Professional athletes are widely exalted by fans and media while being thought of as assets by most owners and organizations.
However, what is often overlooked is that they’re humans with emotions. Just like most ordinary people, they take more pride in their work and are more invested when they feel like their voice and input is valued.
The Baltimore Ravens have a strong reputation for not treating their players like disposable depreciating assets. The team’s first-year Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken especially loves to “empower” his players. He maintains a open line communication between himself and them and is receptive to any thoughts, opinions, feedback, or new ideas that they might have when it comes to the offense.