Clark Hunt, owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, was the lowest rated in the evaluation conducted by the NFL Players Association this season. (Photo: Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
Despite being crowned champions for the third time in the last five years, the Kansas City Chiefs were rated as the second worst organization in the NFL according to report from the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
He NFLPA report It is an exercise that the association has carried out in the last two years, questioning players on various aspects related to the organization they play with. This year, the report included 11 items: family treatment, food/cafeteria, nutritionist/dietitian, locker room, training facilities, physical trainers, gym, strength coaches, travel, head coach and owner.
Good coach, bad owner in the eyes of the Chiefs
Perhaps the most surprising point of the report of the season that has just concluded is the poor rating for the Chiefswho They only surpass the Washington Commanders, a team that was the living image of abuses and poor organizational practices while Dan Snyder was the owner. The Chiefs They didn’t score well in 2022 eitheroccupying box 29 of 32 teams
Even more surprising is that they had such a low rating not only being the dominant team on the fieldbut also Andy Reid was the highest rated head coach from around the NFL in the consultation.
Unfortunately, none of the other categories passed the C+ qualification, and Clark Hunt was the only owner to receive an F-mark.. Apparently, the discontent comes from the failure to make promises regarding the team’s facilities.
Despite the poor overall rating for the organization, Andy Reid, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, was rated highest by his own players. (Photo: Michael Owens/Getty Images)
“Not last year, the year before, the team promised a completely new wardrobe. (They told them) that they were going to renew it. Then they win the Super Bowl, come back for the offseason: the same locker room, but with chairs (instead of banks)”, he explained JC Tretter, president de la NFLPA a Brooke Pryor, de ESPN.
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Hunt defended himself at a press conference, noting that the locker room recently It was renovated a couple of years agoalthough racknowledged that the training facilities are not up to standard that should.
“I mentioned that the practice facilities are something we will continue to think about; They are close to 20 years old. Certainly we have surpassed them in many ways and we recognize the need to expand and modernize it,” Hunt said.
Could it affect the Chiefs?
Although the team culture can be a factor to take into account for free agents, it is very soon to know if there is an impact for these qualifications in free agency. However, players like Chris Jones They have remained in Kansas City despite having the option of trying his luck at other clubs.
Kansas City Chiefs players called for a renovation of the team’s facilities. (Photo: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
In contrast to criticism in the survey, the organization has shown be ready to negotiate profitable contracts for their outstanding players. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Jones are among the best paid in their respective positions, and everything seems to indicate that soon It will be Reid’s turn.
Another factor to take into account is that these grades can change radically. Los Jacksonville Jaguarswho opened a new practice complex for this season, raised from 28th position in 2022 to fifth place this season.
Dolphins and Vikings, above the others
According to the general report, Miami Dolphins y Minnesota Vikings were classified as the best two franchises of the NFL by a considerable margin over third place, the Green Bay Packers. Los Philadelphia Eagles y Jacksonville They complete the top 5.
The Miami Dolphins were the highest-rated organization for its players in the NFLPA report. (Photo: Rich Story/Getty Images)
Miami is the only organization that was rated at least with an A- in all 11 categorieshighlighting how leaders in 5 categories: food/cafeteria, training spaces, physical trainers, travel and owner.
In the case of MinnesotaThis is the second consecutive year with good evaluations. In 2022, the Vikings were the highest-ranked club, and although they fell one step, they are still a model organization, with the first place in treatment of families, nutritionists, locker room and strength coaches.
The worst places to play
The only team rated lower than the Chiefs were the Commanders. Among the faults of the Washington team, they are one of four organizations that They do not offer daycare, their dressing room is considered insufficient and they have drainage leaks in its facilities.
Small locker rooms, water leaks, and the lack of a daycare are some of the problems accused by Washington Commanders players. (Photo: Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Above the Chiefs were Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots y Pittsburgh Steelers. Los Chargers charge $75 if a child takes daycare and 50 dollars for each additional small. The Travel and food are other areas to improvealthough they will open a training camp and that could help improve perception in 2024.
The main complaints in New England went against former head coachBill Belichick, who considered that he does not listen to the players, while the owner, Robert Kraft was criticized for not investing in the facilities.
In the case of the Steelersthe main criticism was also addressed to the ownerArt Rooney II, for his reluctance to invest on site. Pittsburgh There is also no daycare and the players asked larger lockers in the dressing room.
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