INDIANAPOLIS — For the second straight year, the Vikings ranked No. 2 in workplace conditions, according to the annual report cards released by the NFLPA. The only team that outperformed the Vikings was the Miami Dolphins.
This process of players anonymously grading their respective teams was put in place by the NFLPA three years ago. The main goal was to hold each franchise accountable for how they treat their players.
The categories include ownership, head coach, team travel, locker room, weight room and training staff among a handful of other categories. A total of 1,695 players participated in this year’s survey, which, according to the NFLPA, equates to roughly 77 percent of membership
Some notable highlights for the Vikings were owner Zygi Wilf and head coach Kevin O’Connell each receiving an A+ grade. The praise for Wilf included his willingness to invest in team facilities and build a competitive team, while O’Connell was lauded for being highly receptive to player feedback.
Additionally, the Vikings also received an A+ grade for both their locker room and their treatment of families. They have long been viewed as the NFL’s gold standard when it comes to treatment of families.
The biggest jump for the Vikings came with their training staff. They finished with a B grade last year in that category and it was raised it to an A this year. The improvement showcases the point of the NFLPA releasing its annual report cards.
The only place where the Vikings regressed was with their/dietician. They received an A grade last year and a B+ grade this year. It’s a good bet the Vikings will make that a point of emphasis moving forward.
Here’s a breakdown of where the Vikings ranked in each category this year compared to last year:
Treatment of Families
This year: A + (first)
Last year: A (first)
Food/Cafeteria
This year: A- (ninth)
Last year: B+ (seventh)
Nutritionist/Dietician
This year: B+ (fifteenth)
Last year: A (first)
Locker Room
This year: A+ (first)
Last year: A (first)
Training Room
This year: A- (fourth)
Last year: A- (second)
Training Staff
This year: A (second)
Last year: B (ninth)
Weight Room
This year: A- (tenth)
Last year: A (eighth)
Strength Coaches
This year: A (second)
Last year: A (first)
Team Travel
This year: A (third)
Last year: A- (second)
Head Coach
This year: A+ (third)
Last year: A+ (second)
Ownership
This year: A+ (third)
Last year: A+ (second)
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