After the NFL tried to keep the NFLPA report cards out of the public light, it has failed, as Chicago Bears fans now know where their team stands against the rest of the league.
ESPN senior writer Kalyn Kahler shared reports on all 32 NFL teams, along with their grades in 17 categories. The Bears were ranked 13th overall against the league with some telling grades in certain departments.
- Treatment of Families: C+
- Home Game Field: C
- Food/Dining Area: B
- Nutritionist/Dietician: A
- Locker Room: B+
- Training Room: B
- Training Staff: B
- Weight Room: A
- Strength Coaches: A-
- Position Coaches: B-
- Offensive Coordinator: A-
- Defensive Coordinator: C+
- Special Teams Coordinator: B-
- Team Travel: B+
- Head Coach: A
- General Manager: A-
- Team Ownership: A-
Bears have 13th overall best NFLPA survey report card in the league
Of course, the one thing that stands out is Bears head coach Ben Johnson receiving an A. It's easy to see how that happened for Johnson after leading the team to an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North, and beating the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card. He has been wildly popular with his players and won over the locker room quickly.
Chicago mostly got As and Bs, but there are three categories where they got Cs. The Bears got a C+ for how their families are treated and a C for the home game field, which is no surprise, as the team is in the process of building a new stadium.
Bears fans might be most interested in the fact that defensive coordinator Dennis Allen got a C+, the only coach on the staff under a B-. Allen's defense struggled last season, but this could be a sign of things to come if nothing changes with the unit, as this offseason is about improving that side of the ball.
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For the most part, the Bears received high marks and are in good standing with the players, which is huge as this team progresses toward becoming a Super Bowl contender.