Pittsburgh Steelers Get Rough Grade In NFLPA Team Report Card

When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, you typically think of one of the most consistently well-run franchises in the NFL. But according to the NFLPA's latest report card, that's not the way the league's players see it.

The six-time Super Bowl champs ranked 28th out of 32 teams when it came to player responses across 11 categories. Including: treatment of families, nutritionist/dietitian, food/cafeteria, locker room, training room, training staff, weight room, strength coaches, team travel, head coach and ownership.

Pittsburgh earned a C- or worse in four of those areas (treatment of families, locker room, strength coaches and club owner). The only "A" grade the organization received was for head coach Mike Tomlin.

"The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding steady at 28th overall, with head coach Mike Tomlin receiving high praise," the Players Association said. "Players credit him for developing a strong team culture. It is no surprise that Tomlin once again received an A grade as head coach."

"When asked to identify the top improvement areas," the report continued, "players mention the locker room, which is in serious need of renovation, and the strength staff, which scores low on providing individualized training plans and contributing to the players' success."

This is the third year that the NFLPA has conducted this survey. And last year, the Steelers received an "F-" for treatment of families. Although that was improved upon with the team's introduction of game-day daycare.