On Wednesday, the NFL Gamers Affiliation launched its third annual report playing cards for the league’s 32 groups. Practically 1,700 gamers shared with their union details about their workforce’s amenities, remedy of their households and extra.
Listed here are 4 shocking takeaways from the AFC East.
Buffalo Payments: Let the coach experience coach
Corridor of Fame coach Marv Levy used to ask his workforce (and followers), “The place else would you relatively be than proper right here, proper now?” Had he requested present Payments gamers, they might have provided 22 different cities. This yr, Buffalo ranked twenty third amongst NFL groups, a far cry from the No. 11 spot it held in 2024.
Final yr, 55 % of the gamers complained they have been made to take a seat in smaller seats when touring for away video games whereas the coaches and workers sat in first-class. This yr, 65 % of gamers mentioned that they had inadequate house when touring, incomes the Payments an F- for workforce journey.
In addition they requested for extra trainers/bodily therapists within the workforce’s coaching room final season, however much more gamers known as the coaching workers “insufficient” this season. Happily, the workforce is scheduled to open a brand new 18,750-square-foot facility along with a brand new stadium in 2026, which ought to provide loads of room for extra workers.
Miami Dolphins: Head of the category
For the second straight yr, Miami earned prime marks amongst NFL groups with an A grade or higher in all 11 classes and a No. 1 rating in seven. On the sphere, the workforce hasn’t had the success many anticipated however it appears workforce proprietor Stephen Ross has finished every part he can to care for his gamers.
Based on the survey, the Dolphins renovated their game-day locker room at Laborious Rock Stadium over the summer season, regardless that stadium locker rooms aren’t evaluated in participant surveys. No marvel extensive receiver Tyreek Hill needs to remain in Miami.
New England Patriots: The not-so-friendly skies
It’s onerous to imagine {that a} workforce with six Tremendous Bowl championships, all beneath present proprietor Robert Kraft, would end with the survey’s second-worst scores however modifications might be on the best way.
For instance, New England acquired failing grades for its weight room and remedy of households final season. This yr, the workforce employed a workers member to supervise household companies and broke floor on a brand new $50M facility subsequent to the stadium. The constructing gained’t be prepared till 2026, however within the meantime, Kraft must discover a new experience.
