Dolphins graded among best in NFLPA report cards – The Splash Zone 2/29/24

<div><figure> <img alt="New York Jets v Miami Dolphins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZwTf6_03nPpcJswVP8OquxjxN6c=/1x0:4000x2666/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73172286/1688678267.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-TUv5uWMvXcKunzf-Hc3hPSss0s=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19038079/new_splash_zone.jpg"> </figure> <p id="wUVfln">Annually, the NFL Players Association releases report cards on every single team and how they graded on various categories such as the head coach and family treatment. The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> were graded near the very top in every category receiving an ‘A’ in all eleven categories. Owner Stephen Ross received an ‘A’ for his commitment to taking care of his players and making sure they have everything they need to help them succeed on the field.</p> <p id="nNLj1v">You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.</p> <p id="Dt6dx7"><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/dolphins-treat-players-best-nfl-193829210.html">Dolphins treat their players best in NFL, says union. Time for players to reward club and fans. | Schad - Yahoo Sports</a><br>The Dolphins are unmatched when it comes to how they treat their players. They're literally No. 1 as graded by the player union. 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