"At the start of the 2026 offseason, there was (of course) some drama surrounding the NFL, particularly regarding the report cards that the NFLPA has been releasing for all 32 teams over the last few years. For the most part, players didn't give their teams the highest grades, but owners who take their feedback seriously would make the necessary changes to make their franchise a more desirable place for current and future players."
"It's just the latest way for Patriots fans, and others around the league, to laugh at how much of a joke the New York team is, and now they also have them to blame for not being privy to useful information about the state of the team they cheer for. The Jets just made sure NFL teams can't be held publicly accountable"
"Since the Patriots have undergone massive changes to the organization over the last five years, they haven't received the best grades from players in the annual report cards. While, as a fan, that's not great to see about what's going on behind the scenes, it puts pressure on the owners to reconsider their approach and make the changes needed to make the players happy."
An arbitrator ruled that the NFLPA violated the CBA and ordered the NFLPA to stop publicizing the annual team report cards. The report cards had revealed player assessments and workplace conditions across all 32 teams, prompting some owners to upgrade facilities and address concerns. Owners of poorly graded teams, notably the Jets, pressured the league to halt publication after repeated failing grades. The decision reduces a public accountability mechanism and shields ownership practices from fan scrutiny. Teams that responded to player feedback, such as the Patriots with facility upgrades, used the report card pressure to improve player relations and competitiveness.
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