INDIANAPOLIS – The Texans received high marks in the annual NFL Players Association player report card that focuses on working conditions around the league.
They rank seventh overall in the NFL with multiple A grades in the annual player report card obtained exclusively by KPRC 2.
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“Boosted by their top-ranked training staff and highly ranked training room offering a variety of high-quality recovery options,” the report stated. “Players report that prioritizing their health is one of the organization’s greatest strengths. The Texans also rank first in both their food program and nutritionist, with one player describing the food, training and treatment programs as ‘top of the line.’
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans received an A-minus. Team ownership, led by principal owner Cal McNair, received an A. General manager Nick Caserio received an A-minus.
Ryans got a 9.15 for willingness to take feedback from players, 9.08 for efficiency with players’ time, 8.88 for setting a practice regimen that contributes to success, 9.59 for leadership and 9.39 for respect for players and 9.47 for contribution to a positive culture.
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Cal McNair got an A for the second year in a row with a 9.47 rating for willingness to invest in player facilities, a rank of eighth in the NFL, a 9.53 tor commitment to building a competitive team, eighth in NFL, respect for players a 9.43, ranking 10th and 9.48 for contribution to a positive culture, ranking ninth in the league.
Caserio got 9.05 out of 10, ranking 10th for commitment to player development, 9.17, ninth overall, for treatment of injured players or needing support, and 9.12 for respect for players, ranking 16th overall.
Offensive coordinator Nick Caley got an A-minus. Defensive coordinator Matt Burke got an A. Special teams coordinator Frank Ross received an A. Position coaches got a B-plus.
The lowest-ranked grades were a C-plus for NRG Stadium, which is in need of repairs and upgrades. NRG Stadium received a 7.85 out of 10, ranking 14th out of 32 NFL teams. Their practice fields got a 9.05 out of 10, ranking them sixth overall.
The weight room and strength coaches got A grades, an improvement from last year’s B-plus.
They got high marks for availability of strength coaches, respect, contribution to success. The weight room equipment got a 9.43, a rank of seventh and were third in access to weight room and equipment with a 9.75.
They ranked sixth overall last year, seventh overall two years ago and fourth in the inaugural player report card.
The Texans grade for treatment of families was a B-minus, again.
That ranked daycare, communication with their families, and other categories.
“Some players would like to see enhancements to the gameday experience for their families, including improvements to the post-game family area,” the report card stated.
The training staff improved to an A from last year’s B-plus. The training room also went up to an A from a B-plus previously. They are in the top five of all teams for the training room category.
The locker room is up to a B-plus from a B.
The nutritionist got an A again and ranked second in NFL for working with players to provide a nutrition plan that meets their needs.
The food and dining area got an A again. The food and dining area is the highest rated category for the Texans. They are in the top five in the NFL.
The taste and freshness of the food got a 9.62, ranking third overall, nutritional value of 9.6, second-best, second best for availability, variety and timing of food service, second for advanced notice of food options and menu, fifth for ability to order food or customize food options.
The Texans have made significant capital investments in their training facility, including upgraded locker rooms and medical areas, nutrition with individualized meal plans at the team cafeteria and in their strength and conditioning programs.
“I think it’s a credit to the program, it’s a credit to the operations staff, nutrition and training staff,” Caserio said last year at the NFL scouting combine. “I think it’s a credit to those people in the building. Our job is to serve the players and we try to provide the resources to the players so they can be successful. And it’s a credit to the McNairs for giving us the resources to provide the opportunity. I think it’s a reflection that the players feel welcome and want to be here. They see we’re providing the services to help them be successful.
“If there’s an area we can improve, I think the sauna was in there, we’re going to put the sauna back in. I mean we had to take it out because of COVID and other things. Whatever we can do to help the players perform at an optimal level, that’s our responsibility. It’s nice to be thought of positively. Players talk, so when players want to be here it’s because of the players that want to be here and it’s because of the players in the locker room and the presence of DeMeco, one of the top coaches in the league. Who wouldn’t want to play for this guy? Those are the things we’re proud of.”
The Texans dropped to a B-minus from a B for team travel.
The players ranked the Texans 20th out of 32 teams for having enough personal space and leg room on team charter flights, airplane condition and amenities were 18th, first in quality, nutritious food and hydration, 11th for home game hotel, travel schedule was 13th.
“Some player note access to first-class, lay-flat seats should go to more players, so they are able to rest and recover on team flights,” the report card stated.
The capital improvements were installed during the past four years, including some of the projects begun before the arrival of Ryans and Caserio.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.