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:

Spoiler!

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 In general, the results show that the facility feels outdated and players would like to see upgrades across the board.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

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

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.

Well, most of the bitching isn't about the 'quality' of the care, it's more that Burkholder can apparently be an asshole.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Well, most of the bitching isn't about the 'quality' of the care, it's more that Burkholder can apparently be an asshole.

Oh, I didn't know that about Burkholder. Must've misread the article. Thought it said the players felt that Hunt wouldn't pay to upgrade their facilities/services.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Oh, I didn't know that about Burkholder. Must've misread the article. Thought it said the players felt that Hunt wouldn't pay to upgrade their facilities/services.

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

[ToxSocks]

Rape Burkholder.


...shit wrong thread

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

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

Meanwhile there have been public "qualitative responses" praising Burkholder, such as JuJu after the Super Bowl:

Couldn’t have done it without the team, David Glover and @proatc. I’m so lucky to have a great team and staff helping me get out there. After the AFC title game, I didn’t think it would be possible but they made it happen. https://t.co/R8Ez0ZjeyA

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 18, 2023

[modocsot]

The survey was taken before the 2022 draft. Probably a lot of negative feedback from players no longer on the team. I’d be interested in seeing the results from the survey that will be taken by our current roster within the next couple months. A lot of rookies and 1st-years that just won a Super Bowl may yield different results.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Meanwhile there have been public "qualitative responses" praising Burkholder, such as JuJu after the Super Bowl:

Couldn’t have done it without the team, David Glover and @proatc. I’m so lucky to have a great team and staff helping me get out there. After the AFC title game, I didn’t think it would be possible but they made it happen. https://t.co/R8Ez0ZjeyA

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 18, 2023

Praising hime for getting him ready to play is not the same as praising him for being approachable. It also doesn't mean Burkholder wasn't a ****ing prick either.

[New World Order]

Knowmo

You’re in title town bitch

[Bob Dole]

This explains why the team morale is so low and they drink at parades.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

That's a good question

do it

[jettio]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

It's not just arbitrary grades shit out onto the interwebs, though. There's legitimate feedback from the players for why each grade is what it is. Granted, most of it is complaining about outdated facilities which is sort of to be expected.

How were the results standardized if each team's players were the graders?

NFLPA should not go public with this.

Makes players look like snitches complaining about stupid shit.

Complaining about young players sharing hotel room on the road?

[Rainbarrel]

Completely given up all hope on mock drafts, I reckon

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by Rainbarrel

Completely given up all hope on mock drafts, I reckon

Well I mean, when is their first pick? Like round 6?

Can’t wait to see what that backup guard can do to help the squad!

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by RunKC

The training staff that fumbled around and ****ed up their QB’s brain multiple times this season was given an A+?

Immediately made me disregard this list entirely. It means absolutely nothing.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by -King-

Also from Reddit:

So even when the piece of shit has a gotcha moment it STILL blows up in his face