant improvements, the Jacksonville Jaguars witnessed a remarkable ascent in the rankings, climbing from 28th to fifth place after addressing concerns such as a rodent infestation in their previous practice facility. On the other hand, the Washington Commanders remained at the bottom for the second consecutive year despite new ownership, with a league-worst F- in key categories including locker room facilities and treatment of families.

Notable financial details highlighted in the report included the Tampa Bay Buccaneers charging non-starting players a fee to opt out of having roommates during away games, and the Los Angeles Chargers providing a discount on game-day daycare services for players with children.

The survey shed light on the disparities and areas of improvement within the NFL franchises, giving insight into the league's strengths and weaknesses as perceived by the players themselves.

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