Jacksonville Jaguars Report Card 2023

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Overview

The Jacksonville Jaguars ranked as the 28^th best team in our team guide. As one of the worst ranked franchises in the league, there was no shortage of complaints shared by the player respondents. When asked what the number one thing they want changed at their facility, the answer was unanimous – get rid of the rats! Players reported that for 3-4 weeks this season, there was a rat infestation in the locker room and laundry hampers.

The second issue was the players’ feeling that the team can take better care of the players’ families. For example, because they do not offer a family room like most NFL teams do in their stadium, we heard of instances where players' wives nursed their babies on the floor of a public restroom.

The weight room and training room were also the subject of players’ complaints, although the staff itself is well-liked. It is important to note that they are in the process of building a new practice facility, so there is hope that some of these issues will be resolved soon. The locker room seems to still have faith in owner Shahid Khan, as 95% of players have confidence that he is willing to invest to make the necessary changes.

Breakdown of Key Categories

Support of Players' Families: Ranked 26th

• One of 14 teams that do not offer a family room
• Because there is no players' family room offered, players' wives have breastfed their babies on the floor of the stadium's public restrooms
• One of 11 teams that do not offer daycare at the stadium

Post-Game Gathering Area: Ranked 27th

Quality of food: Ranked 27th

• All three meals are provided

98% of players say there is enough room in the cafeteria.

Many players complained that there is not nearly enough room.

• 96% feel they have enough strength coaches

• When asked about “Strength Coaches adding to their success” they ranked 17^th in the NFL. 17^th sounds average but that is because most teams rated their strength coaches positively. The Jaguars players gave overall high marks to the strength staff which is why the overall grade is still high.
• 92% of players believe they receive an individual plan (22nd)

Staffing

• 80% feel they have enough ATCs (6^th worst in the league)
• 77% feel they have enough PTs

Steam Room/Sauna

• There is a steam room (79% feel it’s big enough)
• There is a sauna (74% feel it’s big enough)

Tubs

• 20% of players feel they have enough hot tub space (Ranked 32^nd)
• 42% of players feel they have enough cold tub space (Ranked 30^th)

Players feel that the training staff significantly adds to their success.

Players reported that for 3-4 weeks this past season, there was a rat infestation in the locker room and laundry hampers.

• 85% of players feel like they have enough space (Ranked 21st)

The players rank their overall travel experience as slightly above average.

• 89% of players feel like they have enough room to spread out
• No roommates
• A lot 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.