Report Card 2025
Denver Broncos
Overall Ranking
Overview
The Denver Broncos rank 17th overall. It is important to note that the team has plans in place to build a state-of-the-art practice facility, which is scheduled to be completed before the 2026 season.
When asked what the best thing about the team is, the players' most consistent response is their perception of (fairly new) ownership. Since buying the team in 2022, the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group has consistently shown a willingness to invest in the players’ experience. The players’ reaction to the investment in the team is reflected in strong marks for owner and CEO Greg Penner below.
Ranking Breakdown
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Category | Grade | Rank | ||
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Treatment of Families |
C-
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23rd
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Food / Dining Area |
B+
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10th
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Nutritionist / Dietician |
A-
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6th
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Locker Room |
F
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30th
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Training Room |
B
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14th
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Training Staff |
B+
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12th
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Weight Room |
B
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20th
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Strength Coaches |
B-
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30th
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Team Travel |
A
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6th
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Head Coach |
B
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26th
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Ownership |
A
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4th
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Treatment of Families
Grade/Rank
C- 23rd out of 32 teamsThe Broncos provide daycare during home games and a family room during home games.
- Players rate the post-game family area 7.27 out of 10, ranking them 18 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that the team organizes family events a couple of times a year, which ranks 31 out of 32.
Players would like the post-game family area to be indoors so families, especially those with young children, can avoid hot and cold weather extremes in Denver.
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Food / Dining Area
Grade/Rank
B+ 10th out of 32 teams- The Denver Broncos rate the taste of their team’s food 8.89 out of 10, a ranking of 7 out of 32.
- They rate the freshness of their food 8.98 out of 10, a ranking of 9 out of 32.
- The players rate their dining area 8.88 out of 10, ranking it 12 out of 32 NFL team dining areas.
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Nutritionist / Dietician
Grade/Rank
A- 6th out of 32 teams- 94% of players report that they get an individualized nutrition plan, ranking the Broncos 6 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that their team dietician is very accessible, a ranking of 5 out of 32.
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Locker Room
Grade/Rank
F 30th out of 32 teams- 56% of players feel they have enough room in their individual lockers, a ranking of 29 out of 32.
- 42% of players feel the locker room size is adequate, ranking the Broncos 30 out of 32 teams.
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Training Room
Grade/Rank
B 14th out of 32 teams- 96% of Broncos players feel they have enough full-time trainers, ranking them 5 out of 32 teams.
- 91% of players feel they have enough full-time physical therapists, a rank of 6 out of 32.
- 57% of players feel they have enough hot tub space, a rank of 30 out of 32.
- 90% of players feel they have enough cold tub space, a rank of 12 out of 32.
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Training Staff
Grade/Rank
B+ 12th out of 32 teams- 89% of Broncos players report that they receive enough one-on-one training treatment, ranking them 12 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that their training staff moderately contributes to their overall success, ranking them 14 of 32.
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Weight Room
Grade/Rank
B 20th out of 32 teams- The players believe the weight room equipment is good quality, ranking them 27 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that they have adequate space to train in the weight room, a ranking of 17 out of 32.
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Strength Coaches
Grade/Rank
B- 30th out of 32 teams- 83% of players report that they get an individualized training plan from their strength coaching staff, ranking the team 30 out of 32.
- The players feel that their strength coaches moderately contribute to their overall success, a rank of 24 out of 32 teams.
Players specifically compliment the work of the assistant strength coaches saying they are the ones providing high-quality programming and dedicated support.
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Team Travel
Grade/Rank
A 6th out of 32 teams- 98% of the Broncos players believe they have a comfortable amount of personal space on team flights, ranking them 3 out of 32.
- The players feel that their team’s travel schedule is not very efficient, a rank of 25 out of 32 teams.
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Head Coach
Grade/Rank
B 26th out of 32 teams- 80% of Broncos players feel their head coach Sean Payton is efficient with their time, a rank of 27 out of 32.
- The players feel that Payton is moderately receptive to locker room feedback on the team’s needs, ranking him 29 of 32 head coaches in the league.
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Ownership
Grade/Rank
A 4th out of 32 teams- Owner Greg Penner’s average rating for perceived willingness to invest in the facilities is 9.62 out of 10 from the Broncos players, a ranking of 4 out of 32 owners in the league.
- The players feel that ownership significantly contributes to a positive team culture, a rank of 5 out of 32.
- The players feel that ownership is extremely committed to building a competitive team, a rank of 5 of the 32 NFL owners.