The Cleveland Browns, outside of their stout defense, are rarely considered among the cream of the crop in NFL. That held true in this year’s annual report cards from the NFL Players Association.
In the survey, reported by ESPN, the Miami Dolphins finished first overall for the third consecutive year. The Minnesota Vikings finished second and the Washington Commanders rounded out the top three.
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The Browns avoided finishing last, instead landing at 30th for the second year in a row. The rival Pittsburgh Steelers “earned” the bottom spot for the first time in the four-year history of the union’s survey.
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According to ESPN’s reporting, “The NFLPA is not making the report cards public this year following a grievance filed by the NFL, which claimed the survey violated the collective bargaining agreement.”
The survey is based on a multitude of different variables ranging from each organizations “treatment of families” to the “training staff,” “training room,” “weight room” and “strength coaches” to “ownership” and “team travel,” to name a few.
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The Browns were given an “F” grade for their locker room, the worst grade in any category. Their best grade — an A- — was given to the defensive coordinator position, which will look different later this year after Jim Schwartz’ resignation.
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The Browns also were handed a D- grade in the “treatment of families” category.
Cleveland finished with a 5-12 record last season, last in the NFC North. They did, however, finish out the season on a two-game winning streak.
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