NFL stars’ brutal assessment of the league’s worst head coaches

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the 2024 season, assessing various aspects of the players' experiences. That included how coaches treated their families, the quality of food, nutritionists, locker rooms, training facilities, physical therapists, gyms, team travel, and franchise owners.

Browns' Stefanski set for awkward 2025

The three lowest-rated coaches were Matt Eberflus, formerly of the Chicago Bears, ex-Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson, and the Cleveland Browns’ Kevin Stefanski, each receiving a grade C, the lowest among the 32 head coaches.

Eberflus and Pederson were subsequently fired and replaced by Ben Johnson and Liam Coen, respectively.

Bears players reported that Eberflus was moderately responsive to team feedback, with only 59% considering him effective. Pederson had the lowest effectiveness rating at 57%, while Stefanski, the only one to keep his job for the 2025 season, had a 67% effectiveness rating.

The best coaches in the NFL, according to players

On the flip side, the highest-rated NFL head coaches were Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders, Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons, Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings, Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins, and Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions.

All received an A+ rating, with players praising their efficiency and willingness to listen to their subordinates.

Among the top-rated coaches, only McDaniel missed the playoffs with the Dolphnis.

Eagles’ Super Bowl winner assessed

Nick Sirianni, who led the Philadelphia Eagles, to the Super Bowl, received an A- rating, sharing this grade with Dave Canales (Carolina Panthers), Brian Callahan (Tennessee Titans), and Matt LaFleur (Green Bay Packers).

Despite also receiving an A-, Antonio Pierce was fired by the Las Vegas Raiders and replaced by Pete Carroll.

Original article written by Gustavo García, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.

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