The NFLPA is handing out report cards now, the Chiefs' grade is 29th in the NFL

[Quesadilla Joe]

Link:https://nflpa.com/kansas-city-chiefs-report-card
Link: https://nflpa.com/nfl-player-team-report-cards

Spoiler!

One of our core jobs as a union is to improve the overall working conditions for our players, which includes the daily experience of players at the team facilities away from the lights and cameras.

1,300 of our players provided information to share with one another about their current club, to not only help them make important career decisions, but also help raise standards across the league.

Our goals were to highlight positive clubs, identify areas that could use improvement, and highlight best practices and standards. To learn more about the background of this initiative, read a note from President JC Tretter here: https://nflpa.com/posts/nfl-team-rep...by-the-players

The unformatted Chiefs' report card, if you don't want to click the link https://nflpa.com/kansas-city-chiefs-report-card:

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Overview

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 In general, the results show that the facility feels outdated and players would like to see upgrades across the board.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.

Breakdown of Key Categories

Treatment of Families:
B
Tied for 12th

Support of Players' Families: Ranked 16th

They offer a family room
They are one of 11 teams that do not offer daycare

Post-Game Gathering Area: Ranked 13th

Food Service / Nutrition
D+
TIED FOR 18th

Quality of food: Ranked 15th

All three meals provided

Only 50% of players say there is enough room in the cafeteria.

Weight Room
C+
TIED FOR 22nd

The weight room is seen as slightly below average compared to the other teams. Players would like it to be updated with more and newer equipment.

97% feel they have enough strength coaches

Strength Coaches
A-
TIED FOR 17th

When asked about “Strength Coaches adding to their success” they ranked 17th in the NFL. 17th sounds average but that is because most teams rated their strength coaches positively. The Chiefs players gave overall high marks to the strength staff which is why the overall grade is still high.

94% of players believe they receive an individual plan (17th)

Training Room
D+
TIED FOR 24th
Staffing

77% feel they have enough ATCs (4th worst in the league)
61% feel they have enough PTs (4th worst in the league)

Steam Room/Sauna

There is a steam room (91% feel it is big enough)
There is a sauna (91% feel it is big enough)

Tubs

78% of players feel they have enough hot tub space
81% of players feel they have enough cold tub space

Training Staff
D-
32nd
Rated the lowest among training staffs across the NFL.

Responses to the survey called for things like “a more welcoming environment.”

With the lowest rating and concerning qualitative responses, we learned that players’ key concerns are with head trainer Rick Burkholder (not the rest of the training staff, which is generally well liked).
Player respondents expressed beliefs/opinions that:
They feel discouraged from reporting their injuries
They do not feel they get the level of personal care that they should
They fear retribution for speaking up for better care

Locker Room
D-
TIED FOR 28th
73% of players feel like they have enough personal space.

The lockers are old and in desperate need of a renovation.
Many players complain that they want to have a chair at their locker instead of a stool so they can lean back when sitting.

Team Travel
F
TIED FOR 28th

59% of players feel like they have enough room to spread out
One of 6 teams that makes young players have roommates
Very few first-class seats

[Mulliganman]

It's official. Know Mo has gone off the deep in after the Chiefs got yet another Super Bowl

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

The NFLPA is handing out report cards now, the Chiefs' grade is 29th in the NFL

The NFL handed out its championship trophy a few weeks ago, the Chiefs grade was 1st in the NFL

[Couch-Potato]

Nutrition is the one that stands out to me, yikes! But Andy's known for his, I think it was Junk Food Wednesdays', so I guess that's to be expected.

[wazu]

Tweet from a Manders fan:

Maybe if the familys went to visit the A+ strength coach more they wouldn't be such giant pussies about how they were treated.

— J (@followjaspa) March 1, 2023

[mlyonsd]

It's going to be a long offseason.

[chiefzilla1501]

The chiefs treat their qb like shit. I mean, the broncos give their qb his own office, his own personal staff, and alleged his own personal fluffer.

[Bearcat]

Some of the rankings are interesting... like how a D+ for food service is middle of the pack. Almost half the league is terrible, apparently. And then strength coaches are the opposite, where 16 teams are graded A, even though 9 teams are D+ or worse for training rooms. And you'd really hope treatment of families would be better than only 11 teams being higher than a B, that should basically be NFL-level policy/procedure.

[FloridaMan88]

The Chiefs are a championship organization... if there are valid improvements or upgrades to be made from this survey then they'll make them.

This survey does seem like a lame/cheap shot way to character assassinate... behind the protection of anonymity... Rick Burkholder and his training staff.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Some of the rankings are interesting... like how a D+ for food service is middle of the pack. Almost half the league is terrible, apparently. And then strength coaches are the opposite, where 16 teams are graded A, even though 9 teams are D+ or worse for training rooms. And you'd really hope treatment of families would be better than only 11 teams being higher than a B, that should basically be NFL-level policy/procedure.

I wonder how many have family members that have acted like idiots and they got in trouble?

[Megatron96]

Lolz, where did this tripe come from?

Didn't they say on one of the last "Franchise" episodes that the Chiefs are spending more $$$ on their training staff than any other team in the league? And hasn't our team been among the healthiest over the last couple seasons? Meanwhile, known cheapskate teams like LAC have had half their starters on IR over the same timeframe?

Methinks this article is more BS than substance.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

The Chiefs are a championship organization... if there are valid improvements or upgrades to be made from this survey then they'll make them.

This survey does seem like a lame/cheap shot way to character assassinate... behind the protection of anonymity... Rick Burkholder and his training staff.

I get why you would say that and I'm sure some of it is to be taken with a grain of salt but...the players who responded genuinely perceive that there's a problem with the way Rick Burkholder handles injuries. If they feel that way that's something that HAS to be addressed. He needs honest genuine feedback on how he can imrpove because the fact that players don't feel comfortable with him is a real problem.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lolz, where did this tripe come from?

Didn't they say on one of the last "Franchise" episodes that the Chiefs are spending more $$$ on their training staff than any other team in the league? And hasn't our team been among the healthiest over the last couple seasons? Meanwhile, known cheapskate teams like LAC have had half their starters on IR over the same timeframe?

Methinks this article is more BS than substance.

If the survey was real, the perception of the players is apparently unfavorable for Burkholder. That is something he has to work to improve.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lolz, where did this tripe come from?

Didn't they say on one of the last "Franchise" episodes that the Chiefs are spending more $$$ on their training staff than any other team in the league? And hasn't our team been among the healthiest over the last couple seasons? Meanwhile, known cheapskate teams like LAC have had half their starters on IR over the same timeframe?

Methinks this article is more BS than substance.

It's feedback from the players....

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

It's feedback from the players....

I get that. It's also interesting that in that episode of "The Franchise," Jerrick McKinnon was effusive in his praise of the training staff; said he'd never had access to anything similar before coming to KC. Said they changed his life for the better. Or words to that effect.

Just not buying that 'most' of the Chiefs' players are unhappy with the facilities and services Clark Hunt has made available to them. I mean, we've gotten to see nearly everything these players are supposedly complaining about. And personally, I'd love to have access to all of that shit.

[Pepe Silvia]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Time to ban Blowmo!

This.