NFLPA Grades football teams on player and family treatment – Owners’ Response Varies

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has been issuing grades to football teams for their treatment of families and food/cafeteria. Some owners in the league have been criticized for ignoring these grades, while others, like Bengals executive V.P. Katie Blackburn, embrace them as an opportunity for improvement.

Blackburn believes that it’s important to be open to feedback and use it to make positive changes in the future. Despite receiving low marks in this year’s grades, Blackburn remains optimistic and committed to making improvements at the Bengals organization.

The NFLPA hopes that by issuing these grades, players will have more information when making decisions about where they want to play, and that owners will take the feedback seriously and make changes based on it. It’s important for owners to recognize the potential consequences of ignoring these grades – they risk losing credibility with players and fans alike if their treatment of families is not up to par.

Overall, Blackburn’s approach of embracing the grades as a tool for growth sets a positive example for other owners in the league. By working together to improve conditions for players, we can create a more positive work environment in the NFL.