Steelers insider explains troubling NFLPA report card
Steelers insider Gerry Dulac adds context to the NFLPA report, raising questions about how the survey is conducted and what it really reflects.
The Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves near the bottom of the NFLPA’s annual report card , sparking debate among fans about how the survey is conducted and what it really says about the organization. Results of the survey, released annually in February, grade teams from A-plus to F-minus on everything from ownership to treatment of families. This year marked the first time the Steelers finished last in the survey's four-year history.
A year ago, they ranked 28th. During a recent fan Q&A, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulac offered some clarity on the process, pushing back against the idea that the results reflect a fully unified locker-room opinion. “First off, I sincerely doubt that every player is taking part in this (or any) survey,” Dulac said .
“They barely have time or like to vote for the Pro Bowl. The voting is conducted by each team’s Union rep, which in this case is Cam Heyward. I would imagine the rep has some measure of control over the voting, so, yes, what you reference could be possible.
” Even with those caveats, the results highlighted several concerning trends. The Steelers received low grades across multiple categories, including an F for their locker room. According to ESPN , players reported that it “has only five bathroom stalls for the entire team.