Ravens Rank Last in Strength Coaching, Average Overall in NFLPA Survey

Despite grading well in most categories, recently-jettisoned strength and conditioning coach Steve Saunders was overwhelmingly panned by Baltimore Ravens players in the NFLPA's recent player survey.

According to a recently-released study by the NFLPA, the Baltimore Ravens are ranked No. 17 overall in terms of working conditions among all 32 NFL teams. 

The survey was administered to approximately 1,300 players throughout the league, who were asked to rate various elements about their working conditions, including treatment of their families, food service/nutrition, weight room, strength coaches, training room, training staff, locker room, and team travel.

For the Ravens, the primary areas of concern were a desire to improve the treatment of families, weight room equipment, recovery resources and -- most notably -- the strength staff.

Baltimore scored the highest praise with relations to locker room facilities and team travel, each earning an A.

Overall, the Ravens graded as follows: 

Baltimore Ravens - NFLPA Report Card, 2023 / cred: NFLPA.com

While a grade of F- is alarming for the team's strength coaches, Baltimore has already taken a major step toward improving the quality of their staff moving forward.  Former head strength coach Steve Saunders (who was recently dismissed by the team) was particularly marked negatively by the Ravens player respondents. According to the NFLPA , only 38 percent of player respondents felt that they receive an individualized plan for their strength training, and many complained that the training room is understaffed. In light of Saunders ouster, Baltimore is clearly seeking to improve in their only glaring area of deficiency. 

On a positive note, Ravens players appear to strongly believe in owner Steve Bisciotti’s commitment to high quality, as 100 percent of respondents believe he is willing to invest in upgrades to the facility.

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