NFL Players Association team report cards are in and the Washington Commanders get an “F”

NFL Players Association team report cards are in and the Washington Commanders get an "F".  The NFL Players Association is taking a proactive approach to understanding how the teams are treating their players.  Initial results shouldn't shock anyone.  The Washington Commanders are at the bottom of the list.

Categories include: treatment of families, food service/nutrition, weight room, strength coaches, training room, training staff, locker room and team travel.

Over 1,300 players responded, and that they were only asked to provide their opinions on their own teams.  The survey covered eight topics and included 60 questions shows that the NFLPA took a thorough approach in evaluating the teams.

It's interesting to see that they took into account not just the on-field aspects of the teams, but also their overall operations and facilities.

The Washington Commanders received particularly low marks in several categories, including treatment of families, training room, locker room, and team travel.

The "F" grade for treatment of families is especially concerning, as it suggests that the team is not doing enough to support its players' personal lives and well-being.

It's surprising to hear that three teams do not provide dinners for players on workdays, as proper nutrition and fueling are critical for peak performance on the field.

Similarly, not providing first-class seats for players when they travel seems like it could negatively impact their comfort and recovery during long trips.

Having players room with teammates at hotels on road trips may be more common, but it's interesting to see that seven teams still employ this practice.

It's possible that some players may prefer this arrangement for team bonding purposes, while others may find it inconvenient or uncomfortable.

It's alarming to hear that the Jacksonville Jaguars had to deal with a rodent problem for several weeks during the season, especially in a space as important as the locker room.

The fact that players reported seeing rats in the laundry hampers is particularly concerning, as it suggests that the problem was not contained to one area of the locker room.

It's unclear what measures, if any, the team took to address the rodent problem, but it's important for teams to take immediate action to ensure the health and safety of their players.

The Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, and Las Vegas Raiders were ranked in the top three suggests that they are doing a lot of things right when it comes to supporting their players.

On the other hand, the fact that the Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, and Washington Commanders were ranked at the bottom suggests that these teams have a lot of work to do to improve their players' experiences.

Here are the final rankings:

More on these grades and lots more coming up on Shemon and Sheppard 2-6pm.

The Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl LVII champions. The game took place in Glendale, Arizona at the State Farm Stadium on Sunday (Feb. 12). The Chiefs were victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles winning 38 to 35. Here's some photos taken from sideline photographer Christian Petersen.

The Eagles led for most of the game until the fourth quarter when Patrick Mahomes had his second touchdown pass of the game. Going into the fourth quarter, the Chiefs led 28-27. The Chiefs extended the lead with a 65-yard punt return by Kadarius Toney. They then took the lead, 35-27. Once the Eagles gained back possession of the ball, Jalen Hurts made his third rushing touchdown of the night and he later scored a two-point conversion to tie the game. After that, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker kicked a field goal with just 11 seconds left on the clock, with the final score ending in 38-35.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes received the Super Bowl 57 MVP after leading his team to victory. This trophy goes along with the league MVP trophy he had already won at the end of the season.

Take a look at some photos from the Super Bowl LVII below: