The annual NFL Players Association report card was released on Wednesday, ranking every team in 11 categories like facilities, ownership, nutrition. It contains more bad news for the New England Patriots.
After ranking 29th out of 32 teams last year, the Patriots came in this year at 31st overall. Only the Arizona Cardinals finished behind the Patriots in the rankings.
The report card is broken down into the following categories:
- Treatment of families
- Food and dining area
- Nutrition/dietician
- Locker room
- Training room
- Training staff
- Weight room
- Strength coaches
- Team travel
- Head coach
- Ownership
Patriots struggle on NFLPA report card
While the Patriots have for years gained notoriety for having their own airplane, team travel is one of the lowest grades given.