Cleveland Browns Report Card 2023

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Overview

The Cleveland Browns were ranked 21st in the team guide. The player respondents expressed two major complaints – the first of which is the weight room. It currently takes up about 15 – 20 yards of their indoor practice facility, which the players stated was already small.

The second issue pertained to the locker room, which the players believe is one of the smallest in the league, resulting in many players feeling like they do not have enough personal space.

On a positive note, the team’s training staff and strength coaches are very well liked, and players feel like they add to their overall success. Also, 100% of the locker room believes that owner Jimmy Haslem is willing to invest money into improving the facility.

Breakdown of Key Categories

Support of Players' Families: Ranked 22nd

• They offer a family room and daycare

Post-Game Gathering Area: Ranked 25th

Quality of food: Ranked 24th

• All three meals provided

80% of players say there is enough room in the cafeteria.

The weight room is not a room at all. Currently, it takes up 15-20 yards of the already small indoor turf practice field.

• 100% of the players feel they have enough strength coaches

The players think very highly of their strength coaches and believe they significantly add to their individual success

• 98% of players believe they receive an individual plan (Tied for 7^th)

A brand new recovery room was built before the 2022 season.

Staffing

• 93% of players feel they have enough trainers
• 85% of players feel they have enough PTs

Steam Room/Sauna

• There is a steam room (97% feel it is big enough)
• There is a sauna (90% feel it is big enough)

Tubs

• 63% of players feel they have enough hot tub space (Ranked 23^rd)
• 75% of players feel they have enough cold tub space (Ranked 19^th)

Players feel that the trainers significantly add to their individual success.

45% of players feel like they have enough space (Ranked 30th).

Players feel lockers are small with limited lounge space, so players are always on top of each other.

• 67% of players feel like they have enough room to spread out
• No roommates
• Good amount of first-class seats

During the last two years, the Board of Representatives has discussed ways to improve the information available to free agents making decisions about their prospective Clubs and decided to pursue the development of “Club Report Cards” that, while not a scientific survey, would report the quantitative and qualitative opinions of NFL players about their respective Clubs.

In connection with that goal, questions were sent to every player on the 2022 team rosters asking them their opinions about their Club’s facilities, certain Club personnel/coaches, and other work-related categories, such as Club’s treatment of families and team travel (players were not asked questions about any Club other than their 2022 employer). As a result of the confidential questionnaire, 1,300 players responded. There then was a qualitative follow up by the union, which resulted in the following “report card.”

The questions called for both quantitative and qualitative answers; for example: “Grade your weight room with 1 reflecting best rating, 5 reflecting lowest rating” and “What would you change about your weight room?” The numerical ratings for each sub-category of questions were tallied and averaged. The questionnaire also sought to elicit the opinion of players on some issues that have a direct impact on the quality of life for NFL players. These qualitative responses, which are inherently subjective, were reviewed and evaluated by the union and then factored into providing an overall rating that was intended to reflect player opinions.

Based upon all of this information, the rankings from Club to Club were determined by comparing how each Club graded in each category.

Finally, the Club Report Card includes an overview, which is a summary of the players’ responses and opinions about the Club workplace and specifically about how players perceived Clubs’ commitment to workplace issues.