On Wednesday, the NFL Players Association released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more.
Here are four surprising takeaways from the NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy will be missed
The Cowboys finished 10th overall in the survey, jumping up two spots from the previous year. As in 2024, the team’s training room and training staff received low marks, but when asked what the team did best, the most consistent answer was the leadership and culture fostered by the former head coach.
Players believed McCarthy was highly receptive to locker-room feedback relative to the team’s needs, ranking him 11th among NFL coaches, and 97% of Cowboys players felt McCarthy was efficient with their time, ranking him 12th.
Fortunately, new head coach Brian Schottenheimer spent three years working under McCarthy as a coaching analyst and offensive coordinator, so expect the good vibes to continue next season.
New York Giants: John Mara takes a hit
New York came in at No. 20, which was no surprise given the team’s 3-14 record. The Giants’ strength coaches received high marks with an A- grade, but ownership appears to be a weak spot. Mara, CEO and co-owner of the New York Giants, earned an 8.8/10 rating and a B+ grade from the players last season but earned a C+ grade this year.
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