The 49ers took a precipitous dip in terms of performance in 2024 but there wasn’t much slippage in terms of how the organization is viewed by its players.
The NFLPA released its report cards Wednesday for each team in which 1,695 players evaluate the overall working conditions and their daily experience at team facilities, with the 49ers ranking eighth overall (down from sixth a year ago) and receiving “A” grades in six of 11 categories and “B” grades in the other five.
Players were only allowed to vote for teams for which they are under contract.
How the 49ers fared
Head coach: A. Most of the roster (97 percent) judged coach Kyle Shanahan as being efficient with their team and that Shanahan is “moderately” receptive to locker room feedback.
Ownership: A-. CEO Jed York got high marks for perceived willingness to invest in facilities and that he is committed to building a competitive team with a positive culture.
Food/dining area: A. Finished fourth out of 32 teams with high marks for taste, freshness of food
Weight room: A-. Were complemented for the quality of weight room equipment and having enough space to train.
Strength coaches: A. Players reported getting individualized training plans and “moderately” contributed to overall success.
Team travel: A-. Most players (93 percent) cited a comfortable amount of personal space on team flights and that the team’s travel schedule is “somewhat” efficient.
Treatment of families: B+. A family room is provided for home games and family events are organized during the season, but the 49ers are one of two teams that charge players ($40 per child) to use the family room.
Nutritionist/Dietician: B+. Individualized nutrition plans are provided and players feel their team dietician is very accessible.
Locker room: B. Players (94 percent) feel their individual lockers provide enough room, and 92 percent believe the locker room size (big enough to have a basketball hoop) is adequate.
Training room: B-. The 49ers ranked 21st out of 32 teams in this area but were judged to be adequate in terms of the number of fulltime trainers, physical therapists, hot tub space and cold tub space. Players mentioned the sauna frequently breaks.
Training staff: B-. Players feel the training staff “slightly” contributes to their overall success and 83 percent report they receive enough one-on-one training treatment.